Florida Yacht Charters

"Sailing takes me away to wherever I am going. With dreams and wind to carry me soon I will be free." These melodic tunes were sung by the crooning Christopher Cross. He painted a visual picture for his listeners of the buoyant motion of the waves, the crisp fresh, sea air, and the chameleon sky across the horizon. Florida Yacht Charters can make Cross' vision a reality. They offer one of the United States best boating accommodations for chartering private parties, fishing trips, sailing into the moonlit sky, and soaking up the sun.

Florida  has a reputation for having the most beautiful beaches and clear blue waters in the United States. Every year Florida yacht charters attract an array of visitors. Florida yacht charters include cruises, luxury vessels, catamarans, and sailboats. Florida yacht charters can be hired with a skippered yacht crew or without a crew, also known as a bare-boat charter. The charter of yachts offer greater autonomy than traveling on a cruise ship, and is more frugal than purchasing a yacht.

South Florida yacht charters offer trips to the Florida Keys, Biscayne Bay/Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, the Bahamas islands of Abaco, the Berry islands, Bimini, and Exuma. South Florida yacht charters services include, bare-boat charters, private boat tours, fishing charter, parties, weddings, Bat Mitzvahs, business meetings, and luxurious yacht vacations . Included in boat charters are: crew, fuel, taxes, water fun equipment, ice coolers and complimentary beverages.

Prices for Florida yacht charters vary according to the destination and type of boat. The average weekly prices to charter a luxury craft range from $17,000 to $50,000 , which includes an occupancy level of 6-10 persons. Features for Florida yacht charters usually include electronic navigation, plasmas flat screen TV/DVD/STEREO/CD, full wet bar, ice maker, refrigerator, master stateroom, VIP stateroom, bath shower bidet, jacuzzi, king, queen, twin size cabins, and formal dining salons.

Sailing on Florida yacht charters can be inexpensive. One carrier's amenities consist of a captain,  meals, fuel, water, engine room, X-BOX/DVD/STEREO, fishing gear and licenses. Rates  include $2,184/person-3-6 days, $225/person/day 7 or more days, and  $195/person/day.  Florida yacht charters party packages range from 2,000-4,000/4hr with up to 500 person occupancy level. Most include captain, dinner meal, hors d'oeuvre, DJ, MC, and an open bar. More expensive charters include a full crew and chef.

Florida yacht charters tours are perfect for the fun-filled tourist, corporate events, or weddings. Florida yacht charters tours include estates of the rich and famous, listening to a narrated tour of Miami's River Safari, or viewings of reptiles, caves, gold mines, drug boats, and customs.

Florida and South Florida yacht charters offer just about everything imaginable for a pleasure cruise. Enjoy the blue ocean,  the warm air, bright lights, romantic settings, and all the state's coast  has to offer with a Florida yacht charter.


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