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Palm Beach is beautiful from land, but seeing it from the water gives you a completely different perspective.
A private sightseeing charter lets you cruise the Intracoastal Waterway, take in waterfront estates, see impressive yachts, enjoy the scenery, and explore some of the most recognizable areas of Palm Beach County at your own pace.
Palm Beach Sun Charters offers private sightseeing charters aboard our 37-foot Axopar, departing from North Palm Beach. Every trip is private to your group, and the route can be customized based on your charter length, interests, weather, and boating conditions.
A private boat charter gives you flexibility that you simply do not get on a crowded public sightseeing tour.
Instead of following a fixed route with a large group, you can talk with your captain about what you would most like to see. Some guests want to cruise past Palm Beach mansions and mega yachts. Others want to head north toward Jupiter, enjoy the waterways, and see landmarks such as the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
You can spend the day sightseeing, relaxing, taking photos, listening to your own music, and enjoying the water with your family or friends.
Depending on your route and charter length, some of the highlights you may see include:
Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, but dolphins and manatees are both found in our local waterways and can make a sightseeing charter especially memorable when they appear.
One of the best parts of sightseeing by boat is getting a waterfront view of Palm Beach’s homes and estates.
Cruising along the Intracoastal gives guests a chance to see impressive waterfront properties from a perspective that simply is not available from the road.
For visitors interested in architecture, real estate, Palm Beach history, or simply seeing some incredible homes, this can be one of the highlights of the charter.
Palm Beach County is home to an incredible boating community.
While cruising the Intracoastal, you may see everything from sportfishing boats and center consoles to large luxury yachts and mega yachts.
The boats change constantly, so every charter can offer something different to see.
For guests who enjoy boating, this is one of the most interesting parts of cruising Palm Beach and West Palm Beach from the water.
For guests who want to explore farther north, a sightseeing route may include the Jupiter area and views of the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
The lighthouse is one of the most recognizable landmarks in northern Palm Beach County and makes an excellent sightseeing destination by boat.
A longer charter provides more flexibility to explore North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Juno Beach, and Jupiter while still enjoying plenty of time on the water.
Florida wildlife is another reason people love sightseeing from the water.
Dolphins are sometimes spotted swimming through the Intracoastal and surrounding waterways, and manatees can also be seen throughout the area.
There is never a guarantee that wildlife will appear during a particular charter, but keeping an eye on the water is part of the fun.
Guests may also see pelicans, herons, ospreys, and other coastal birds throughout the trip.
The Intracoastal Waterway is at the center of the Palm Beach boating experience.
From North Palm Beach, a private charter can cruise through some of the area’s most scenic waterways and give guests views of waterfront homes, marinas, islands, yachts, and local landmarks.
Depending on the charter length, routes can include areas around North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Juno Beach, and Jupiter.
Your captain can help plan a route that makes the most sense for your group and the amount of time you have on the water.
Every Palm Beach Sun Charters sightseeing trip is private.
You are not sharing the boat with strangers or following a rigid tour schedule.
Guests can choose to focus on sightseeing, waterfront homes, wildlife, yachts, local landmarks, or simply enjoying a relaxing cruise through the waterways.
Our 37-foot Axopar offers comfortable seating, a table, day beds, a cabin, storage, and a restroom. Guests can also connect their own music and bring their favorite food and drinks aboard.
A sightseeing charter can also be combined with other activities on the water.
Depending on your charter length and plans, you may want to include:
That flexibility makes a private charter a great option for couples, families, friends, birthdays, visitors, and anyone looking for a unique way to experience Palm Beach County.
Sightseeing charters can be enjoyable throughout the day.
Daytime trips are ideal for seeing waterfront homes, yachts, wildlife, islands, and landmarks.
Late afternoon and sunset charters offer a different atmosphere as the light changes over the water and the waterfront begins to glow.
The best time depends on what your group wants to experience.
Palm Beach sightseeing is even better when you can experience it from your own private boat.
Whether you want to cruise past Palm Beach mansions, look for dolphins and manatees, see mega yachts, explore the Intracoastal, or head toward the Jupiter Lighthouse, Palm Beach Sun Charters can help create a sightseeing experience around your group.
Palm Beach Sun Charters
Private 37-foot Axopar
North Palm Beach, Florida
Call or Text: 561-725-7172
Email: info@palmbeachsuncharters.com
Contact us to discuss your preferred charter length, sightseeing interests, and available dates.
Ans: Depending on the route and charter length, guests may see Palm Beach mansions, mega yachts, Peanut Island, the Jupiter Lighthouse, marinas, waterfront communities, dolphins, manatees, coastal birds, and other local scenery.
Ans: Yes, dolphins and manatees live in the waterways around Palm Beach County and are sometimes seen during private charters. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Ans: Yes. Cruising the Intracoastal provides excellent views of many waterfront homes and estates in and around Palm Beach.
Ans: Depending on your charter length, route, weather, and boating conditions, a sightseeing charter can include the Jupiter area and views of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
Ans: Yes. Palm Beach Sun Charters provides private charters for your group.
Ans: Our charter pickup location is in North Palm Beach, Florida.
Ans: Yes. Your captain can help customize the route based on your interests, charter length, weather, and boating conditions.
Ans: Yes. Guests may bring food and drinks aboard and can enjoy them while cruising.
Disclaimer: Shoes with marking soles may not be worn onboard and will be safely stored during the charter. Aerosol sunscreen is not permitted to be used onboard.
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