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From a Battleship-Inspired SilverYacht to a Classic Lürssen: The 6 Best Boats at SuperYacht Miami

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SuperYacht Miami , a short ferry ride from the Miami Yacht Show in downtown Miami, was a refuge. Compared to the busier, motoryacht-intensive show on Herald Plaza, the superyacht display at Island Gardens Marina had a dozen large yachts, either for charter or sale, and a handful of brokers and crew ready to show them to visitors. We had a chance to tour six of the best at the show, both new launches and older yachts that have undergone refits, ranging from a 280-foot SilverYacht that resembles a sci-fi battleship to a 248-foot Lürssen with a classic exterior and interior. The range of types, considering the number at the show, was impressive. Here were our six favorites.

SilverYachts’ ‘Bold’—280 Feet

Owners, brokers and other protectors of any superyacht collection tend to cringe when visitors pick a favorite, but my favorite superyacht among the ones we visited at Superyacht Miami was, far and above, Bold . We have written about the 280-footer built at the Silver yard in Australia several times, but there’s an extra thrill to stepping aboard and seeing the contrast between its gray battleship exterior and the interior’s vibrant colors and open spaces.

Launched last May, the Espen Oeino design is for charter but her owner, who also owns the shipyard, plans to spend much more time aboard her this year, as she travels around the world. The owner’s rep warned that any potential charterer will have to be “flexible” when trying to charter Bold , probably having to book closer to the requested dates, rather than months ahead, because the owner may himself want to use her.

This is the owner’s second SilverYacht, the first being Silver Fast. Bold couldn’t be more different. The explorer look includes a long, open aft deck with a helicopter landing pad, deck space for the yacht’s tenders and toys, and a hangar to protect the chopper on long voyages. The hangar doubles as a nightclub when the helicopter is away.

Bold ’s interior is a colorful contrast to the gray exterior. The main interior salon is bright and open, defined by its media wall and lounges and other décor that are the owner’s favorite royal blue. That blue is the common thread across other areas of the yacht. The salon opens into the award-winning winter garden, a large space with floor-to-ceiling windows that open or close with the push of a button. The design offers climate control and exceptional views of the water. It also seats 18 people for dinner.

The owner has a separate deck, with a master suite, private terraces and office and salon. Seven other en-suite staterooms provide accommodations for 14 more guests. On the top sundeck is a Jacuzzi with lounges and exceptional views of the water. The yacht’s minimal 9-foot draft allows it to get into waters that would be forbidden to other vessels that large.

Delta’s ‘Usher’—146 Feet

The owner of Usher , launched by Delta Marine in 2007 and refitted in 2017, is a serial yachtsman. He owns eight other vessels that keeps in mint condition since purchasing them. One includes the 146-foot Feadship Harle , while the rest of the fleet is comprised of a Grand Banks trawler, Azimut S 72, 42-foot custom catamaran and others.

Usher ’s current owner purchased her from a gentleman with a casino empire. The 154-foot yacht was so eclectic that he decided to buy her on the spot. She has five cabins for up to 12 guests, with a charter crew of 11. There’s an elevator, gym, WiFi and multiple lounges, both in the main salon as well as the sun and bridge decks, but the true charm is the interior.

In the wrong hands, the Polynesian theme could’ve been a disaster, but Delta did a masterful job blending seven hardwoods, the patterned carpeting, vibrant, colored tiles and dozens of other materials. The inlays in the wood are intricate and the color schemes, sometimes matching bright red and dark browns, work.

With so many materials, Usher could’ve been a hot mess, but she is attractive in her own inimitable way. Probably the best example is the master suite, which has a rich wood interior and stained-glass skylight above the bed. Dual wooden sinks in the his-and-hers bathrooms, along with a hand-hammered copper bathtub, give a sense of the yacht’s obsession with details.

Among the eclectic details: The original owner also set up Usher so he could fish from a fighting chair on the transom, but these days, fishing takes place aboard the 35-foot Scout tender.

Lürssen’s ‘Bella Vita’—248 Feet

The 248-foot Bella Vita (ex. Northern Star) by Lürssen Yachts has a navy hull and white superstructure, with spacious outdoor areas on five decks, including the upper sky deck, as well as a touch-and-go helipad. The yacht’s interior is as traditional as the exterior, with beige and off-white finishes on the wainscoting and furniture, along with surprises like a piano, jukebox and fireplace in the salons.

The impression is that of orderly, wide-open space, with an overriding sense of calm. The master suite, on the owner’s deck, has a semicircle of windows in front of the bed, providing an exceptional view of the water. Just out front is a private Jacuzzi. During our visit, it was raining, so the interior proved to be a sanctuary of sorts. The yacht’s gym, sauna, spa and common-area salons make a relaxing contrast to the exterior of the boat, which is devoted to water sports, with two tenders, diving equipment and other water toys. Bella Vita is a classy, sophisticated charter yacht.

Overmarine’s ‘Miss Moneypenny V’—164 Feet

Miss Moneypenny V , built in 2012 and refitted in 2019, was named by John Staluppi. An owner who always names his yachts after Bond movies or characters, Miss Moneypenny ’s subsequent owner decided that the name did indeed fit the superyacht.

This 164-foot Overmarine is not only sleek but lightning fast for her size. Her top end of 38 knots is light speed for a yacht of her size, and even the cruise speed of 28 knots is impressive. The boat has four staterooms for nine guests, which sounds a bit small, but the owner-mandated gym and cinema could be turned into staterooms to push it to 12 guests.

Designer Stefano Righini’s exterior is sleek and fast, while interior designer Valentina Balducci used lots of wood in the open spaces. The bleached teak floors and limed-oak paneling provide nice contrast against the off-white furniture and décor. Its open layout on the main deck, from the rear doors to the sci-helm station, creates a large, spacious environment.

The boat’s exterior is where the Bond-worthy fun transpires, either forward on the long, massive foredeck with its sunbeds and wraparound lounges and tables, or up on the sky bridge, where the owner can drive the boat at the second helm. A go-fast superyacht is a rarity in today’s world of multi-deck, high-volume slowpokes, but it was refreshing to see Miss Moneypenny V in the superyacht section, looking like she was just ready to break out and race for the Bahamas. The boat isn’t for charter but is listed for sale at $15.5 million.

