A five-address Fort Lauderdale comparison led by Pier Sixty-Six, Bahia Mar and Riva Residenze, with a practical framework for confirming berth rights, customization approvals, warranty coverage and resale documentation.
For a yacht owner, the most compelling residence is not simply the one overlooking a marina. It is the home whose berth arrangements, interior approvals and ownership documents support how the buyer intends to live. A beautifully tailored apartment loses some of its appeal if the vessel cannot be accommodated or a renovation leaves unresolved questions for the next purchaser.
This five-address Fort Lauderdale comparison begins with Pier Sixty-Six Residences, The St. Regis Residences, Bahia Mar, and Riva Residenze. Their order reflects stated yacht capacity, not superior customization rights or warranty protection. Four Seasons and Andare provide additional residential comparisons, without an assumption of equivalent yacht access. Development activity should not be confused with completed construction, occupancy or current availability; each requires confirmation before purchase.
1. Pier Sixty-Six Residences: Intracoastal and 17th Street Causeway
At 2301 SE 17th Street, Pier Sixty-Six has a stated 164-slip marina accommodating vessels up to 400 feet. Among the three marina-focused addresses here, that capacity makes it the leading consideration for a superyacht owner. Its residential, marina and hotel components place the home within a broader waterfront destination.
The essential distinction is between marina capacity and a purchaser’s entitlement. A residence purchase does not, by itself, establish berth ownership or transfer rights. Before selecting finishes or commissioning bespoke interiors, obtain written confirmation of slip availability, vessel acceptance, fees and the legal relationship between the apartment and its docking arrangement.
2. The St. Regis Residences, Bahia Mar: Fort Lauderdale Beach
At 801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Bahia Mar forms part of an approximately 40-acre redevelopment with a stated value of $2 billion. Its planned deepwater marina comprises 250 slips and is intended to accommodate yachts up to 350 feet. Planned amenities include Marina Village, a full-service beach club, dining and shopping.
At St. Regis® Residences Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale, the residential distinction matters as much as the waterfront setting. The broader program includes a 78-home tower, a 122-key St. Regis hotel and 106 resort residences. These are not interchangeable purchase categories. Establish which product the contract covers, then verify marina delivery, governance and berth rights separately from the residence’s delivery and customization provisions.
3. Riva Residenze: Boutique scale
Created with Italian boatbuilder Riva, this 20-story development comprises 36 residences. Its stated yacht capacity reaches 65 feet, placing it in a materially different vessel category from Pier Sixty-Six and Bahia Mar. For an owner whose boat fits that limit, the smaller residential scale may be the more relevant attraction.
The berth count warrants written clarification: the descriptions noted here differ between six slips and seven slips plus a dedicated arrival slip. Do not base a purchase decision on either count without confirming the final marina configuration. Ask whether an arrival slip permits ongoing docking, how resident berths are allocated and whether an assignment can accompany a future sale.
4. Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Fort Lauderdale: A branded comparison
Include Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Fort Lauderdale when comparing the residence itself, its alteration framework and its purchase documents. Its inclusion does not establish on-site docking or a particular vessel capacity; any yacht-access arrangement needs independent confirmation.
A branded address should not be assumed to offer unrestricted alterations or enhanced warranty terms. Evaluate the proposed scope and written approvals rather than treating the name as permission.
5. Andare Residences Fort Lauderdale: A documentation-focused comparison
When considering Andare Residences Fort Lauderdale alongside the marina-focused shortlist, apply the same documentation standard without assuming equivalent yacht access or customization rights. Its position here is an additional residential comparison, not a verified marina-capacity ranking.
Before treating it as a yacht-compatible purchase, establish how docking would be arranged and whether that arrangement suits the vessel. The ownership file should describe the specific home and its agreements, not merely the development’s identity.
A marina-facing home and an enforceable docking arrangement are different assets. Ask whether access rests on ownership, a lease, a license or another assignment, and whether the agreement names the purchaser, residence or vessel. Obtain the applicable dimensions, availability, recurring charges and transfer conditions in writing.
For any planned facility, ask what happens if marina delivery differs from residential delivery. The useful answer is a written allocation of obligations and remedies, not a general expectation that both will be ready together. Hotel adjacency and resort amenities do not resolve contractual berth rights.
Customization flexibility should be established through documents, not inferred from branding or price. Request the alteration rules, approved finish schedule and available construction or remodeling plans before committing to a substantial redesign.
Ask the developer or association to identify the decision-maker for each proposed change. Separate finish substitutions from alterations involving structure, plumbing, electrical systems or mechanical equipment. Request written requirements for engineering review, permits, contractor access, inspections and final acceptance, along with any approval deadlines and costs.
An approved alteration is not automatically a warranted alteration. Before work begins, request a written explanation of which original components remain covered, which modifications are excluded and who is responsible for the new work. Keep developer, contractor and manufacturer obligations distinct.
Have counsel confirm the applicable law, purchase terms, coverage periods and triggering dates. Do not assume the warranty clock begins at your closing, that custom work inherits the original coverage or that all warranties transfer to a successor owner.
A carefully documented interior allows a future buyer to understand what changed, who approved it and how the work was completed. Preserve approved plans, association consents, permits, inspection records, warranties, repair invoices and marina agreements. Keep completion dates and subsequent repairs together so remaining coverage can be evaluated.
Include berth transfer conditions in the resale file rather than leaving the next buyer to reconstruct them. Where coverage or docking rights depend on consent or assignment, ask counsel to clarify those requirements before marketing the residence.
Begin with the yacht’s requirements, then examine the residence’s approval framework and warranty position. Pier Sixty-Six leads the marina-focused group for stated vessel capacity; Bahia Mar offers a large planned marina within a multifaceted redevelopment; Riva presents a smaller-scale alternative for vessels within its stated limit. Four Seasons and Andare broaden the residential comparison but require separate yacht-access diligence. None of these considerations replaces contractual review.
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Begin a quiet conversationAmong the three marina-focused residences, Pier Sixty-Six has the greatest stated capacity, accommodating vessels up to 400 feet. Actual berth availability and the buyer’s docking rights require separate confirmation.
Bahia Mar’s planned deepwater marina comprises 250 slips and is intended to accommodate yachts up to 350 feet. Delivery and access terms should be verified contractually.
Riva Residenze has a stated vessel limit of 65 feet. Confirm the specific berth’s suitability and availability before purchase.
The article notes differing counts of six slips and seven slips plus an arrival slip. Obtain the final configuration and allocation terms in writing.
No berth ownership or transfer entitlement should be inferred from marina capacity alone. Review the separate ownership, lease, license or assignment agreement.
No; the broader program includes a 78-home tower and 106 resort residences alongside a 122-key hotel. Identify the exact purchase category in the contract.
This comparison does not establish docking rights or vessel capacity for either address. Any yacht-access arrangement requires independent confirmation.
Approval and warranty coverage should be reviewed separately. Obtain written exclusions and identify responsibility for original components and new work.
Confirm coverage periods, triggering dates and transfer terms during purchase review and before alterations begin. Counsel should review the applicable law and specific agreements.
Keep approved plans, association consents, permits, inspections, warranties, repair invoices and marina agreements. Include warranty dates and berth transfer conditions for the next purchaser.
