Berths in Fort Lauderdale
Marinas, drawbridges, port entry and clearance rules for yachts that come to Fort Lauderdale. Captains and managers should check each marina for current berth details.
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Superyacht marinas in Fort Lauderdale
Figures come from the marina operators, Dockwalk, PredictWind and Waterway Guide. Where sources differ, the table shows the range.
| Marina | Berths | Maximum length | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pier Sixty-Six, 2301 SE 17th St | 164 slips | 400 ft | 954-728-3578, VHF 16 |
| Bahia Mar, 801 Seabreeze Blvd | 240 to 250 slips | 91 m (300 ft) | +954 627 6309, VHF 16 and 68 |
| Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, 1881 SE 17th St | Not stated | 89 ft to 120 m, sources differ | +1 954 527 6766 |
| Las Olas Marina | 60 to 88 slips, sources differ | 200 to 315 ft, sources differ | Not listed |
Depth at Pier Sixty-Six is 3 m or more at mean low water (PredictWind). Depth at the Hilton marina is 5 m (Dockwalk).
Services by marina
Port entry and pilotage
Port Everglades pilotage
Pilotage is compulsory for foreign vessels, and for US vessels in foreign trade that draw 7 ft or more. Pilots board 2 miles east of Lighted Buoy PE. Pilots: 954-522-4491, VHF 14, 16 and 77. Harbormaster: 954-468-0212, VHF 14. Commercial vessels of 90 ft or more must coordinate on VHF 14 (NOAA Coast Pilot 4).
Channel and anchorage
Two submerged, unmarked breakwaters extend almost 0.7 mile on each side of the entrance, and cross currents can reach 5 knots. The official anchorage is 0.8 mile from Buoy PE, with a 72-hour limit. Report on VHF 14 (NOAA Coast Pilot 4).
Port condition levels
Coast Guard Sector Miami notice 24-008 (15 April 2024): Whiskey means tropical storm force winds within 72 hours. At X-Ray, 48 hours, vessels over 500 GT prepare to depart. At Yankee, 24 hours, no inbound vessels over 500 GT. At Zulu, 12 hours, facility operations stop.
Drawbridges on the Intracoastal Waterway
Opening times from 33 CFR 117.261 and 117.313. Check the regulation for exceptions.
| Bridge | Mile | Opens |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Blvd | 1059.0 | On the hour and half hour |
| Oakland Park | 1060.5 | At 15 and 45 minutes past |
| East Sunrise | 1062.6 | On the hour and half hour |
| East Las Olas | 1064 | At 15 and 45 minutes past |
| SE 17th St (Brooks Memorial) | 1065.9 | Hour and half hour. On the hour only, 6:50 to 9:10 and 15:50 to 18:10, Monday to Friday |
| Dania Beach | 1069.4 | On the hour and half hour |
| Sheridan | 1070.5 | At 15 and 45 minutes past |
| Hollywood Beach | 1072.2 | On the hour and half hour |
| Hallandale Beach | 1074.0 | At 15 and 45 minutes past |
New River: the SE 3rd Ave and Andrews Ave bridges open on signal and stay closed 7:30 to 9:00 and 16:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday.
Clearance, licence and tax
Entry for foreign yachts
IYBA, 2017, quoting US Customs and Border Protection: call the Florida Small Vessel Call Center on 1-800-432-1216. Foreign yachts over 300 GT file an eNOAD, 96 hours ahead for voyages of 96 hours or more, otherwise 24 hours. Report in person within 24 hours. Formal entry applies within 48 hours without a cruising licence. Check current rules before you arrive.
Cruising licence
A cruising licence under 19 CFR 4.94 is valid for up to one year. It does not allow trade.
Florida sales tax
Denison Yacht Sales, 17 June 2026: the sales tax is 6 percent and is capped at USD 18,000.
Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.
- NWS Miami, daily normals 1991 to 2020, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
- US National Hurricane Center, climatology
- NOAA Coast Pilot 4, chapter 10
- Coast Guard Sector Miami, MSIB 24-008 port conditions, 15 April 2024
- 33 CFR 117.261, drawbridge operation
- 33 CFR 117.313, drawbridge operation
- 19 CFR 4.94, cruising licence
- IYBA, understanding US entry and exit requirements for yachts, 2017
- Denison Yacht Sales, Florida boat sales tax cap, 2026
- Dockwalk, when and where to be for yacht crew jobs, 2026
- YaCrew, dockwalking for beginners, 2018
- Dockwalk, yacht crew recruitment agencies in Fort Lauderdale
- Dockwalk, crew houses in Fort Lauderdale
- Dockwalk, yacht crew training centres in Fort Lauderdale
- Dockwalk, the superyacht crew visa B1/B2, 2009
- TCN Fort Lauderdale (Fraser)
- Hill Robinson, contact
- Lauderdale Crew House
- Anchored Crew House
- STCW Direct, 2-day blended Basic Training, Fort Lauderdale
- STCW Direct, Basic Safety Training
- UKSA annual superyacht salary guide 2025
- PredictWind, Pier Sixty-Six
- Local10, Pier 66 reopens, 4 July 2025
- The Real Deal, Bahia Mar rezoning, 21 June 2023
- Dockwalk, Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center
- Dockwalk, 17th Street Yacht Basin
- Waterway Guide, Las Olas Marina
- Waterway Guide, Fort Lauderdale mooring field
- Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center
- Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
- Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade
- YachtBuyer, Miami International Boat Show 2027
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