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The current position of ARCHIMEDES is at Caribbean Sea reported 3 mins ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to MAGANS BAY , sailing at a speed of 0.4 knots and expected to arrive there on Mar 23, 21:00 . The vessel ARCHIMEDES (IMO 1009637, MMSI 310563000) is a Yacht built in 2008 (16 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Bermuda .

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In 2008, Feadship launched the stylish and understated superyacht Archimedes. This 67.75 metre (222’3”) motor yacht was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and John Munford Designs and features proven high-end technologies that bring her from idyllic luxury yacht to global cruiser.

Rarely seen in the traditional superyacht destinations, her ice-strengthened Corinthian blue hull is often touring the world’s most far-flung locations. The desire to cruise the furthest reaches of the world introduced created a number of exterior areas for al fresco dining with a view.

On the large sundeck, guests can make the most of their time on board with a masterfully crafted marble mosaic Jacuzzi, bar and entertainment area, enclosed gym and lots of dining and social areas as you cruise the globe. The panoramic views are uninterrupted by tenders and toys on deck due to dedicated wells, lifts and large garage.

Her beam of 12 metres provides a large amount of space on board for a relaxed, yet sophisticated interior by John Munford Design. Battling the cavernous space on board, the interior remains welcoming with comfortable furniture and a grand piano in the main lounge. Archimedes is the first Feadship to feature a wood burning fireplace, reflecting the relaxed, stately nature of being on board.

The full-beam master bedroom is divided into various relaxation areas, consisting of large central bed and a lady’s writing desk which was handmade for the owner’s wife. The bathrooms draw inspiration from the titular Greek god and showcases artisan mosaic marble floors in all six ensuite staterooms, hosting space for eight guests on board.

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67.75m  /  222'3 | feadship | 2008 / 2018.

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• Elevator for easy access between floors
• Impressive 6,000nm range
• Ice-class hull
• Lloyds Register ✠100 A1, SSC, Yacht (P), Mono G6, LMC, UMS, SMC, DP(CM) classification
• Sleeps 16 overnight

The 67.75m/222'3" motor yacht 'Archimedes' was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their De Kaag shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house John Munford and she was completed in 2008. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of John Munford and she was last refitted in 2018.

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Archimedes has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 18 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Her features include an elevator, gym and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Archimedes is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. Archimedes comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 171,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Archimedes features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 53,400 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠100 A1, SSC, Yacht (P), Mono G6, LMC, UMS, SMC, DP(CM) classification society rules.

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Feadship has announced that 10-year-old luxury yacht ARCHIMEDES has returned to cruising following her refit and upgrades at the shipyard’s facilities in the Netherlands.

Superyacht ARCHIMEDES – Photo © Feadship

Luxury yacht ARCHIMEDES has retained much of her interior and exterior styling from Studio de Voogt and John Munford Design respectively, with a new coat of paint to freshen up her cool white superstructure.

Other exterior changes included new teak for the stern swim platform, a new antifouling system and maintenance carried out on the gangplank, side hull door, tender lift and stern platform door.

Inside, guests will notice a newly painted floor within the sundeck interior, all AV systems replaced and upgraded and new upholstery and furniture for the shared social areas and each guest cabin.

The engine room had maintenance work completed on the shaft line and engine supports as well as the seawater cooling systems and stabilisers, in addition to a new generator and upgrades to the heating and air conditioning system, water-maker and fuel oil separator.

A pair of 2x CAT 3516B DI-TA 1492 kW engines @ 1600 rpm give the powerful ARCHIMEDES a top speed of 16 and a cruising speed of 12 knots.

There are only four en-suite cabins aboard this 68m/223ft superyacht, providing each occupant with plenty of room on board on long excursions.

Her professional crew of 10 is now returning to cruising the world’s seas, already having travelled 200,000 nautical miles since her launch in 2008.

