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Private yacht charter · Fort Lauderdale & Miami

Fort Lauderdale& Miamifrom the water.

A 70-foot Marquis motor yacht, your own captain and crew, and the calm waterways where the city keeps its finest homes. Up to 20 guests. Departing the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas.

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Conditions on the water

Read live from the weather services at our dock on the New River. Our route is protected inland water, sheltered from the open Atlantic.

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Sources: NOAA tides at Port Everglades · National Weather Service marine zone · Open-Meteo

The yacht

Marquis 690 motor yacht

Italian lines by Nuvolari & Lenard, built by Marquis Yachts in Wisconsin. Three staterooms, a full galley, an open flybridge under a hardtop, and a salon that seats your whole party in air-conditioned comfort.

Length overall
69′ 11″ · 21.3 m
Beam
18′ 1″ · 5.5 m
Guests
20 · USCG certified
Staterooms
3 · king, queen, master with his & hers bath
Power
Twin Caterpillar diesels
Draft
5′ 4″ · 1.6 m
Decks
Flybridge · salon · aft deck · swim platform
Sound
SiriusXM · Bluetooth · your playlist
The Marquis 690 under way on the Intracoastal
Under way, Intracoastal Waterway
FlybridgeOpen air, wet bar, hardtop shade
HelmYour captain's office
SalonAir-conditioned, seats the party
GalleyFull kitchen for your caterer
DinetteSunset through the glass
Master stateroomHis & hers bath
VIP stateroomQueen berth, forward
Aft deckShaded dining, water at your feet
After darkUnderwater lights, Las Olas glow

The Venice of America

165 miles of waterways. One evening is enough to fall for it.

Millionaire's Row, the Las Olas Isles, the New River under the drawbridges, and the towers of the beach lighting up behind you.

Experiences

Every charter is private. Every itinerary is yours.

Two, three or four hours. Fuel, captain and crew included. Bring your own caterer, let us arrange one, or dock at a waterfront restaurant along the way.

The route

From Las Olas to the sea, and back by starlight

A typical evening. Your captain shapes it around your guests, your restaurant and the light.

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    Riverside Hotel dockBoard behind the Boathouse restaurant, 620 SE 4th St. Valet at the hotel.
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    The New RiverDowntown's skyline, the drawbridges, the old river homes.
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    Las Olas Isles & Millionaire's RowThe estates and superyachts the city is famous for.
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    Intracoastal northPast Sunrise Bay, the Bonnet House shoreline, toward Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
  5. 5
    Dinner stop, if you likeMastro's Ocean Club, Blue Moon Fish Co., or Kaluz on the water.
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Featured in Forbes · Anglers & Appetites TV

"You feel very special for a few hours."

Dave F., TripAdvisor, on his family's fourth cruise with us.

Music

Set the mood before you board

SiriusXM and Bluetooth aboard. Press play here to try a mood, then bring your own playlist and the crew will put it on the yacht's speakers.

Aboard: SiriusXM, Bluetooth speaker system, your phone as the DJ.

Safety

Calm water, licensed crew, every seat covered

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    USCG certified for 20 passengersInspected vessel, licensed captain, trained crew on every cruise.
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    Protected inland waterwaysThe Intracoastal and the New River: flat water with the Atlantic swell kept outside the inlet.
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    Life jackets for every guestAdult and child sizes aboard, with a short briefing before departure.
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    Rain or shine, never lightningThe salon keeps you dry in a passing shower. Lightning in range pauses departures, and the crew calls you.
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    Family welcomeNo age limit. Guests under 21 cruise with a parent or guardian aboard.
Live marine bulletin · Reading the dock…

Reviews

Rated "Excellent" by 233 travelers on TripAdvisor

★★★★★

"Our family has cruised with Coastal Yachts several times and it never disappoints. Boat is beautiful and well maintained."

Dave F. · TripAdvisor
★★★★★

"Tina is a sweetheart and her service was exceptional. Made our wedding day a day to never forget."

Nancy B. · Google
★★★★★

"Celebrated my mom's 50th birthday on this wonderful yacht. The staff were extremely polite and professional."

archeromari21 · TripAdvisor
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Where we cruise

Fort Lauderdale today. The Gold Coast next.

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Fort Lauderdale

Riverside Hotel, Las Olas Boulevard. The Intracoastal, the New River, Millionaire's Row.

Reserve

Tell us the date. We'll hold the yacht.

A $750 deposit reserves your charter. The balance is due 15 days before you sail. Reservation desk open daily, 9 AM to 8 PM Eastern.

We reply within business hours with availability and a quote. Fuel, captain and crew are included. Cruises run rain or shine except in extreme weather.

Request ready. Your email app has opened with the details. Prefer to talk? Call (954) 837-3860.
Guests toasting at sunset on the bow
Golden hour, Intracoastal Waterway
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The dock
Riverside Hotel, Las Olas
Behind the Boathouse restaurant · 620 SE 4th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 · valet at the hotel
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Questions, answered

What does it cost?

Charters are quoted for your date, length and group. A $750 deposit holds the yacht; the balance is due 15 days before. Fuel, captain and crew are included.

Is the charter private?

Always. The yacht is yours for the cruise, up to 20 guests. We never combine parties.

Can we bring food and drinks?

Yes. Bring your own, let us arrange a caterer, or dock at a waterfront restaurant along the route. The galley is fully equipped.

Where do we board?

At the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Boulevard, behind the Boathouse restaurant. Pickups can also be arranged at Blue Moon Fish Co., Mastro's Ocean Club or Kaluz.

What if it rains?

We cruise rain or shine; the salon is enclosed and air-conditioned. Only extreme weather pauses a departure, and we reschedule with you.

Is there a restroom aboard?

Yes. Full marine heads, plus three staterooms if anyone needs a quiet moment.

More than 20 guests?

Tell us the number. We arrange a larger vessel through our partners and still look after your group.