Yacht charter in Florida
Florida, and more specifically Fort Lauderdale, is the sailing capital of the United States. All international charter brokers, yacht brokers and crew agencies have an office in Fort Lauderdale which also has the infrastructure to support the yachting industry. The annual boat show in October is the largest in the United States. Not all charter yachts are based in Fort Lauderdale, there are many available for charter on the Gulf Coast.
The Florida Keys are the most popular boating area and many wonderful days can be spent here. The Florida Keys are over 100 miles long from Key Largo in the east to Key West on the other end. The islands can be grouped into five areas but with many islands and communities in each group. Each group has its own distinctive flavor and all must be visited.
Key Largo is the closest key to the mainland and home to the world’s largest artificial reef, a 510-foot sunken warship. It is also home to the spectacular John Pennekamp Underwater Coral Reef State Park and the famous underwater statue of Christ of the Abyss. It really is rich for scuba divers and snorkelers as well as visiting boaters and restaurants that offer Florida Keys seafood in abundance.
Islamorada means purple island and is recognized as the world capital of sport fishing. There are many dive and snorkel sites. Islamorada has a plethora of restaurants, bars, and entertainment.
Marathon, is in the heart of the Florida Keys and is popular year-round for sport fishing and water activities.
The sprawling group of islands known as the Lower Keys includes Big Pine Key, Cudjoe Key, Sugarloaf Key, and many more. Just above Key West, this group of islands is known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife.
Key West, the southernmost city in the continental United States, has a tropical flavor of the Caribbean with beautiful waters, historic attractions and endless activities. Famous for its association with Ernest Hemingway, Key West has much to offer the visitor and boater.
The Florida Keys are not the only boating area to visit in Florida. You can also enjoy sailing and exploring bays, rivers, estuaries, barrier islands, and the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Secluded anchorages, luxury marinas, parks with nature preserves, hundreds of restaurants and a wide variety of shops are all part of the Tampa Bay Experience. A perfect chain of barrier islands protects the coastline and is one of the largest sheltered bays in the country. Although the area is quite shallow in nature, it is well documented and full of navigational aids. With a wide variety of seaside towns, secluded anchorages and excellent marinas, captains and crew will enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches, sparkling blue waters, gentle winds, abundant birds and dolphins.