Route readiness
Match the destination to the boats making the run
Think through range, draft, bridge clearance, fuel stops, weather windows, and each skipper’s comfort level.
Florida Cruisers planning noteDestination cruises for recreational boaters
Run together.
Arrive together.
Florida Cruisers brings owner-operated 30–50 foot powerboats together for organized runs to shared destinations, with clearer plans from departure to dock-in.
Florida Cruisers is owned and operated by Brown Consulting LLC.
BOATS TOGETHER · DESTINATION AHEADOwner-operated30–50 foot recreational powerboats
Destination-ledShared routes and marina arrivals
First-partyEvents run by Brown Consulting LLC
Safety-mindedEvery skipper retains command
A better group cruise starts ashore
One destination.
A shared plan.
Florida Cruisers organizes destination boating events and publishes practical planning resources for participating recreational boaters. Every cruise is a coordination plan between independent captains—not a charter or commercial passage.
Departure plan
Leave together without running bow to stern
Set the radio plan, running order, checkpoints, speed expectations, and what to do when a boat falls behind.
Florida Cruisers planning noteMarina arrival
Turn a busy dock-in into a calm group arrival
Confirm slip assignments, power needs, approach notes, fender plans, and a simple sequence for reaching the dock.
Florida Cruisers planning noteWeather call
Make the no-go decision before pressure makes it for you
Agree on decision times, alternate ports, cancellation thresholds, and how the group will receive a route change.
Florida Cruisers planning noteWhat this site is—and is not
A first-party boating event service, from cast-off to dock-in.
Florida Cruisers is operated directly by Brown Consulting LLC. We plan recreational group cruises, publish our own event information, and communicate only with boaters who RSVP or subscribe to us directly.
- We are not a yacht club, marina, charter operator, or cruise line.
- Each captain remains responsible for the vessel, crew, navigation, weather, and go/no-go decision.
- We do not sell subscriber details or operate a third-party lead marketplace.
- We do not use purchased, rented, scraped, shared, or inherited messaging lists.
Group-cruise updates by text
The right update.
One trusted number.
Opt in for destination-cruise announcements, RSVP confirmations, departure or route changes, marina arrival information, coordination reminders, and day-of logistics. Typically up to 4 messages per month; event-day updates may add messages.
Messages are sent from +1 (888) 292-0089.
Questions about a guide or the text program?
Contact Florida Cruisers