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Make a Splash
Enjoy a day at sea and out of the boardroom. Sail across Biscayne Bay or snorkel at one of Greater Miami’s “wreck”reational diving spots and let the calm waters of the Atlantic Ocean relax and inspire you. Sightseeing tours, beach excursions and sunset cruises provide just the right opportunity for visitors to dive right in.
Port Port of Miami 1015 North America Way, Miami, FL 33132..............................305/371-7678 www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami Continuing to build upon its long-acknowledged role as the “Cruise Capital of the World,” the Port of Miami offers the most convenient cruising distances aboard the largest year-round homebased fleet. The Port provides the ultimate passenger facilities and gives vacationers the opportunity to conveniently extend their warm weather vacation experiences into the Greater Miami area. An ambitious capital improvement program along with an exceptional customer service program are driving the Port’s optimism for the future.
Cruise Lines Ca rnival Cruise Lines Office: 3655 NW 87th Ave., Miami, FL 33178..............................305/599-2600
U. S.....................................................800/CARNIVAL www.carnival.com One of the world’s largest and most popular cruise lines, with 22 “Fun Ships” operating voyages from three to 18 days to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, Canada, New England, Europe and Bermuda. They offer a variety of dining, activity and entertainment options, from delicious full-service meals in elegant dining rooms to casual poolside eateries featuring 24-hour pizza and ice cream, along with lavish revues in spectacular multilevel theaters. Each vessel also features swimming pools, cascading water slides, full casino gambling, expansive health and fitness facilities, on-board duty-free shopping, and complimentary programs for children and teens.
Discovery Cruise Line Boat Location: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale Office: 1775 NW 70th Ave., Miami, FL 33126 .............................305/597-0336 FL .................................................... 800/937-4477
U. S.................................................... 800/866-8687 CAN ..................................................800/727-4471 www.discoverycruiseline.com Offers day cruises and resort packages to Grand Bahama Island. Group rates available. Coast Guard Certified; Capacity: 1,150.
Norwegian Cruise Line Office: 7665 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, FL 33126 .............................305/436-4000
U. S./CAN............................................800/327-7030 www.ncl.com This cruise line has served as an industry leader since its inception 40 years ago.
Challenging the conventional model of cruising, it has pioneered a number of firsts including: Freestyle Cruising and NCL America, a fleet of three ships dedicated to year-round Hawaii inter-island cruising. Coast Guard Certified; Food & Beverages available; Reservations Required; Capacity: 1,070–2,376.
Royal Ca ribbean Cruises ltd.
Office: 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL 33132 .............................305/539-6000 FL .....................................................800/432-6559
U. S.....................................................800/722-5045 www.royalcaribbean.com This global cruise vacation company operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Cruises and CDF Croisières de France. The company has a combined total of 38 ships in service and six under construction. It also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Latin America and New Zealand.
Boating & Sailing Charters A Water Fantaseas Inc. Office: 420 Lincoln Road, Suite 360, Miami Beach, FL 33139 ..................305/531-1480 www.waterfantaseas.com Offers luxury yacht charters tailored to clients’ needs.
Large selection of vessels, including luxury sport yachts, motor yachts, party vessels, speed boats, sailboats and luxury sportfish. These vessels can be chartered from a half-day to a week. Ports of call include all major marinas including Miami Beach Marina, Bayside, Crandon Marina, Sea Line, Dinner Key Marina and the Fontainebleau. Coast Guard Certified; Food & Beverages available; Reservations Required; Capacity: 1–400.
Aqua Luxury Ya cht 1423 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139...................786/245-0470 www.aqualuxuryyacht.com This bold new yacht charter is taking the yachting industry by storm, with the concept of the floating lounge. They specialize in corporate events, wedding rehearsals, launch parties, kickoff events, social/private gatherings and more. Their highly skilled staff is ready to assist guests with all their event needs.
Biscayne Lady Ya cht Charters Boat Location: Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Office: 555 NE 15th St., Suite 102, Miami, FL 33132............. 305/379-5119 (24-hour) FL/U.S. ..............................................800/910-5119 www.biscaynelady.com This yacht charter company offers yacht charters tailored to clients’ needs. Their charter coordinators can fulfill corporate or social event planning on the water. They offer celebrations for all group sizes and budgets. They offer a selection of sport yachts, motor yachts, party vessels and luxury sportfishing boats. Their featured yacht is a new 130-foot mega yacht, the Venetian Lady, which can accommodate up to 140 passengers for private meeting space, lunch and dinner cruises. All of these vessels can be chartered for half and full day. Ports of call include all major marinas in South Florida.