Captain Christopher Walsh commented of her new appearance and upgrades:

“The project was finished on time and on budget. This is exactly what one expects from Feadship… It’s been a pleasure to bring ARCHIMEDES home to the Netherlands for this work, and the three months we’ve spent here brought back great memories of the original build back in the mid-noughties. The yacht is now in perfect condition for the owner and his guests to embark on another decade of exploring the oceans. Our recent expedition into the High Arctic has certainly whetted everyone’s appetite for more adventures.”

Future Feadship refits and upgrades will take place at Feadship Refit & Services, a new division of the luxury yacht builder to ensure that Feadship Owners retain the same high-quality performance and appearance that the yachts received during their initial construction.

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Through fire and flood, yacht crew of Archimedes train to go it alone

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Up to their armpits in water and covered in soot, the crew of M/Y Archimedes immersed themselves in cold weather and damage control training during live fire and water simulations with Resolve Maritime Academy in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 30.

As hatch doors closed in on half of the yacht’s 17 crew, water poured in through nearly 10 breaches to the “ship’s hull” as they systematically and quickly hammered in wooden plugs, and attached rubber seals and metal buckets to stop the fast flow into the two-story shipping container.

Meanwhile, real smoke and heat began to fill the shipboard firefighting simulator as the other half of the crew suited up in self-contained breathing apparatus gear and filed into the dark container to practice shipboard firefighting tactics in the training vessel Gray Manatee.

Now underway on an 8,500-mile trip to South America and Antarctica, the crew of the 222-foot (68m) Feadship took the training seriously. Where division into two groups often creates competition, in this case it fostered teamwork. After the groups switched simulators, everyone immediately shared with each other what they learned and how to improve.

“Teamwork makes the dream work,” said a soaking wet Capt. Christopher Walsh after hammering supports to shore up the sides of the “hull” in the wet trainer.

Clearly, he has used this phrase many times, but his crew agree. He’s been around the world seven times and has earned their respect. And in return, he respects them.

“The crew do not have fear, but more, they think about how they’re going to move forward,” Capt. Walsh said. “It’s dangerous. We’re out there by ourselves. We need the team to think ahead and to think about planning. It’s rare to get practice like this, we are better prepared now than we were earlier today.”

There has been increased interest in damage control for superyacht class vessels, according to Resolve Maritime Academy Director Chauncey Naylor. In Archimedes ’ case, AIG requested the training for the Antarctic region to qualify the boat for insurance for the trip.

Many crew have had simulated training, but few have learned about cold conditions. The entire group had classroom training on topics such as how to maintain water flow through firefighting equipment, how to prevent freezing of free surface water, and what stability and structural failure issues can occur.

“Where we go is not a milk run. We rely on each other,” Capt. Walsh said. “It helps to better build confidence, to be up to the task if an emergency arises. Between us, we have hundreds of years of experience, but we haven’t seen everything.”

Pondering emergencies at sea is scary, Capt. Walsh said.

“The illusion is that on these multimillion-dollar boats you’re invulnerable,” Capt. Walsh said. “But it’s a big ocean. There is no 911. Water is supposed to be on the other side of the boat. There’s nothing like water pouring in to give you a dose of reality.”

Dorie Cox is editor of The Triton. Comments are welcome below.

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Die aktuelle Position von ARCHIMEDES befindet sich in Caribbean Sea mit den Koordinaten 18.36758° / -64.92762° , wie von AIS am 2024-03-24 19:40 an unsere Schiffsverfolgungs-App. Die aktuelle Geschwindigkeit des Schiffes betragt 0.4 Knoten

Das Schiff ARCHIMEDES (IMO: 1009637, MMSI: 310563000) ist Yacht das wurde im Jahr 2008 ( 16 Jahre alt ) gebaut. Es segelt unter der Flagge [BM] Bermuda .

Auf dieser Seite finden Sie Informationen zur aktuellen Position des Schiffes, zu den zuletzt erkannten Hafenanlaufen und zu aktuellen Reiseinformationen. Wenn die Schiffe nicht von AIS abgedeckt werden, finden Sie die neueste Position.