Turquoise’s ‘Quantum of Solace’—238 Feet

The other Bond-themed boat in this group, Quantum of Solace , is a 238-foot motoryacht (previously named Honor ), the largest private yacht ever built in Turkey. Launched in May 2012 by Turquoise Yachts, H2 Yacht Design’s interior includes six cabins on the main deck, a full-beam master suite in the center of the bridge deck, with two balconies on either side. The main salon has a double-height atrium, that adds to the yacht’s spacious feeling. On the lower deck is a full-beamed spa, with gym, steam room and Jacuzzi. The yacht’s sundeck features a 15-foot-long pool with contra-flow swimming system. The yacht has a crew of 18.

Benetti’s ‘Mag III’—145 Feet

Mag III , one of the earliest Benetti Vision launches, has two major differentiators from other yachts in the Vision series. Its zero-speed stabilizers limit rolling at anchor for a more pleasant experience, and the elevator, which runs from the lower to upper deck, are nice amenities on the 145-foot yacht. The owner had Mag III refitted in 2015, giving the interior fresh wood on the walls, furniture and other small details to restore the Bannenberg & Rowell appeal. The yacht will accommodate up to 12 guests in five staterooms, while the forward-facing master suite has its own private deck. The look is contemporary but classic, with many subtle browns in the woodwork and flooring, along with matching furniture and white, Italian marble. Like Miss Moneypenny V , Mag III is not for charter but is listed for sale at $10.7 million .

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2020 33 Riva Aquariva Super - OUR TRADE

The Aquariva Super was created to take up the story of the legendary wooden Aquarivas. She fulfills that mission in style. Anointed heir to the iconic Aquarama, she retains all her forebear's timeless allure, adding a fresh contemporary twist with her cutting-edge high-tech accoutrements and modern boat building advancements.

Her suave, elegant lines continue the game of seduction that once bewitched divas like Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren. The GREY is a great example of a 33' Aquariva Super, repainted in a classic Ferrari color "BLUE SEA" and has been maintained with an open checkbook by a Ferrari collector. He is looking to experience another Riva and has placed his 33 for sale to make room for his next Riva. The seller of GREY is market aware and wants to hear offers on this turn-key Riva.

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• Yacht Details: 33' Riva 2020
• Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Engines: Yanmar
• Last Updated: Feb 16, 2024
• Asking Price: $719,000
• Maximum Speed: 41 kn

Our Trade additional information

• Cruising Speed: 36 kn
• Beam: 9' 2''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Fuel Tank: 1 x 127|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 34|gallon

FACTORY FEATURES

• Blue Sea Hull color
• Double waterline red color
• Mahogany floor in cockpit
• Bimini cover in mahogany
• Helm Station panel in mahogany
• Electric Bow Thruster (Power: 3 Hp)
• Upholstered Side Panels In Cockpit And Stern Sunpad - Movida Col. Dark Grey
• Cockpit Sofa - Movida Col. Ice With Diamond Stitching (Blue Color)
• Stern Sunpad - Movida Col. Ice With Diamond Stitching (Blue Color)
• Piping - Movida Col Ice

 M/Y “GREY” RIVA AQUARIVA SUPER 33-272 2020 - OUR TRADE

• Hull Identification Number (HIN): XFARVU2I920
• Color: Navy blue hull & deck, red boot stripe & mahogany details.
• Classification: B (CE Rina)
• 2020 Designer: Riva Yacht
• Builder: Riva Yacht
• Length Overall: 33 ft
• LWL: 27 ft 6 in
• Max Beam: 9 ft 2 in
• Draft: 3 ft 1 in
• Displacement (Laden): 14,550 lbs
• Fuel tank capacity: 127 gal
• Fresh water tank capacity: 34 gallons
• Hull Material: FRP                             
• Engine Beds: FRP with laminated steel reinforcement         
• Decking: Mahogany inlaid with maple              
• Hull/Deck Joint: "Shoe box” type with chemical and mechanical bonding 
• Cockpit: Center cockpit with mahogany floor
• Bulkheads (partition): FWD cabin
• Bulkheads (watertight): Collision, transom
• Bottom: Antifouling bottom paint, black color
• Yanmar 8LY370 - 8-cylinder in V-90°, 4-stroke, water cooled diesel engine, direct injection Common Rail System, Turbocharged with twin TC
• Rated Horsepower: 272kW (365hp) @ 3800rpm

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:

Two separate cooling circuits:

• Engine coolant
• Raw water with dedicated raw water intake (one (1) per engine) with strainer.
• COOLANT COOLING BY RAW WATER-COOLED PLATE-CORE HEAT EXCHANGER.

ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM:

• Stainless steel riser with FRP Exhaust pipe discharging on transom 

VENTILATION AND BLOWER:

• One (1) air intake per side (two (2) in total) located on the forward corners of the E/R. One 12Vdc VETUS electric extractor in aft section of engine room, aft, at center.

ENGINE CONTROLS: ZF

ENGINE MOUNTS: Rubber vibration absorbing

RUNNING GEAR:

• Steering: SEASTAR hydraulic Model BA150-7ATM. Single ram on tie bar, which connects the port and STBD tillers.
• Rudders: Two (2) x Stainless steel balanced style. Positioned outboard of shaft line
• Propellers: Two (2) x Rolla four (4) blades
• Shafting: Two (2) x straight shaft supported by one (1) strut per side. Raw water lubricated dripless shaft seals.
• Trim Tabs: Two (2) BENNETT planning surface type electrohydraulic 12Vdc
• Thrusters: Bow: SIDE POWER SE40/125S2 - 12V

FUEL SYSTEM:

• Fuel Lines: Predominantly fire insulated flexible hoses with copper fittings.
• Tanks: Two (2) stainless steel tanks forward of each engine. Total capacity is 127 gal. Valves are located on the aft of tanks.
• Ventilation: Two (2) on each hull side 
• Filtration: One (1) per engine (two (2) total) PARKER RACOR 500 MA filters.
• Shut-off Valves: One (1) solenoid valve and one shut-off ball valve per line (total of two (2))
• Fuel Overflow Return line located at top of fuel tank

GROUND TACKLE:

• Windlass: One (1) x LOFRANS X1 electric 12Vdc
• Anchors: BRUCE type anchor in Stainless Steel
• Cleats: one (1) at bow in stainless steel one (1) per side (total two (2)) at mid-ship in stainless steel one (1) per side (total two (2)) on transom in stainless steel

DEWATERING SYSTEMS:

