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Your Personal Boat Captain, On Demand

Own the water. Skip the work.

Captain Club isn't a yacht charter service or a boat rental platform. It's a licensed, background-checked captain for the boat you already own, available in as little as 48 hours. Whether you need a captain for a fishing trip, a sunset cruise, a date night, or you just want to feel confident on the water, we have a captain for that. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton, the Florida Keys, and Tampa Bay.

Launching in South Florida · Summer 2026
Launching in South Florida · Summer 2026

Captain Club isn't a yacht charter service or a boat rental platform. It's a licensed, background-checked captain for the boat you already own, available in as little as 48 hours. Whether you need a captain for a fishing trip, a sunset cruise, a date night, or you just want to feel confident on the water, we have a captain for that. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton, the Florida Keys, and Tampa Bay.

How It Works
Book · Board · Enjoy

Book. Board. Enjoy.

1
Choose an Experience

Browse curated on-water experiences and add-ons, from coastal cruises to fishing trips.

2
Build Your Trip

Set date and time, pick your Captain — First Available or hand-picked — and map your route with custom stops.

3
Confirm & Go

Review and lock it in with a tap. Your Captain arrives at your dock, ready to go.

4
Enjoy & Return

Real-time tracking and messaging dock to dock. Your boat comes back fully docked and secured — then rate and rebook in one tap.

Why Captain Club

Licensed & Vetted Captains

Every captain holds USCG licensing, full insurance, and a clean background check. Safety is never an afterthought. It's the foundation of every trip.

Your Boat, Zero Stress

No charter fees, no rental boats, no strangers' schedules. A professional captain comes to your dock and runs your boat, your way.

AI-Powered Assistant

Meet Skip, your on-water assistant, helps plan routes, find the best spots, suggest experiences, and answer any boating question, 24/7.

Choose Your

Experience

Browse All Experiences
Bar HopCruiseDate NightDesign with SkipDivingFamily DayFishingLadies OnlyMaintenanceRelocateTrainingYoung Adults
Meet Your Captain

Every captain, vetted for excellence.

Captain Mike Torres
★★★★★
842
Trips Completed
12
Years Experience
4.9
Avg Rating

"Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale. Safety and fun are my top priorities. I treat every guest like family."

Certifications
USCG 100-Ton Master USCG 50-Ton Near Coastal PADI Divemaster FL Fishing License Background Checked
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AI · Built for Boat Owners

Meet Skip

Your captain in your pocket. Skip knows your waters, your boat, and how to make every day on the water better.

Trip planning & route building
Live weather, wind & tides
Boat maintenance & reminders
Local marine knowledge on demand

Simple, transparent pricing.

One membership unlocks a complete fleet of captains. No hidden fees, no surge pricing, no surprises. Just exceptional days on the water, on your terms.

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Membership
$299/month
Members only · unlocks the captain network
$100/hour4 hr minimum
Per trip, on top of membership
Subscribers receive exclusive destination deals, priority captain matching, and free access to Skip trip planning.
Membership requires boat ownership. Captains operate your vessel.
For Licensed Captains

Turn your licenseinto income.

Captain Club connects USCG-licensed captains with boat owners across South Florida. Set your own schedule, work on premium vessels, and build your hours toward your next license, all through one platform.

Flexible Schedule
You choose when you work. Accept trips that fit your calendar, half days, full days, weekends.
Competitive Pay
Earn $400–$800 or more per trip, plus tips, based on half or full day bookings. Transparent, instant payouts with no surprises.
Log Hours & Advance
Every trip counts toward your sea time. Build your record and work toward your next USCG upgrade.

Captain Club is an on-demand marketplace connecting boat owners in South Florida with USCG-licensed, insured, and background-checked captains. Book a captain for your boat in as little as 48 hours for cruises, fishing, training, date nights, bar hops, and more.

Download the Captain Club app, select your experience, pick a date and time, and confirm your booking. A vetted USCG-licensed captain will meet you at your marina, no cold calls, no guesswork.

Yes. Every captain holds an active USCG license, carries personal liability insurance, and passes a thorough background check before joining the platform. Safety and professionalism are non-negotiable.

Standard bookings require 48 hours advance notice. Same-week availability is common depending on your location, and you can check real-time captain availability in the app.

Yes. Captain Club captains operate your vessel, you bring the boat, we bring the licensed captain. This is not a boat rental service; it is a captain-for-hire service designed specifically for boat owners.

Captain Club launched in Fort Lauderdale and is expanding across South Florida including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Miami, and the Florida Keys. Nationwide expansion is planned for 2026.

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Your next adventure awaits.

Available in South Florida · Expanding Nationwide

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