Boatel and Luxury Yacht Accommodations- Serving Miami, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, Avenura, Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Keys

The “Boatel” concept is quickly becoming a “chic’ alternative to the boutique and high end hotel accommodations located on South Beach and along Miami. Much like the luxury accommodations on land, the yachts offer luxurious accommodations, ample living spaces, state of the art electronics, complimentary use of marina facilities including swimming pools, gourmet catering options, maid service and very convenient and centrally located marinas to choose from but unlike a normal hotel room, the ‘boatel” option can convert to a private luxury yacht crewed charter with just a small lead up time to notify your crew. Our professional staffs of Captains, first mates and servers are standing by 24/7 to serve you and your guest.

The use of luxury yachts as ‘waterfront hotel rooms’ is becoming more popular with small corporate groups and visitors seeking a different experience on the water. The value offered by the “Boatel” option is unsurpassed and the flexibility and ability to change scenery every day is unique. The following vessels are our most popular options and can be packaged to offer private use of waverunners (jet skis), gourmet catering & bar options, massage therapist, personal trainers, private Captain & service crew and more. Listed pricing is for private use of vessel and includes daily maid service as well as 24/7 access to customer service and concierge service. Check in and check out begins at noon every day.

Feel free to contact our office for pricing, availability and pricing information.
See below the list of Boatels Vessels for the Miami and Miami Beach areas:

Conditions / Requirements to qualify for “Boatel”, Yacht as a floating hotel option:

All ‘Boatel’ reservations must be packaged along with a minimum of one full-day crewed charter (8 hours) or one half-day (4 hours) afternoon /evening charter in order to qualify for advertised nightly rate below. If you would like to receive pricing for private use of yachts as ‘Boatel’ accommodations only, please contact us for an individual pricing quote. All checkouts must be completed by 10 am.

MIAMI and MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

44′ Searay Sundancer Sport Yacht.
Starting at $400 per night + applicable taxes & service fees / 4-6 guest maximum.

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51 Searay Sedan Bridge Motor Yacht.
Starting at $500 per night + applicable taxes & service fees / 6-8 guest maximum.
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61’ Bluewater Custom Motor Yacht
Starting at $600 per night + applicable taxes & service fees / 8 guest maximum.
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65’ Ferretti Luxury Motor Yacht
Starting at $800 per night + applicable taxes & service fees / 8 guest maximum.
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Our professionally crewed and bareboat charters serve Miami, Miami Beach, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, the Florida Keys and the Bahamas.

The Perfect Island Paradise is a Perfect Destination Onboard a Private Luxury Yacht Charter from Miami or Fort Lauderadle, Florida

Depart from any of our popular points of emabarkation in Miami or Fort lauderdale aboard any of our profesionally managed & operated luxury motor yachts. Choose the luxuury motor yacht or sport yacht of your choice and let our yacht charter specialist take care of all the details. Visit our website www.miamicharters.com to inspect South Florida’s premiere crewed luxury yacht charter fleet and take the first step towards making your island getaway dreams a reality.

Little Palm Island Resort

Tucked offshore of Little Torch Key and accessible only by boat or seaplane, the resort is a world unto itself, alive with hidden pleasures. Crushed seashell paths wind through lush gardens to thatched-roof bungalows, which serve as your guest quarters. Extra spacious, each suite and grand suite has romantic touches such as a king-size bed draped in butterfly netting, verandahs with ocean views and, in some rooms, private outdoor showers and jetted tubs.

From the lagoon-style pool to the meditative Zen Garden or the cozy Great Room library, a perfect serenity sweeps over you as you wander the island. Oversized hammocks beckon from the trees. Lounge chairs nestled in the sand call from the beach and at the end of the day, return to your private bungalow for peaceful seclusion to dream again. If you’re sailing or yachting through Florida Keys, Little Palm Island marina is the ideal place to dock for a few days. A friendly beacon to seafarers, the resort offers all the creature comforts and island charm you’d hope to find. Enjoy world-class cuisine at the resort’s dining room, body treatments for the ocean-weary at SpaTerre, beach for stretching out in the sun, and postcard-perfect island beauty.

Marina Directions

Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys can be found at Latitude 24°37.11, Longitude 81°24.42, just four nautical miles north of Looe Key Light (marker 24). The Loran coordinates are 13981.6 and 43530.5 at Flashing Red #2, which marks the entrance to Newfound Harbor.

Marina Facilities

Marina slips will accommodate vessels up to 120 feet in length with a draft up to six feet, in addition to 575 feet of dock space bordering a protected lagoon, ideal for smaller boats. You will have 50 or 30 amp 110/220V electricity service, a water allowance of one gallon per foot each day, and full use of the island’s recreational facilities, including pool, non-motorized watercraft, as well as snorkeling and fishing gear. You may also enjoy the superlative offerings of the resort’s dining room and spa.

The Best Way to Experience Florida Keys

Your visit to Little Palm Island can be as action-packed or as deliciously lazy as you desire. No matter how you choose to spend your days, you’re certain to go home with many treasured memories of your time here.

Lazy Day Activities

Take in the area’s beauty from the front-row seat of your private verandah. Pamper yourself with exotic body treatments at SpaTerre. Participate in one of the healing and meditative classes offered at Little Palm Island, from yoga to reiki. Play a life-size game of chess. Swim in our freshwater lagoon-style pool or lounge poolside with a tropical cocktail. Peruse the resort’s collection of classic literature in the Great Room. Shop for souvenirs at the Island Boutique and Gift Shop. Or park on your favorite stretch of sand and enjoy a day at the beach. Wrap up the day with a romantic dinner at the resort’s acclaimed oceanfront dining room.

