Fort Lauderdale
Denison Yachting
Yacht brokerage and charter house founded in 1948, also offering management and crew placement; largest broker group in Fort Lauderdale, with a Newport RI presence.
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Yacht charter in Fort Lauderdale, United States
3 charter companies and brokers are based in Fort Lauderdale. Compare who offers bareboat, skippered or crewed charters and who sells yachts, then visit their website or ask the AI to narrow it down.
- Companies
- 3
- Bareboat
- 0
- Skippered or crewed
- 3
- Yachts for sale
- 3
Charter companies and brokers in Fort Lauderdale
Listed from each company's own public information. Visit their website for fleet, dates and prices.
Fort Lauderdale
Fraser Yachts
Global superyacht brokerage that lists large crewed motor and sailing yachts for charter and for sale; brokers shown in Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.
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Fort Lauderdale
Northrop & Johnson
Superyacht brokerage (founded 1949) focused on yachts over about 98 ft; US offices listed in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Naples and Newport, RI.
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When to go
Seasons depend on the coast. Florida and the Keys are popular from November to May and can be hot and stormy in late summer. New England and the Great Lakes run roughly from June to October, the Pacific Northwest from June to September. Southern California and Hawaii can be sailed most of the year.
Common questions
- How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Fort Lauderdale?
- The price depends on the boat, the season, whether it comes with a skipper or crew, and extras such as fuel, cleaning, mooring and taxes. Ask the operator for an all-in quote for your dates and ask what is not included.
- Do I need a licence to charter a boat?
- A skippered or crewed charter needs no licence because a professional skipper is on board. For a bareboat charter operators usually ask for sailing experience or a recognised boating licence, and the rules differ by country and boat size. Ask the operator what they require before you pay a deposit.
- When is the best time to charter in Fort Lauderdale?
- Seasons depend on the coast. Florida and the Keys are popular from November to May and can be hot and stormy in late summer. New England and the Great Lakes run roughly from June to October, the Pacific Northwest from June to September. Southern California and Hawaii can be sailed most of the year.
- What is the difference between bareboat, skippered and crewed?
- Bareboat means you hire the boat and sail it yourself. Skippered means a captain comes with the boat while you and your group do the rest. Crewed means a captain and crew such as a chef or deckhand are included, and the trip is more like a floating hotel.
- How do I book, and who do I pay?
- Contact the company directly through its own website, or send a request through YachtRelay for yachts listed here. YachtRelay does not take payments or deposits: you agree the price and pay the operator under their contract.
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