Die aktuelle Position von ARCHIMEDES wird von unseren AIS-Empfangern erkannt und wir sind nicht fur die Zuverlassigkeit der Daten verantwortlich. Die letzte Position wurde von den Ais-Empfangern unserer Schiffsverfolgungs-App aufgezeichnet, wahrend sich das Schiff in Deckung befand.

Der aktuelle Entwurf von ARCHIMEDES , wie von AIS gemeldet, betragt 3.5 meter

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How Fort Lauderdale is entering a new era in its yachting history

With massive waterfront projects, Fort Lauderdale is entering a new era in its yachting history, says Christiana Lilly...

The booming yachting industry of Fort Lauderdale began with a humble gas station back in 1957. It’s a shortcut, true, but hear us out. 

While Bahia Mar started welcoming yachts to its marina in 1950, the Phillips 66 gas station, a mere half-mile from the ocean near the inlet, was an important refuelling point that connected the popular cruising grounds farther north to the idyllic Bahamas. And you know the story from there – Fort Lauderdale became the destination, thanks in part to the rise of a resort known as Pier Sixty-Six with a 100-slip marina in the 1960s. 

The resort’s 1965 landmark tower, with its revolving cocktail lounge, was the tallest building in Broward County at the time and enticed celebrities, public figures (at one time it had a Liza Minnelli suite) and yacht owners to what the property dubs its "social harbour."

But while yachts consistently came calling over the years, some say for their owners, the city had lost its lustre. In South Florida alone, the powerful poles of Miami and West Palm Beach attracted global guests with their mix of legacy hotels, shiny new luxury branded resorts and waterfront estates, and Fort Lauderdale was falling behind. 

To play catch-up, the city is doubling down on its maritime offerings. Pier Sixty-Six is undergoing a massive transformation, Bahia Mar is getting a $1 billion makeover, a multifaceted expansion is in the works for the waterfront Broward County Convention Center, and developers are incorporating yachting amenities into their blueprints. Names like Tate and Tavistock will join names like Denison , Strauss, Roscioli , and Derecktor to shape Fort Lauderdale’s boating future.

At the Pier

One obvious sign of renewal is the project at Pier Sixty-Six rising near Port Everglades. Strolling through its sales centre off SE 17th Street, interested buyers can view a model sixth-floor living room overlooking the marina or admire a model of what its developer, the Orlando-based Tavistock Group, has in store for the 32-acre icon. The company purchased the historic property in 2016 from the Blackstone Group, then another 10 acres to the south in 2018. 

A 2024 opening date is slated for 325 hotel rooms, 12 dining and lounge destinations, three swimming pools and 92 luxury condos and residences. And for boaters, the marina boasts 164 slips. Here, a village of restaurants and bars will be walkable for pedestrians to admire the fleet of boats. To the north, the marina can accommodate yachts up to 98 metres; to the south, boats up to 122 metres can find a slip, thanks to a water depth of 9.1 metres from the ocean right up to the dock and no bridge height restrictions.

"This is the busiest cross section on the water," marina director Megan Lagasse says. "We’re essentially a hotel on the water for boats."

It’s projects like these that not only put eyes on Fort Lauderdale but also can boost its economic power. From 2021 to 2024, Tavistock estimates the project will have created 5,100 jobs and a one-time economic impact of $924 million. Once they’re open for business, they plan to add another 2,000 jobs and generate an annual economic impact of $208 million.

What’s not in the plans, though, is erasing the legacy and history of Pier Sixty-Six. The shell of the hotel will remain, and engineers are working to get the iconic rotating restaurant with its 66-pointed crown moving once again. Once the doors are open, they’re vying for historic designation.

The reinvented Pier Sixty-Six has attracted a lot of interest. Sales director Amy Ballon has received countless calls from people motivated by nostalgia – they got married or honeymooned there. Her son’s bar mitzvah photos were taken here. Lagasse remembers drinking piña coladas by the outdoor pool with her grandparents.

"The history of Pier Sixty-Six is so deep and rich within the local community," Ballon says. "Our big buyers have been coming locally and [are familiar] with the property and the historic nostalgia… There are a lot of memories that are connected here."

