As exotic as they sound, and as exotic as they are, the islands of the Bahamas are actually just 70 miles away from the South Florida coast. And as many have discovered before you, Bahamas yacht charters, whether you begin your trip in Miami or pick up a boat once in the Bahamas, offer the chance to enjoy a slice of truly tropical paradise living that’s far closer to home than you might think.

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About the Beautiful Bahamas 

The Bahamas archipelago is made up of 700 individual islands that boast over 2,000 rocks and cays as well as the clearest water on Earth. The food is delicious, the weather is wonderful, the beaches are pristine and there are unique sights to be seen in the Bahamas that you simply won’t find anywhere else in the world. And all of this can be yours when you rent a charter boat from Miami to the Bahamas. Here’s a look at just some of the places you can go – and the things you can do – with a private yacht charter at your disposal.

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Bountiful Beaches

The white gold sands of the beaches of the Bahamas are legendary, and there really is a coastline destination to suit every beach going taste. From the iconic Three Sisters Beach on Great Exuma, home to the Three Sisters Rocks, the subject of great romantic legend, to the Snow Bay Beach on San Salvador, which gets its name from the fact that the sand is as fine a freshly fallen snow to the Pirates Well Beach on Mayaguana, which is teeming with marine life of all kinds, there really is something for everyone.

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Water Sports

As you might expect from a destination that can boast thousands of square miles of navigable waters, there is always something to do and something new to try when it comes to water sports in the Bahamas. Whether it’s kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, kiteboarding, snorkeling, parasailing, or even swimming with wild dolphins, you’ll find it in The Bahamas and if you take advantage of many Bahamas Yacht Charters you’ll find that your rental already comes complete with many of the water toys you’ll need for an exciting day on the waves, you just have to choose the ideal spot.

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Delightful Dining

After a long day at the beach, or out on the water exploring, anyone is bound to be hungry. The food in the Bahamas is for some an attraction in itself, as it offers some of the best, but most varied, cuisine choices in the world.

Seafood is, as you might expect, particularly good, as it is hard to beat the fresh, vibrant taste of fish and shellfish that has just been caught. But it’s not the only choice. The spicy, exotic tastes of the Caribbean can be found everywhere, in everything from salads to barbecued meats and roasted vegetables. And you’ll even find that many of the best restaurants in the Bahamas will allow you to sail your boat right up to their dockside dining areas.

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Fishing

The Bahamas are a fisherman’s paradise. Eager fly fishermen can stalk the flats of the Abacos, Exumas, Andros, Acklins, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera and Long Island for bonefish, a species as wary as they are fast.

Those with a penchant for adventure as well as great fishing can head out into deep waters to hunt – and it really can be a hunt – mighty pelagic fish like the marlin and the kingfish. Or, for a quieter day’s fishing one can choose to set up at the end of a pier and wait for the jacks and snapper to bite.

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Unique Experiences

Have you ever been swimming with pigs? The friendly wild pigs of Exuma love to welcome tourists to splash around with them for a while. For those who are a little braver over in Nassau you can snorkel with sharks, certainly an experience you’ll never forget.

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A trip to the Bahamas also offers you the chance to tag green turtles in Cat Island to help ensure that these beautiful creatures can survive and thrive, to feed stingrays with your toes in the Abaco Islands and to pet baby sharks in their nurseries in South Bimini. And these are just a few of the unique, once in a lifetime experiences available to you. Ask a local and they will be able to recommend many more. 

Whatever your idea of a vacation in paradise, Bahamas yacht charters can make your dreams a reality, and they can do with ease and for far less than you might imagine!

Rent a boat in Miami this festive season! Like everything else, the festive season in Miami and the surrounding area is a little different than it is in many other parts of the country. It’s sunnier. It’s warmer. We build sandcastles rather than snowmen and Santa tends to wear board shorts when he visits us.

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Know what else is different? When we want to celebrate the season it’s not a matter of bundling up and braving the cold, it’s more about grabbing a swimsuit, renting a boat and getting out onto the water to have some seasonal fun.

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Rent a boat in Miami in 3 clicks!

It has never been easier or more affordable to rent a boat in Miami for the holidays than it is with BOAT.ME right now. Check out a list of our top boats below or head to BOAT.ME to browse the entire festive fleet. Found one that’s available on the date you need it? All you need to do is choose the rental time and duration and pay for your rental online. That’s it, but if you have any questions or concerns, at any time, you can always reach out to us at 305 909 7707 and we’ll do whatever we can to help.

Celebrate the Season in Nautical High Style

Planning a big family Christmas dinner? Or maybe a quieter seasonal gathering of friends for drinks. And what are you doing for New Year’s Eve, it needs to be something special doesn’t it?

Whatever your seasonal celebration plans they’ll be better on a boat. Book a yacht charter with BOAT.me and you can enjoy a sunny seaside lunch to remember, a sophisticated moonlit soiree that will stun your guests or even a beach picnic to celebrate the arrival of the new year. Whatever your plans we can help. BOAT.ME offers not only makes the yacht charters affordable, but also easy to book – pick a yacht and click to book, that’s it!

Go Exploring

Looking for a little more adventure? Why not go exploring? Boat around the Florida Keys, taking advantage of the fact that it’s stone crab season and enjoy a very different holiday dinner. Relax by taking the whole family to the beautiful beaches of Pig Island, or get a little tropical and head to Nassau. Even though these are relatively short excursions the memories they’ll leave you with will last a lifetime.

