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Luxury rentals in Florida: exotic cars, private jets and yachts

A Lamborghini for the weekend, a jet to the Bahamas, a seaplane to the Dry Tortugas or a crewed yacht off Miami Beach. This page lists Florida companies that rent exotic cars, charter private aircraft and charter yachts, with locations, what they rent, what you need to book, and how to reach them. It also covers the FAA and Coast Guard checks to make first.

Every business detail comes from the company's own website, and every rule from the FAA, US DOT, US Coast Guard, FWC, FLHSMV or Florida law (through official federal and state sites), checked November 9, 2026. Prices change; confirm with the company. This Is Florida isn't paid by any business on this page and doesn't book rentals.

Check before you book

  • Private jets: make sure the operator and the aircraft are on the FAA's Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list. If a company is a broker, it must tell you so and name the airline that will fly you.
  • Yachts: more than six paying passengers means the boat must be Coast Guard inspected. Six or fewer still needs a Coast Guard-licensed captain. Look up the boat in the Coast Guard's PSIX vessel search.
  • Driving the boat yourself: if you were born on or after January 1, 1988, you need an FWC Boating Safety Education ID Card.
  • Exotic cars: check the age limit, deposit, mileage limit and whose insurance pays first. Florida adds a $2 per day surcharge on most rental cars.

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13Exotic and luxury car rentals
16Private jets, helicopters and seaplanes
17Yacht and boat charters

Exotic and luxury car rentals

Official rules to know:
  • Florida adds a $2 per day surcharge to rentals of cars for hire that seat fewer than nine people. (source)
  • The surcharge only applies to the first 30 days of a rental. (source)
  • Peer-to-peer car-sharing trips carry a $1 per day surcharge instead. (source)
  • Visitors from another country must carry a valid driver license issued in their name by their country of residence. (source)
  • FLHSMV suggests checking with the rental company before your visit to see what it requires. (source)
  • A nonresident at least 18 with a valid home state or country license may drive a regular car in Florida without a Florida license. (source)
  • Florida-registered vehicles must carry at least $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection and $10,000 in Property Damage Liability. (source)
  • PIP pays 80 percent of necessary medical costs up to $10,000, no matter who caused the crash. (source)
  • The rental company's insurance is primary unless the rental agreement says otherwise in at least 10-point type. (source)
  • For rentals under one year, the rental company's liability as owner is capped at $100,000 per person, $300,000 per incident and $50,000 property damage. (source)

Prestige Luxury Rentals

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale
  • Since 2004

Exotic and luxury cars such as Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 720S Spider, Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder, Ferrari Portofino M, Mercedes-Benz G63, Range Rover

Locations: Headquarters at 4019 NW 25th Street, Miami; delivery to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Naples airports; service list includes Key West, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Panama City

In business since: 2004

What you need: Minimum age 25 (exceptions may apply based on the driver's insurance); valid license; two forms of ID; proof of full coverage insurance that transfers to the rental; security deposit set by vehicle class, age and insurance; 100 miles per day included

Prices (as listed by the company): Starting at $1295/day (Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 720S Spider), $1195/day (Huracan Evo Spyder), $995/day (Ferrari Portofino M), $695/day (G63), $595/day (Range Rover)

Contact: +1 305-513-9711

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Prestige says it was established in 2004. (source)
  • Renters must be at least 25, though exceptions may apply based on the driver's insurance. (source)
  • You must show proof of full coverage auto insurance that carries over to the rental car. (source)
  • The security deposit depends on the vehicle class, the driver's age and the insurance provided. (source)
  • Each rental day includes 100 free miles. (source)
  • A Porsche 911 GT3 is listed starting at $1295 per day. (source)
  • The main phone number is 305-513-9711. (source)

mph club (Miami and Miami Beach)

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale
  • Since 2010

Lamborghini Revuelto, Aventador and Huracan, Ferrari SF90, 296 Spider and Purosangue, McLaren 750S, Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Phantom, Bentley, Mercedes G63, Porsche 911 GT3 and more

Locations: 2001 NW 167th Street, Miami Gardens; desks at the Fontainebleau (Miami Beach), SLS South Beach and Setai Miami Beach; Opa Locka Executive Airport; also lists Fort Lauderdale, Brickell, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Orlando and Tampa

In business since: 2010

What you need: Minimum age 21; full coverage insurance required; security deposit required (credit card authorization); 100 miles per day; out-of-state driving only with written approval; international visitors need a passport and home-country license

Contact: 888-674-4044 (toll free); 305-330-6322 (local)

Official website

What the official pages say
  • mph club says its collection was established in 2010. (source)
  • Renters must be 21 or older. (source)
  • Full coverage insurance is required for every vehicle. (source)
  • Each reservation includes 100 miles per day; extra miles cost more and vary by car. (source)
  • A security deposit is required on every vehicle. (source)
  • International visitors can rent with a valid passport and a license from their home country. (source)
  • The main Miami Gardens office is at 2001 NW 167th Street; toll-free line 888-674-4044. (source)

Imagine Lifestyles (Miami)

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Ferrari 488 Convertible, Ferrari F8 Spider, McLaren 720S, Range Rover; brands include Bentley, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Porsche

Locations: Miami; free delivery and pickup at Miami Beach hotels (other locations in the Northeast US)

What you need: Minimum age 25 with a clean driving record; credit card authorization for a security deposit of $2,500 to $10,000; 100 miles per day on luxury cars and 75 on exotics; international renters need passport and home-country license

Prices (as listed by the company): Miami: Ferrari 488 Convertible from $1099/day, Ferrari F8 Spider from $1795/day, McLaren 720S from $1195/day

Contact: 1-866-436-3514; reservations@imaginelifestyles.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Renters must be at least 25 with a clean driving record. (source)
  • Security deposits run from $2,500 to $10,000. (source)
  • Exotic cars include 75 miles per day, with extra miles at $2.95 to $6.95 each. (source)
  • Delivery and pickup are free at Miami Beach hotels. (source)
  • A Ferrari F8 Spider in Miami is listed from $1795 per day. (source)
  • The booking line is 1-866-436-3514. (source)

LUXX Miami

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Ferrari SF90 and 812 Superfast, Lamborghini Urus S, Mercedes-Benz G63, Cadillac Escalade V-Series, plus Rolls-Royce, Bentley, McLaren

Locations: Miami; complimentary delivery across Miami-Dade County, plus MIA and FLL airports, private airports, hotels and yacht clubs

