FLORIDA YACHT CHARTER GUIDE
THE “SUNSHINE STATE” OF FLORIDA PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE CRUISING GROUND FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A COSMOPOLITAN CHARTER
Famed for its year-round balmy temperatures, there is much more to the “Sunshine State” of Florida than Mickey and Minnie. The stunning coastline boasts long stretches of sandy beaches, world-class golf courses and elegant palm-lined boulevards that are home to an array of restaurants and bars. The large peninsula is a great place to berth your yacht and step ashore to explore the chic cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, before cruising to the Florida Keys for a cosmopolitan charter with an islandy feel.
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From gazing at epic sunsets in laidback Key West to relaxing on Miami’s uber-cool South Beach to riding an airboat through the wild Everglades, the “Sunshine State,” Florida, offers a plethora of attractions both aboard and ashore for anyone looking for a cosmopolitan yacht charter. Well known in yachting circles for the chain of 42 islands known as the Florida Keys, the coastline is famous for its long sandy beaches, world-class golf courses and the cosmopolitan cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. The latter provides an impressive array of galleries, entertainment and nightlife, while the Florida Keys are a haven for sailing, diving and sun-worshippers with their balmy waters and warm breezes.
A great way to spend a week on the water is to begin in Palm Beach, easing into the charter with a gentle cruise south passing Delray Beach and Boca Raton, stepping ashore to Fort Lauderdale, before hitting Miami and on to the easy-paced Florida Keys. Extend your charter heading back up the Florida Keys, discovering new anchorages and revisiting old favorites along the way.
Location Highlights
- Snorkel and fish in the waters around Bache Shoal, Elliot Key
- Explore pastel-colored Art Deco buildings, Miami
- Cool off on deck with a Rum Runner punch in Windley Key
- Dive the replica of Christ of the Abyss in the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- Dine on local conch at Key West Bight
- Drive inland to the Everglades National Park
- Watch street performers as the sun sets on Mallory Square
- Take a self-guided “Duval pub crawl” on Duval Street