Whatever option you decide on, rest assured that you will explore Florida to its fullest potential. Yacht charter has never been easier. With Yacht.travel you can check all of the available booking schedules for yachts in Florida in real time and choose the time-slot which is most convenient for you.Yacht charter made simple... Yachts.travel makes it easy to rent a yacht in Florida. We have a range of options for yacht charter, bareboat and crewed, ranging from affordable to luxurious.Florida yacht charters provide access to an excellent year round climate. The best time of year for yacht charter in Florida is from November to April, although though the off-season also provides for a very pleasant experience. The southernmost part of the continental United States is a sportfisherman’s playground and an easy jumping-off point for charterers headed to the Bahamas.
Boasting mostly sub-tropical weather and the powerful Gulf Stream current flowing just off the east coast of the state, South Florida features the remarkable Florida Keys, a string of islands with the southernmost being the notable Key West. One can cruise the various Keys inside the reef in shoal-draft vessels off the eastern “ocean” side of the Keys, or make a straight shot from Miami to Key West running farther offshore.
The “back country” side of the Keys, off the western side, has calm waters, quiet natural scenes, and tremendous island sunsets. The west coast of Florida also features quiet, calm-sea cruising, and no shortage of fishing opportunities.
The west coast of Florida also features quiet, calm-sea cruising, and no shortage of fishing opportunities. Encompassing a great sailing infrastructure throughout most of the popular areas of sailing, Florida Keys and Fort Lauderdale, the sunshine state is likely to be a dream boating vacation for everyone aboard.
Proclaimed to be some of the finest sailing waters on the East Coast of the United States, the Florida Keys are home to the only coral reef in continental United States. Key West’s City Marina and Oceanside Marina are the two major hubs for yacht charters in the Keys.
The marinas can hold almost 400 slips in combined capacity and it is essential to book prior to arrival in the high sailing seasons between November and April. Experience the beautiful weather in the south of Florida and journey through the small islands of the Key including Marquesa, Garden Key and the Dry Tortugas.
Extended sailing holidays can also see you sailing to the Bahamas for a taste of the Caribbean life. Explore the land of the picturesque Boca Chita Key, relax upon the beaches and know the reasons why the Keys islands are often proclaimed to be paradise. Charter though the Hawk Channels and Largo Sound where bird lovers will delight in the large variety of marine bird life as well as Bald eagles and other large birds, as they pass through the narrow rivers of the mangroves.
The Florida Keys are full of endless wonders and also offer the keen sailors who visit the towns and cities of the islands great fresh seafood for dinners and lunches. You may even like to catch your own!
Fort Lauderdale is another great charter area known for being one of the few areas in the world where salt water and fresh water fishing are within 20 minutes distance. Sailing through the greater Fort Lauderdale region, those aboard are likely to catch and enjoy great fresh seafood dinners whilst relaxing on their boats under the Florida sun.
To the south of Fort Lauderdale, sailors will enjoy many sights, relax on beautiful beaches and discover the joys of snorkelling. Anchor in the beach at the North end of Bimini and delight in a beautiful picnic lunch. Snorkel around the 1940’s concrete hull sunken freighter off the coast of Sappona and see the beautiful marine life that have taken up residence.
The lighthouses and beaches along Gun Cay, Tuna alley and Cat Cay are also renown attractions for sailors in the area to enjoy a break from their sailing trip ashore. The marinas and basins in Fort Lauderdale provide swift easy access to other locations throughout Florida, including Miami right down to the Bahamas and even Key West.
