Florida Yacht Charters take you from the tropical climate of funky Key West to the refreshing palm-fringed northern ports of call. Cruising the Florida coastline can be some of the most enjoyable charter grounds in the continental United States.
Sailing within the protection of Florida's Intra coastal Waterway, offers the perfect highway to experience a wide variety of activities whether your interest is leisurely cruising, energetic water sports, or active sport fishing, these southern waters will never disappoint.

Why not take a run south from chic Miami and the buzzing South Beach nightlife to the legendary mangrove-fringed Florida Keys, where pirates once prowled and "character" describes many of the locals who love living in "the Conch Republic." Coral reefs just a few miles offshore are delightful, with a color palette that will thrill both the novice snorkerlers and a PADI certified expert for the diving enthusiast.

Anglers will enjoy the opportunity to strike out for the big game fish offshore, or pursue the quiet calm of mangrove edged backwaters where other trophies await the most enticing bait. Key West's renowned resident Ernest Hemingway, once extolled the joys of saltwater fishing in this neighborhood, and thankfully, Florida remains a sport fisherman's dream.

A visit to Fort Lauderdale on your luxury yacht charter is well worth putting on the agenda - with a growing resurgence of upscale tourism, this community has succeeded in shedding the college spring break onslaught and now caters to the more discriminating tastes of a sophisticated visitor. A stroll down the beach boulevard offers a host of sidewalk cafes, premier restaurants, high-end resorts and shopping - all within short distances from some of the best marinas in the world. The annual International Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is held each October and is a boat lover's nirvana.

Just north of Ft. Lauderdale lies Palm Beach with a gentrified air to one of the ritziest communities in the state. Besides some great shopping and romantic Mizner architecture, there are many enjoyable activities to lure you ashore. Golf enthusiasts won't be disappointed by the year round sunshine that Floridians never take for granted.

Cruise north to the settlement of Saint Augustine, the oldest community in the US where Ponce de Leon stopped in search of the fabled "fountain of youth". The artistry and charm in this bustling port is delightful.

Islamorada -  Imagine two seas brimming with the world's most sought-after game fish: Sailfish, tuna and dolphin in our Atlantic, and a grand slam shot at permit, tarpon, and bonefish in the backcountry waters of Florida Bay. Add to that a selection of some of the finest charter boat captains and backcountry guides around, and you're in Islamorada, Sport Fishing Capital of the World. An array of marine life inhabits the patch coral reef alongside our islands, making Islamorada a favorite also for divers. Landlubbers, on the other hand, may prefer viewing acrobatic dolphin and other deep sea stars at Windley Key's Theater of the Sea.

Key Largo - Locals consider their home the Diving Capital of the World but the island is nearly as famous as a sport-fishing destination. Some of the best charter captains and fishing guides in the world work out of Key Largo. You can go after sailfish offshore, bonefish along the Atlantic shallows, or redfish and tarpon in Florida Bay.

Key Largo’s proximity to the Everglades makes it a premier destination for kayakers, birders and other eco-tourists. All this beauty, not to mention the island’s rich history, has inspired a vibrant community of artists who show there work at several local galleries.

More information about the Florida Keys at www.fla-keys.com

Florida itineraries are easily combined with excursions to the Bahamas - where you can be in Port Lucaya, Bimini or Nassau within a day's cruise. What area could be more of a cruising "gem"? Sparkling world-famous Gulf waters, glistening first-class resorts, quiet reflective anchorages, and enchanting strands of islands are just some of the "jewels" to be found on a yacht charter at the Florida's southwest coast. The sugar-sand beaches, superb shelling and spectacular sunsets beckon one and all to a long and leisurely cruise along Florida's "casual coast".

Come and discover the hidden "treasure" awaiting you in this tropical paradise on a Florida Yacht Charter.

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