Is Chartering a Yacht in Boca Raton Worth Your Time if You Live Here?

Imagine yourself soaking up the hot Florida sun, surrounded by the sea air on the stern of a 221 -foot yacht giving you the closest view of the ocean as possible. If you’re new to the Boca Raton area or are here visiting while seeking your next luxury home, a day chartering a yacht may be well worth your time.  In this blog we’ve highlighted three premium yacht chartering companies that are ideal for anyone living the adventurous lifestyle. 

Air & Sea Charters/Palm Breeze is an excellent source for just about any water sport you can imagine.  They are available for weddings, bar Mitzvahs and special occasions.  You can charter either a yacht or fishing boat if you’re a sports fisherman.  They are located on East Palmetto Park Road right in Boca Raton with an easy to find location. They can accommodate up to 250 guests for their yacht boat charters making them an ideal selection for bigger parties. Their fleet includes a 55-foot catamaran and many other vessels such as their 48-foot Searay Sedan that are great for team building exercises for company outings.  This company travels up to Jupiter and down to Miami. You can expect that there will be lots of activities such as Waverunners, Paddleboards and kayaks to name a few. If having a little more excitement is more up your bow, then ask about their powerboats. They do offer private cruises to the Bahamas which is about 60 miles from Boca Raton.  Their Motor-Yachts are designed with two staterooms and showers for those fairing stay overnight.  The ship captains are navigated by certified and experienced people from the United States Coast Guard as your fleet’s captains. Make sure to contact them for reservations way ahead of the tourist seasons. 

Mizner's Dream can be boarded at 580 N. Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach. Just a quick drive up the road from Boca, you can experience a more intimate vessel with an experienced captain and staff to accommodate you and your party. This smaller yacht can be chartered after 10 pm and is available for longer cruises with additional fees. The 44-foot recently renovated boat holds up to 25 guests making this a more modest ship.  You can rent this vintage boat as a group or for individual tours that travel up and down the Intracoastal.  They consider this more of a gondola style boat and dock right at the Boca Hotel.  According to their website they’ve carried over a million passengers making them one of the most trusted tours in Boca Raton. Please be aware that they do not charter the ocean and are strictly bound to South Florida’s Intracoastal.  Although it’s a bit smaller than some of the yacht charters, this ship remains to be a great choice for smaller parties that love the water.

If you’re seeking a more up-scale atmosphere, then Windridge Yacht Charters may be a better choice as they offer a more unique and luxurious experience. Their fleet docking out of Boca Raton Resort & Club consists of two spacious ships.  The “Lady Windridge” and “Windridge K” are both handsome and depending on the craft, can entertain between 100-500 voyagers.  They do offer on-board catering and have private charters for special occasions and corporate events.  There are additional fees for fuel so be sure to get all the details when chartering one of these cruisers.  The décor on either of these beautiful ships are clean and well maintained. There’s plenty of room for dancing or entertainment.  These two ships would be more suitable for larger parties and occasions and not intimate.  Whether you reserve either one of these private yachts for the day or for a special event, they are both exhilarating ways to celebrate.

If you’re looking for a smaller vessel to celebrate an anniversary or for some other special occasion, consider booking and with Sun Dream Yacht Charters.  This premier yacht chartering offers a 137-foot custom luxury ship that holds between 16 and 149 guests.  The ship’s dining salon features a grand baby piano and outdoor deck with full bar.  It’s big enough for dancing and larger parties, but is suitable for those evenings you want to keep the guest list small. Most of these ships, including the Sun Dream charters offer luncheon menu’s as well as catered events and dinner buffets.  This yacht levels out at 1,000 square-foot to the observation deck alone. This family owned company has been in business for over 30 years and while they are located in Fort Lauderdale, they’re a superb choice for your day at sea.

If you’re looking toward a quiet day on the water and don’t need a larger boat, you may be better off contacting a local concierge service for assistance. Many times they know of private owners that are willing to take you out of the day upon availability.  The cost for these types of services vary depending on many factors. You can find most of these individuals with an online search.  You can contact our offices for recommendations as well.

If you’re looking to invest in one of a motor yacht you can visit the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2016 March 17-20th, 2016, to view some of the most incredible manufacturers and designers such as the Ferretti Group. The Ferretti Group has a global presence with six production facilities in Italy, one in North America and one in Latin America. A bit smaller than the Miami International Boat Show but just as informative with many boats reaching 96-foot and more. 

While we don’t endorse any of these yachts listed in this blog, we do recommend that you allow yourself to consider a day of yachting with one of South Florida’s dinner cruises to take advantage of the exquisite tropical waterways in Palm Beach County. Whether you live here year round, are vacationing or thinking of moving to Boca Raton, you’ll find that yachting is a favorite pass time for many of our locals and something you don’t want to miss.

If you are thinking of purchasing a property and need waterfront or Intracoastal access, contact our offices for a premier selection of Boca Raton oceanfront and waterfront housing. We have properties located in places such as Royal Palm Yacht and Club that may be suitable for you. 

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