• Pumps: E/R: One (1) MARCO 500GPH automatically operated by RULE-A-MATIC float switch and manually operated by switch in the helm station.
• Midship (cockpit): One (1) MARCO 500GPH automatically operated by RULE-A-MATIC float switch and manually operated by switch in the helm station.
• FWD (cabin): One (1) MARCO 500GPH automatically operated by RULE-A-MATIC float switch and manually operated by switch in the helm station.
• Alarms: - One (1) x float switch style high water alarm sensor in the E/R.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

• International running light: green, red, white navigation light, 360 white anchor light 
• Personal Floatation Device (PFD): Four (4) Type II adult size
• Throwable Devices: One (1) x donut throwable in cabin.
• Sound Signals: Horn
• Visual Distress Signals: ORION Flares kit (expires Sept. 2026)
• Life Raft/ Floats: One (1) x SV-E six (6) persons s/n: 79191456
• Fire Suppression (fixed): One (1) x 5.9Kg HFC-227 fixed tank in engine room
• Fire Suppression (portable): Two (2) 3lb ABC Powder extinguishers in cabin.
• Re-boarding Ladder: Manual telescopic at swim platform

ELECTRONICS, COMMUNICATION and NAVIGATION

• Chart Plotter: One (1) x GARMIN GPSMAP 722 7” screen
• Depth Sounder: AIRMAR transducer connected to GARMIN MFD & Riva custom made gauge in dashboard.
• Compass: Built in dash, custom made by Riva integrated on GARMIN
• Speed Log: AIRMAR transducer, repeated on Riva custom-made gauge in dashboard.
• Marine Radio: GARMIN VHF 315 – s/n: 5N6001836 GARMIN GHS-11 handset
• Wipers: Total of two (2) wipers
• Spotlight: Manual stainless steel mounted on windshield, port side
• Controls switches for: bilge pumps (total of three (3)), trim tabs, anchor windlass, cockpit lights, navigation/anchor lights, horn, engines START/STOP, engines emergency STOP, engine synch, E/R hatch open/close, Bimini top open/close, battery parallel,
• instrument lights, SIDE-POWER bow thruster switch, searchlight, 12Vdc socket,
• Gauges for: compass, engines RPM with hour counters, engine oil and gear oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, depth, water tank level, fuel tank level, speedometer.
• LED signaling: port & STBD neutral, port & STBD fuel filter water alarm, second speed, Port and STBD engine alarms, fresh water pump ON, engine room extractor fan ON, STBD and port exhaust high temperature, bilge pumps ON, high water alarm in

THROUGH-HULLS & SEAS WATER SYSTEM

• Hull bottom Penetrations
• Main Engine: One (1) per engine ((total of two (2)) conventional threaded bronze or nickel bronze through-hull, raw water seacock filtered with strainer provided with steel ball valve;
• Air Conditioning: One (1) conventional threaded bronze or nickel bronze through-hull, raw water seacock with GROCO WSB-500-P strainer provided with steel ball valve.
• Other: - black water discharge; - gray water discharge; Cockpit drain discharge, one per side (two (2) total)
• Battery Chargers: - One (1) x MASTERVOLT chargemaster 12V – Model: 12-25-3 12V battery charger
• One (1)x POWER CHARGER YZPOWER-450 14.6V 20Amp charger for air conditioning battery bank
• Source: One (1) x 30 Amp shore power inlet
• DC Panel: Main DC 12V panel is located cabin
• Alternator: One (1) per engine (total of two (2))
• Battery Switches: Manual switches, one (1) for engine, one (1) for service batteries, one (1) bow thruster.
• Batteries: Two (2) x 12V FULLRIVER DC115-12 connected in parallel to provide 12V to house battery bank, One (1) x 12V FULLRIVER DC115-12 for the engines, One (1) x 12V MABRU 250Ah battery for air
• conditioning system

OTHER MECHANICAL

• Galvanic Isolator: One (1) FAIL-SAFE Galvanic Isolator GI-30A-FSP
• Electric Bimini top OPAC SRL electrohydraulic bimini top S/N: 1414L

EXTERIOR CANVAS

• White vinyl cushions with red piping. Navy blue upholstered side panels in cockpit. White vinyl bimini top canvas.
• Layout: Forward cabin with V-berth and one (1) head. Wood cabinetry.
• Air Conditioning: One (1) MABRU 12Vdc Marine air conditioning unit in cabin with WSB-500-P pump strainer & 650 brushless DC pump.
• Entertainment: Cockpit: four (4) x 3.5” speakers; Fusion Stereo MS-NRX300
• Cabin: two (2) x 3.5” speakers;, FUSION MS-UD650 radio receiver/Bluetooth player
• Refrigeration: One (1) Cold plate in cockpit
• Fresh Water: No. of tanks: one (1) located in the aft section of the E/R; Capacity: 34 gal;
• Pump: GIANNESCHI ML/1900603 12Vdc - located in technical compartment under cockpit.
• Water Heater: One (1) 10L SS water heater
• Heads: One (1) head VACUFLUSH SEALAND 12Vdc freshwater flush system
• Shower: one (1) handheld shower at swim platform
• Gray Water: No. of tanks: one (1) 12Vdc RULE sump-box 98B with 800GPH pump.
• Black Water: No. of tanks: one (1) DOMETIC 12Vdc VGLP vacuum generator with integrated tank.

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Welcome to the yachting capital of the world! When it comes to sailing in south Florida , this is the place to be. With its remarkable art scene, delicious Cuban cuisine, and breathtakingly clear waters, there's no better place for an adventure on the water than Miami. Here, the city meets the seashore in an environment like no other: sailing in the Magic City, you'll delight in remarkable views of the city skyline amid bright blue water and an ocean breeze.

Now that you're here, it's time for you to find the perfect boat rental in Miami and explore our recommendations of things to do by boat in the city that never ceases to amaze its residents and visitors alike. Whether you want to relax on a luxury yacht, reel in the big catch, or watch the breath-taking sunset on one of our many catamarans, motor boats and sailboat rentals in Miami, FL Sailo offers an unforgettable experience on the water. Browse any pick your favorite from hundreds of Miami boat rentals and yacht charters!

Week-long sailing vacations

No matter what you choose to do in South Florida, the only way to truly capture the unique spirit of this place is by boat. Besides the day charters available for 2, 4 hours or an entire day, you can now book on Sailo an overnight trip or even a week-long sailing private cruise to the Florida keys. Make sure to check out our selection of weekly private charters available from Miami or Key West!

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Want to charter a luxury yacht but don't know where to start? We've got you covered. There are a few areas to choose for your sailing experience: Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Key Biscayne, Haulover Sandbar, and Coconut Grove.