Kitty McGowan, president of the US Superyacht t of the US Superyacht Association, learned to waterski at Marina Bay, hung out at the sandbar by the Fort Lauderdale Yacht  Club, and eventually joined the yachting world professionally. For eight years she worked aboard the likes of Octopussy , Thunderball , Moonraker , and Ray Catena’s first Mercedes , which all at one time called Fort Lauderdale home. "This town is my blood, and the water and boating are a huge part of it," she says.

From these heydays, Lagasse says that Fort Lauderdale fell behind when it came to entertainment and accommodations for superyacht owners – she heard it from some of them directly.

Projects like Pier Sixty-Six aim to put the focus back on owners. The revamped resort and marina will be more than a place to park. "We are going to be able to provide a top-of-the-line, all-inclusive experience with entertainment, food and beverage facilities that don’t exist [anywhere] and I would even say in the world."

$1 billion for Bahia Mar

Another major piece in Fort Lauderdale’s historic yachting landscape is Bahia Mar, home of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show . The recent approval of that project – a $1 billion overhaul – has Fort Lauderdale buzzing.

After lots and lots of commission meetings and negotiations, developers Jimmy Tate, Kenny Tate and Sergio Rok got the OK from the city in April to move forward with their plan as well as scoring a new 100-year lease on the city-owned property. The group plans to build four condo towers with 350 units, a 19-story hotel, marina village with restaurants and bars, a park and a waterfront restaurant.

"Nine years of community outreach, three architects with three entirely different architectural experiences coupled with our steadfast effort to continue working with the city, the boat show parties and the community at large – it was fulfilling and truly something magical," Jimmy Tate says of the commission’s approval.

While Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Conrad and other high-end hoteliers are moving in on the beach, Tate talks about introducing the first five-star, luxury branded destination resort hotel to Fort Lauderdale on the historic site.

Bahia Mar’s history goes back even further than Pier Sixty-Six. Its first iteration was as a US Army fort in 1839, then a US Coast Guard base in 1926, and then a marina was built in 1949 before the property fell into disrepair and was taken over by the city of Fort Lauderdale. Thanks to a naming contest hosted by the city, it was dubbed Bahia Mar. By the early 1980s, it became a permanent home for the Fort Lauderdale boat show, which started in 1959.

Tate Capital’s latest plan is a sleeker variation of an earlier proposal that included 13 buildings, twice the commercial space and 651 rental apartments – a plan Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis called "overdeveloped." Tate says that the company’s vision is to cater to long-term residents rather than transients and keep the boat show top of mind, with waterfront parks and a pedestrian-friendly walking area, plus a marina village with food and beverage venues.

Of course, with any large project there can be apprehension. But Tate says that with nearly 100 years of family history in South Florida – five generations of the Tates live here, and it’s four generations for the Roks – they feel a huge responsibility to do right by Bahia Mar.

"Redeveloping this jewel of an asset into a world-class, five-star luxury branded destination resort hotel will be the zenith of all developments for both of our families," Tate says. "We are finally experiencing the renaissance that our neighbours to the south and north have already experienced."

The shortage of slips

But with growing boat lengths and the growing number of boats (more than 45,000 personal vessels were registered in Broward County in 2022, and that’s not counting the large transient fleet of superyachts), there can never be enough marina space. Investors have snapped up and revamped existing marine properties for the last five years, particularly. Institutions like Bradford Marine got new owners in 2019 while rapidly growing brands like OneWater Marine and Safe Harbor have put their names on Roscioli and Lauderdale Marine Center.

One of the key newcomers to town is Austin Schell. The Port 32 Marinas CEO, whose business is based in Charleston, South Carolina, had his eyes set on Fort Lauderdale in his plan to expand his network of marinas. In June, on the official grand opening day for Port 32 Fort Lauderdale, the wet basin across I-95 from Lauderdale Marine Center had been full for months and a dry stack was already 20 per cent claimed.

"That’s just a sign that the demand for boating has outstripped the physical supply of boat slips in many areas of the county, and certainly in Fort Lauderdale," Schell says. "It’s one of the global hubs for the marine industry."