Coast Guard Certified; Food & Beverages available; Reservations Required; Bareboat Charters available; Capacity: 1–400.
Flyer Ca tamaran Excursions Boat Location: Downtown Miami Office: P.O. Box 491035, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 .................305/361-3611 www.flyercatamaran.com Offers a unique and memorable sailing experience aboard one of the largest and most accommodating United States Coast Guard certified sailing catamarans in the Miami area.
Large sundeck and shaded lounge. Day, sunset and evening cruises of Miami, South Beach and Biscayne Bay, always following the most comfortable and scenic routes in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. Beach cruises, snorkeling adventures, team building, daily tours and sunset cruises. Food & Beverages available; Reservations Required; Capacity: 1–65, other boats available for larger groups.
Shake-A-Leg Miami Boat Location: Shake-A-Leg Dock Office: 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 ...............305/858-5550 www.shakealegmiami.org Offers Introduction to Sailing, Moonlight Sails, Wednesday Evening Racing, Sailing Certifications, Powerboat training and certification classes; Group Charters on 20’ keelboats (five per boat) for up to 40 people on Biscayne Bay; kayaking outings and lessons on one- and two-person sit-on kayaks; group charters on 50’ pontoon boat — waterfront and bay tours; Bareboat Charters for up to six people, Summer Camp and programs for those with disabilities.
Windridge Ya cht Charters Inc. Office: 2950 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308...............305/933-2028 www.windridgeyachts.com Elegant motor yachts available for private corporate and social events. Three- to four-hour charters are available. Coast Guard Certified; Capacity: 15–500.
Dining & Mini-Cruises Ca rrousel Ya cht — Great Bay Ya cht Charters Boat Location: Hyatt Regency Miami Dock Office: 1717 N. Bayshore Drive, Suite 2500, Miami, FL 33132............. 305/530-9700 (24-hour) U. S.....................................................800/950-5336 www.carrouselyacht.com For sophisticated fun, cruise aboard the 135’ Carrousel yacht. Enjoy freshly prepared gourmet cuisine and celebrate with breathtaking vistas of amazing skylines.
Yacht Charters available for groups from 15–500. Boat Location: Fontainebleau Resort Marina.
Fishing Charters Kelley Fishing Fleet Boat Location: Haulover Marina Office: 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33154 ......................................... 305/945-3801 (24-hour) www.miamibeachfishing.com Coast Guard Certified; Food & Beverages available; Capacity: 1–100.
Marinas Many public marinas in Greater Miami and the Beaches offer wet slips, boat launching ramps and finger piers.
Call individual marinas for information on fees, hours and special features.
Black Point Marina 24775 SW 87th Ave., Miami, FL 33032 .............................305/258-4092 www.miamidade.gov/parks/fun-marinas.asp Crandon Park Marina 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, FL 33149 .................305/361-1281 www.miamidade.gov/parks/fun-marinas.asp Dinner Key Marina 3400 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 .............................305/579-6980 www.miamigov.com/marinas Haulover Marina 10800 Collins Ave., North Miami Beach, FL 33154 ..........................................................305/947-3525 www.miamidade.gov/parks/fun-marinas.asp Homestead Bayfront Marina 9698 N. Canal Drive, Homestead, FL 33030 .....................305/230-3033 www.miamidade.gov/parks/fun-marinas.asp Matheson Hammock Marina 9610 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL 33156 .............................305/665-5475 www.miamidade.gov/parks/fun-marinas.asp Miamarina At Bayside Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132 .............................305/579-6955 www.miamigov.com/marinas Miami Beach Marina 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 ..................305/673-6000 www.miamibeachmarina.com Pelican Harbor Marina 1275 NE 79th Street Causeway, Miami, FL 33138..............................305/754-9330 www.miamidade.gov/parks/fun-marinas.asp
RIB inflatable boat tour (the same boats used by the FBI, special military forces, DEA and Coast Guard) and visit legendary and historic sights on Biscayne Bay.
Pelican Island Skipper Boat Location: Pelican Harbor Marina 1275 NE 79th St., Miami, FL 33138 .................... 305/754-9330 www.miamidade.gov/parks This 45-foot fiberglass catamaran is available for group charters on Biscayne Bay. Coast Guard Certified; Food & Beverages available; Reservations Required; Capacity: 49.
THRILLER MIAMI Boat Location: Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33131............................................... 305/373-7001 www.thrillermiami.com These exciting speedboat tours cruise the Port of Miami, Star Island, Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Private charters and group tours are available.
