Catamaran and Motor Yacht beside Miami during a United States yacht charter

United States Yacht Charter

Plan a United States Yacht Charter

Explore United States with a private crewed yacht charter. Compare available yachts, plan tailored itineraries, discover standout ports, and request curated charter options. Browse our itinerary ideas.

Best For

Catamaran and Motor Yacht charters

Main Ports

Miami, Newport, Newport, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach

Best Months

January to December

Popular Routes

Florida Favorites: Fort Lauderdale to Key West, Florida Keys round trip from Miami

Yacht Types

Catamaran, Motor Sailer, Motor Yacht

Typical Duration

7 or 8 days

Why Charter a Yacht in United States?

United States yacht charter plans can use Catamaran, Motor Sailer, or Motor Yacht options. Departures are offered from Miami, Newport, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Ft. Lauderdale. Choose from routes lasting 7 or 8 days, with stops that include Miami, Key West, and Newport.

Charter planning brings together routes that begin in Fort Lauderdale or Miami and round trips from Newport. The itinerary collection includes Elliot Key, Key Largo, Islamorada, Block Island, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Cape Cod, alongside further named stops for guests.

Catamaran, Motor Sailer, Motor Yacht
Miami and Newport departures
7 and 8 day routes
January through December season
Included professional crew

Best Places for Yacht Charter in United States

Every United States port offers a different cruising character, from practical embarkation points to scenic gateways for tailored itineraries.

Miami

Miami combines a skyline, clear waters, and lively culture for yacht charter departures. Cruise through Biscayne Bay, visit South Beach, or sail towards the Florida Keys and Bahamas. Waterfront dining and marinas support time ashore and charter preparations.

Best for: Biscayne Bay cruising and South Beach visits.

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Newport

Newport is a charter departure base. Charters depart from Newport for private yacht charter plans, providing the starting point for the selected itinerary and charter schedule before sailing begins for guests.

Best for: Private charter departure arrangements and itinerary planning.

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Newport

Newport is a departure base for charter guests. A charter from Newport begins the selected itinerary, with this port serving as the point of departure before the yacht sails for private plans.

Best for: Departure planning for selected charter itineraries.

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Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale offers yacht charter departures amid canals, marinas, beaches, dining, and nightlife. Cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway or head towards the Bahamas and Florida Keys. Yacht services and the International Boat Show shape its established boating focus.

Best for: Canal cruising and marina-focused departures.

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Palm Beach

Charters depart from Palm Beach, providing an embarkation point for private yacht charter plans. Confirm departure arrangements before sailing, matching the selected itinerary and charter schedule to your preferred plans.

Best for: Private charter departure and itinerary planning.

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Ft. Lauderdale

Ft. Lauderdale is a charter departure point and a hub for the American superyacht industry. Arrange embarkation details before sailing, aligning your selected itinerary, charter schedule, and onboard plans with the crew.

Best for: American superyacht industry charter departures.

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Popular United States Yacht Charter Itineraries

Discover classic coastal routes, family-friendly island hopping, and tailored itineraries shaped around your dates and preferred cruising style.

Florida Favorites: Fort Lauderdale to Key West

7 days

This 7-day route links Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Elliot Key, Key Largo, Islamorada, Newfound Harbor, and Key West. It suits guests seeking a route that moves through each named stop.

Best for: Florida stops from Fort Lauderdale to Key West

Florida Keys round trip from Miami

7 days

This 7-day round trip starts and finishes in Miami, visiting Key Largo, Marathon Key, The Lower Keys, Key West, Duck Key, Islamorada, and Biscayne Bay.

Best for: Miami round trip with Florida Keys stops

Newport and Narragansett Bay round trip

8 days

This 8-day round trip begins in Newport, then includes Jamestown, Block Island, Cuttyhunk, and Bristol before returning to Newport. The route gives each named stop a place in the sailing plan.

Best for: Narragansett Bay and island route planning

Newport, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod round trip

8 days

This 8-day round trip begins in Newport and includes Cuttyhunk, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Chatham or Provincetown before returning to Newport. Each named stop shapes the route plan.

Best for: Newport round trip with named stops

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Best Time to Charter in United States

The charter season covers January to December. Use the month sequence when choosing a departure and discussing routes with the charter team. The season includes every month named here, so planning can begin with a preferred departure period and itinerary direction.

MonthConditions
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United States Yacht Charter Costs

Charter cost depends on yacht type and the selected price range. Catamaran, Motor Sailer, and Motor Yacht pricing is quoted per week. Additional costs may include provisioning, food and beverages, fuel, fees, communications, taxes, gratuity, and incidental expenses.

Yacht TypeIndicative Price
Catamaran€5,950 to €53,550 per week
Motor Sailer€10,500 to €650,300 per week
Motor Yacht€7,000 to €935,200 per week

Prices are indicative and vary with yacht type, charter arrangements, and extra costs.

Best United States Yachts by Travel Style

Catamaran

Choose a Catamaran for private charter plans in United States.

Motor Sailer

Motor Sailer options support private charter planning across the destination.

Motor Yacht

Motor Yacht options accompany routes lasting 7 or 8 days.

Route Planning

Plan routes from Miami or Newport with named itinerary stops.

Professional Crew

Professional crew forms part of the charter inclusions for selected yachts.

What's Included in a United States Yacht Charter?

Included

  • The yacht
  • Professional crew
  • Crew wages
  • Crew meals
  • Yacht insurance

Usually Extra

  • Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA)
  • Guest food and beverages
  • Fuel for charter
  • Dockage and mooring fees
  • Port and harbour fees
  • Onboard communications
  • Local taxes
  • Crew gratuity
  • Incidental charter expenses

United States Yacht Charter FAQs

Everything you need to know before booking a private yacht in United States, from costs and ports to seasons, group sizes, and itinerary planning.

What does a United States charter cost?
Costs are quoted by yacht type and per week. Catamaran pricing ranges from €5,950 to €53,550, Motor Sailer from €10,500 to €650,300, and Motor Yacht from €7,000 to €935,200. Extra costs apply separately.
When is the best time to charter?
The charter season runs from January through December. Choose a month that works with your preferred departure port and route. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December are all within the season.
Which routes can guests plan?
Guests can choose Florida Favorites: Fort Lauderdale to Key West, Florida Keys round trip from Miami, Newport and Narragansett Bay round trip, or Newport, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod round trip. Each route has its own named stops and departure pattern.
How long are the charter itineraries?
The itineraries run for 7 or 8 days. Florida Favorites: Fort Lauderdale to Key West and Florida Keys round trip from Miami take 7 days. Newport and Narragansett Bay round trip and Newport, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod round trip take 8 days.
What is included and charged separately?
The yacht, professional crew, crew wages, crew meals, and yacht insurance are included. Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), guest food and beverages, fuel, dockage and mooring fees, port and harbour fees, communications, local taxes, crew gratuity, and incidental expenses are extra.

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Yachts in United States

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