With wet slips that can accommodate superyachts up to 54.9 metres, the new marina also boasts a 150-ton Travelift and 128,00 square feet of commercial space with tenants specialising in yacht service and repairs. Port 32 also includes amenities for the crew, including a gym, a lounge, laundry and conference rooms for staff to utilise between trips.

"When you’re on a yacht for long stretches of time, having access to a brand-new gym to work out on is something that crew members value,” Schell says. “[The marina] was built with the superyacht crew in mind."

But with slips harder to come by than a liquor license, the search for docks has spilled over into the real estate world. Interior designer and entrepreneur Katia Bates , who is steeped in the yachting world, has heard customers asking for the "trophy points" of local real estate: waterfront properties that can accommodate large vessels, or even homes that include a separate structure for charter and medical staff.

"Marinas have become a bit scarce in Fort Lauderdale… people still have yachts they need to accommodate," she says. "All of these properties are super highly desirable for a person that has a large yacht because they normally can accommodate superyachts, or maybe two of them," says Bates, who, with husband Tom, owns a waterfront home in Fort Lauderdale.

It certainly was the case for Hal and Joan Griffith. They own a home on Sunrise Key and they split their time between the US West and East Coasts. In addition to a deepwater dock, the home has a guest house with a workout room, storage and other facilities for their yacht crew to utilise. They first made their way here when they bought the first of two boats from Hargrave Custom Yachts and made frequent trips to the East Coast to oversee the design and outfitting. While they were in Fort Lauderdale, they would stay at Pier Sixty-Six and enjoy the dining options.

Then, they decided to buy a home where they could dock the 44.2-metre Christensen superyacht that they bought after their Hargraves . The location was ideal: only one bridge comes between them and the open ocean. Aptly named I Love This Boat , the tri-deck still features the original owner’s gold-plate railings and crystal glass accents but was updated and fitted with a whole suite of water toys, for friends and family or charter guests.

"Fantastic" is how Hall Griffith describes Fort Lauderdale’s yachting accommodations. "I would say Fort Lauderdale is a special spot for anybody that owns a boat because of all the flexibility in the services, all you need for maintenance and upkeep is here, and when you have a problem, it’s easy to get service."

Fort Lauderdale has its own Millionaire’s Row – but Bates says it should probably be renamed Billionaire’s Row with the way neighbourhoods like Las Olas Isles are shaping up. Aware of this breed of buyers’ needs, the real estate industry in Fort Lauderdale has adapted. Bates says that almost all open houses hosted by her real estate broker have been in partnership with a yacht brokerage company. "It has opened the business and the market to a lot of different opportunities," she says.

Clients have called on Bates’s interior design skills to carry the aesthetic of their home onto their waterfront abode, particularly when they are planning on spending extended periods on board. That fifth cabin might need to be converted to a gym or an office, for example.

"The yacht becomes your social life, in a sense," says Bates, who worked on the interior of Tanzanite , a yacht that belongs to Fort Lauderdale residents Andrew and Tanya Heller.

Andrew Heller, the owner of equity firm Heller Capital, was introduced to the boating life by a business partner. He attended the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show every year for two decades and bought a 11.3-metre Intrepid cuddy cabin to enjoy with his children during their visits to South Florida. He traded that for a Boston Whaler Outrage, and when he was ready for an upgrade, he took quite the leap, acquiring a 44.2-metre, four-deck, five-cabin Westship that he dubbed Tanzanite for Tanya’s favourite gem — and the same blue-and-violet stone set in her engagement ring.

"We love the weather, being on the water – our house has extraordinary views. We have one of the most well-known houses in Fort Lauderdale. All the tour boats talk about our house and boat," he says.

Aboard Tanzanite , the couple hosts dinner cruises as well as plans regular trips to the Bahamas and Key West, towing along their centre console. As they are heavily involved in the charity world, they host fundraisers for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, NSU Art Museum, the Jack and Jill Center and their animal rescue charity, Purrr.