The type of rentals available can vary from location to location, but you can expect anything from catamarans , sailboats , party boats and, of course, motor yacht charters . Use our advanced filters to find the vessel that best fits your style and expectations.

Miami Beach

For a taste of the lifestyle of the rich and famous, combined with early-20th-century Art Deco architecture, and effervescent nightlife, this iconic island city connected by bridges to the mainland is your go-to place. Miami Beach marina includes up to 400 berths and state-of-the-art amenities, from a heated swimming pool and laundry facilities to both casual and fine dining locations. The marina's close proximity to Miami's famous beaches make this location a must-do for any out-of-town visitor looking for a great time. If you decide to rent from Miami Beach, we recommend spending some time taking advantage of the dining and leisure in the area before or after your yacht rental. You won't regret it.

Downtown Miami

The Downtown Miami Marina is much smaller with only 130 slips, but don't let that stop you from checking out this location. This marina offers convenient access to all of the well-known yachting destinations around Miami and South Florida, including mainland Miami, Miami Beach, Virginia Key, Key Biscayne, and the Florida Keys. If you want to be in the center of everything, this is a great choice. If you plan to charter a luxury yacht here, you won't want to miss a sunset cruise. There's nothing quite like the evening views of the cityscape while relaxing at sea on a private cruise, with great company.

Coconut Grove

The southernmost location available for Miami boat rentals is Coconut Grove, the ideal spot for leisure and relaxation. Here, you'll have convenient access to the hustle and bustle of the downtown area and Miami Beach to the north and the island lifestyle of the Florida Keys to the south. If you want the home base of your boat rental in Miami to be more laid back and off-the-beaten-path, Coconut Grove is the location for you. If you have time, sail south to the Florida Keys and snorkel at the nearby coral reefs for a taste of paradise.

Weather in South Florida

Of course, you should keep in mind the weather when planning your experience on the water. Miami is the ideal location for a yacht charter while on vacation because of the incomparable weather. With winters ranging in the 70°s and summers in the 90°s, there's no wrong time to visit. But while the climate is typically mild and blissful, pay attention to the weather forecast leading up to your trip. If you're traveling to South Florida in the cooler months of the year, be sure to pack some layers to wear while on your sailing trip, especially if you plan to go sailing in the evening. If you're traveling during the summer months, remember to take extra precautions when it comes to sun care, and keep in mind the high chance of showers.

When planning to rent a boat in Miami, you should also pay attention to the wind patterns, which can vary from light and breezy in the summer to slightly stronger throughout the rest of the year. Dress accordingly if you plan to travel during those months. The wind shouldn't have much of an affect on your time on the water as long as you prepare yourself for what to expect while out on your charter.

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Don't forget: Miami isn't the only boating paradise available on Sailo! The yachting capital of the world is within a close vicinity of several other destinations with boat rentals and yacht charters available on Sailo. If you'd like to check out other areas while on vacation, we recommend visiting Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach , both of which are just a quick drive away. For a taste of island life, visit nearby Key West , or Bimini, Bahamas . There are plenty of activities to do on your Miami sailing vacation, so click here to read more about what you can do by boat rental in Miami.

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The best yacht trip I’ve had in years, myself and a friend rented the super yacht package and sailed from Bridge Town to Road Town. The staff at Yacht Charter are professional and exceeding my expectations.

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The trip of a life time! I cannot recommend yacht charter’s services enough, the week long voyage was magical. One minor issue though was the toilet did break multiple times which meant we had to use a bucket, but other than that it was great!

Mary Weathers - Week Yacht Charter

I cannot fault the crew who were excellent at sailing the boat, they didn’t crash once which was a small miracle given the amount of rocks everywhere, bravo and I look forward to next time!

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Overall a great yacht trip, my only gripe would be there was water everywhere, me and my wife got absolutely soaked which wasn’t something we planned for. Next time we will come prepared!

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Yachting in Miami Florida offers a wide range of opportunities, from cruising along the picturesque Biscayne Bay to venturing out into the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. The city's pristine waters and breathtaking views make it an ideal setting for exploring secluded coves, pristine beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. Yacht owners and charter guests can indulge in water sports, fishing, snorkeling, and simply basking in the sun-drenched beauty of South Beach.

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When it comes to buying or selling a yacht, Miami boasts a thriving yacht brokerage community, offering a wide selection of vessels ranging from sleek motor yachts to elegant sailing yachts. The city's strategic location serves as a gateway to the Caribbean, the Florida Keys and beyond, making Florida an attractive destination for international buyers looking to explore the world's most coveted yachts for sale.

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In addition to the exceptional yachting experiences, Miami hosts renowned boat shows, including the Miami International Boat Show and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. These events attract yacht enthusiasts, industry professionals, and luxury yacht brands from around the world, showcasing the latest in yacht design, technology, and trends.

Overall, yachting in Miami Florida provides a blend of glamour, natural beauty, and endless recreational opportunities. The city's vibrant yachting culture, stunning waterways, and world-class facilities make it a must-visit destination for yacht enthusiasts from around the globe.

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When booking your yacht rental in Miami, you just need to follow a few easy steps. 1) Determine the size of your group 2) Pick your date 3) Choose your yacht 4) Submit payment 5) Sign your charter contract

Booking a yacht rental is really that easy! Feel free to call us at 954-299-5455 to book today!

Yes, passengers are free to bring whatever food, drinks, and alcohol they would like on their Miami yacht charter. We just ask that you not bring any red wine because it stains the boats. We want all our customers to have fun on their Miami yacht charter. Drink responsibly!

The cost of your Miami yacht charter will very on the size of the boat, length of the trip, and other factors. If you are looking for a cheap yacht rental in Miami, our cheapest boat rental in Miami is our 29ft Sea Ray which costs $1,500 for 4 hours.

Most of our yachts depart from Miami Beach Marina in South Beach. We have other yachts that depart from different marinas in south beach. We also have some options that leave from downtown Miami.

Yes, you must bring the card that you used to pay for the yacht rental and you must bring a photo ID that matches the credit card used to book the yacht rental. The photo ID must also clearly match the individual presenting the ID and credit card.

Miami Blue Yacht Rental does not allow for cancellations under any circumstances within 30 days of the departure of your trip. Cancellations made between 90 days and 30 days of your trip’s departure are subject to a 50% refund of the total cost of your charter. Cancellations made prior to 90 days of your trip departure will receive a full refund.

The cancellation policy above applies only to day trips. Any overnight charters will follow a separate cancellation policy that will be outlined in the charter contract between Miami Blue Yacht Rental and the client.

