When is the cruising season from Fort Lauderdale?

November through April. Winter weeks are paced by Caribbean repositioning runs to the Bahamas and the Leewards; spring shoulder weeks bring a slower local Intracoastal programme.

Where do charters depart from?

Bahia Mar Yachting Center is the principal superyacht facility; Pier Sixty-Six and Las Olas Marina serve the broader fleet. All three sit within a short transfer of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International.

Can charters extend into the Bahamas?

Yes. The Bimini chain sits roughly 50 nautical miles offshore; the Abacos and Exumas are within longer day passages. A typical winter cruise repositions Fort Lauderdale to Nassau and the Exumas across seven to ten nights.

What is the advisor process for winter weeks?

For New Year and President's Day weeks, brief six to nine months in advance. For shoulder weeks in November and April, three to four months is usually sufficient.

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Fort Lauderdale.

The principal US base for the Caribbean winter season. Yachts repositioning between Bahamas and Leeward Islands itineraries fuel and provision out of Fort Lauderdale.

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Fleet

Yachts currently open in Fort Lauderdale.

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Season

When to cruise.

Best months: November to April
Prevailing winds: Gulf Stream · seasonal NE
Typical base ports: Bahia Mar Yachting Center · Pier Sixty-Six · Las Olas Marina

April through October for the US east-coast season: Fort Lauderdale, New England and the Hudson.

Ports

Marinas and anchorages.

Bahia Mar Yachting Center
Pier Sixty-Six
Las Olas Marina

Frequently asked

Practical questions.

When is the cruising season from Fort Lauderdale?: November through April. Winter weeks are paced by Caribbean repositioning runs to the Bahamas and the Leewards; spring shoulder weeks bring a slower local Intracoastal programme.
Where do charters depart from?: Bahia Mar Yachting Center is the principal superyacht facility; Pier Sixty-Six and Las Olas Marina serve the broader fleet. All three sit within a short transfer of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International.
Can charters extend into the Bahamas?: Yes. The Bimini chain sits roughly 50 nautical miles offshore; the Abacos and Exumas are within longer day passages. A typical winter cruise repositions Fort Lauderdale to Nassau and the Exumas across seven to ten nights.
What is the advisor process for winter weeks?: For New Year and President's Day weeks, brief six to nine months in advance. For shoulder weeks in November and April, three to four months is usually sufficient.

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