"Boating has been nothing but an upward trend for 20 years,” says Heller who is a fan of Fort Lauderdale. “There’s just endless entertainment to cruise the Intracoastal and the New River and the canals and see real estate development and just the relaxing scenic beauty of the area."

As opening day for Pier Sixty-Six draws closer, Lagasse says, "a lot of money is being invested into Fort Lauderdale to bring us back to that [golden] era." The next few years will be a turning point. "I think we’re on the peak of a really interesting transitional time where it could go anywhere," McGowan says.

With exciting projects on the horizon and more than one readily accessible fuel dock (and power stations), yachting remains and likely always will be embedded into the DNA of the Venice of America.

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Let Anchor make your time in the  “Yachting Capital of the World” unforgettable with customizable yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale.

Why Rent a Yacht in Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale isn’t designated as the “Yachting Capital of the World” by accident. The city has  over 300 miles of inland waterways and is home to over 50,000 boats and yachts. That’s why tons of people come here for yachting year-round.

The many on-the-water experiences available in Fort Lauderdale also add to its appeal. Here, you can attend the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show. You can also experience  unparalleled fishing and diving right off the coast. Altogether, this makes Fort Lauderdale an incredible and unforgettable destination for yachting. 

Make Your Yacht Rental in Fort Lauderdale Easy with Anchor

While a yacht rental can make your Fort Lauderdale experience amazing, most companies seem to want the rental process to be as difficult as possible. Anchor changes this trend. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to find a yacht rental in Fort Lauderdale. To do so, we’ve created a straightforward rental process. 

Find a Location Near You

Given the popularity of yachting in Fort Lauderdale, it is only natural that there are multiple different locations where your yacht rental can begin. When you search for Fort Lauderdale on our website, you’ll be greeted by a map listing these places. You can choose the option on the map that works best for you. 

Select Your Departure Date

You’ll also have to select a departure date. This is the day you will actually rent your yacht and head out onto the water. 

Choose Your Ideal Yacht

With these two selections made, you will now see a list of yachts available. These yachts will often be different sizes, have different amenities, will be able to accommodate different numbers of people, and overall provide an experience unique to that yacht. Make sure you look through the options to find the choice you believe to be best. 

Request and Confirm Availability

When you have the yacht you want selected, you can simply request it via our website. When you do this, we will check to make sure it is available and that everything is alright with the options you’ve selected. 

Reserve Your Yacht Rental

If this works out, you can make the actual reservation. To do so, you will have to put down a small deposit. This will be returned to you after your rental. 

Select Your Crew and Captain

Now, you can  select the captain and crew that will be accompanying you on your trip. You have to select a captain, as they will be responsible for driving the yacht you are renting. However, any additional crew is an optional choice that allows you to make your experience more enjoyable. 

Get Ready to Head Out in Fort Lauderdale

With all of these decisions made, you’re done. Now, all you have to do is show up for the ride you booked. 

Why Rent Your Fort Lauderdale Yacht Through Anchor?

With such a presence of yachts in Fort Lauderdale, you may wonder why you should choose Anchor over another option. In truth, there are plenty of reasons to do so. 

Convenience

You can plan your entire yachting trip in Fort Lauderdale with Anchor without ever having to visit Fort Lauderdale. This makes it  easy to plan a Fort Lauderdale vacation and puts less stress on you while you’re supposed to be enjoying your vacation. Even if you’re from Fort Lauderdale, the simplicity of booking with Anchor sets us apart. 

Make It Your Own

Many yachting companies will have a very specific experience in mind. They might give you a few options to pick from but will generally limit your experience to something pretty generic. However, with Anchor, you can truly  make your yacht rental your own . You choose the boat, the options, the experience, and the crew. 

Upfront Pricing

One of our goals at Anchor is always to be upfront when it comes to pricing. When you browse the yachts available in Fort Lauderdale, you will see the price of that yacht rental listed right alongside it. As you move through the rental process, any other price changes or additions will be clearly detailed. So, in the end,  you know what you are paying and won’t find any surprises in the final bill. 

