Pier Sixty-Six is well known to captains, crew, and industry professionals within the yachting industry as a staple when visiting the area. For decades, the industry has docked at the resort and enjoyed its amenities in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, but after a $1 billion redevelopment, Pier Sixty-Six has pushed to reclaim its spot atop South Florida’s social scene while offering upscale dining options, luxurious wellness services, and a reimagined superyacht marina.
“Guests will be welcomed to a thoroughly reimagined Pier Sixty-Six, a landmark that now exemplifies Fort Lauderdale’s reputation as the Yachting Capital of the World. The property has been transformed into a premier destination and more than a marina, it is a dynamic lifestyle hub where world-class hospitality, exceptional dining, wellness, and community seamlessly converge,” said Colm O’Callaghan, Pier Sixty-Six’s vice president and managing director. “Visitors will experience thoughtfully designed restaurants and lounges, elevated poolside amenities, and the iconic Pier Top tower, which continues to stand as a beacon on the Intracoastal. Pier Sixty-Six has been envisioned as a true home port for the yachting community, both timeless in spirit and redefined for the future.”
Culinary Excellence
Making your way downtown in search of Fort Lauderdale’s finest foods after a day of work on board might have been the plan when docked at Pier Sixty-Six in the past, but the resort’s revitalized culinary options are more than worth staying close to home base.
“Pier Sixty-Six is furthering Fort Lauderdale’s new gastronomic revitalization,” O’Callaghan said. “Our approach is to create a dynamic food and beverage epicenter that offers diverse experiences from a sophisticated restaurant inspired by the joie de vivre of the French and Italian rivieras to a casual eatery bursting with flavors embracing its local roots. We are proud to be a part of the city’s hospitality evolution.”
Originally opened in 1965, Pier Top, Pier Sixty-Six’s crown jewel, Pier Top, has been reimagined. While Pier Top stays true to its iconic Googie-style architecture and continues to offer 360-degree views through its rotating lounge, the redevelopment has seen the lounge’s interior transform into a sleek, modern design that matches its culinary offerings. Avant garde mixology, premium oysters, and caviar reach new heights.
Pier Sixty-Six has 12 restaurants and bars onsite after its revamp, with Calusso offering handcrafted pastas, fresh seafood, premium meats, and more inspired by the culinary traditions of the French and Italian Rivieras. Based on bold flavors from Southern Spain and the Eastern Mediterranean, Sotogrande features sharable plates, spices, and a layout that encourages socialization.
“Captains and crew who have long been familiar with Pier Sixty-Six are impressed by how we have honored its heritage while elevating every aspect of the guest experience,” O’Callaghan said. “Personally, I am particularly proud of the waterfront dining venues, which create an inviting energy and vibrancy that encourage guests to linger and enjoy the waterfront.”
Elevated Wellness
Need some time to unwind from a busy charter season? Pier Sixty-Six’s resort has added Zenova Spa & Wellness, 13,000 square feet of indoor space that includes nine treatment rooms for dozens of different wellness experiences. The center offers scalp treatments, massages, LED light therapy, and other self-care routines to create immersive journeys that can last up to 120 minutes. Looking to relax with your partner? Duo massages, journeys, and facials are also available, with plenty of options to choose from. Luxury haircuts and styles for both men and women, eyelash and eyebrow services, nail care, and waxing are offered too.
Pier Sixty-Six’s wellness amenities don’t stop there, as they also include four distinct wellness zones — Vitality Pool, Ceremonial Sauna, Snow Room, and Sensory Shower — for guests to enjoy. If you’re in the business of moving, the resort’s Techogym-powered resort fitness center is available 24/7 and features state-of-the-art equipment. Classes like yoga and morning meditation to Pilates and high-intensity training are also scheduled throughout the week, making Pier Sixty-Six a hub for wellness in Fort Lauderdale.
Marina Highlights
Pier Sixty-Six has amplified Fort Lauderdale’s reputation as the yachting capital of the world with new marina upgrades following its billion-dollar renovation. With Pier North or Pier South locations covering both sides of the 17th Street Causeway Bridge, more than 150 slips are available to incoming yachts. Superyachts have 5,000 feet of dockage, with deep-water slips for vessels from 40 to 400 feet with a maximum draft of 30 feet. Vessels have immediate deep-water access to the Intracoastal and Atlantic Ocean, as the marina is the first when entering Port Everglades. Slip-side pump out, fuel bunkering, 30-amp to 1,000-amp power, 24/7 security, and concierge services are some amenities yachts docked at Pier Sixty-Six can enjoy, including convenient access to all the restaurants, lounges, and wellness center on site.
Pier Sixty-Six’s marina is a Foreign Trade Zone, permitting international vessels to dock at the marina without paying duty and allowing brokers to show for-sale vessels to U.S. citizens during FLIBS. The marina’s location is within two miles of Fort Lauderdale landmarks like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas, while being conveniently within five miles from U.S. Customs and the Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
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