There is hardly any other coastline in the world where the superstructures of yachts are as much a part of the skyline as in the south of Florida. For around one hundred kilometres, the deep blue Atlantic here is bordered by an endless strip of beach, with waving palm trees and towering condominiums behind it. And in between, there are always yachts.
"Yachting Capital of the World"
Single and in neat rows, Tuna Tower next to Tuna Tower, flybridge next to flybridge, superyachts with three decks and more. The Intracoastal Waterway, the protected waterway that runs along almost the entire east coast of the United States, is as wide as a boulevard on the inland side.
But nowhere is the density of pleasure boats as high as in the "Sunshine State" between Miami and Palm Beach. The absolute mecca, however, is Fort Lauderdale, "the Yachting Capital of the World". Even if scepticism is often appropriate with self-awarded superlatives - this claim is absolutely justified.
500 kilometres of navigable waterways
Because what happens here in permanent holiday mode on board is truly unparalleled: From entire city districts with private moorings, such as Seven Isles or Harbor Beach, to a network of almost 500 kilometres of navigable waterways and canals that would make even Amsterdam look old, to the numerous marinas for yachts of all sizes and requirements.
Such as the Bahia Mar Marina or the Sunrise Harbour Marina, both of which are centrally located. Although - in Fort Lauderdale you are always on the water.
Even more top marinas:
- Pure Caribbean: Port de Gustavia on St Barth
- Retreat: Marina di Porto Cervo in Sardinia
- Ancient history: Marina Zea in Piraeus (Athens)
Christian Tiedt
Editor Travel