Professional Crew

The captains and crew at Anchor are another feature that sets us apart. Our captains and crew members are incredibly professional and stand above the competition. However, just the opportunity to book  professionally-trained individuals like this makes us different from other yacht rental companies. 

We’re Here to Help

Communication is a key part of the Anchor business model. If you have questions, comments, or concerns at any point in the process, you can  contact us , and we’ll work toward resolving them. You can do this at the very beginning when you’re just thinking about the possibility of taking a yacht out on the water. Or, you can do it later on, such as if you’re wondering if you can change a detail about your rental. At any point, we are here to help you  get the most out of your yachting experience . 

Are you ready to start planning the yacht experience you’ve always dreamed of?  Contact us to learn more about the possibilities that are possible with Anchor!

Plan Your Special Event on a Yacht in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is a great place to celebrate many different special events. However, they can be even more special if you host them on a boat. 

No event is more special than your wedding. You and your guests can load onto a yacht at the beginning of the day, have the ceremony there, and then immediately start celebrating afterward. 

Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties

Yachts can be an amazing place to party. You can take advantage of the party-focused amenities on many boats, like the ability to  serve drinks and play party music to host an amazing bachelor or bachelorette party. 

Birthday Parties

A birthday party on a yacht is a birthday party you’ll never forget. You can use the opportunity to go fishing, speed through the water, or accomplish any other birthday wish you have in mind. 

Anniversaries

Imagine a luxurious anniversary dinner spent watching the sunset from the middle of the ocean. This is an experience you can only get from a yacht rental. 

Graduation Parties

Graduation parties have a tendency to all feel the same. So, why not make the party you throw entirely different by inviting everyone to a party on the water? 

Family Reunions

A yacht can be the place where you  beat the stress and chaos of the city and retreat to somewhere you can both laugh and hold a conversation. This makes it the perfect place to host your next family reunion. 

Yacht Charters to the Bahamas

The Bahamas are the perfect multi-day itinerary for any yacht charter. The Bahamas are one of the most beautiful yachting destinations on earth and is only a 4-5 hour boat ride each way. If you charter a yacht from Anchor, our Charter Experts will help you plan the entire trip; from finding you a slip to stocking the boat with the necessary provisions. Call our team today to book a beautiful multi-day yacht charter from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas.

Other Popular Yachting Destinations near Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is located near several other wonderful boating and yachting destinations, so if you can't find the boat rental or yacht charter you're looking for in Fort Lauderdale, check out these other amazing locations. 

• Miami is one of the most popular yacht charter destinations in the world, with hundreds of boats and yachts available for charter. 
• Pompano Beach and  Boca Raton are also a little further north. 
• Even further north is  West Palm Beach with amazing yacht rental options. 
• If you want to book a multi-day charter,  the Bahamas is also another wonderful destination to consider. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rent a yacht in fort lauderdale.

Because of the vast range of yacht options in Fort Lauderdale, there is no straightforward cost for a yacht rental. However, they tend to fall into a few different ranges. 

• You can find a large number of incredible and affordable boat options in the range of $500 to $1,000. 
• From $1,000 to $2,000, you can find similar options that are either larger, more luxurious, offer more amenities or some combination of these factors. 
• Finally, you can find deluxe yacht rental options past $2,000 that offer some seriously insane features. 

How Many Passengers Are Allowed?

Each boat can take on a different number of passengers based on its size. However, the vast majority of the options allow you to take 6 to 13 guests onboard. 

Can We Bring More People Than We Planned?

If you suddenly discover that you need to take more people than you initially planned, we can usually accommodate this. After all, our communication system is designed to help  respond to your wants and needs . 

The only exception is if you want to bring on more people than the ship lists as the maximum. This is a hard limit and cannot be exceeded. So, if your limit is 13 people and you initially plan for 10, you can potentially take as many as three more people with you. We cover all these details in  our FAQ . 

What Safety Practices Are In Place?

The team at Anchor places  safety as one of our highest priorities . In fact, we instruct our captains to keep safety at the top of their concerns while out on the water. This means they may be limited in what they can do for you based on the safety of the situation. Essentially, they will do what they can to keep you safe. 