Miami Blue Yacht Rental will cancel charters if there is inclement weather preventing us from conducting the trip. In the event of inclement weather, we will issue a credit that is valid for 3 years after the initial charter departure date. That credit can be used towards a future charter with Miami Blue Yacht Rental.

Miami Blue Yacht Rental reserves the right to determine whether or not the weather permits us from conducting the charter.

For almost all of our Miami yachts we can only take a maximum of 12 guests due to United States Coast Guard regulations. Even if the boat you rented is over 100ft, it can only take a maximum of 12 passengers. The only Miami charter yachts that can take more than 12 passengers are event or party yachts with special certifications.

To rent a yacht with Miami Blue, the individual making payment and signing the charter contract must be at least 18 years of age. Customers are required to submit full payment up front to reserve a yacht or boat. If the departure date is more than 90 days away, customers are allowed to rent a boat or yacht with a 50% deposit. The remaining balance will be charged 90 days before the trip departs.

On the day of the charter, the individual who made the payment and signed the contract is required to be on board the vessel. That individual must arrive at the vessel with the credit card they used to book the boat or yacht, and they must arrive with a photo ID that matches the name on the credit card used to book the charter.

Yes, you can bring whatever food, drinks, or alcohol you’d like. We just ask that you don’t bring red wine because it stains the boats. You can also arrange to have your charter catered. We will connect you with one of our preferred partners who will handle all of the catering. In most cases, you can have the catering delivered to the yacht prior to your trip. That way everything is setup and ready to go when you arrive.

Yes. You are free to switch to a different yacht or boat if you give us at least 48 hours’ notice and the alternative yacht or boat is available on the date requested. If there is an additional cost of the new yacht, you would simply need to pay the additional balance for the upgraded vessel.

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Yes, you can have your yacht rental catered. We can connect you with local caterers who can deliver food to the boat prior to the charter. You are also free to arrange food with your own caterer and bring it with you on the charter.

Smoking rules vary depending on which Miami yacht you book. Most of our yachts allow for vaping and electronic cigarettes on any part of the yacht that is not enclosed. Some of our yachts allow for smoking but only in specific areas on the yacht. Usually somewhere off the back of the yacht so that the smoke and ash does not get on the yacht.

The number of bedrooms on your Miami yacht tour will depend on the type and size of the yacht you book. All of our Miami yacht charter listings have information on the number of beds and the number of staterooms for each yacht. If you have any questions about the number of bedrooms on your Miami Yacht rental, feel free to call our office at 954-299-5455.

What’s included on your Miami yacht tour will depend on which yacht you book. Each of our yacht your listings state the water toys and floats that are included. If you are looking to add additional water toys to your Miami yacht rental feel to call one of our agents and see what additional water toys we have available.

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David and Victoria Beckham like big boats and they cannot lie.

The soccer player, 48, and the Spice Girls member, 49, traded in their $6.5 million yacht for another one — a ship valued at $20 million.

The lovebirds and their kids, Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 12,  were spotted riding on a charter boat to get on their new yacht in Miami on Wednesday.

The fam sported casual looks, with the Beckham patriarch and matriarch both rocking hats and T-shirts.

Their latest yacht is named “Seven” — a reference to Harper’s middle name — and is a  Riva 130 Bellissima boat .

The structure measures 40 meters and 130 feet, and was built in Italy.

The vessel holds five rooms and 10 guests can comfortably fit, with a beach club, Wi-Fi and air conditioning also put on board. According to the Mirror , the lavish yacht boasts a $20 million price tag.

The new luxurious boat was bought by the British footballer in 2022 after staying with longtime friends Elton John and his husband, David Furnish.

An insider told  the Sun  at the time: “David had a look around some yachts in the summer, and decided to treat himself. He helped design the boat himself, and has been incredibly hands-on with everything.”

“It’s not an oligarch-style super-yacht, but it’s still pretty plush by anyone’s standards. He was inspired after holidaying with Elton and David on their boat — and loves life on the water,” the source added.

“There will be an area for the kids to snorkel, and the boat will be a brilliant base for the whole Beckham clan to have magical holidays abroad.”

On Thursday, Victoria posted an Instagram snap of herself tanning aboard the yacht.

She donned a white swimsuit, a black cap from her namesake label and a large diamond rock on her finger.

“Sun protection is everything!! Which is why I can’t get enough of my exclusive VB logo caps. Available now! Kisses xx,” she captioned that photo.

The Beckhams have somewhat called Miami their home for quite some time, as they bought a $24 million apartment several years ago in the area. David is also a co-owner of the Magic City’s MLS team, Inter Miami.

Additionally, the pair own a $40 million townhouse in London — that includes six bedrooms, an indoor pool, a wine cellar, a gym and a nail salon — which they purchased in 2013. The residence is located in the Holland Park area of Kensington, otherwise known as “Millionaire’s Row.”

David and the fashion designer wed in 1999 after meeting at a charity football match two years prior.

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Search resuming for 6 missing and presumed dead after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore

By Brian Dakss , Kerry Breen , S. Dev

Updated on: March 27, 2024 / 5:42 AM EDT / CBS News

The search was to resume Wednesday morning for six people missing and presumed dead in the wake of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. It crumbled early Tuesday  after a support column was hit by a large container ship that had lost power, sending people and vehicles into the Patapsco River, authorities said.

Two people were rescued from the water Tuesday.

All eight people were part of a construction crew that was filling potholes on the bridge at the time, Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath of the U.S. Coast Guard said at a news conference Tuesday evening. Jennifer Homendy, the chair of the National Transportation Security Board, said Tuesday afternoon that the workers were employed by a local company, Brawner Builders. 

One of the rescued workers was unhurt. The other was treated at the University of Maryland Medical Center and has been discharged, CBS News Baltimore reported. 

Search and rescue operations were suspended at 7:30 p.m. ET as officials transitioned to recovery efforts.

"Based on the length of time that we've gone in this search, the extensive search efforts that we've put into it, the water temperature — that at this point we do not believe that we're going to find any of these individuals still alive," Gilreath said.

Col. Roland Butler Jr., with Maryland State Police, said conditions in the water, including changing currents, low visibility and sharp metal objects, made it dangerous for divers and first responders. 

Divers were to begin recovery operations at 6 a.m. ET Wednesday, Butler Jr. said, adding that officials didn't know where the victims are located.

