Itineraries & Trip Planning


A Fishing-First Road Trip Through the Florida Keys

Boatsetter Team · Mar 3, 2026

There’s only one road into the Florida Keys, and once you’re on it, you’re hooked.  From the moment you leave Miami and merge onto the Overseas Highway, the mainland fades [...]

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5 Boatsetter Experiences That Redefine Fun in Miami

Boatsetter Team · Nov 12, 2025

Better on the Water: 5 Boatsetter Experiences That Redefine Fun in Miami Miami knows how to make a moment. The sunlight, the skyline, the way life naturally gravitates toward the [...]

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Sandbars in the Florida Keys.

[2025] The Ultimate Key West Sandbar Guide

Boatsetter Team · Sep 15, 2025

Dreaming of turquoise waters, soft white sand, and swaying palm trees without leaving the U.S.? A Key West sandbar trip is your answer. When you book with us, your boat [...]

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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Inside Scoop into the Largest In-Water Boat Show in the World

Boatsetter Team · Sep 10, 2025

Key takeaways The 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) drew over 100,000 attendees, featured 1,300 boats and 1,000 exhibitors, and generated a regional economic impact of $1.79 billion. Since [...]

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What’s Trending in Miami? Boatsetter Reveals the Most Booked Boats This Season

Boatsetter Team · Sep 8, 2025

Miami has always been the capital of stylish boating — where clear turquoise waters meet world-class nightlife and sandbars buzzing with energy. But this season, Boatsetter’s booking data reveals exactly [...]

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7 Surprising Trends in Boating — What South Florida Bookers Are Doing This Year

Boatsetter Team · Sep 8, 2025

If you think boating in South Florida is all about flashy yachts and big fishing charters, think again. Boatsetter’s booking data reveals that boaters in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the [...]

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The 9 Most Popular Routes & Destinations for Boating in South Florida

Boatsetter Team · Sep 8, 2025

From Miami’s shimmering skyline to the turquoise waters of the Keys, South Florida is a dreamscape for boaters. Whether you’re a local looking for a quick sandbar run or a [...]

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The Ultimate Birthday Party Boat Guide

Boatsetter Team · Sep 5, 2025 · Updated Sep 10, 2025

Key takeaways  While the average birthday boat is booked 19 days in advance, the most common booking window is just a day before the party (1). A 2025 survey found [...]

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Haunted Lighthouses.

10 Most Haunted Lighthouses in the U.S.

Kim Kavin · Sep 1, 2025 · Updated Aug 19, 2025

Lighthouses are hands-down one of the creepiest places. They’re sites of great strife, mystery, and paranormal activity. Of course, one of the best ways to visit a lighthouse is as [...]

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Fall Foliage 2025 Forecast Calls for Early Color, Captains Unlock Peak Views

Boatsetter Team · Aug 27, 2025 · Updated Aug 28, 2025

Key takeaways Yankee Magazine’s official New England 2025 fall foliage report predicts an early leaf-peeping season, with colors expected to arrive as soon as mid-September. Online interest is surging: the [...]

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Your Labor Day Weekend Boat Day May Come with a Surprise, If You Book With Boatsetter

Boatsetter Team · Aug 21, 2025

Key takeaways Boatsetter surprises Guests with Labor Day boat day bonuses such as fun water toys, extra time on the water, and more. Millennials and Gen Z make up nearly [...]

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Boatsetter Reveals Biggest Reason for Booking: Family Time

Boatsetter Team · Aug 1, 2025

Key takeaways  A recent Boatsetter survey revealed family time as the top reason for booking, highlighting boating and on-the-water activities as the preferred activity. Families are reimagining what quality looks [...]

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