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Miami on the Water

Boats, Florida and Miami or Fort Lauderdale are synonymous. A full-day or half-day cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway or out on Biscayne Bay is what Miami is all about - your vacation or holiday is not complete unless you charter your private yacht from Miami or Fort Lauderdale and do the water thing. This is a short guide for visitors; we hope you can use it to plan your vacation on the water while you visit our beautiful beaches, sand-bars and bays, and of course, the famous Florida Keys. You can even see the dolphins swimming and leaping in our our clear waters in the wake of your immaculate yacht provided by the Boat Miami experts . Yes, there are excellent snorkeling spots, diving locations, places to anchor and simply hang-out and have a picnic, places to go sailing or even participate in a sailing race. Itineraries for your party or event boat, restaurants to visit, places to go, people to see while you are out on your private boat.

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There are great places to go and things to see from the water in Miami and Fort Lauderdale; so many in fact, that it would be impossible to list all of them on this website. Nevertheless, we have developed a special itineraries page that can be accessed by clicking here

COMMERCIAL PARTY YACHT DOCKING FACILITIES AND OPTIONS

Fontainebleau Hotel Dock, (Miami Beach) 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33140 305-538-2022
Bayside Mia Marina (Downtown Miami) 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 32132 305-579-6955
Hyatt Hotel (Miami) 400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 305-358-1234
Miami Beach Marina (Miami Beach) 300 Alton Rd, Miami, FL. 33139 305-673-6000
Sea Line Marina (Marriott Biscayne Bay) 1635 North Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132 305-377-DOCK
Waterways Marina (Aventura) PO Box 800-136, Aventura, FL 33280 305-935-4295
Dinner Key Marina (Coconut Grove) 3400 Pan American Dr., Miami, FL 33133 305-579-6980
Westin Diplomat Marina (Hollywood) 3220 South Ocean Dr., Hollywood, FL.33019 954-602-6000
Hyatt Peir 66 Marina (Ft. Lauderdale) 2301 SE 17 St. Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-728-3578
Bahia Mar Marina (Ft. Lauderdale) 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-764-2233
The Cove (Deerfield Beach) 1755 SE 3rd CT Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 954-421-9272 
Palm Harbour (Palm Beach) 400 N Flagler Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33417 561-655-4757

RESTAURANTS ON THE WATER

Restaurants on the Water - Miami

 

Monty's at Coconut Grove 3400 Pan America Dr. Coral Gables, FL.33133 305- Full Service Marina, Fuel, Overnight Dockage
Monty's Miami Beach Marina 201 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL. 33139 Full Service Marina, Fuel Overnight dockage,Seafood,
Burgers, Bar great selection of food
Hard Rock Café 401 Biscayne Blvd. R-200 Miami, Fl. 33132 305-377-3110 305-377-3110
Mambo's 401-Bayside Blvd  Miami Fl. 33132 Exquisite Latin Food located at Bayside Marina
Los Ranchos 401-Bayside Blvd  Miami Fl. 33132 Exquisite Nicaraguan Steak-house located at Bayside Marina

Restaurants 
on the Water 
Fort Lauderdale

   
Shooters 3033 NE 32nd Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33038 954-566-2855 Waterfront, Banquet facilities, Entertainment, Private Parties
Hard Rock Café 2606 Sawgrass Mills Cir. Sawgrass Fl. 954-845-8863 World Famous Hard Rock Café Ft. Lauderdale
Rainforest Café 12801 Sunrise Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale fl. 954-851-1015 American Cuisine in a Tropical Rainforest setting
Charlies Crab House 3000 NE 32nd Ave. Ft.Lauderdale, Fl. 33038 954-561-4800 Exquisite seafood on the water, Reservations Required
Wolfgang Puck Grand Café 2610 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sawgrass Fl  954-846-8668 Contemporary Cuisine by famous Chef Wolfgang Puck
Shulas on the Beach 321 N. Ft. Lauderdale Bch Blvd.Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 954-355-4000 Steakhouse, Reservations Required
Shirttail Charlies Restaurant 420 Sw. 3rd Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33315 954-527-1829 Waterfront dining, Bar, Family fun
Bimini Boat Yard Bar & Grill 1555 S.E. 17th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-525-7400  
Dan Marino's Town Tavern 300 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 200, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-522-1313 Restaurant with a beautiful view of the river at Las Olas Riverfront in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
DockSider’s 2670 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-565-3800 Double Tree Guest Suites restaurant on the Intracoastal Waterway, near the Galleria Mall.
Grille 66 and Bar Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-728-3500 The famed Pier Sixty-Six Marina is Florida's foremost yachting center and home to some of the world's most celebrated mega-yachts. 
Houston’s Restaurant 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 954-783-9499  
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Marina 2301 SE 17 St. Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-728-3578 The Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six offers the very finest in amenities, service, cuisine, and style.
Shirttail Charlie's Restaurant 400 S.W. 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 954-463-FISH Favorite seafood restaurant in Fort Lauderdale! Native Fish & Honest Bar
Shooters Waterfront Cafe USA 3033 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-566-2855 Shooters offers indoor and outdoor dining, boat docking with valet assistance.
Blue Moon Fish Co. 4405 West Tradewinds Avenue, Florida 954-267-9888 Located on the Intracoastal Waterway. Five star dining and scenic location.

Restaurants on the water
Palm Beach

   
Jetty's (Jupiter) 1106 Yarborough Street, Jupiter, FL. 561-743-8166  Seafood and steaks.  Dock is directly in front of restaurant.
Crab House (Jupiter) 1065 North A1A Jupiter, FL 561-744-1300  Dock in front of restaurant. 
Floating Fast Food (ICW, Jupiter) Permanently moored at Burt Reynolds Park None Barnacle Bob's is permanently moored along the Intracoastal Waterway at Burt Reynolds Park. 
Waterway Café (Palm Beach) 2300 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 561- 694-1700 The Waterway Cafe is a great place to sit and enjoy boats as they pass or tie-up at the restaurant. 
Panama Hattie's (Palm Beach Gardens) 11511 Ellison Wilson Rd. North Palm Beach, FL 33408 561- 627-1545 Join us for lunch, dinner, brunch, or just stop by for a drink. You'll be glad you did!
The River House (Palm Beach Gardens) ICW northwest of the PGA Bridge in Palm Beach Gardens. 561-694-1188  Seafood, poultry, steaks and an extensive salad bar. Upscale Casual. 
Crab Pot (Riviera Beach) 386 Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach, FL 561-844-2722 Dockside Restaurant at it's best.
Sailfish Marina & Restaurants (Singer Island) 98 Lake Drive, Singer Island, Florida 33404 Phone: 561-844-1724 Enjoy the finest dockside dining in singer Island.

Restaurants on the Water - Florida Keys

   
La Trattoria Italian-Elegant 524 Duval St. Key West Fl. 33040
Crown Plaza La Concha's Crown Room Great Food, Live entertainment Duval Street Key West, FL . 33040
Hurricane Joes Seafood Restaurant College Road, Key West, FL. 33040
Kellys Carribbean Bar &Grill Carribbean Style Cuisine 301 Whitehead St. Key West
Key West Beach House indoor & outdoor Dining 2001 S. Roosevelt Blvd. Key West Fl. 33040
LOBO's Mixed Grill Featuring over 30 Wraps with the finest Meats 5 Key Lime Square, Key West, FL. 33040
Mangoes The only place in Key west to get fresh oven brick pizza 700 Duval Street, Key West, Fl. 33040

MARINAS IN MIAMI
FT. LAUDERDALE, WEST PALM & THE FLORIDA KEYS

Marinas in Miami
   
Miami Beach Marina 300 Alton Rd. Miami Beach, FL. 33139 305-673-6000 Full Service Marina, Fuel, Docks, Pool and Bar
Bayside Marina 401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Fl. 33132 305-579-6955 Full Service Marina, Shops, Live music, Food
Haulover Marina 10800 Collins Ave. Miami Fl. 33154 305-947-3525 Dockage, BBQ Area, Picnic Grounds
Dinner Key Marina 3400 Pan American Dr. Coral Gables, Fl. 33133 305-579-6580  
Keystone Point Marina 1950 NE 135th St. N. Miami Fl. 33181 305-940-6236 Dockage, Boat Ramps and Storage
Palm Bay Marina 720 NE 69th St. Miami, Fl. 33138 305-751-3700 Transient, Live-aboard, Lounge, pool
Pelican Harbour Marina 1275 NE 79th St. Miami Fl. 33138 305-754-9330 Dockage, Boat ramps, Park
Rickenbacker Marina 3301 Rickenbacker Cswy Key Biscayne FL.33149 305-361-1900 Full Service Marina, Fuel, Dockage, Repair's
Sunset Harbour Marina 1928 Sunset Harbour Drive, Miami, Fl. 33139 305-673-0040 Transient Marina, pool, sundeck, bbq area
North Beach Marina 724 NE 79th St. Miami beach, FL.     
Maule Lake Marina 17201 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Beach FL.  305-945-0808  
Airport Marina 3333 NW 27th Ave. Miami, Fl. 3056341686  
Biscayne Bay Marriott and Marina 1633 N. Bayshore Dr. Miami, FL. 305-374-3900  
Fort Apache Marina 3025 Ne 188th Street Miami, FL. 305-935-5285  
Four Ambassadors Marina 801 S. Bayshore Dr. Miami, Fl. 305-372-0031  
Grove key Marina Pan American Dr. Miami, FL. 305-858-6257  
Grove Isle Marina 4 Grove isle Dr. Miami, FL. 305-858-4753  
Homestead Bayfront Park Marina 9698 Sw. 328th St. Homestead FL. 305-230-3033  
Hurricane Cove Marina & Boat yard 1884 NW north River Dr. Miami Fl. 33125 305-324-8004  
Marbella Marina 801 S. BAyshoreDr. Miami Fl. 305-577-4980  
Monty's Marina 2550 S. Bayshore Drive Miami, Fl. 305-854-7997  
Keystone Point Marina 1950 Ne 135th St. Miami, Fl. 33181 305-940-6236  
Matheson Hammock Park Marina 9610 Old Cutler Rd. Miami, FL. 305-665-5475  
Miamarina Marina 401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Fl. 33132 305-579-6955  
Marine Stadium Marina 3601 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Fl. 33149 305-361-3316  
Crandon Park Marina 4000 Crandon Park Marina key Biscayne, FL. 33149 305-361-1281  
Black Point Marina 24775 SW 87th Ave. Miami, FL.33032 305-258-4092  
Marinas in the Florida Keys      
Big Pine Key Bahia Honda State Park 36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, Fl. 33043 305-872-2353  
Conch Key Bayview inn resort Mile Marker 63, Conch Key, FL.  1-800-289-2055 A wealth of historic interests, also great for fishing and boating
Duck Key Hawks Cay Resort 61 Hawks Cay Blvd. Duck Key, FL. 33053 1-888-443-6393 A Composite of 5 Islands, Grand Canals and an impeccable Marina
Islamorada      
Bud N Mary's Fishing Marina Mile Marker 79.8 Islamorada, FL. 33036 305-664-2461 one of the oldest and largest fishing fleets in the Florida Keys
Cobra Marine P.O Box 1677 85920 Overseas Hwy 305-664-3636  
Caribbe Boat Sales and Marina P.O Box 1029 Mile Marker 81.5  305-664-3431  
Holiday Isle resort and Marina 84001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL. 33036 1-800-327-7070  
Papa Joes Marina P.O Box 464 Islamorada, FL. 33036 305-664-5005  
Plantation Yacht Harbour 8700 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL. 33036 305-852-2381 Located In the Sport Fishing Capital of the world, with an impeccable marina and public beach with watersports and Serene Nature walks
Ragged Edge Resort & Marina 843 Treasure Harbour Rd.Islamorada, FL. 33036 305-852-5389 Tahitian Style accomodations- all with ocean Views with dockage 
Smugglers cove Resort & Marina Treasure Harbour Marina Mile Marker 85.5 Islamorada, FL. 33036 305-664-5564 Full Service Marina up to 70' restaraunts, tiki bars,  and rooms
Key Largo      
Family Paradise Island MM # 107.9 107900 Overseas Hwy Key Largo 305-451-1133 Marina, Fishing, Accomodations
Marina Del Mar West Of MM #35 527 Caribbean Dr. Key Largo 305-451-4107  
Pilot House Marina 13 Seagate Blvd. Key Largo, Fl 33037 305-451-3452 Premier Key Largo Marina offering fuel, Daily And weekly Slips
Snappers Waterfront accomodations 139 Seaside Ave. MM # 94.5 Key Largo 305-852-9596 Key Largo's only oceanside Marina, dining & accomodations in one
Key West      
A&B Marina 700 Front St. Key West, FL. 33040 305-294-2535  
The Galleon-int'l Marina & Resort 617 Front Street Key West, FL . 33040 305-292-1292 Marina, pool, scuba diving, water sports
Garrison Bight Marina Garrison Bight Causeway Key West Fl. 33040 305-294-3093  
Geiger Key Marina 5 Geiger Road, Key West Fl. 33040 305-296-3553  
Historic Seaport 201 William Street, Key West FL. 33040 305-296-3838 Dining, Shopping, watersports and fishing
Hyatt Keywest Resort & Marina 601 Front St. Key West FL. 33040 305-296-9900  
Key West Conch Harbour 909 Caroline St. Key West FL. 33040 305-292-1727  
Key West Oceanside Marina 5950 Peninsula Ave. Key West FL. 33040 305-294-4676 Largest Full service Deep water Marina
Key West Yacht Marina 2313 N. Roosevelt Marina, Key West, FL. 33040 305-296-3443  
Marinas in Fort Lauderdale      
City Of Fort Lauderdale/Marine Operations 2 S New River Dr. East, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-828-5423 Public dock rental, boat ramps and anchorage 330 slips with dock attendants. Marina store.
Bahia Mar Beach Resort 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-764-2233 Fuel dock; gas 89 octane and diesel ValvTect Marine Fuel.
Billfish Marina 2955 State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-587-6226 Marina and Boatyard
Bonnie's Ravenswood Marina Inc. 4470 Ravenswood Rd., Dania, FL 33312 954-962-8702 Do it yourself Marina
Cozy Cove Marina, Inc. 300 N Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004 954-921-8800 Jupiter Boats, Phoenix Yachts and Yamaha outboards.
Dry Marinas, Inc. PO Box 13052, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-525-2904 Dry Storage, Full service marina, Authorized Dealers OMC-Mercruiser, fuel dock and ship store.
Great Harbour Marina 1512 E. Broward Blvd., Ste. 203, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-462-1234 Full service marina at Great Harbour Cay, North Berry Islands. Customs & Immigration Port of Entry.
Hall Of Fame Marina 435 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-764-3975 Marina; Designated State of Florida Clean Marina
Harbor Islands Marina 1050 Marina Dr., Hollywood, FL 33019 954-457-8557  
Harbour Towne Marina/A Westrec Marina 801 NE Third St., Dania, FL 33004 954-926-0300 Full service Marina/dockage up to 150' in/out storage. Designated State of Florida Clean
Hidden Harbour Marina, LLC 2315 NE 15 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33062 954-786-5210 Marina with in/out dry stack storage, dry storage up to 33' - wet storage up to 60' - 60 ton travelift; hauling,and bottom painting.
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Marina 2301 SE 17 St. Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-728-3578 The resort is surrounded by water and is just a charming complimentary water taxi ride to the beach.
Jackson Marine Center 1915 S.W. 21st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-792-4900 Once you arrive you will find one of the most complete facilities for your boat in all of South Florida.
Lauderdale Marina, Inc. 1900 SE 15 St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-523-8507 We're one of the the region's oldest family owned/operated marinas (established in 1948).
Marina Bay 2525 Marina Bay Drive West, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 954-791-7600 Full Resort Amenities & Business Center
Marriott Portside Marina 1875 SE 17 St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-527-6781 Marina with full resort privileges; restaurants sauna & jacuzzi workout facilities.
New River Marina 3001 State Rd. 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-584-2500 Boatyard, brokerage, stockroom
Royale Palm Yacht Basin, Inc. 629 NE 3 St., Dania Beach, FL 33004-2907 954-923-5900 Boat yard; marina. Engine repower; electric; marine supplies; yacht maintenance
Sunrise Harbor Marina 1030 Seminole Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-667-6720  
Thunderboat Marina 2051 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach, FL 33312 954-963-2660 Marina; in-out storage; wet dockage
Yacht Haven Park Marina 2323 State Rd. 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-583-2322 Marina, Travel Trailer Park and Much More

