Chauffeur Service Fort Lauderdale

Our dispatch team arranges rides for the marine trades across Fort Lauderdale, which calls itself the yachting capital of the world. The city hosts the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, one of the largest in-water boat shows globally, each October or November. Year-round activity centers on Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Pier Sixty-Six Marina, Lauderdale Marine Center, and the shipyards along the New River.

Typical users include yacht crew agencies, brokerage houses, management companies, and provisioning firms. Crew rotations often require early-morning pickups at FLL for flights connecting to vessels. Captains and brokers need reliable transport between survey appointments, owner meetings, and supplier warehouses. Many itineraries also include runs between Fort Lauderdale and Miami for meetings or flights.

Pricing usually works on an hourly basis because yacht industry schedules change frequently. For context, a sedan from FLL to downtown Fort Lauderdale starts at $130, and Fort Lauderdale to Miami starts at $140. Hourly charters for sedans and SUVs are billed with a minimum number of hours, and sprinter vans are common for crew movements with luggage.

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show dominates the local transportation market and strains vehicle availability for several days. Hotel rates surge along A1A and Las Olas during that week. Crew rotations also peak in late fall and early spring when vessels prepare for seasonal cruising.

One honest limitation is that yacht schedules can shift with little notice. A delivery delay, weather window, or customs hold can change pickup times by hours. We do our best to accommodate changes, but same-day reassignments are not always possible when affiliates are already committed to other runs.

Crew rotations from the airport to the dock

A crew change usually means early or late flights, heavy duffels and a vessel that may have moved since the booking was made. Give us the flight, the marina and, if you know it, the dock or slip. We track the flight, meet the crew at arrivals and drive straight to the marina gate. For a full rotation the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carries up to fourteen people; a captain and engineer with tool cases fit the Cadillac Escalade.

Marinas, yards and the Boat Show

Most of our marine work runs between Bahia Mar on A1A, Pier Sixty-Six on the 17th Street Causeway, Lauderdale Marine Center and the yards along the New River, with airport legs to FLL and MIA. During the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, road closures around Bahia Mar and the Las Olas corridor change the usual routes, and vehicle availability tightens across the city. Brokers and exhibitors who need a car for the show should book hourly blocks early.

Pricing that fits changing schedules

Hourly rates are $120 for the executive sedan, $150 for the Escalade, $230 for the S-Class and $240 for the Sprinter, each with a three-hour minimum. Hourly suits days that bounce between a survey, a supplier and an owner meeting. A single airport-to-marina run is usually cheaper as a flat point-to-point fare, which starts at $130 for a sedan and $160 for an SUV.

At the marina

Marinas manage vehicle access differently. Tell us which gate or office to use; the chauffeur follows the marina's rules and waits where vehicles are allowed. For owner and guest arrivals, the S-Class is the usual choice. For provisioning and parts runs, an hourly charter with an SUV keeps cargo space free.

Vehicle options and hourly rates

Published hourly rates with a 3-hour minimum. Point-to-point sedan fares start at $130 and SUV fares at $160. Every quote is written before you book.

Vehicle	Seats / bags	Hourly	3-hour minimum
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassAirport runs, meetings and dinners for one to three travelers.	3 / 3	$120/hr	$360
Cadillac EscaladeFamilies, cruise luggage, golf bags and small teams.	6 / 6	$150/hr	$450
Mercedes-Benz S-ClassPrincipals, client days, weddings and owner arrivals.	3 / 3	$230/hr	$690
Mercedes-Benz SprinterCrews, wedding parties, convention loops and game days.	14 / 14	$240/hr	$720

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you understand marina pickup procedures?

Yes. Our affiliate operators are familiar with Bahia Mar, Pier Sixty-Six, Lauderdale Marine Center, and other local marinas.

Can you handle early-morning crew rotations?

Yes. We schedule early FLL pickups and crew transfers, though advance booking is strongly recommended.

Is hourly charter or point-to-point better for yacht work?

Hourly charter is usually better because yacht schedules change and multiple stops are common.

Can we book a car for the whole Boat Show week?

Yes. Most exhibitors and brokers book hourly blocks for each show day. Availability tightens across the city that week, so reserve as early as you can.

Can crew bring large duffels and tool cases?

Yes. Tell us the number of people and bags. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter carries up to fourteen passengers, and luggage space depends on how many seats are filled.