• Body excursions, facial indulgences and massage journeys at SpaTerre
• White-sand beach for sunning
• Freshwater lagoon pool
• Shopping at the Island Boutique and Gift Shop
• Gourmet dining termed Modern Tropical Cuisine at the Dining Room

A Taste of Adventure

If you’re in the mood to explore, you’ll have no shortage of options. The Florida Keys are known for superb scuba diving, snorkeling and deep sea fishing, and the resort offers daily trips to Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary and the wreck of the Adolphus Busch. You can even arrange your certification during your stay; there are several PADI instructors on the island. The resort also offers tours to Great White Heron Wildlife Refuge, as well as famous Florida Keys deep sea fishing, back country fishing and flats fishing.

If you prefer to play in the surf, Little Palm Island’s water sport equipment is at your disposal; enjoy unlimited kayaking, and day sailing. A day trip to Key West is a must; tour the Hemingway House or simply stroll its historic Duval Street lined with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants.

• World-renowned scuba diving and snorkeling
• Sailing and fishing charters
• Famous Florida Keys deep sea fishing, back country fishing and flats fishing
• Water sport rentals, including kayaking, day sailing, and Boston Whalers
• Night life, shopping, and historic tours in nearby Key West

Renting or chartering a yacht in South Florida can be a very simple and enjoyable process if you are dealing with an established and professional yacht charter or boat rental company. Do not let a website fool you, take the time to visit the operators and speak to them first hand and if distance or time does not allow you this option at least ask questions and ask for referrals. The luxury yacht charter & boat rental companies who own and operate their own fleet of vessels have more control over decisions on pricing and special request packaging for custom charters. You may be dealing with a broker at first and unfortunately not all brokers are equal and although we work with some of the finest in South Florida , there are still some operators that are not keeping up with standards and honesty. Do not be afraid to ask questions and shop around because renting or chartering a boat or yacht is a simple experience. I hope the following terms and explanations will serve to make the chartering experience easier and more transparent for our readers.

Yacht Charters & Yacht Rentals are the same thing just being described with different words. There are two types of charter & rental options:

Bareboat Yacht Charters & Boat Rentals:

Bareboat Charters or Bareboating give you the ultimate freedom, by being your own skipper or Captain. Choose a vessel to suit your personal requirements and experience level, plan your own itinerary and enjoy independent holidays with your family or close friends to a schedule or itinerary of your own choosing. Skippers must qualify first to charter one of our select vessels and although a Coast Guard Captain’s License or Certificate is not required, you must be 21 years of age and demonstrate you have previous experience on vessel of similar or greater size and power. The Captains Resume must be completely filled out and faxed or emailed to our office for review and approval by our bareboat fleet coordinator.

You can also bareboat a vessel and hire a Captain for hire who is working directly for the charterer or renter and not the management company or vessel owner. This is not allowed by all companies but as long as hired skipper is also qualified and approved by the fleet coordinator there usually are no restrictions. Bareboats usually have a minimum rental period of 8 hours for vessels under 28′ and most yachts over 30′ have a 3 day minimum rental requirement.

Visit our Bareboat Yacht Section for more detailed information on bareboating and vessel options in South Florida at: http://www.miamicharters.com/bareboat-charters.asp

Professionally Crewed Luxury Yacht Charters:

This option is the most popular because it leaves no worries to the guest. The vessel you choose based on size and budget will include the services of a U.S.C.G. licensed Master Captain and experienced crew and food servers. after boarding vessel the Captain will introduce himself & the crew and proceed in a friendly manner to go over a safety lecture as well as operation of heads and any specific information pertaining to vessel or charter. Afterwards, a good skipper will discuss or explain the menu selections, beverages and itinerary for the charter. When working with a professional and experienced company there really is nothing to worry about because every detail has been addressed already and the expectations are clear. A crewed charter is usually offered for a minimum period of 4 hours (half-day), 8 hours (full-day) or term charters (overnight or multi-day rentals).

Visit our Professionally Crewed Yacht Section for detailed information and vessel options in S. Florida & Bahamas at:
http://www.miamicharters.com/crewed-charters.asp

Choose Your Destinations: Miami and Miami Beach are excellent points of embarkation for luxury yacht charters and boat rentals in South Florida with further destinations as far south as the Florida Keys & Key West and as far east as the beautiful islands of the Bahamas. For more information on popular destinations visit our destinations page at: http://www.miamicharters.com/2002/destinations/destinations.asp

Choose Your Menu & Bar Selection or Bring Your Own: The charterer has the option of ordering from our award winning catering menus and refreshments or providing their own selection.

Equipment on Vessels: Most crewed vessels will provide guest with over sized towels and choice of tanning lotions and sunblock. Most luxury yachts in our fleet will be equipped with at least one waverunner or jet ski, water noodles and snorkel gear and with anticipation you can request vessel be equipped with ocean kayaks and light fishing gear.

So there you have it, the 411 on how to rent a boat or yacht in South Florida. Please visit our website at www.miamicharters.com and speak to one of our yacht charter specialist about any charter or rental questions. We look forward to : “Providing you with the best boats & the best times” when visiting South Florida on the water.