Party Like a Rockstar

Tis the season for partying and a bash thrown on a party boat is a truly special one, day or night. Grab your gang, rent a boat in Miami and enjoy a day of fun with water toys, hit the waves for some jet ski action or stage your very own celebrity inspired photoshoot, complete with drone photography (how cool is THAT going to look on Instagram?) Enjoy the finest food and drink without worrying about a designated driver. Ring in the New Year with champagne and canapés at sea. Thanks to BOAT.ME the choice is yours and at a price that is far more affordable than you might think.

Go Wakeboarding

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Wakeboarding is fabulous fun, and it can be enjoyed by beginners and experts alike. Rent a boat in Miami like this 21′ Yamaha and its captain, the very friendly Captain Marcel will not only make sure you enjoy the ride but also that you get to take in some of the very best sightseeing that Miami has to offer as you cruise along.

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For some, the idea of spending some of their holidays fishing is something like a dream come true. This is especially true if they can do that fishing on the waters around Miami, as these are waters teeming with almost every kind of fish you can think of, from tasty tuna and mahi mahi to more fearsome and challenging catches like sailfish and the mighty swordfish.

Whatever you’re hoping to reel in, we have just the boat to help. Be the captain of your own craft or let one of our experienced captains guide you to all the best fishing spots. Check out our seasonal selection of fishing boat rentals here to find your perfect craft.

RENT A BOAT IN MIAMI WITH BOAT.ME!

Chicago might not be the first locale that comes to mind when you think of boating, but Chi-Town boasts a plethora of great boating spots, much more than you’d ever expect. This metropolitan, lakeside city is not only home to fabulous waterside bars, restaurants, and lively activities available night and day, plenty of it is accessible by water. Consider a boat rental Chicago if or even if not you’ve had your inland fill and you’ll soon realize the options available waterside happen to surpass everything else by far.

Thinking Seasonally

Chicago can get seriously cold in the fall and winter months and anyone who has witnessed the region during this time can more than attest. Because of the bitter cold, darker months, residents agree May through October are the prime boating months, making these months a great place for boating, whether a quick spring getaway or a relaxing summer vacay.

The Great Lake Michigan

Just one of the five Great Lakes, Lake Michigan mimics a freshwater ocean to an intensely precise degree, especially considering its size, a massive 22,300 square miles of open water, much of it readily sailable. It’s a windy lake by trade and this grants any perspective water lover to great parasailing and sail boating.

However, during the summer months, Lake Michigan is calm and more than forgiving, giving boaters a plethora of options to hit the water how they see fit. With a boat rental Chicago, you can spend the day sunbathing on some of Chicago’s best beaches, hit one of the many esteemed coastal restaurants for dinner, admire the awe-inspiring sunset come evening, then proceed to gaze upon the fireworks at the Navy Pier, all from your own boat, all in just a single day.

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Chicago River

Connecting Lake Michigan to the heart of the city, consider boating down this popular and unique water-laced destination. While you traverse your way underneath its many movable bridges that mark each city block, you’ll get to witness the city from straight inside the soul of it.

The Chicago river is lined with high-class bars, world-class restaurants, and copious green gardens such as River Park, which is the host to great fishing, canoeing, and even a rich wildlife quarter. Already underway is the creation of 29 acres of savanna habitat and a restoration of 14 acres of the Ronan, River, and Legion Parks, which strand the river on Chicago’s Northside.

Fancy a more urban approach? Dock your boat downtown and explore the Chicago River City Walk, a pedestrian waterfront and amenity-laced walkway that lines this infamous river. Again, the variety of appealing activities available by water is just one of the many enticing reasons to travel this great city by watercraft.

Chain of Lakes

With 45 miles of waterfront and 15 lakes encompassing 7,000 acres of sailable terrain, the Chain of Lakes, just 60 miles northwest of the city, is one of the most popular boating destinations in the country. Its lakes’ waters are calm and plentiful, with locals choosing this region as their prime fishing spot since the 1880s.

Filled with resorts and campgrounds, it’s a great place to plan a fun-filled family adventure or a romantic escape. No watercraft is too big or small at the Chain of Lakes. You’ll find mellow kayakers, darting jet skiers, sturdy sailboats, playful cruisers, and impressive yachts. It’s an extremely large and versatile water playground for any age or any interest.

Come to The “Playpen”

Located right off of Oak Street Beach lies a body of water housing Chicago’s infamous coastal party scene. Come during August and experience this no-wake zone’s penchant for loud, bumping music, flowing drinks, and “skin-ful” surroundings. For a fraction of the price of a crowded booze cruise, you can rent your own yacht and party on your own accord.

All-day parties are the norm here, only 1-nautical mile off the coast of the city. Pimp out your yacht like Jay-Z and bust out the bubbly or simply keep it low-key, if that’s the vibe the day is calling for. Keep it going until the evening when you can enjoy the dazzling skyline against the knockout of a sunset the city has to offer.

Weekend Adventure

Feeling adventurous? Ship out of Chi-Town and head over east to the Indiana Dunes State Park. Resident boaters nickname it a “boat-in beach,” due to its easy accessibility from the water. Spend the night or weekend at the park, where there are campgrounds, hotels, and charming bed and breakfasts that all make for an enjoyable retreat.

Fishing Boat Rental Chicago

Thinking of fishing on Lake Michigan? You’re not alone. Hundreds of species of fish live underneath Lake Michigan’s surface, but many more enjoy angling on the coast of the windy city, catching everything from trout, salmon, and bass, some of them trophy-sized. If you’re ready to hook the catch of the day, all you need is a boat rental Chicago.