Yachting capital access
The working waterfront, marinas and megayacht traffic that productions come to Fort Lauderdale for — we run these channels constantly.
Local · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Filming on the Water in Fort Lauderdale.
Yachts, canals and open ocean within minutes of each other — Fort Lauderdale is one of the most filmed waterfronts in Florida, and it is a short run north of our home dock. The Basilisk works the Intracoastal, the New River and the Port Everglades approaches as a routine day.
Local waters
Where we work in Fort Lauderdale.
- · The Intracoastal — canals, bridges and waterfront estates
- · New River — downtown waterfront and yacht traffic
- · Port Everglades approaches — shipping and industrial backdrops
- · Fort Lauderdale beach — offshore Atlantic runs
- · Hillsboro Inlet — inlet and lighthouse content
Local knowledge
What working Fort Lauderdale actually takes.
Short-run economics
Fort Lauderdale is close enough to home port that most shoots carry little or no mobilization cost. Confirm with your dates.
Bridge and lock timing
Intracoastal bridge schedules shape the day. The captain builds the shot list around openings so the schedule holds.
Local FAQ
Fort Lauderdale questions
Can you film in the Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal?+
Yes. The Intracoastal, New River and Port Everglades approaches are routine working waters. Bridge opening schedules and no-wake zones are built into the day's shot plan by the captain.
Is there a travel fee for Fort Lauderdale?+
Fort Lauderdale is a short run north of our Miami home port, so most Broward shoots carry little or no mobilization charge. The quote confirms it with your dates and locations.
Can you shoot yachts underway in Fort Lauderdale?+
Yes — that is the core job. The stabilized Ultraarm crane tracks a moving picture boat at speed, and the captain works the channels and bridges these yachts run every day.
Do you handle Fort Lauderdale film permits?+
Yes. Broward County, city and USCG coordination for the waterways is handled as part of shoot planning, alongside any marina or dock access the production needs.
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Shooting in Fort Lauderdale?
Send us your dates and locations. We'll confirm the water, the permits and the crew.