The nonprofit organization CASA identified one of the missing workers as Miguel Luna, from El Salvador. "He is a husband, a father of three, and has called Maryland his home for over 19 years," CASA executive director Gustavo Torres said in a statement Tuesday night.

Guatemala's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said two of the missing workers were from that country. One was 26 years old and the other was 35 years old, according to the ministry. The state's consul general was on site assisting the affected families.

Honduras' Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio García told The Associated Press a Honduran citizen, Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, was missing. García said he'd been in contact with Suazo's family.  

The Mexican Embassy in Washington said there were Mexicans among the six as well.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said at an earlier news conference   Tuesday afternoon, "There is not a single resource we will hold off on deploying ... to make sure that this search and rescue operation is carried out to its fullest intent."

"Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the victims," Moore said in a Tuesday evening statement after the rescue efforts were called off. "We will continue to work in partnership with leaders at the local, state, and federal levels to ensure that we can provide all those affected with the closure they deserve."

Maryland Democratic Rep. David Trone told CBS News recovery efforts will likely be conducted with underwater drones. He said the drones will be able to locate the vehicles and that authorities have identified one in particular that likely has casualties.

Jeffrey Pritzker, executive vice president of Brawner Builders, told The Associated Press the construction crew was working in the middle of the bridge's span when the crash happened. 

"This was so completely unforeseen," Pritzker said. "We don't know what else to say."

"We take such great pride in safety, and we have cones and signs and lights and barriers and flaggers," he added. "But we never foresaw that the bridge would collapse."

Moore declared a state of emergency shortly after the collapse, saying in a statement that "we are working with an interagency team to quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden Administration. We are thankful for the brave men and women who are carrying out efforts to rescue those involved and pray for everyone's safety."

The ship — the Singapore-flagged Dali — was operated by charter vessel company Synergy Marine Group and was chartered by Maersk, carrying Maersk customers' cargo, the companies said. 

There were 22 crew members, including two pilots, aboard the ship, according to a statement from Synergy. All 22 are Indian nationals. Synergy said it had activated its incident response team and is cooperating with state and federal officials. Homendy said the NTSB is communicating with Singaporean officials as part of their investigation. 

Wiedefeld said that FBI was on the scene "to see if there was any terrorism connection, which there is not." 

William DelBagno, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Baltimore field office, said at a subsequent news conference that "there is no specific or credible information to suggest that there are ties to terrorism in this incident." 

An FBI official told CBS News FBI dive teams had joined in the search for the missing and that the FBI underwater search and evidence response team was in the water. The FBI has also sent a victim specialist to assist families impacted by the incident. 

The NTSB said Tuesday morning that it had dispatched a 24-person team to investigate the incident. At the time, the team was waiting to board the ship to enable search and rescue operations to continue, and it hoped to access recordings from the ship Tuesday night or Wednesday, Homendy said.  

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, said it would provide some 1,100 specialists to help in the recovery. 

"In accordance with USACE's federal authorities, USACE will lead the effort to clear the Federal channel as part of the larger interagency recovery effort," the USACE said. "Together with local, state, and federal partners, they are working closely to determine the key actions required to remove the fallen bridge."

Ship had a "power issue" before the collision

Officials have confirmed that the ship lost power right before the collision. Moore said the crew notified authorities of a "power issue." 

Two U.S. officials told CBS News multiple alarms rang out on the ship, alerting pilots and crew to an issue on board. The crew ran several system tests to attempt to remedy the loss of propulsion from the motor, but the tests proved unsuccessful. At that point, the pilot alerted the Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland Transit Authority. 

Roughly two minutes elapsed between when the ship's pilot notified state authorities of an issue on board and when the bridge collapsed, Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski said.

Officials said in a news conference that the call allowed officials to order a mayday and stop traffic onto the bridge.

Moore said that the decision to stop traffic onto the bridge "saved lives last night." Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott told CBS News the mayday call "saved many lives" and allowed emergency personnel to get to the scene quickly.  

Officials did not clarify how many vehicles were on the bridge at the time of the collapse. Infrared video showed that vehicles did enter the water, but it's not clear if those vehicles had occupants. Multiple vehicles remained in the river as of mid-morning. 

Homendy said it was too early in the investigation to clarify an exact timeline of events for the accident. 

The ship's crew made an effort to deploy the anchor, though it remains unclear how much progress was made, multiple officials said.

"If it lost steering and power, then basically it's a dead ship just being carried by the current or its own momentum," James Mercante, the president of the New York Board of Pilot Commissioners, told CBS News.

He said video shows a "big, big puff of black, real dark black smoke" which might indicate that the vessel's power was "restored at the last minute" and that the pilot was "attempting to make an emergency maneuver" to prevent the collision. However, it would be difficult to stop the 900-foot-long vessel. 

"It would take quite a while — probably the length of five [or] six football fields — to bring that ship to a stop, even after dropping the anchors, because of its power and momentum. This is a behemoth," Mercante said. 

"An unthinkable tragedy"

The Baltimore mayor headed to the scene and told reporters at a morning briefing that  the collapse was "an unthinkable tragedy."

"We have to first and foremost pray for all of those who are impacted, those families, pray for our first responders and thank them," Scott said.

A witness  told CBS News Baltimore  the sound of the collapse was massive, shaking his home. 

"Earthquake — sounded like a big bash of thunder," the resident said. "And then just like I said it felt like an earthquake, the whole house vibrated. Like my house was falling down."

The man said he never thought in his "wildest dreams" he would see something like this happen. 

Shipping in and out of the Port of Baltimore has been halted. Moore said that it was too early to estimate how long it would take to rebuild the bridge or for shipping to resume. 

"Our exclusive focus is on saving lives. Our exclusive focus is on search and rescue," he said. 

Location of the Key Bridge in Baltimore

The Francis Scott Key Bridge spans the Patapsco River, a key waterway that serves with the Port of Baltimore as a hub for East Coast shipping. 

CBS News Baltimore reports that the 1.6-mile span was used by some 31,000 people per day and carried 11.5 million vehicles annually.

The Maryland Transportation Authority  said  all lanes were closed in both directions on I-695.  Traffic was being detoured to I-95 and I-895.

All ship traffic at the port, the second-largest seaport in the mid-Atlantic region, has been halted. According to Census data, the Port of Baltimore handled more than $80 billion in imports and exports in 2023, marking a 20-year record.

The Baltimore Sun reports that the port is going to lose some $15 million per day in economic activity due to its closure. The newspaper cites Daraius Irani, chief economist at the Regional Economic Studies Institute at Towson University, as coming up with that estimate.

