Charter One Yachts

What Charter One Yachts does

Charter One Yachts is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based luxury yacht charter and event services company founded in 1999. The company operates primarily aboard The Summer Wind, a 91-foot classic yacht formerly owned by the Bacardi family and subsequently fully renovated, featuring a full galley, multi-deck layout including an open-air upper deck, covered aft deck with teak dining table, climate-controlled interior salon, and swim platform. The vessel accommodates groups of 6 to 50 guests and serves as a floating venue for weddings, corporate events, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, engagement proposals, rehearsal dinners, and sunset cruises along the Intracoastal Waterway between Miami and Palm Beach.

The company's core offering is an all-inclusive charter experience that bundles the vessel, professional captain and crew, onboard private chef catering, bar service, entertainment coordination, and event planning into a single package. Revenue is generated primarily through hourly charter fees ranging from $500 to $2,500+ per hour, with typical 3-4 hour bookings and a 2-hour minimum. All bookings are sold direct-to-consumer through phone inquiries, email, and a website request-for-proposal form, with no third-party distribution channels.

The customer base spans SMB personal celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, proposals), mid-market and enterprise corporate functions (holiday parties, client dinners, team events), and couples seeking intimate dining experiences. The company employs 11-50 staff including event coordinators such as Isabella Stark, who has served clients since approximately 2016. Marketing relies on the company website (yachtchartersnow.com), organic social media, and Google reviews rather than paid acquisition. Charter One Yachts is privately held with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds, and operates as a lifestyle/event services business with no digital platform, API, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Charter One Yachts

Legal name

Charter One Yachts

Website

https://yachtchartersnow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Charter One Yachts is a Fort Lauderdale-based luxury yacht charter company operating The Summer Wind, a 91-foot classic yacht, as an all-inclusive floating event venue for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and private celebrations along South Florida's Intracoastal Waterway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Charter Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE), Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA), Corporate & Event Cruise Charters (MICE/Buyouts) (THAEAEAE)

Keywords

• Yacht charter services
• Luxury boat rental
• Private event hosting
• Corporate yacht charters
• Wedding yacht packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Yacht Charter Rental: Charter One Yachts generates revenue primarily through hourly yacht charter fees. Pricing ranges from $500/hour for smaller vessels to $2,500+/hour for luxury yachts accommodating larger groups. Most bookings are 3-4 hour packages with a 2-hour minimum. All-inclusive packages bundling catering, bar service, crew, and coordination are offered.
2. Catering and Bar Services: Revenue is generated through customizable catering menus prepared by onboard private chef, including appetizers, entrees, buffets, food stations, and desserts. Full bar service includes beer, wine, champagne, spirits, and custom cocktails.
3. Event Add-ons and Entertainment: Additional revenue streams include entertainment bookings (DJ, live music), custom decorations, photography referrals, custom cakes, and themed event elements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Charter One Yachts operates The Summer Wind, a 91-foot classic luxury yacht offering private charter services for events along the Intracoastal Waterway between Miami and Palm Beach. The company provides all-inclusive event hosting including private chef catering, full bar service, professional captain and crew, event coordination, and entertainment booking for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, engagements, and holiday parties. Packages are sold on an hourly basis with a 2-hour minimum, accommodating groups of up to 50 guests.

