Sailing along the Intercoastal Waterway in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area provides a fantastic and enjoyable up-close view of the world’s most exclusive homes owned by billionaires, rock stars, and the Hollywood elite.
And in addition to seeing how the rich and famous live, being aboard a luxury yacht sailing along the beautiful and sunny coast of Florida, for whatever reason, is a great way to spend a day.
Visitors can come within a few feet of most of these select private mansions along Florida’s Intercoastal Waterway by leisurely traveling from Deerfield to Fort Lauderdale, Florida aboard Aqua, a 50-foot small private yacht. In fact, they get close enough to practically reach out and touch docks or famous yachts.
As someone who spends a lot of time on my yacht on the Intercoastal Waterway, I know firsthand how much tourists enjoy seeing up close how famous people live and play. Tourists also enjoy getting an up close look at the hundreds of million dollar luxury yachts owned by movie stars, rappers and corporate executives. You won’t believe how majestic and spacious these mansions are until you see them.
What I recommend to tourists who want to enjoy this unique experience is to rent a smaller yacht, let’s say a 50-foot boat, which will have the maneuverability to get very close to share without taking any risk.
For safety’s sake, charter a private luxury yacht operated by a US Coast Guard-licensed captain for primetime views of Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Broward County and Hollywood, Florida. Most of these luxury yachts in the greater Fort Lauderdale area can be booked for private parties, marriage proposals, corporate events, client entertainment, surprise birthdays, photo shoots, dinners for two, graduations and charter trips.
Anyone in the Fort Lauderdale area will want to arrange to take a trip along the Intercoastal Waterway. Those who do will get a close-up view of the elaborate celebrity mansions along Millionaires Row, and a bird’s-eye view of fabulous massive yachts docked outside these homes and in the marinas. These yachts are like self-contained, fully functioning floating mini-cities. They will blow your mind!
And when you’re not cruising the Intercoastal Waterway, be sure to spend some time in the sun on Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 23 miles of sandy beaches. And a special treat for beach bums during peak season is the arrival of sea turtle nesting season.
From May to October, these ancient sailors return to their home beaches to lay eggs. This is a great view to enjoy while enjoying the water and the sun. Popular beaches in the area include Deerfield, Hillsboro, Pompano, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Dania, Hollywood, Hallandale.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale area is known as the “Venice of America” due to its more than 300 miles of waterways and because it boasts an average air temperature of 77 degrees. That’s another reason Hollywood’s elite escape to the greater Fort Lauderdale area for fun and relaxation.