Why a Boat Day Belongs on Your Trip
Palm Beach County has about 125 miles of waterways, according to Discover The Palm Beaches. A lot of what makes this coast special sits along that water.
From a boat, you can swim off a sandbar, snorkel at Peanut Island and cruise past Palm Beach estates in one afternoon. By car, you'd see a fraction of it. A boat day also gives your group a break from crowded beaches.
Because every trip is private, it works for all kinds of visitors. Couples, big families, friend groups and work teams can all have the boat to themselves. It's one of our private boat charters in Palm Beach, built around your schedule.
Ways Visitors Spend a Day on the Water
Here are four ways to plan your trip. Each one has its own page.
Vacation Boat Rental
Make a boat day the highlight of your vacation. Pick a half day or a full day, and we'll plan the stops. See our vacation boat rental page.
Group Boat Charter
Traveling with a crowd? We have boats for large parties of 12 or more. Pricing varies by boat and trip length. Learn about our group boat charter.
Family Boat Rental
Life jackets, pool noodles and snorkel gear come with every trip. Kids can tube, swim and look for marine life. Plan your family boat rental.
Hotel Guest Boat Charter
Staying at a hotel in Palm Beach, Delray Beach or Boca Raton? Hotel guests are always welcome. Your concierge will send clear directions to our marina. Read about our hotel guest boat charter.
What to Know Before You Visit Peanut Island
Peanut Island is a top stop for visitors. It's an 80-acre park near the Palm Beach Inlet, and you can only reach it by boat. A few park rules catch people off guard. These come from Palm Beach County Parks:
- There's no food or rental stand on the island. Bring what you need, or have our concierge set up catering on board.
- Alcohol is limited to camping permit areas. Plan to keep drinks on the boat.
- Balloons aren't allowed in the park.
- The island has beaches, a snorkeling lagoon, picnic areas and restrooms.
Snorkel gear comes with your charter, so you're ready for the lagoon.
Sandbars, Snorkeling and Seabobs
Sandbars along the Intracoastal draw boaters as low tide approaches. Boats anchor in the shallows, and people wade out to swim and relax. Beer Can Island near the Boynton Inlet is a popular spot, and it's close to our marina. Sandbars get busy on weekends and holidays, so a weekday trip can be quieter.
Want more action? Select boats carry Seabob watercraft, and you can add extra Seabobs for $500. Tubing is also available. Fishing rods and gear are a paid add-on.
Seeing Manatees in Winter
Visiting between November 15 and March 31? That's manatee season. On cold days, manatees gather in the warm water near Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach, a free FPL Eco-Discovery Center. You may spot them from the boat on a northbound trip. They're wild animals, so sightings are never guaranteed. If you see one, give it space and enjoy the moment from a distance.
Make the Rain Check Work for Your Trip
Visitors worry about one thing more than locals do: losing a booked day to weather. Our weather policy helps. If weather cancels your charter, you get a 28-month rain check. That's long enough to rebook later in your stay, or on your next trip to South Florida.
Summer brings the most afternoon storms. If you're visiting between May and October, a morning trip can lower the odds of a washout.
Fit a Boat Day Into a Short Trip
Short on time? Here's how visitors make it work.
Book your boat day early in your stay. If weather moves it, you still have room to reschedule while you're here.
Pick the trip length to match your plans. A 3 to 4 hour trip leaves your evening free. A 6 to 8 hour day lets you reach more places.
Choose a sunset cruise if your days are already full. It's an easy way to end a vacation day.
Tell your concierge what else you have planned. They can build a trip that fits around dinner reservations, flights or other plans.
Where You'll Go
Trips start at Delray Harbor Club Marina in Delray Beach. Head north toward the Boynton Inlet, Manalapan and the Palm Beach estates. Go farther to reach Peanut Island and West Palm Beach. Longer charters can even reach Jupiter.
Head south and you'll cruise toward Boca Raton and Lighthouse Point. Your concierge will suggest the best route for the hours you have.
Delray Beach sits between Palm Beach and Boca Raton, so our marina works well for visitors staying in either direction.
What a Boat Day Costs
Our private charters range from $690 to $9,999, plus gratuity. Fuel is included in every trip. Your price depends on boat size, trip length and any add-ons.
We offer weekday discounts and gift cards. We accept credit cards, debit cards, ACH and wire transfers. We don't accept cash or mobile pay.