Product overview

Charter One Yachts operates as a luxury yacht charter and event services company offering private event hosting aboard The Summer Wind, a 91-foot classic yacht. The primary vessel accommodates up to 50 guests and serves as a floating venue for dinner cruises, weddings, corporate events, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, and engagement/proposal experiences. All services include onboard private chef catering, professional crew, and customizable event planning. The company has operated since 1999 serving the South Florida market between Miami and Palm Beach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Summer Wind Yacht A 91-foot classic luxury yacht, previously owned by the Bacardi family, now fully renovated. Features a full galley, multiple decks including a covered aft deck with teak dining table, air-conditioned interior salon, sky deck, and swim platform. Accommodates up to 50 guests for events including dinners, weddings, and corporate functions.
• Dinner Cruise Services Private luxury dinner cruises aboard The Summer Wind along the Intracoastal Waterway between Miami and Palm Beach. Features customizable multi-course menus, buffet, or cocktail-style dining prepared by an onboard private chef for groups of 15 to 50 guests.
• Yacht Wedding Packages Complete wedding and reception services aboard The Summer Wind including ceremony setup, catering, bar service, decor sourcing, entertainment coordination, and event planning. Covers ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and elopements for up to 50 guests.
• Corporate Yacht Charters Corporate event hosting including client appreciation dinners, team celebrations, holiday parties, award ceremonies, networking mixers, executive retreats, and product launches. Offers multimedia presentation capabilities, company branding integration, and customizable catering.
• Birthday Yacht Party Charters Birthday celebration charters with fully customizable themes, entertainment options (DJ, live music), decorations, and menus. Accommodates all ages from sweet sixteen to milestone birthdays, with sunset cruise or daytime options.
• Engagement Party and Marriage Proposal Packages Romantic cruise experiences for engagement celebrations and marriage proposals. Includes customizable themes, champagne service, entertainment options, and intimate dining experiences with sunset or moonlight backdrop.
• Sunset Cruises Private sunset cruises along Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterway featuring golden hour views, panoramic deck spaces (90% open-air), and customizable catering. Ideal for intimate gatherings and special occasions with professional captain and crew.
• Holiday Party Charters Corporate and private holiday party charters including Christmas, Halloween, summer themed events, and Fourth of July celebrations. Features themed decorations, custom menus, entertainment coordination, and festive catering options.
• Rehearsal Dinner Cruises Wedding rehearsal dinner hosting aboard The Summer Wind with customized dining experiences for wedding parties. Includes planning consultation and coordination with wedding day logistics.
• Las Olas Isles Charter Services Yacht charter departures from Las Olas Isles location offering scenic routes past Millionaires Row, drawbridges, downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline, and mega yacht marinas along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Summer Wind accommodates groups of 6 to 50 guests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fraser Yachts: Global luxury yacht charter and brokerage firm with a strong Fort Lauderdale office; competes directly with Charter One Yachts for luxury private yacht charters and event bookings on the Intracoastal Waterway between Miami and Palm Beach.
• Burgess: International superyacht charter and sales house offering private crewed yacht charters for corporate and personal events; comparable high-end client base and charter-event services to Charter One Yachts.
• Denison Yachting: Yacht broker and charter company with significant South Florida operations offering luxury yacht charters for events; directly comparable to Charter One Yachts' Fort Lauderdale-based offering.
• International Yacht Collection (IYC): Global luxury yacht management, sales, and charter company with a strong Florida presence; comparable business model of high-end charter experiences including events and corporate functions.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Long-established luxury yacht charter and brokerage company with global reach and South Florida exposure; competes for the same premium private charter and corporate-event clientele.
• Edmiston & Company: Superyacht sales and charter house offering bespoke crewed yacht experiences for private and corporate clients worldwide; comparable in product category and clientele to Charter One Yachts.
• Northrop & Johnson: Global yacht brokerage and charter firm operating crewed luxury charters in Florida for personal and corporate events; directly comparable private-yacht charter product to Charter One.

Emerging players

• Boatsetter: Peer-to-peer boat and yacht rental marketplace that aggregates private crewed and bareboat charters; an alternative distribution channel and emerging competitive threat to single-operator charter companies like Charter One.
• GetMyBoat: Online marketplace for boat and yacht rentals including crewed charters and event experiences; an emerging digital alternative competing for the same South Florida leisure and event customers.

Broad incumbents

• Dream Yacht Charter: Largest global crewed and bareboat yacht charter brand with a worldwide fleet; serves a broader and more standardized charter market that occasionally overlaps with Charter One's luxury Florida clientele.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/charter1yachts
• Facebookfacebook.com/charteroneyachts
• Instagraminstagram.com/charteroneyachts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charter-one-yachts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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