According to a CBS News  report , the port directly supports 15,300 jobs, while another 140,000 in the area are related to port activities. The jobs provide a combined $3.3 billion in personal income.

The bridge, which opened in 1977, is named after the writer of "The Star-Spangled Banner." 

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on social media that he's "spoken with Gov. Moore and Mayor Scott to offer USDOT's support following the vessel strike and collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge. Rescue efforts remain underway and drivers in the Baltimore area should follow local responder guidance on detours and response."

—Pat Milton, Nicole Sganga and other CBS News and CBS News Baltimore staff members contributed reporting.

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‘A Lot of Chaos’: Bridge Collapse Creates Upheaval at Largest U.S. Port for Car Trade

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The Baltimore bridge disaster on Tuesday upended operations at one of the nation’s busiest ports, with disruptions likely to be felt for weeks by companies shipping goods in and out of the country — and possibly by consumers as well.

The upheaval will be especially notable for auto makers and coal producers for whom Baltimore has become one of the most vital shipping destinations in the United States.

As officials began to investigate why a nearly 1,000-foot cargo ship ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the middle of the night, companies that transport goods to suppliers and stores scrambled to get trucks to the other East Coast ports receiving goods diverted from Baltimore. Ships sat idle elsewhere, unsure where and when to dock.

“It’s going to cause a lot of chaos,” said Paul Brashier, vice president for drayage and intermodal at ITS Logistics.

The closure of the Port of Baltimore is the latest hit to global supply chains, which have been strained by monthslong crises at the Panama Canal, which has had to slash traffic because of low water levels; and the Suez Canal, which shipping companies are avoiding because of attacks by the Houthis on vessels in the Red Sea.

The auto industry now faces new supply headaches.

Last year, 570,000 vehicles were imported through Baltimore, according to Sina Golara, an assistant professor of supply chain management at Georgia State University. “That’s a huge amount,” he said, equivalent to nearly a quarter of the current inventory of new cars in the United States.

The Baltimore port handled a record amount of foreign cargo last year, and it was the 17th biggest port in the nation overall in 2021, ranked by total tons, according to Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

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Baltimore ranks first in the United States for the volume of automobiles and light trucks it handles, and for vessels that carry wheeled cargo, including farm and construction machinery, according to a statement by Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland last month.

The incident is another stark reminder of the vulnerability of the supply chains that transport consumer products and commodities around the world.

The extent of the disruption depends on how long it takes to reopen shipping channels into the port of Baltimore. Experts estimate it could take several weeks.

Baltimore is not a leading port for container ships, and other ports can likely absorb traffic that was headed to Baltimore, industry officials said.

Stephen Edwards, the chief executive of the Port of Virginia, said it was expecting a vessel on Tuesday that was previously bound for Baltimore, and that others would soon follow. “Between New York and Virginia, we have sufficient capacity to handle all this cargo,” Mr. Edwards said, referring to container ships.

“Shipping companies are very agile,” said Jean-Paul Rodrigue, a professor in the department of maritime business administration at Texas A&M University-Galveston. “In two to three days, it will be rerouted.”

But other types of cargo could remain snarled.

Alexis Ellender, a global analyst at Kpler, a commodities analytics firm, said he expected the port closure to cause significant disruption of U.S. exports of coal. Last year, about 23 million metric tons of coal exports were shipped from the port of Baltimore, about a quarter of all seaborne U.S. coal shipments. About 12 vessel had been expected to leave the port of Baltimore in the next week or so carrying coal, according to Kpler.

He noted that it would not make a huge dent on the global market, but he added that “the impact is significant for the U.S. in terms of loss of export capacity.”

“You may see coal cargoes coming from the mines being rerouted to other ports instead,” he said, with a port in Norfolk, Va., the most likely.

If auto imports are reduced by Baltimore’s closure, inventories could run low, particularly for models that are in high demand.

“We are initiating discussions with our various transportation providers on contingency plans to ensure an uninterrupted flow of vehicles to our customers and will continue to carefully monitor this situation,” Stellantis, which owns Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram, said in a statement.

Other ports have the capacity to import cars, but there may not be enough car transporters at those ports to handle the new traffic.

“You have to make sure the capacity exists all the way in the supply chain — all the way to the dealership,” said Mr. Golara, the Georgia State professor.

A looming battle is insurance payouts, once legal liability is determined. The size of the payout from the insurer is likely to be significant and will depend on factors including the value of the bridge, the scale of loss of life compensation owed to families of people who died, the damage to the vessel and disruption to the port.

The ship’s insurer, Britannia P&I Club, part of a global group of insurers, said in a statement that it was “working closely with the ship manager and relevant authorities to establish the facts and to help ensure that this situation is dealt with quickly and professionally.”

The port has also increasingly catered to large container ships like the Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo vessel carrying goods for the shipping giant Maersk that hit a pillar of the bridge around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The Dali had spent two days in Baltimore’s port before setting off toward the 1.6-mile Francis Scott Key Bridge.

State-owned terminals, managed by the Maryland Port Administration, and privately owned terminals in Baltimore transported a record 52.3 million tons of foreign cargo in 2023, worth $80 billion.

Materials transported in large volumes through the city’s port include coal, coffee and sugar. It was the ninth-busiest port in the nation last year for receiving foreign cargo, in terms of volume and value.

The bridge’s collapse will also disrupt cruises traveling in and out of Baltimore. Norwegian Cruise Line last year began a new fall and winter schedule calling at the Port of Baltimore.

An earlier version of this article misstated the Port of Baltimore’s rank among U.S. ports. It was the nation’s 17th biggest port by total tons in 2021, not the 20th largest.

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Six presumed dead after cargo ship crash levels Baltimore bridge

BALTIMORE — A major Baltimore bridge collapsed like a house of cards early Tuesday after it was struck by a container ship, sending six people to their deaths in the dark waters below, and closing one of the country’s busiest ports.

By nightfall, the desperate search for six people who were working on the bridge and vanished when it fell apart had become a grim search for bodies.

“We do not believe that we’re going to find any of these individuals still alive,” Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon N. Gilreath said.

Jeffrey Pritzker, executive vice president of Brawner Builders, said earlier that one of his workers had survived. He did not release their names.

Up until then, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore had held out hope that the missing people might be found even as law enforcement warned that the frigid water and the fact that there had been no sign of them since 1:30 a.m. when the ship struck Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Moore expressed heartbreak after officials suspended the search for survivors.

"Our heart goes out to the families," he said. "I can’t imagine how painful today has been for these families, how painful these hours have been have been for these families."

