Yacht-Centric Living: Fort Lauderdale vs Miami for Boaters

For yacht owners choosing a South Florida home port, the decision often narrows to Fort Lauderdale or Miami. Both cities now feature branded condominium towers with private marinas, superyacht-scale dockage, and hospitality-level services that let residents live directly above their slips. This article compares the two waterfront cultures through the lens of serious boating, highlighting addresses such as St. Regis® Residences Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale, Riva Residenze Fort Lauderdale, The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Pompano Beach, Aston Martin Residences Downtown Miami, St. Regis® Residences Brickell, Una Residences Brickell, and The Residences at Six Fisher Island.

Fisher Island's New Era: The Residences at Six Fisher & Beyond - What's Next for America's Most Exclusive Zip Code

Fisher Island, the 216-acre private enclave off Miami Beach, is entering a rare new chapter as The Residences at Six Fisher Island and The Links Estates at Fisher Island add a final layer of contemporary ultra-luxury to America’s most exclusive zip code. With land essentially built out, these low-density projects become legacy holdings in a market defined by finite supply, white-glove club amenities and true physical privacy. For buyers who already own in global capitals, Fisher Island now represents the most insulated, resort-calibrated expression of Miami living.

Best Luxury Developments for Privacy Seekers on Fisher Island

Fisher Island is one of America’s most rarefied enclaves, a 216-acre private island off Miami Beach accessible only by ferry, yacht or helicopter. For privacy-focused buyers, not every address on the island is equal. This MILLION Luxury guide highlights the developments that best combine seclusion, generous space and five-star amenities, from estate-style residences at Six Fisher and turnkey mansions at The Links Estates to the boutique towers Palazzo Della Luna and Palazzo Del Sol.

How to Identify a True Ultra-Luxury Condo in Miami Beach

Miami Beach is full of glossy condo towers, but only a handful truly qualify as ultra luxury. For discerning buyers, the difference lies in irreplaceable waterfront land, world class architecture, estate scale floor plans, low density privacy and resort calibre services. Buildings such as The Perigon Miami Beach, Faena House Miami Beach, The Residences at Six Fisher Island and The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Miami Beach set the benchmark.

Fisher Island vs. Bal Harbour: Miami’s Ultimate Private Enclaves Compared

Fisher Island and Bal Harbour sit at the summit of Miami luxury, yet they offer profoundly different ways to live privately on the water. Fisher Island is a 216-acre private island, accessible only by ferry or yacht, where Six Fisher Island Residences completes a century-long story of seclusion and club life. Bal Harbour is a meticulously planned oceanfront village whose new icon, Rivage Bal Harbour, delivers sky-villa scale living steps from legendary shopping and dining. This editorial compares setting, architecture, amenities and lifestyle to help buyers decide which enclave best matches their vision.

Fort Lauderdale vs. Miami Beach: The Ultimate Waterfront Living Showdown

Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach offer two distinct expressions of South Florida waterfront living. Fort Lauderdale’s canal-woven landscape favors yacht ownership, privacy, and a gentler residential rhythm, while Miami Beach delivers high-energy oceanfront glamour, a global cultural calendar, and brand-led towers. Both markets now feature expansive, service-rich residences that blend resort convenience with private-club discretion. This editorial compares ambiance, water access, and the marquee developments reshaping each skyline to help you decide which shoreline fits your lifestyle.