What you need: Minimum age 25 with a valid license; clean record for Ferraris and Lamborghinis; international licenses accepted with passport; deposit $2,500-$5,000 for luxury cars and $10,000-$25,000 for supercars; credit card only for the deposit

Prices (as listed by the company): From $595/day (Corvette); Ferrari SF90 and Aventador $1,500 to $3,500+ per day; G63 $695/day; Ferrari SF90 $2,495/day

Contact: (305) 605-5899

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Renters must be at least 25 with a valid driver's license. (source)
  • Deposits are $2,500-$5,000 for standard luxury cars and $10,000-$25,000 for supercars. (source)
  • Debit cards are not accepted for the deposit. (source)
  • Delivery is free across Miami-Dade County. (source)
  • Rates start at $595 per day for cars like the Chevrolet Corvette. (source)
  • The phone number is (305) 605-5899. (source)

Premier Auto Miami

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale
  • Since 2010

Lamborghini Huracan, Urus and Aventador, Ferrari 488 and 296, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Cullinan and Wraith, Bentley, Porsche 911, Mercedes G63

Locations: 1510 Collins Ave, Miami Beach; delivery to Miami hotels, residences and MIA

In business since: 2010

What you need: Security deposit required ($500-$2,000 depending on car and insurance); full-coverage personal insurance carries over; 100 miles per day, then extra mileage rates

Prices (as listed by the company): From $299/day (Maserati, Corvette) to $1,999/day (Lamborghini Aventador); Ferrari 488 $1299/day; Porsche 911 $499/day

Contact: (786) 886 3460

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Premier Auto Miami says it has rented its own cars since 2010 from Collins Ave. (source)
  • Prices run from $299 per day (Maserati, Corvette) to $1,999 per day (Lamborghini Aventador). (source)
  • Security deposits range from $500 to $2,000 depending on the car and your insurance. (source)
  • Rentals include 100 miles per day (the Ford Mustang has unlimited miles). (source)
  • Your own full-coverage insurance carries over to the rental. (source)
  • The phone number is (786) 886 3460, at 1510 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. (source)

mph club (West Palm Beach)

  • Palm Beach

Same mph club fleet: Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz and more

Locations: 2253 Vista Pkwy N, Suite 9, West Palm Beach

What you need: Same company rules as mph club Miami: minimum age 21, full coverage insurance, security deposit, 100 miles per day

Contact: 888-674-4044 (toll free); 305-330-6322 (local)

Official website

What the official pages say
  • The West Palm Beach office is at 2253 Vista Pkwy N, Suite 9. (source)
  • The office is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; weekends are by appointment. (source)
  • mph club says it delivers cars to your West Palm Beach location. (source)
  • Renters must be 21 or older (company-wide rule). (source)

mph club (Orlando)

  • Orlando

Same mph club fleet: Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, BMW, Mercedes-Benz

Locations: 5250 International Dr., Orlando; a Tampa office is listed at 3031 N Rocky Point Dr W, Tampa

What you need: Same company rules as mph club Miami: minimum age 21, full coverage insurance, security deposit, 100 miles per day

Contact: 888-674-4044 (toll free); 305-330-6322 (local)

Official website

What the official pages say
  • The Orlando office is at 5250 International Drive. (source)
  • The Orlando office is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. (source)
  • mph club also lists a Tampa office on Rocky Point Drive. (source)
  • Out-of-state driving needs written approval first (company-wide rule). (source)

Energetic Exotics

  • Tampa Bay
  • Since 2019

Exotic, luxury, classic and super cars; brands listed include Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Porsche

Locations: Offices at 5460 Beaumont Center Blvd, Suite 530, Tampa and 618 East South Street, Orlando; location pages for Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Miami, Naples, Ocala, Sarasota and West Palm Beach

In business since: 2019

What you need: Minimum age 25; clean driving record; international licenses need an International Driving Permit; personal auto insurance at 100/300/100 with comprehensive and collision active for a week before rental; refundable deposit; credit card in renter's name (debit may need a higher deposit)

Contact: 888-717-5157 (toll free); 813-791-8911 (local); info@energeticexotics.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Energetic Exotics was established in 2019 and is based in Tampa. (source)
  • Renters must be at least 25. (source)
  • Drivers with a non-US license must also bring an International Driving Permit. (source)
  • Your own auto insurance must carry 100/300/100 limits. (source)
  • A refundable security deposit is required and depends on the car's value. (source)
  • The Tampa office is at 5460 Beaumont Center Blvd; local phone 813-791-8911. (source)

Velocity Exotic Cars (Tampa)

  • Tampa Bay

Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Dawn, Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica, Urus S, McLaren 600LT and 720S Spider, Ferrari 488 Spider, Audi R8, Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

Locations: Delivery across the greater Tampa Bay area including Tampa International Airport; also lists St. Petersburg, Orlando, Sarasota and Miami (company also operates in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA)

What you need: Minimum age 18 (some cars 21+); full coverage (comprehensive and collision) personal insurance; clean record with no DUI, DWI or reckless driving; background check; US-based insurance required for international licenses; deposit $1000-$2000

Prices (as listed by the company): Tampa: Rolls-Royce Cullinan $1495 per 24 hours; Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica $1350; Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet $700

Contact: (213) 340-1567; info@velocityexoticcars.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Renters must be 18 or older; some cars require 21+. (source)
  • You need your own full coverage insurance (comprehensive and collision). (source)
  • International licenses are accepted only with a US-based insurance policy. (source)
  • Velocity delivers anywhere in the greater Tampa Bay area, including Tampa International Airport. (source)
  • A Rolls-Royce Cullinan in Tampa is listed at $1495 for 24 hours. (source)
  • Security deposits are $1000 to $2000 and refundable. (source)

SIXT luxury rentals (Fort Myers)

  • Southwest Florida

Ford Mustang, Jaguar convertible, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz sedans, premium SUVs and sports cars

Locations: Fort Myers, including Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and downtown

What you need: Age 25; credit card required; deposit taken at pickup and returned at return; license held at least one year

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Premium rentals in Fort Myers require renters to be 25 and to have a credit card. (source)
  • A deposit is taken at pickup and returned when the car comes back. (source)
  • You must have held your driver's license for at least one year. (source)
  • Cars can be picked up at RSW airport. (source)

SIXT luxury rentals (Jacksonville)

  • Northeast Florida

Luxury car categories

Locations: Jacksonville airport and downtown

What you need: Minimum age 25 with a valid license in Jacksonville; full valid license plus passport or ID card

Official website

What the official pages say
  • In Jacksonville you must be at least 25 with a valid license. (source)
  • You need a full valid license plus a passport or ID card at pickup. (source)
  • Luxury cars can be picked up at the airport or downtown. (source)
  • One-way rentals between stations are possible; a fee may apply. (source)

Avis luxury car rental (Jacksonville)

  • Northeast Florida

Luxury sedans, premium SUVs, coupes and sports cars, muscle cars and convertibles

Locations: Avis at Jacksonville International Airport and Avis at the Lexington Hotel on the Riverwalk

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Avis offers luxury rentals at Jacksonville International Airport. (source)
  • Another pickup point is the Lexington Hotel on the Riverwalk. (source)
  • Luxury availability depends on location and rental time. (source)
  • Categories include luxury sedans, premium SUVs, sports cars and convertibles. (source)

SIXT luxury and exotic rentals (Tampa, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale)

  • Statewide

Luxury categories with brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Range Rover; SUVs, sports cars and convertibles (category booked, not a specific model)

Locations: Airport and downtown branches in Tampa, Orlando (including Orlando Airport and near Disney) and Fort Lauderdale

What you need: Luxury cars: age 25 in Orlando and Fort Lauderdale; general minimum 21 in Tampa (some categories higher, underage fee may apply); full valid license plus passport or ID; major credit card for luxury rentals in Orlando; international renters need passport and an IDP if license is not in English

Official website

What the official pages say
  • In Orlando you must be at least 25 to rent an exotic or luxury car. (source)
  • A major credit card is required to book a luxury or exotic car in Orlando, and deposits are typically higher. (source)
  • In Fort Lauderdale you must be at least 25 to rent a luxury vehicle. (source)
  • International renters need a passport, and an international driving permit if the license is not in English. (source)
  • In Tampa the general minimum is 21, but some categories require an older age. (source)
  • You get a car in the category booked, not a guaranteed model. (source)

Private jets, helicopters and seaplanes

Official rules to know:
  • Air charter flights are commuter or on-demand operations under FAA Part 135, which requires more pilot training, maintenance and safety rules than private flying. (source)
  • The FAA publishes a Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list to check whether an operator and aircraft are authorized for charter. (source)
  • The list can be searched by operator name or aircraft N-number. (source)
  • If an operator or aircraft is not on the list, contact the local FAA Flight Standards District Office. (source)
  • The FAA tells passengers to confirm that both the aircraft and the operator are authorized. (source)
  • Suspected rogue operators can be reported to the FAA Hotline. (source)
  • Broker ads and web pages must clearly say the company is a broker and not a direct air carrier. (source)
  • Before you sign, a broker must tell you the name of the carrier that will operate the aircraft. (source)
  • Brokers may only sell flights on carriers with DOT economic authority and FAA safety authority. (source)
  • Brokers must refund cash and check payments within 20 days of a complete refund request. (source)
  • A Public Charter is a one-way or round-trip charter flown by direct air carriers and arranged by a charter operator. (source)
  • The pilot is responsible for sending CBP the arrival notice and passenger manifest. (source)
  • For flights to the US, the manifest is due no later than 60 minutes before departure from the foreign airport. (source)

Tropic Ocean Airways

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale
  • Since 2009

Seaplane private charters and scheduled flights to the Bahamas and Florida Keys; Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian fleet

Locations: Fort Lauderdale (Sheltair, FLL) and Miami Seaplane Base; charters also offered from Naples, Sarasota and Tampa

In business since: 2009

What you need: Guests must bring their own travel documents such as a passport

Credentials: Every flight uses an FAA-approved two-pilot crew (as printed); ARGUS Gold rated. Part 135 certificate number not printed on pages fetched.

Contact: 954-210-5569; reservations@flytropic.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Tropic Ocean Airways lists locations at Fort Lauderdale Sheltair and the Miami Seaplane Base. (source)
  • The company says it has offered charter and scheduled flights since 2009. (source)
  • Its fleet is the Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian, which can land on water or a runway. (source)
  • Every flight operates with a two-pilot crew. (source)
  • Private charters also leave from Naples, Sarasota and Tampa for the Bahamas. (source)
  • Guests are responsible for their own passports and travel documents. (source)
  • The general phone number is 954-210-5569. (source)

Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Challenger 605, Challenger 604, Challenger 350, Learjet 60 and 60XR jets

Locations: Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE)

Credentials: Operator, not a broker (as printed). Flights operated by Ace Aviation Services Corporation under FAA Part 135 certificate V6NA918J. ARGUS Platinum Elite and Wyvern Wingman PRO.

Contact: 800.556.6633 (toll free); 954.771.5779 (local)

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Hop-A-Jet says it is an operator, not a broker, and maintains its own aircraft. (source)
  • Its flights run under FAA Part 135 certificate V6NA918J held by Ace Aviation Services Corporation. (source)
  • It is based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. (source)
  • The Challenger 604 seats up to 12 passengers. (source)
  • The phone numbers are 800.556.6633 toll free and 954.771.5779 local. (source)
  • It holds an ARGUS Platinum Elite safety rating. (source)

Execuflight

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale
  • Since 2008

Gulfstream GIV and GIV-SP heavy jets; Hawker 800XP and 800A mid-size jets

Locations: Headquartered at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE)

In business since: 2008

Credentials: Says it is Part 135 certified (EXF391K) on its About page; homepage also says it partners with operators (see conflict).

Contact: 1-954-323-2789 ext 1; dispatch@execuflight.com

Sources differ: About page says 'Part 135 Certified • EXF391K'; homepage says 'We partner only with operators who meet the highest safety standards in the industry.'

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Execuflight says it is a Part 135 jet charter company headquartered at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. (source)
  • The homepage lists 2008 as the year the company was founded. (source)
  • Its listed fleet includes a 13-passenger Gulfstream GIV. (source)
  • Mid-size Hawker 800XP jets seat 8 passengers. (source)
  • Dispatch can be reached by phone or email. (source)

Atlantic Air Charter

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Hawker 800XP and Beechjet 400A jets; charter throughout the US, the Bahamas and international destinations

Locations: Fort Lauderdale (as printed in page title)

Credentials: Holds U.S. Air Carrier Certificate W39A162L issued by the FAA; FAA Part 135 Certified (as printed).

Contact: +1 954 772 25 25; +1 888 339 9079; charter@atlanticaircharter.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Atlantic Air Charter says it holds an FAA-issued air carrier certificate. (source)
  • Its homepage lists it as FAA Part 135 certified. (source)
  • Its fleet page lists a Hawker 800XP and a Beechjet 400A. (source)
  • It flies charters across the United States, the Bahamas and international destinations. (source)
  • Phone and email contacts are printed on the site. (source)

Presidential Aviation

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Gulfstream, Falcon, Challenger, Hawker, Citation and Learjet aircraft; managed fleet plus vendor fleet

Locations: 1725 NW 51 Place, Fort Lauderdale

Credentials: Describes itself as an ISBAO Stage 2 registered charter operator; ARGUS Platinum rated; Wyvern Wingman. Also offers jet brokerage.

Contact: +1.954.772.8622; sales@presidential-aviation.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Presidential Aviation says it is an ISBAO Stage 2 registered charter operator with an ARGUS Platinum rating. (source)
  • Its fleet includes Gulfstreams, Falcons, Challengers, Hawkers, Citations and Learjets. (source)
  • The company says it has been in business for over two decades. (source)
  • Its office is in Fort Lauderdale. (source)
  • Its Fort Lauderdale office phone is +1.954.772.8622. (source)

Makers Air

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Scheduled and on-demand private flights from Florida to the Bahamas Out Islands (Andros, Eleuthera, Staniel Cay and more)

Locations: Fort Lauderdale Executive (2331 Northwest 55th Court, Fort Lauderdale)

What you need: Each ticketed passenger may check up to 40 lbs of baggage at no charge (scheduled flights)

Credentials: ARGUS Gold rating; dual-pilot operation (as printed). Part 135 certificate not printed on pages fetched.

Contact: (954) 771-0330; info@makersair.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Makers Air offers scheduled and on-demand flights across Florida and the Bahamas. (source)
  • Its office is in Fort Lauderdale. (source)
  • Every flight is crewed by two pilots. (source)
  • Makers Air holds an ARGUS Gold rating. (source)
  • Each ticketed passenger can check up to 40 pounds of baggage free. (source)

Miami Seaplane Tours

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale
  • Since 1995

Seaplane sightseeing tours over Miami and charters to the Florida Keys and the Bahamas

Locations: 555 NE 15th Street, Miami

In business since: 1995

What you need: Maximum 230 lbs per passenger; children may not sit on laps

Prices (as listed by the company): Miami Skyline 30-minute tour from $275 per person; Ultimate Miami and Beaches tour from $295 per person

Contact: (305) 361-3909

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Miami Seaplane Tours traces its start to 1995. (source)
  • The Miami Skyline Seaplane Tour lasts 30 minutes and is listed from $275 per person. (source)
  • Each passenger may weigh up to 230 pounds. (source)
  • Children are not allowed to sit on a lap. (source)
  • Its address and phone are printed on the site. (source)

HeliFlite

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Twin-engine helicopters (Sikorsky S-76, Agusta AW139) for private charters in South Florida and to the Bahamas

Locations: South Florida service from Miami Opa Locka Executive Airport and Watson Island Seaplane Base; company address in Kearny, NJ

Credentials: ARG/US and Wyvern Wingman rated; flies only twin-engine aircraft with two pilots (as printed). Part 135 certificate not printed on pages fetched.

Contact: 1.877.FLY.HELI; info@heliflite.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • HeliFlite offers private helicopter charters from Miami-Opa Locka Airport. (source)
  • It flies only twin-engine helicopters, always with two pilots. (source)
  • HeliFlite holds ARG/US and Wyvern Wingman ratings. (source)
  • Its South Florida page lists the Watson Island Seaplane Base and Opa Locka Executive Airport. (source)
  • Its general contact is 1.877.FLY.HELI and info@heliflite.com. (source)

Tradewind Aviation

  • Palm Beach
  • Since 2001

Pilatus PC-12 private charters (eight passengers) and scheduled flights to the Bahamas

Locations: Palm Beach (DJT), Stuart, Fort Pierce and Fort Lauderdale

In business since: 2001

Credentials: Part 135 commuter and on-demand operator of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft; other aircraft types it arranges are neither owned nor operated by Tradewind (as printed).

Contact: 800-376-7922; sales@flytradewind.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Tradewind says it is a Part 135 operator of Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. (source)
  • Flights it arranges on other aircraft types are not owned or operated by Tradewind. (source)
  • Private charters depart from Palm Beach in its PC-12 fleet. (source)
  • Scheduled Bahamas flights depart from Stuart and Fort Lauderdale. (source)
  • Tradewind has operated since 2001. (source)
  • The PC-12 seats eight passengers. (source)

KW Executive Air Charter

  • Orlando

Cessna Conquest II pressurized twin turboprop, 8-9 passengers

Locations: Orlando Sanford International (SFB), 2111 Spinner Lane, Sanford; also flies into Orlando Executive (ORL)

What you need: Every flight has a two-person crew; pets ride in the cabin

Prices (as listed by the company): One-way whole-aircraft prices from $4,800 (Key West, Marathon), $6,650 (Atlanta), before taxes and fees

Credentials: FAA Part 135 air carrier, Air Carrier Certificate K6XA146M (as printed).

Contact: (407) 434-1900

Official website

What the official pages say
  • KW Executive Air Charter says it is an FAA Part 135 air carrier. (source)
  • Flights depart from its hangar at Orlando Sanford International. (source)
  • It flies the Cessna Conquest II, a pressurized twin-engine turboprop. (source)
  • Published one-way prices start at $4,800 to Key West and Marathon. (source)
  • Prices are before taxes and fees and confirmed at booking. (source)
  • Every flight has a two-person crew. (source)
  • Reservations and dispatch answer at (407) 434-1900, 24 hours a day. (source)

HeliJet Solutions (South Florida Helicopter)

  • Orlando

Helicopter charters (Bell 407, AS-355 TwinStar, Bell 430) from Orlando to the Florida Keys

Locations: Operates primarily in Orlando; aircraft based in Orlando, Boca Raton, West Palm and Naples

Credentials: Global Jet Management, Inc DBA HeliJet Solutions is an FAA-Certified Part 135 Air Carrier, certificate 1GMA067M (as printed).

Contact: 1-800-889-HELI

Official website

What the official pages say
  • HeliJet Solutions says it is an FAA-certified Part 135 air carrier. (source)
  • It has aircraft based in Orlando, Boca Raton, West Palm and Naples. (source)
  • It says it operates primarily in Orlando. (source)
  • Its helicopter fleet includes Bell 407 and AS-355 TwinStar aircraft. (source)
  • Quotes are available at 1-800-889-HELI. (source)

Tampa Bay Aviation

  • Tampa Bay

Helicopter sightseeing tours (Robinson R44) over Tampa Bay; private charters through its sister company Skyway Aviation

Locations: Clearwater Executive Airport, St. Pete-Clearwater International and Tampa Executive Airport

What you need: Two person minimum for tours; credit card required at reservation; R44 max 300 lbs per seat; 24-hour cancellation notice

Credentials: Sister company Skyway Aviation holds an ARGUS Gold rating (as printed). Part 135 certificate not printed on pages fetched.

Contact: 727-461-5229; office@tampabayaviation.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Charter flights are booked through its sister company, Skyway Aviation. (source)
  • Skyway Aviation holds an ARGUS Gold rating. (source)
  • Helicopter tours carry a maximum of 300 pounds per seat in the Robinson R44. (source)
  • A credit card is required when you reserve, and 24 hours' cancellation notice is required. (source)
  • It lists a location at Clearwater Executive Airport. (source)

Jet 1

  • Southwest Florida
  • Since 1983

Gulfstream G280, Citation Excel and Citation XLS jets in its own fleet; partner fleet from light jets to ultra-long-range jets

Locations: 101 Aviation Drive N., Naples (APF); one jet based at Fort Lauderdale (FXE)

In business since: 1983

Credentials: Says it can arrange charter services worldwide and also lists its own fleet; no Part 135 certificate printed on pages fetched.

Contact: (239) 643-9700

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Jet 1 says it has been in aircraft sales, charter and management since 1983. (source)
  • It says it is headquartered in Naples, Florida. (source)
  • Several of its Citation jets are based at Naples (APF). (source)
  • Jet 1 says it can arrange charter services worldwide. (source)
  • Its office phone is (239) 643-9700. (source)

Aero Air Charter

  • Panhandle

Citation private jets; flights to Key West, Orlando, New Orleans, Atlanta and more

Locations: Pensacola (KPNS), 4343 Jerry L Maygarden Road

Credentials: Full FAA Part 135 direct air carrier with its own certificate and operational control of all flights (as printed); ARGUS Gold rated.

Contact: (850) 741-4495; hi@flywithaero.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Aero Air Charter says it is a full FAA Part 135 direct air carrier. (source)
  • It says it holds its own Part 135 certificate. (source)
  • It is based at Pensacola. (source)
  • It holds an ARGUS Gold safety rating. (source)
  • Its phone number is (850) 741-4495. (source)

Key West Seaplane Adventures

  • Florida Keys

Seaplane half-day and full-day trips to Dry Tortugas National Park; two 10-passenger seaplanes

Locations: 3471 South Roosevelt Blvd., Key West

What you need: Reservations required; check in at least 30 minutes before flight; children 2 and older need their own seat

Prices (as listed by the company): Half-day $527 adult; full-day $910 adult; NPS entrance fee $15 per person extra

Credentials: Says it is the only seaplane service permitted in Dry Tortugas National Park; no Part 135 certificate printed on pages fetched.

Contact: 305-293-9300; info@keywestseaplanecharters.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • It is the only seaplane service permitted in Dry Tortugas National Park, as printed. (source)
  • A half-day trip is $527 per adult. (source)
  • A full-day trip is $910 per adult. (source)
  • It operates two 10-passenger seaplanes. (source)
  • Check-in is required at least 30 minutes before flight time. (source)
  • Children who have turned 2 must have their own seat. (source)
  • Its phone and email are printed on the site. (source)

Malone AirCharter

  • Northeast Florida
  • Since 2002

Cessna Citation Sovereign, Citation XLS+, Citation CJ4 and Citation CJ3 jets

Locations: Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

In business since: 2002

What you need: TSA Watch List screening information is collected from passengers

Credentials: FAA 135 Certificate #Q3SA041K (as printed on its services page); Wyvern audited.

Contact: Contact page at maloneaircharter.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Malone AirCharter has served Florida and the Southeast since 2002. (source)
  • It moved its whole operation to Jacksonville International Airport in November 2021. (source)
  • Its services page lists FAA Part 135 certificate Q3SA041K. (source)
  • It flies Cessna Citation series aircraft. (source)
  • It undergoes voluntary Wyvern safety audits. (source)
  • It flies across the continental US, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico and Canada. (source)

Yacht and boat charters

Official rules to know:
  • A vessel under 100 gross tons that carries more than six passengers, with at least one paying, falls under the Coast Guard small passenger vessel rules (Subchapter T), which means it must be inspected. (source)
  • A yacht chartered with a crew provided or chosen by the owner also falls under the inspected-vessel rules once it carries more than six passengers. (source)
  • A bareboat charter (no crew provided or chosen by the owner) needs inspection once it carries more than 12 passengers. (source)
  • A passenger for hire is anyone whose payment, direct or indirect, goes to the owner, charterer, operator or anyone with an interest in the vessel. (source)
  • The charterer, the master and paid crew are not counted as passengers. (source)
  • An uninspected passenger vessel (the six-or-fewer charter boat) must be run by a Coast Guard-credentialed operator, called an OUPV or six-pack license. (source)
  • The Coast Guard PSIX vessel search lets anyone look up a vessel by name, vessel number or hull ID, and filter by service such as inspected or uninspected passenger vessel. (source)
  • Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, needs a Boating Safety Education ID Card to run a motorboat of 10 horsepower or more in Florida. (source)
  • Florida has no boating license; the FWC card proves the course was completed and is valid for life. (source)
  • A person licensed by the Coast Guard as a master is exempt from the Florida boater education card. (source)
  • In Florida a vessel operator is presumed under the influence at a blood- or breath-alcohol level of .08 or higher; under 21 the limit is .02. (source)
  • Florida law says a business renting out boats (a livery) needs a no-cost FWC livery permit, renewed every year. (source)

Miami Boat Charters

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale
  • Since 2000

Crewed private yachts from 43 to 220 feet; half-day and full-day charters; multi-day term charters to the Bahamas on select vessels

Locations: Miami Beach Marina (300 Alton Road), Sea Isle Marina, Fontainebleau Marina

In business since: 2000

Prices (as listed by the company): Private yacht charters from $1,999 all-in (crew gratuity of 15-20% extra), as printed

Credentials: States all vessels are crewed by USCG-licensed captains; day charters include captain and mate

Contact: (305) 401-2707; info@miamiboatcharters.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Miami Boat Charters says it has run private yacht charters in Miami since 2000. (source)
  • Its fleet runs from 43-foot day cruisers to 220-foot yachts, all crewed by USCG-licensed captains. (source)
  • Day charters include a captain and mate, and most vessels take up to 13 guests on day charters. (source)
  • Charters start from $1,999 all-in, with captain, crew, fuel, water and ice included. (source)
  • Crew gratuity of 15 to 20 percent is the one added cost it lists. (source)
  • The general phone number is (305) 401-2707. (source)

Crown Yachts Miami

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Fleet of 55+ yachts from 40-foot cruisers to 120-foot yachts, for example a 75 ft Lazzara LSX and a 105 ft Azimut (13 guests)

Locations: Marinas across Miami, including Miami Beach, Brickell, Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne

Prices (as listed by the company): Yacht rentals start from $1,500 for 4 hours, as printed in the FAQ

Credentials: Every charter includes a licensed captain and professional crew, as printed

Contact: +1 (786) 643-8416; info@crownyachtsmiami.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Crown Yachts Miami lists a fleet of 55+ yachts from 40-foot cruisers to 120-foot yachts. (source)
  • Every charter includes a licensed captain and crew, so renters never drive the yacht. (source)
  • Rentals start from $1,500 for 4 hours. (source)
  • If weather is unsafe, the charter is rescheduled at no extra cost, and the captain makes the final call. (source)
  • Example yachts include a 105 ft Azimut for 13 guests departing Coconut Grove. (source)
  • The general phone number is +1 (786) 643-8416. (source)

Lauderdale Yacht Charters

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Private yacht charters for up to 12 guests (4-hour, full-day, sunset or sunrise), plus larger yachts for groups up to 250

Locations: Fort Lauderdale; docked at 1942 NE 6th CT, Dock #2 (by appointment only)

Credentials: Each small-group charter is led by a licensed captain and crew, as printed

Contact: 954-609-5269; 1-800-689-2359; info@lauderdaleyachtcharters.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Private charters for up to 12 guests are led by a licensed captain and crew. (source)
  • Charter lengths offered are 4-hour, full-day, and sunset or sunrise. (source)
  • For large events it offers private charters for up to 250 guests. (source)
  • The general phone number is 954-609-5269, with a toll-free line too. (source)

Nautical Miles Yacht Charters

  • Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Crewed motor yachts from 55 to 78 feet; 3-hour charters

Locations: Fort Lauderdale departures from Las Olas Marina, Pier 66, Bahia Mar and more; office in Naples; also lists Miami, West Palm Beach, Naples, Marco Island and Tampa

Prices (as listed by the company): Fort Lauderdale private charters from $3,900.00 plus tax and gratuity, as printed

Credentials: Every charter includes a licensed captain and professional crew, as printed

Contact: +1 (941) 216.7625; charters@nauticalmilesyachtcharters.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Its Fort Lauderdale fleet is motor yachts from 55 to 78 feet, all with crew. (source)
  • Every charter includes a licensed captain, crew, catering and beverages. (source)
  • Fort Lauderdale charters start from $3,900 plus tax and gratuity. (source)
  • Departures are from Las Olas Marina, Pier 66, Bahia Mar and more. (source)
  • The company says it puts safety first when weather is bad and will try to reschedule. (source)
  • The general phone number is +1 (941) 216.7625. (source)

Signature Yachts Charters (Diamond D Yachts)

  • Palm Beach
  • Since 2018

41' Cranchi Express Cruiser (up to 8 guests), 52' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge (up to 13), 67' Sunseeker Predator (up to 13)

Locations: 105 Lake Shore Dr, West Palm Beach; Palm Beach and Jupiter waterways, Peanut Island

In business since: 2018

What you need: 3-hour minimum on the 41' and 52'; 4-hour minimum on the 67'

Prices (as listed by the company): Starting at $220/hour (41'), $365/hour (52'), $465/hour (67'), as printed

Credentials: USCG 100-Ton captain and stewardess on the 52' and 67'; captain-only crew on the 41'

Contact: 561-769-9445

Sources differ: Phone differs between the company's two sites: 561-769-9445 on and 561-589-9700 on (both name Diamond D Yachts at 105 Lake Shore Dr, West Palm Beach). Sunset cruise price also differs: starting at $220/Hr on signatureyachtscharters.com vs starting at $325/Hour on yachtdaycharter.com.

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Signature Yachts says it owns and operates every yacht in its fleet. (source)
  • The 67-foot Sunseeker starts at $465 per hour, takes up to 13 guests, with a 4-hour minimum. (source)
  • The 52-foot and 67-foot yachts carry a USCG 100-Ton captain and a stewardess. (source)
  • The 41-foot Express Cruiser starts at $220 per hour for up to 8 guests, captain only, with a 3-hour minimum. (source)
  • The company says it has served guests since 2018. (source)
  • The general phone number is 561-769-9445. (source)

Tampa Bay Yacht Charter (Smooth C's)

  • Tampa Bay

43' Viking motor yacht Smooth C's (20 passengers + 2 crew); 26' center console Victory (up to 6 passengers)

Locations: Harborage Marina, 1110 3rd Street South, St. Petersburg; serves St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota and downtown Tampa

What you need: Guests drinking alcohol must be 21+ and carry ID; liability waivers required

Credentials: Smooth C's is USCG inspected and certified for 20 passengers

Contact: 727-776-8199

Official website

What the official pages say
  • The 43-foot Smooth C's is Coast Guard inspected and certified for 20 passengers plus 2 crew. (source)
  • The 20-passenger limit includes children, infants and outside vendors, but not the captain and mate. (source)
  • Its smaller boat Victory, a 26-foot center console, takes up to 6 passengers. (source)
  • Charters leave from the Harborage Marina in downtown St. Petersburg. (source)
  • Swimming or jumping from Smooth C's is not allowed under Coast Guard rules. (source)
  • The general phone number is 727-776-8199. (source)