It was a crushing blow to the loved ones of the missing men, who had waited for hours at a Royal Farms convenience store near the entrance of the bridge for word of their fate. 

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The tragic chain of events began early Tuesday when the cargo ship Dali notified authorities that it had lost power and issued a mayday moments before the 984-foot vessel slammed into a bridge support at a speed of 8 knots, which is about 9 mph.

Moore declared a state of emergency while rescue crews using sonar detected at least five vehicles in the frigid 50-foot-deep water: three passenger cars, a cement truck and another vehicle of some kind. Authorities do not believe anyone was inside the vehicles.

Investigators quickly concluded that it was an accident and not an act of terrorism.

Ship was involved in another collision

Earlier, two people were rescued from the water, Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said. One was in good condition and refused treatment, he said. The other was seriously injured and was being treated in a trauma center.

Moore said other drivers might have been in the water had it not been for those who, upon hearing the mayday, blocked off the bridge and kept other vehicles from crossing.

“These people are heroes,” Moore said. “They saved lives.”

Nearly eight years ago, the Dali was involved in an accident. In July 2016, it struck a quay at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium, damaging the quay.

The nautical commission investigated the accident, but the details of the inquiry were not immediately clear Tuesday.

The Dali is operated and managed by Synergy Group. In a statement, the company said that two port pilots were at the helm during Tuesday's crash and that all 22 crew members onboard were accounted for.

The Dali was chartered by the Danish shipping giant Maersk, which said it would have no choice but to send its ships to other nearby ports with the Port of Baltimore closed.

The bridge, which is about a mile and a half long and carries Interstate 695 over the Patapsco River southeast of Baltimore, was "fully up to code," Moore said.

National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said that her agency will lead the investigation and that a data recorder on the ship could provide more information.

"But right now we're focusing on the people, on the families," she said. "The rest can wait."

President Joe Biden vowed to rebuild the bridge and send federal funds.

"This is going to take some time," the president warned. "The people of Baltimore can count on us though to stick with them, at every step of the way, till the port is reopened and the bridge is rebuilt."

Speaking in Baltimore, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg echoed the president's promise.

"This is no ordinary bridge," he said. "This is one of the cathedrals of American infrastructure."

But Buttigieg warned that replacing the bridge and reopening the port will take time and money and that it could affect supply chains.

The Port of Baltimore, the 11th largest in the U.S., is the busiest port for car imports and exports, handling more than 750,000 vehicles in 2023 alone, according to data from the Maryland Port Administration.

Writer David Simon, a champion of Baltimore who set his TV crime drama "The Wire" on the streets of the city he once covered as a reporter, warned online that the people who will suffer the most are those whose livelihoods depend on the port.

"Thinking first of the people on the bridge," Simon posted on X . "But the mind wanders to a port city strangling. All the people who rely on ships in and out."

Timeline of crash

Dramatic video captured the moment at 1:28 a.m. Tuesday when the Dali struck a support and sent the bridge tumbling into the water. A livestream showed cars and trucks on the bridge just before the strike. The ship did not sink, and its lights remained on.

Investigators said in a timeline that the Dali's lights suddenly shut off four minutes earlier before they came back on and that then, at 1:25 a.m. dark black smoke began billowing from the ship's chimney.

A minute later, at 1:26 a.m., the ship appeared to turn. And in the minutes before it slammed into the support, the lights flickered again.

Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said the workers on the bridge were repairing concrete ducts when the ship crashed into the structure.

At least seven workers were pouring concrete to fix potholes on the roadway on the bridge directly above where the ship hit, said James Krutzfeldt, a foreman.

Earlier, the Coast Guard said it had received a report that a “motor vessel made impact with the bridge” and confirmed it was the Dali, a containership sailing under a Singaporean flag that was heading for Sri Lanka.

Bobby Haines, who lives in Dundalk in Baltimore County, said he felt the impact of the bridge collapse from his house nearby.

"I woke up at 1:30 this morning and my house shook, and I was freaking out," he said. "I thought it was an earthquake, and to find out it was a bridge is really, really scary."

Families of bridge workers wait for updates

Earlier in the day, relatives of the construction crew waited for updates on their loved ones.

Marian Del Carmen Castellon told Telemundo her husband, Miguel Luna, 49, was working on the bridge.

“They only tell us that we have to wait and that they can’t give us information,” she said.

Castellon said she was "devastated, devastated because our heart is broken, because we don’t know how they have been rescued yet. We are just waiting for the news."

Luna's co-worker Jesús Campos said he felt crushed, too.

“It hurts my heart to see what is happening. We are human beings, and they are my folks,” he said.

Campos told The Baltimore Banner that the missing men are from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico.

Active search and rescue ends

The Coast Guard said it was suspending the active search-and-rescue effort at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

"Coast Guard’s not going away, none of our partners are going away, but we’re just going to transition into a different phase," Gilreath said at a news conference.

Maryland State Police Superintendent Roland L. Butler, Jr., said it was moving to a recovery operation. Changing conditions have made it dangerous for divers, he said. 

Butler pledged to "do our very best to recover those six missing people," but the conditions are difficult.

"If we look at how challenging it is at a simple motor vehicle crash to extract an individual, I'm sure we can all imagine how much harder it is to do it in inclement weather, when it's cold, under the water, with very limited to no visibility," he said.

"There's a tremendous amount of debris in the water," which can include sharp metal and other hazards, and that could take time, Butler said.

'A long road in front of us'

Built in 1977 and referred to locally as the Key Bridge, the structure was later named after the author of the American national anthem.

The bridge is more than 8,500 feet long, or 1.6 miles. Its main section spans 1,200 feet, and it was one of the longest continuous truss bridges in the world upon its completion, according to the National Steel Bridge Alliance .

About 31,000 vehicles a day use the bridge, which equals 11.3 million vehicles per year, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

The river and the Port of Baltimore are both key to the shipping industry on the East Coast, generating more than $3.3 billion a year and directly employing more than 15,000 people.

Asked what people in Baltimore can expect going forward, the state's transportation secretary said it is too early to tell.

"Obviously we reached out to a number of engineering companies, so obviously we have a long road in front of us," Wiedefeld said.

Julia Jester reported from Baltimore, Patrick Smith from London, Corky Siemaszko from New York and Phil Helsel from Los Angeles.

Julia Jester is a producer for NBC News based in Washington, D.C.

Patrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.

Phil Helsel is a reporter for NBC News.

Corky Siemaszko is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital.