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.
MIAMI TO-SEE & TO-GO
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.
| Commercial Party Yacht Docking Facilities | Address | Phones |
|---|---|---|
| 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 – Miami | Address | |
|---|---|---|
| Monty’s at Coconut Grove | 3400 Pan America Dr. Coral Gables, FL 33133 | 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 |
| Hard Rock Café | 401 Biscayne Blvd. R-200 Miami, FL 33132 | 305.377.3110 |
| Mambo’s | 401 Bayside Blvd Miami FL 33132 | Exquisite Latin Food |
| Los Ranchos | 401 Bayside Blvd Miami FL 33132 | Exquisite Nicaraguan Steak-House |
| Restaurants on the Water – Fort Lauderdale | Address & Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 401 Biscayne Blvd. R-200 Miami, FL 33132 | 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 | 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, FL 954.267.9888 | Located on the Intracoastal Waterway. Five star dining and scenic location. |
| Restaurants on the Water – Palm Beach | Address & Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Jetty’s (Jupiter) | 1106 Yarborough Street, Jupiter, FL561.743.8166 | Seafood and Steaks. Dock is directly in front of restaurant. |
| Crab House (Jupiter) | 1065 North A1A Jupiter, FL561.744.1300 | Dock in front of restaurant. |
| Floating Fast Food (ICW, Jupiter) | Permanently Moored at Burt Reynolds Park | |
| Waterway Café (Palm Beach) | 2300 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL561.694.1700 | 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 33408561.627.1545 | 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, FL561.844.2722 | Dockside Restaurant at it’s best. |
| Sailfish Marina & Restaurants (Singer Island) | 98 Lake Drive, Singer Island, Florida 33404561.844.1724 | Enjoy the finest dockside dining in singer Island. |
| Restaurants on the Water – Florida Keys | Address | |
|---|---|---|
| La Trattoria | 524 Duval St. Key West FL 33040 | Italian-Elegant |
| Crown Plaza La Concha’s Crown Room | Duval Street Key West, FL 33040 | Great Food, Live Entertainment |
| Hurricane Joes | College Road, Key West, FL 33040 | Seafood Restaurant |
| Kellys Carribbean Bar & Grill | 301 Whitehead St. Key West | Carribbean Style Cuisine |
| Key West Beach House | 2001 S. Roosevelt Blvd. Key West FL 33040 | Indoor & Outdoor Dining |
| LOBO’s Mixed Grill | 5 Key Lime Square, Key West, FL 33040 | Featuring over 30 Wraps with the Finest Meats |
| Mangoes | 700 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040 | The only place in Key west to get fresh oven brick pizza |
| Marinas in Miami | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach Marina | 300 Alton Rd. Miami Beach, FL 33139 | 305.673.6000 |
| Bayside Marina | 401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132 | 305.579.6955 |
| Haulover Marina | 10800 Collins Ave. Miami FL 33154 | 305.947.3525 |
| 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 |
| Palm Bay Marina | 720 NE 69th St. Miami, FL 33138 | 305.751.3700 |
| Pelican Harbour Marina | 1275 NE 79th St. Miami FL 33138 | 305.754.9330 |
| Rickenbacker Marina | 3301 Rickenbacker Cswy Key Biscayne FL 33149 | 305.361.1900 |
| Sunset Harbour Marina | 1928 Sunset Harbour Drive, Miami, FL 33139 | 305.673.0040 |
| 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 | 305.634.1686 |
| 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 Florida Keys | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 800.289.2055 |
| Duck Key Hawks Cay Resort | 61 Hawks Cay Blvd. Duck Key, FL 33053 | 888.443.6393 |
| Marinas in Florida Keys – Islamorada | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bud N Mary’s Fishing Marina | Mile Marker 79.8 Islamorada, FL 33036 | 305.664.2461 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Ragged Edge Resort & Marina | 843 Treasure Harbour Rd.Islamorada, FL 33036 | 305.852.5389 |
| Smugglers Cove Resort & Marina Treasure Harbour Marina | Mile Marker 85.5 Islamorada, FL 33036 | 305.664.5564 |
| Marinas in Florida Keys – Key Largo | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Family Paradise Island | Mile Marker #107.9 107900 Overseas Hwy Key Largo | 305.451.1133 |
| Marina Del Mar | West Of Mile Marker #35 527 Caribbean Dr. Key Largo | 305.451.4107 |
| Pilot House Marina | 13 Seagate Blvd. Key Largo, FL 33037 | 305.451.3452 |
| Snappers Waterfront Accommodations | 139 Seaside Ave. Mile Marker #94.5 Key Largo | 305.852.9596 |
| Marinas in Florida Keys – Key West | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Key West Yacht Marina | 2313 N. Roosevelt Marina, Key West, FL 33040 | 305.296.3443 |
| Marinas in Fort Lauderdale | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| City Of Fort Lauderdale/Marine Operations | 2 S New River Dr. East, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 | 954.828.5423 |
| Bahia Mar Beach Resort | 801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | 954.764.2233 |
| Billfish Marina | 2955 State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 | 954.587.6226 |
| Bonnie’s Ravenswood Marina Inc. | 4470 Ravenswood Rd., Dania, FL 33312 | 954.962.8702 |
| Cozy Cove Marina, Inc. | 300 N Federal Highway, Dania Beach, FL 33004 | 954.921.8800 |
| Dry Marinas, Inc. | PO Box 13052, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | 954.525.2904 |
| Great Harbour Marina | 1512 E. Broward Blvd., Ste. 203, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 | 954.462.1234 |
| Hall Of Fame Marina | 435 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | 954.764.3975 |
| 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 |
| Hidden Harbour Marina, LLC | 2315 NE 15 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33062 | 954.786.5210 |
| Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Marina | 2301 SE 17 St. Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | 954.728.3578 |
| Jackson Marine Center | 1915 S.W. 21st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 | 954.792.4900 |
| Lauderdale Marina, Inc. | 1900 SE 15 St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | 954.523.8507 |
| Marina Bay | 2525 Marina Bay Drive West, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 | 954.791.7600 |
| Marriott Portside Marina | 1875 SE 17 St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | 954.527.6781 |
| New River Marina | 3001 State Rd. 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 | 954.584.2500 |
| Must See Places & Things to Do | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Viscaya Mansion & Museum | 3521 S. Miami Ave. Miami, FL | 305.250.9133 |
| Nixon’s House | 500 Bay Lane, Key Biscayne, FL | |
| Stiltsville | Key Biscayne, FL | |
| Gianni Versace House | 1116 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach, Fl. 33139 | 305.531.3484 |
| Coral Castle | 28655 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, Fl. 33033 | 305.248.6345 |
| Star Island | Island Queen Charters, Bayside Marina | |
| Parrot Jungle | 1111 Parrot Jungle Tr. Downtown, Miami | 305.2.JUNGLE |
| National Marine Parks in the Area | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 & Snoreling / Scuba Gear Rental | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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