How the South Florida Boating Club Works
The idea is simple. You want to be on the water often, but you don't want to own a boat or drive one. Here's how it works:
- You buy a five-trip package for $10,000.
- You call or text when you want to go out. Members get first pick of available boats.
- You choose any boat in the fleet, from a 22-foot day boat to a 122-foot yacht.
- Our captain runs the trip. You bring your guests and relax.
- Your package never charges monthly dues.
Trips can be 3 to 4 hours, 6 to 8 hours, or a sunset cruise. Fuel and captain are included in every trip. Gratuity for the crew is extra, same as any charter.
What You Get as a Member
- Five captained charters on any boat in the fleet
- Priority choice of yachts over non-member bookings
- Best pricing, with no hidden fees and no monthly dues
- Access to 30+ company-owned boats from 22 to 122 feet
- Departures from Riviera Beach City Marina, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Lighthouse Point
- Snorkel gear, life jackets, and pool noodles on every trip
- Captains and crew who speak English and Spanish
Bring different people each time. One trip can be a family day at Peanut Island. The next can be a client sunset cruise. The next can be a birthday on a yacht. The package covers all of them.
Boat Club vs. Boat Ownership vs. Rental Apps
Here's how the three options compare for someone in Palm Beach who wants to boat a few times a year.
A dues-based boat club. Entry fee plus monthly dues, fuel billed per trip, and you're the captain. Good if you want to drive. Costly if you only go out a few times a year.
Owning a boat. You pay for the boat, the slip, insurance, maintenance, fuel, and storage. You drive it, clean it, and fix it. Many owners use the boat far less than they planned.
Peer-to-peer rental apps. You book a stranger's boat each time. The captain, the condition of the boat, and the real price vary trip to trip. Fees sometimes show up at the dock.
South Florida Boating Club. You pay once for five trips. The boats are company-owned and insured. The captain is ours. The price is set before you step on board. You never see a slip bill or a repair bill.
Who the Club Is For
The club fits a few kinds of people well:
- Palm Beach and Jupiter residents who host guests on the water several times a year
- Seasonal residents who want a boat waiting when they arrive, with no off-season costs
- Business owners who entertain clients on the water
- Families who want a captained boat for holidays, birthdays, and school breaks
If you'd boat once a year, a single yacht charter is the better buy. If you'd go out three or more times, the boat club pays for itself fast.
Why Choose Our Boat Club in Palm Beach
South Florida Yacht Rental has run charters in Palm Beach since 2001. We own and insure every boat. We staff every trip with our own USCG-licensed captain. There are no peer-to-peer listings in our fleet.
Boat club members get the same boats and captains our charter guests get, with first pick of the calendar. In season, that matters. Weekend yachts in Palm Beach book out weeks ahead. Members move to the front of the line.
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