South Florida Yacht Rental

What South Florida Yacht Rental does

South Florida Yacht Rental (SFYR) is a privately held crewed yacht and boat charter company founded in 2004 and headquartered at 516 S. Dixie Hwy Suite 104 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The company curates a fleet of more than 30 vessels ranging from 22-foot day boats to 122-foot yachts, all captained by USCG-licensed captains, and operates from four South Florida service hubs (Palm Beach/Jupiter, Boca Raton/Delray Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami) with additional seasonal summer operations in the Hamptons, Sag Harbor, and Montauk.

The company monetizes primarily through per-charter fees (hourly or trip-based, with sample pricing of $3,799 plus fuel/crew/gratuity for a 50' De Antonio day charter), plus ancillary revenue streams including fuel surcharges, gratuities, water-toy rentals (Seabob, paddleboards, floating mats), and add-on catering via a partnership with Hamptons Aristocrat. A Boating Club membership program provides 25–30% recurring savings, complimentary VIP Sunset Cruise, and free upgrades to frequent boaters, and multi-trip packages (5-trip and 10-trip options) add a 20% discount to drive repeat bookings. The portfolio also includes specialized experiences such as bachelorette party charters and a curated waterfront dining destinations program that integrates restaurant partners (Le Bilboquet, Renato's, Casa Sensei, Joia Beach, Rusty Pelican and others) for dock-and-dine itineraries.

The business operates with a lean 1–10 employee headcount and a direct-to-consumer go-to-market motion combining SEO-driven blog content (70+ articles), social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), online instant-book on select vessels, and high-touch phone/text sales staffed by charter specialists. The fleet mix includes the 50' 2026 De Antonio, 88' Warren, 82' Sunseeker Fly, 75' Flybridge, 64' Galeon Fly, and 64' Sunseeker Predator, alongside value-segment boats. There is no public ticker, no disclosed institutional funding, and no parent company identified; ownership commentary indicates independent operation with shared branding and social handles with Yacht Hampton suggesting a related-entity relationship.

Name

South Florida Yacht Rental

Legal name

South Florida Yacht Rental

Website

https://southfloridayachtrental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

South Florida Yacht Rental is a privately held, crewed yacht and boat charter company founded in 2004, operating a fleet of 30+ vessels (22'–122') across four South Florida hubs and the Hamptons, serving celebration groups, corporate clients, and Boat Club members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Charter Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311), Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE), Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG), Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB), Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (THAEABAF)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht charter
• Crewed boat rental
• Yacht membership club
• Private boat charter
• Waterfront dining charters

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Yacht and Boat Charter Rentals: The primary revenue stream is hourly or trip-based charter fees for luxury boats and yachts, ranging from 22-foot to 122-foot vessels. All charters include a USCG licensed captain. Pricing varies by vessel size, trip duration, and season. Additional revenue is generated from fuel surcharges, crew gratuity, catering/services add-ons, and water toy rentals (Seabob, paddleboards, floating mats, etc.).
2. Boat Club Membership: The company offers a Boating Club membership program that provides 25-30% savings compared to single charter pricing, complimentary VIP Sunset Cruise (valued at $3,690), free upgrades, and direct captain contact access. Membership involves a one-time or periodic payment, positioning the club as a recurring-revenue-adjacent membership benefit program targeting frequent boaters in South Florida and the Hamptons.
3. Catering and Boat Catering Services: Through partnership with Hamptons Aristocrat, the company offers onboard catering and provisioning services. This generates ancillary revenue from food and beverage service orders placed in connection with charter bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

South Florida Yacht Rental charters a fleet of 30+ crewed (USCG licensed captain) luxury boats and yachts ranging from 22 to 122 feet across four South Florida hubs: Palm Beach/Jupiter, Boca Raton/Delray Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami. Revenue is generated through per-trip charter fees, a Boating Club membership with 25-30% recurring savings and VIP perks, add-on services (catering via Hamptons Aristocrat, water toys, fuel, gratuity), and curated waterfront dining destination experiences. The company also extends seasonally into Hamptons/Sag Harbor/Montauk operations.

Product overview

South Florida Yacht Rental operates a multi-location luxury yacht and boat rental fleet service with 30+ vessels ranging from 22' to 122'. The core offering is crewed yacht charters with USCG licensed captains across Palm Beach/Jupiter, Boca Raton/Delray Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami. The portfolio includes Value Boats (budget segment), the Boating Club membership (savings program with VIP benefits), and specialized experiences like Bachelorette Party Charters. Ancillary services include Boat Catering via Hamptons Aristocrat and curated Dining Destinations. Individual vessels span from the 50' 2026 De Antonio to mega-yachts including the 88' Warren, 82' Sunseeker Fly, 75' Flybridge, 64' Galeon Fly, and 64' Sunseeker Predator.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hamptons Aristocrat (Catering)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamptons Aristocrat is a catering partner that provides onboard food and beverage services for South Florida Yacht Rental charters. The partnership offers professionally prepared meals, themed menus, and beverage service for yacht parties and events. Order forms are available on the SFYR website for catering requests, with pickup/delivery at Hamptons locations (Hamptons, Palm Beach, Miami, Jupiter Island).
• Waterfront Dining Restaurant PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSouth Florida Yacht Rental has curated relationships with waterfront restaurants across its four service areas, promoting these as recommended dining destinations accessible by boat. Restaurant partners include: Le Bilboquet and Renato's (Palm Beach), Blackbird Modern Asian (Jupiter), AlleyCat, Tanzy, Akira Back, The Hampton Social (Boca Raton/Delray Beach), YOLO, Louie Bossi, Casa Sensei, Lona (Ft. Lauderdale), and Joia Beach, Tigre, Rusty Pelican, Amara at Paraiso, Klaw (Miami). These restaurants are featured on the SFYR Dining Destinations page and promoted as part of the charter experience, with captains providing drop-offs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Burgess Yachts: Global luxury yacht sales, purchase, and charter brokerage. Competes at the top of SFYR's 75'-122' mega-yacht range with a much broader international portfolio and corporate clientele.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Established global yacht charter and brokerage house with a worldwide fleet. Overlaps with SFYR on luxury crewed charter demand, especially for large-vessel and extended-trip inquiries.

Direct peers

• Sailo: Online boat rental marketplace offering captained yacht and sailboat charters in South Florida and other coastal markets. Direct substitute for SFYR's booking experience and customer base.
• Yacht Hampton: Crewed yacht charter brand operating in the Hamptons (Sag Harbor, Montauk) with apparent brand-level ties to South Florida Yacht Rental. Same crewed charter model in an adjacent seasonal geography.
• FunBoy: Luxury yacht charter and luxury water-toy rental company serving Miami and South Florida with a similar celebration-and-lifestyle brand positioning. Competes directly for bachelor(ette), corporate, and lifestyle customers.
• Boatsetter: Online marketplace for boat and yacht rentals with captained listings across South Florida. Directly comparable business model — connecting consumers to crewed vessels with similar pricing dynamics — and a direct substitute for SFYR's offering.
• Miami Yachting Company: Crewed yacht charter operator based in Miami offering day and overnight charters of comparable vessel sizes. Direct competitor within SFYR's Miami hub and broader South Florida market.
• CharterWorld: Luxury yacht charter broker offering crewed yacht rentals globally, including Florida and the Caribbean. Comparable curated-charter value proposition targeting high-end celebration and leisure clients.
• Atlantic Yacht & Ship: South Florida yacht broker and charter company offering crewed yacht rentals on comparable size vessels. Overlaps with SFYR's product set and Palm Beach / Fort Lauderdale customer base.
• Getmyboat: Global boat rental marketplace with significant South Florida inventory, including captained charters. Competes with SFYR for the same celebration and leisure customer segments via an online booking flow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbv5469u8n-RD03ABRh1SNQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/southfloridayachtrental
• Instagraminstagram.com/southfloridayachtrental

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