Sea Tampa Bay Luxury Charters

  • Tampa Bay

Private yacht for up to 13 guests: bareboat charter (7-12 guests) or 6-pack charter (1-6 guests)

Locations: Pick-up across Tampa Bay; 6-pack weekday cruise departs Maximo Boat Ramp, St. Petersburg

What you need: Security deposit hold on credit card; charterer signs bareboat agreement; guests sign waivers; pay captain separately at the dock

Prices (as listed by the company): Bareboat base prices for up to 13 guests: 2 hours $699 to 8 hours $1,800; 6-pack: 2 hours $650 to 8 hours $1,750; gratuity, fuel, tax and booking fees extra, as printed

Credentials: Captains on its list are USCG credentialed, as printed

Contact: 855.735.BOAT (2628)

Official website

What the official pages say
  • For bareboat charters, renters choose from a list of USCG credentialed captains. (source)
  • Bareboat base prices run from $699 for 2 hours to $1,800 for 8 hours for up to 13 guests. (source)
  • Base prices exclude gratuity, fuel, tax and booking fees. (source)
  • The captain is paid separately from the charter company, directly on the dock. (source)
  • Free cancellation is allowed up to 5 days before; within 2 days it is non-refundable. (source)
  • If the captain finds the weather unsuitable, the booking is rescheduled or the deposit refunded. (source)
  • The general phone number is 855.735.BOAT (2628). (source)

Prestige Luxury Yacht Charters (Marco Island)

  • Southwest Florida

46-foot Prestige flybridge yacht GYPSY SOUL, 13 passengers

Locations: Marco Island; cruises Naples, Marco Island and the 10,000 Islands

What you need: 4-hour minimum

Prices (as listed by the company): Weekday $300 per hour, Saturday and Sunday $400 per hour, 4-hour minimum; captain and steward/deckhand fee extra, as printed

Credentials: Maximum of 13 passengers per US Coast Guard rules, as printed

Contact: Booking and contact pages on the official site

Official website

What the official pages say
  • The GYPSY SOUL is a 46-foot Prestige flybridge based on Marco Island for up to 13 passengers. (source)
  • Weekday pricing is $300 per hour with a 4-hour minimum. (source)
  • Weekend pricing is $400 per hour with a 4-hour minimum. (source)
  • The captain and deckhand fee is not included and is paid at the dock directly to the captain. (source)
  • The maximum is 13 passengers under Coast Guard rules. (source)

Sea Suite Naples

  • Southwest Florida

39-foot sailing catamaran, private captained charters for up to six guests

Locations: Naples City Dock, 880 12th Avenue South, Naples

Credentials: Every charter personally captained; fuel, commercial insurance and required safety equipment included, as printed

Contact: Contact and booking pages on the official site

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Every Sea Suite Naples charter is private and personally captained. (source)
  • The boat is a 39-foot sailing catamaran for up to six guests. (source)
  • Fuel, commercial insurance and required safety equipment are included. (source)
  • Charters depart from the Naples City Dock. (source)

Destin Luxury Yacht Charters

  • Panhandle

52' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge Destin Honey and 40' Sea Ray Sundancer Destin Honey 2, up to 12 guests each; half-day, full-day, sunset and multi-day

Locations: Sunset Isle Yacht Club, 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Okaloosa Island (Fort Walton Beach)

What you need: Person booking must be 21+ and on board; $500 refundable deposit; bareboat agreement; waivers for all guests

Prices (as listed by the company): 52' from $1,850+ and 40' from $1,505+ for a three-hour charter with tax, fees, captain and crew; captains typically about $125 per hour, as printed

Credentials: Bareboat charter; USCG-licensed captain required, chosen from an approved independent captain list

Contact: (850) 633-2533

Sources differ: Weather terms differ on the same site's Charter Guidelines page: one section says fees are refunded in full if the charter is not possible because of weather, another says unsafe weather earns a reschedule or a one-year credit.

Official website

What the official pages say
  • All charters run under a bareboat agreement, and a USCG-licensed captain is required and hired by the charterer. (source)
  • Each yacht takes up to 12 guests, including children. (source)
  • The person who books must be at least 21 and stay aboard for the whole charter. (source)
  • A $500 refundable deposit covers cleaning or damage. (source)
  • The 52-foot Destin Honey starts at $1,850+ for three hours including tax, fees, captain and crew. (source)
  • If the captain finds weather unsafe, guests are offered a reschedule or a one-year credit. (source)
  • The general phone number is (850) 633-2533. (source)

Emerald Waters Yacht Charters

  • Panhandle

48' Sea Ray Sundancer and 43' Tiara LS; half-day, full-day and sunset cruises

Locations: Baytowne Marina, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, 8330 Mike Hayes Drive, Miramar Beach (Slip #B48)

Prices (as listed by the company): Half day (4 hours) $1900.00+, full day (8 hours) $3600.00+, sunset (3 hours) $1475.00+, as printed

Credentials: Charter includes captain and mate, as printed

Contact: (850) 830-5449

Official website

What the official pages say
  • A 4-hour half-day cruise is $1900+ and includes captain, mate, fuel, soft drinks and water for up to 13 guests. (source)
  • A full-day 8-hour cruise is $3600+. (source)
  • The yacht is docked at Baytowne Marina inside the Sandestin resort. (source)
  • Cancelling 4 weeks or more ahead returns the full fee minus a $250 cancellation fee. (source)
  • Cancelling less than 1 week before means no refund. (source)
  • The general phone number is (850) 830-5449. (source)

Ready II Play

  • Panhandle

115-foot motor yacht; 4-, 6- or 8-hour day charters, sunset cruises and overnight charters

Locations: Sunset Isle Yacht Club, 1350 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Okaloosa Island

Credentials: Professional captain and crew, as printed

Contact: (561) 670-5487; info@r2pyacht.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Ready II Play is a 115-foot motor yacht chartering in Destin. (source)
  • Day charters are 4, 6 or 8 hours. (source)
  • Overnight charters are offered. (source)
  • A professional captain and crew are aboard. (source)
  • The contact phone is (561) 670-5487. (source)

Catamaran Echo (Dolphin Echo Inc.)

  • Florida Keys
  • Since 1994

Private sailing catamaran day charters (3 or 4 hours) and 2-hour private sunset sails for 2 to 19 passengers

Locations: Key West Historic Seaport, Pier D, downtown Key West

In business since: 1994

What you need: Photo ID with the matching credit card at check-in; signed waivers for every guest

Prices (as listed by the company): 3-hour private charter $1195 (1-6 passengers), $1495 (7-14), $1695 (15-19); 4-hour $1395 / $1695 / $1895, before tax, as printed

Credentials: Crew of 2 on private charters

Contact: 1-888-579-4782

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Private sailing catamaran charters take 2 to 19 passengers. (source)
  • A 3-hour private charter for 1 to 6 passengers is $1195 before tax. (source)
  • Private charters have been running on Echo in Key West since 1994. (source)
  • Reservations can be fully cancelled and refunded at least 2 weeks before the trip. (source)
  • If the captain cancels for weather, guests can reschedule, take a credit, or get a full refund. (source)
  • The reservations phone number is 1-888-579-4782. (source)

LaRoma Yachts

  • Florida Keys

67' Lagoon 630 power catamaran and 46' Lagoon 450F sailing catamaran (up to 12 guests each); Sea Ray Sundancer power yachts; sunset, half-day, full-day, overnight and Dry Tortugas trips

Locations: Stock Island Marina, 6000 Peninsular Ave, Key West

Prices (as listed by the company): Estimated totals: 46' sunset (2 hrs) $1,850, half day $2,975, full day $5,200; 67' $2,550 / $4,250 / $7,100; tax and tips extra, as printed

Credentials: Key West charters are bareboat charters; licensed captain and crew can be arranged or the charterer picks a qualified captain

Contact: (267) 679-4057

Sources differ: Same page says both 'a licensed captain and crew available through us' and 'LaRoma Key West charters are bareboat charters' with captain billed separately.

Official website

What the official pages say
  • LaRoma runs private catamaran charters from Stock Island Marina in Key West. (source)
  • Its 46-foot Lagoon 450F sailing catamaran takes up to 12 guests. (source)
  • Key West charters are bareboat, with captain, crew and fuel billed separately. (source)
  • A 2-hour sunset cruise starts at $1,850, half days at $2,975 and full days at $5,200 (estimated totals). (source)
  • Cancellations within 14 days in standard season carry a 25% fee unless the yacht is re-booked. (source)
  • For weather or safety cancellations, guests may reschedule or get a full refund with no fees. (source)
  • The general phone number is (267) 679-4057. (source)

Islamorada Private Charters

  • Florida Keys
  • Since 2021

26-foot catamaran-style powerboats and a 40-foot catamaran-style boat for up to 35 people; snorkeling, sandbar, sunset, Everglades charters

Locations: Islamorada

In business since: 2021

Credentials: All charters come with a licensed captain; 40-foot boat certified by the USCG for up to 35 people, as printed

Contact: (305) 395-9691; info@islamoradaprivatecharters.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • All charters come with a licensed captain. (source)
  • Its 40-foot boat is certified by the Coast Guard to carry up to 35 people. (source)
  • Its smaller boats are 26-foot catamaran-style powerboats with hard tops. (source)
  • The business lists itself as established in 2021. (source)
  • The general phone number is (305) 395-9691. (source)

St. Augustine Sailing

  • Northeast Florida

Private and shared captained sailing charters, sunset and culinary sails; ASA sailing lessons including bareboat cruising and cruising catamaran courses

Locations: Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, 3076 Harbor Drive, St. Augustine

What you need: Book at least 24 hours ahead recommended

Contact: 904-829-0648

Official website

What the official pages say
  • St. Augustine Sailing offers sailing charters from Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor. (source)
  • A full deposit refund applies when cancelling 3 days (72 hours) or more before a captained charter. (source)
  • Within 24 hours of the charter, the full amount is charged. (source)
  • In bad weather the crew works with you to reschedule. (source)
  • The general phone number is 904-829-0648. (source)

Schooner Freedom Charters

  • Northeast Florida
  • Since 2001

76-foot steel gaff-rigged topsail schooner; day, sunset and moonlight sails plus private charters

Locations: St. Augustine City Docks next to the Bridge of Lions

In business since: 2001

Prices (as listed by the company): Private charters: call for pricing. Public Full Moon Sail $55.00 per person plus tax, as printed

Credentials: USCG certified sailing schooner, certified for 41 passengers, as printed

Contact: 904-810-1010; info@schoonerfreedom.com

Official website

What the official pages say
  • Freedom is a Coast Guard certified sailing schooner, certified for 41 passengers. (source)
  • The schooner has sailed St. Augustine waters since 2001. (source)
  • Private charters are offered; pricing is by phone. (source)
  • It is a 76-foot steel schooner. (source)
  • The general phone number is 904-810-1010. (source)

Notes

  • FAA certificate numbers shown are what each company prints on its own site. Check them on the FAA's Part 135 list before you fly.
  • Some companies arrange trips on aircraft or boats owned by others. Where a company's site says so, the card says so.
  • 4 companies print different phone numbers, prices or rules on different pages. Those cards show both.
  • Promotions and discount codes are left out on purpose.

These companies' and agencies' websites blocked an automated read, so details from them are not listed here:

Also see the Florida boating laws guide and the Florida airports page.

Questions people ask

How do I know a private jet charter in Florida is legal?

The FAA says air charter flights run under Part 135, which requires more pilot training, maintenance and safety rules than private flying. Check the FAA's Part 135 Operators and Aircraft list by operator name or tail number. If the company or plane isn't listed, contact the local FAA Flight Standards District Office.

What is a charter broker?

A broker arranges flights on aircraft operated by another company. Federal rules say brokers must clearly say they are brokers, must tell you which carrier will operate the flight before you sign, and may only sell flights on properly authorized carriers.

How many people can go on a Florida yacht charter?

Under Coast Guard rules, a boat carrying more than six passengers, with at least one paying, must be an inspected vessel. A six-or-fewer charter boat must be run by a Coast Guard-credentialed operator (an OUPV or "six-pack" license). You can look up a vessel in the Coast Guard's PSIX search.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat in Florida?

Florida has no boating license, but anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 needs an FWC Boating Safety Education ID Card to run a motorboat of 10 horsepower or more. A Coast Guard-licensed captain is exempt. Businesses that rent boats need an FWC livery permit.

How old do you have to be to rent an exotic car in Florida?

It depends on the company. Many on this page require renters to be 25, some allow 21, and one Tampa company allows 18 for some cars. Florida also adds a $2 per day surcharge on most rental cars for the first 30 days of a rental.

Company details come from each business's own pages. A listing on this page is not an endorsement.