MUST-SEE PLACES 
THINGS TO DO IN MIAMI, 
FT. LAUDERDALE AND THE FLORIDA KEYS

Viscaya Mansion & Museum 3521 S. Miami Ave. Miami, FL.  305-250-9133 Winter Retreat For James Deering Built in 1916
Nixon's House 500 Bay Lane, Key Biscayne, Fl.    Florida home Of Former President On Key Biscayne
Stiltsville Key Biscayne, FL   Luxury Homes built on Stilts in the Bay 
Gianni Versace House 1116 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach, Fl. 33139 305-531-3484 Tour the Home Of late fashion icon Gianni Versace
Coral Castle 28655 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, Fl. 33033 305-248-6345 Castle built of coral by one 110 pound man
Star Island Island Queen Charters, Bayside marina   tours throughout the day around the homes of the rich and famous
Parrot Jungle 1111 Parrot Jungle Tr. Downtown, Miami 305-2-JUNGLE See some of the most exptic birds and animals worldwide

NATIONAL MARINE PARKS 
IN THE AREA

John Pennekamp National Underwater Park Fantastic diving and snorkeling experience on the "Underwater statue of the Christ" Access by road on Hwy A1A south to Key Largo and take a diving or snorkeling boat from Marina de Mar. By boat, run south down Hawk Channel to Key Largo or go on the inside across Biscayne Bay, following the Intra-Coastal channel to Pumpkin Key, then cut through Angelfish creek to Hawk Channel and then South to Marina de Mar.
Biscayne National Park Uninhabited Keys, cuts, reefs, shoals, sandbars and pristine waters and fishing (get a license). Best areas are only accessible by boat from Miami. Located about 20 miles South of Miami across Biscayne Bay. Rent or charter a boat from Boat Miami.

WATER SPORTS AND SNORKELING/SCUBA GEAR RENTALS

Boucher Brothers Rentals of Kayaks, Wave runners,  (305)218-6610  
Blue Water Sports P.O Box 402412 Miami Beach, FL. 33139   305-673-3225  
South Beach Divers 850 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL. 33139  305-531-6110  
Tarpoon Lagoon 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, at Miami Beach Marina. 305-532-1445  Scuba trips and rentals