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Celebrate Fall in New York: Best Sunset Cruises & City Views
Fall in NYC, but make it on the water New York City is magical year-round, but fall hits differently. Central Park turns golden, the air gets crisp, and the skyline [...]
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Gen Z Is Driving Boating’s Boom — and They’re Changing the Way We Celebrate Fall
A generational shift on the water Boating is no longer just a summer pastime or a coastal luxury — it’s becoming a year-round lifestyle. This fall, Boatsetter data shows that [...]
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Fall Fishing & Wildlife Tours in Seattle
Why fall is prime time for fishing and wildlife Seattle is famous for its coffee, skyline, and rainy charm — but out on the water, fall tells a different story. [...]
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[2025] The Ultimate Key West Sandbar Guide
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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Celebrities Who Love Boatsetter (and How You Can Boat Like Them)
Turns out, A-listers love a good boat day as much as the rest of us. From Miami to the Hamptons to Barbados, celebs like Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Gavin Casalegno, [...]
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The Inside Scoop into the Largest In-Water Boat Show in the World
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
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
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
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
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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South Florida’s 10 Favorite Water Activities — According to Boatsetter Bookings
South Florida doesn’t just set the stage for sunny vacations — it’s where boating becomes a lifestyle. With 46% of all Boatsetter bookings happening in Miami and Fort Lauderdale alone, [...]
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East Coast vs. West Coast: Where’s the Best Place to Boat?
The ultimate coastal showdown It’s a rivalry as old as time — East Coast vs. West Coast. One serves up sandbars and skyline views, the other dishes out sunsets and [...]
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