Water Sports BOAT RENTAL MIAMI 401 Biscayne Blvd., Pier 5, Slip 28, Miami, FL 33132 .............................................. 786/295-2628 www.boatrentalmiami.net This company offers new boats and Jet Skis for fishing, diving or watersports. Dive in and enjoy Miami’s beautiful azure waters.
Boucher Broth ers Management Inc. 420 Lincoln Road, Suite 265, Miami Beach, FL 33139 .................................... 305/535-8177 www.boucherbrothers.com Offers WaveRunners/tours, parasailing and more. Watersports and beach Olympics are also available for corporate and group events.
Great White Catamaran 19451 NE 19th Court, North Miami, FL 33179 ..................................... 305/216-6967 www.playtimewatersport.com Provides lounges, umbrellas, cabanas and hammocks for beach use. For watersports enthusiasts they provide WaveRunners, boat rentals, kayaking, parasailing, hydro-bikes, Hobie cat and banana boating. Specializes in beach Olympics, team building and company picnics.
Miami Dragon Boat Club 2340 NW 27th Ave., Miami, FL 33142 .............................................. 305/636-0902 www.miamidragon.com Dragon boating offers an exciting new approach to corporate teambuilding. Build and enhance teamwork and communication by combining tradition, modern-day teamwork, enthusiasm and strategy.
Miami-Dade Parks Eco-Adventures 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, FL 33149 ................................... 305/365-3018 www.miamiecoadventures.org Offers a wide variety of exciting naturalist-guided excursions for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts that combine adventure, recreation, natural history and the opportunity to reflect on and reconnect with our natural environment. Discover South Florida’s natural treasures by kayaking, snorkeling, biking or hiking in this remarkable subtropical environment. To reserve, call Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ronald W. Shane Center/ Miami Beach Watersports Center 6500 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141 .................................... 305/861-8876 www.rowmiamibeach.com The center offers meeting space for up to 400 people overlooking a scenic waterway that is perfect for rowing and kayaking. It is conveniently located near the hotels, shopping and sparkling nightlife of South Beach.
Sailboards Miami WINDSURF, kayak & stand-up paddle board 1 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 ................................... 305/361-7245 www.sailboardsmiami.com Learn to windsurf in two hours — guaranteed. Those who prefer to paddle can try a stable sit-on-top single or double kayak or take a stand-up paddle board out for a spin. All ages and fitness levels will enjoy beautiful Biscayne Bay. Tour operators and groups of up to 25 are welcome.
Yacht Charters A Water Fantaseas Inc. Office: 420 Lincoln Road, Suite 360, Miami Beach, FL 33139 .................................... 305/531-1480 www.waterfantaseas.com Offers luxury yacht charters tailored to clients’ needs. Large selection of vessels, including luxury sport yachts, motor yachts, party vessels, speed boats, sailboats and luxury sportfish. These vessels can be chartered from a half-day to a week. Ports of call include all major marinas including Miami Beach Marina, Bayside, Crandon Marina, Sea Line, Dinner Key Marina and the Fontainebleau. Coast Guard Certified; Food & Beverages available; Reservations Required; Capacity: 1–400.
Biscayne Lady Yacht Charters Boat Location: Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd., Office: 555 NE 15th St., Suite 102, Miami, FL 33132 ..........................................................305/379-5119 (24-hour) FL/U.S. .............................................................. 800/910-5119 www.biscaynelady.com This yacht charter company offers yacht charters tailored to clients’ needs.
Their charter coordinators can fulfill corporate or social event planning on the water. They offer celebrations for all group sizes and budgets. They offer a selection of sport yachts, motor yachts, party vessels and luxury sportfishing boats. Their featured yacht is a new 130-foot mega yacht, the Venetian Lady, which can accommodate up to 140 passengers for private meeting space, lunch and dinner cruises. All of these vessels can be chartered for half and full day. Ports of call include all major marinas in South Florida. Coast Guard Certified; Food & Beverages available; Reservations Required; Bareboat Charters available; Capacity: 1–400.
Tikki Beach Charter Corp. Boat Location: Fontainebleau Marina 4500 Collins Ave., Office: 925 Arthur Godfrey Road, Suite 101, Miami Beach, FL 33140 .................................... 305/538-4040 www.tikkibeach.com One of South Florida’s most unique luxury yacht charters and party boats. This two-level floating oasis boasts three bars, a sand-swept dance floor, tiki huts, cabana beds, and lower deck dining hall for up to 150 guests. Available for private charters, corporate events, wedding receptions, bar mitzvahs, quinces and other types of boat charters. Offering complete event planning services; meeting planners, destination managers, wedding planners and yacht brokers welcome.
Tropical boat Charters Inc. 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 ................................... 786/218-3030
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