Besides this, we ensure each ride is safe. This includes watching out for things like occupancy limits and the weather. We also follow all relevant boating laws. 

What If the Weather Is Bad?

In many cases, bad weather in Fort Lauderdale blows over pretty quickly. You can simply wait for the weather to pass and still get the most out of your boat rental. 

If the weather doesn’t pass and we determine that you cannot take out the yacht for the day, your rental will be canceled. If this happens, we’ll issue you a voucher for the value of the experience you booked. You can use this voucher to book a similar experience within 365 days of the experience you initially planned.

Ready to start taking advantage of the sun and water of Fort Lauderdale?  Sign up for your Anchor account and start planning your perfect day on the water! *Make the link lead to the pop-up for signing up for an account if possible*

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Fort Lauderdale, known for hosting the World’s Largest International Boat Show (FLIBS), offers a unique experience through its canals and sandbars. Its proximity to the Bahamas makes it a favored starting point for many week-long yacht charters.

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Once you confirm your reservation, your broker will process your payment.

• If you are booking for a single day and your reservation is confirmed more than 7 days in advance, a deposit of either $1,000 USD or 50% of the total cost of the reservation (whichever is greater) is processed immediately in order to hold the yacht. Once your embarkation date is 7 days away, the remainder of the amount due is processed.
• If you are booking for a single day and your reservation is made 7 days or less in advance, the total price of your reservation is processed immediately.
• If you are booking for a multi-day charter and your reservation is confirmed more than 30 days in advance, a deposit of 50% of the cost of the yacht is processed immediately in order to hold the yacht. Once your embarkation date is 30 days away, the other 50% is collected for the price of the yacht, plus the APA, plus the taxes due.

Terms of refunds are dictated by the Charter Agreement. Generally, once a payment is collected, it is non-refundable. In certain circumstances, as dictated by the Charter Agreement, credits can be provided so you will be able to enjoy your yacht charter at a future date that is convenient for you.

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Fort lauderdale police officer wounded in shooting at hotel; suspect dead, officer was released from the hospital thursday evening after sustaining non-life threatening injuries.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – There was a massive police presence in Fort Lauderdale’s Harbordale area Thursday morning after a city police officer was shot.

It happened in a hotel room at the Holiday Inn Express at 1500 SE 17th St., according to police.

Police Chief Bill Schultz said just after 7:30 a.m., a caller reported that he had killed someone inside of a hotel room.

Officers entered the room and exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who barricaded himself in the room, Schultz said. He said one officer was struck by gunfire.

The suspect, who police identified as Karl Chludinsky, 46, of Margate, was found dead inside of the room by SWAT officers, according to Fort Lauderdale police spokesperson Casey Liening.

Liening also confirmed that the wounded officer was released from Broward Health Medical Center on Thursday and is expected to make a full recovery.

A second officer was injured and treated at the scene but was not shot, Schultz said.

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Sue Riggs, who was visiting Fort Lauderdale for the first time, told Local 10 News that she immediately went into hiding after hearing the gunshots nearby.

“I jumped up and went into a men’s room right there and it is all concrete and steel,” she said. “We couldn’t figure out why they knew he was there in that room. That makes sense.”

Hotel guest Luis Castaneda said he and a group of bystanders were directed by a police officer to a nearby conference room for safety.

“She was like, ‘Everybody, get into this conference room!’ They put us in there, they locked it and turned the lights off.”' she said.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the police shooting. The three officers who opened fire are on paid leave pending the outcome of the investigation, Schultz said.

Local 10 News went to Chludinsky’s home to speak with family members about the incident but no one answered.

Neighbors say he was going through a bit of depression following a recent divorce but are still shocked this happened.

“I would’ve never expected anything like this. He was always a sweet man toward us,” a woman said. “Even though he was going through some hard times, you could tell he was trying to push through.”

A Broward County arrest photo from 2019 shows Chludinsky after he was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and drug possession.

Police said a motive for the shooting remains unclear at this time and stressed that there is no threat to the community.

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