The Ultimate 4th July Family Yacht Vacations For 2021

Star Spangled Sky

Fourth of July festivities are not fully complete without some red, white and blue explosions lighting up the night sky. While there were no fireworks in the air when the founding fathers signed the famous papers in 1776, the first commemorative party was held exactly one year later, with 13 rockets detonated over Philadelphia, and so started an enduring tradition. The national 4^th July break provides a great opportunity to kick back, relax and celebrate the first weekend escape of summer. An ideal way to make the most of festivities is to enjoy the exceptional yacht vacations available across Florida and Bahamas. From cool events beachside to fun hot tub parties on the sun deck, there are some great ways to mark America’s birthday on board a yacht!

A truly personalised yacht charter experience for family and friends

Did you know that something as simple as a barbecue on board could take 4th July entertaining to the next level? While preparing to watch the sparkling light show over the water once the sun goes down, let your dedicated chef prepare a taste bud-tantalizing Independence Day feast and show his grilling prowess. The menu can be patriotic and completely tailored to your requirements. Want more? We have seen the crew star-spangle a yacht with decorations, creating the perfect atmosphere, combined with a beautiful table spruced up for the occasion. For a highly personal party, you can host your own private firework display, all this managed by a professional pyrotechnic company ashore, who can liaise with the crew to accommodate every last detail. 

Florida, a favoured yacht charter destination 

Yacht vacations in Florida are remarkably popular and there are plenty of Fourth of July festivities to participate in whilst cruising. Ever popular, the beachfront fireworks on Fort Lauderdale waterfront deliver a stunning finale to a busy day of festivities at the 4th of July Spectacular, featuring live music, family fun and lots of great entertainment. Alternatively, the beautiful sugar sand beach at Siesta Key offers an evening of fantastic celebrations with good viewing of the display by yacht from anywhere in the gulf plus the intracoastal waterway.

As a town whose heartbeat is driven by its proximity to the sea, there are several spots in Miami to make the very most of July Fourth by yacht. The party atmosphere at Miami Beach is a big draw with an all-day waterfront extravaganza to commemorate America’s birthday in true Miami style. The renowned Fire on the Fourth Festival provides entertainment and activities ashore all day long for the entire family. A private yacht charter in Miami is undoubtedly the best way to catch the end-of-day fireworks display. Take your seats on deck with a glass of Champagne in hand for the best view of the fabulous finale, as fireworks explode across the night sky. Often there are several large displays going on at once, so yachts can be spoiled for choice with both beach and city shows to enjoy, all easily viewable from the water. Whether you anchor in the ocean or head closer to the intracoastal waterway, the illuminations guarantee to add a wow factor to any yacht party.

Further south, the Florida Keys also offer a great selection of coastal firework shows to take in on board a private yacht charter. Highlights include the fantastic displays at Islamorada and Marathon Beach, as well as Casa Marina Resort in Key West. Find the perfect spot amongst neighboring yachts and watch from the aft deck – the best seats in the house.

The ultimate yacht vacation in the Bahamas 

Boasting crystal clear waters, velvet beaches and vibrant fun ashore, a private yacht charter in the Bahamas also offers a great opportunity to enjoy some Fourth of July festivities. Crystal Palace Casino is famed for their barbecue on the beach followed by fireworks, while the world-renowned Atlantis pride themselves on a spectacular display that always attracts a number of yachts who anchor in the bay and blast horns at the end. The Bahama Beach Club luxury resort in Treasure Cay holds an annual party celebrating both American and Bahamas Independence (10^th July), with delicious cuisine, infectious calypso music and a spectacular fireworks display. Whether you join on land or simply create your own party on deck, this will be a night to remember! Yacht vacations in the Bahamas provide the ideal place for the yacht crew to organize an exclusive night of family fun on the beach with a full set up including barbecue, games and a private firework show to round celebrations off.

What better way to celebrate this day of patriotic fun, parties and fireworks than on board a superyacht? For more information on booking a private yacht charter for the fourth of July, don’t hesitate to contact a leading superyacht broker.