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Yachting in Key West, FL

Located at Florida's southern tip, Key West captivates with azure seas, vibrant coral reefs, and a relaxed vibe. Experience the island's allure and enjoy luxury yachting in Key West, FL. Perfect for leisurely cruises or thrilling adventures, Key West is ideal for sun-filled coastal experiences. Discover its beauty from the deck of your private yacht.

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Once you confirm your reservation, your broker will process your payment.

• If you are booking for a single day and your reservation is confirmed more than 7 days in advance, a deposit of either $1,000 USD or 50% of the total cost of the reservation (whichever is greater) is processed immediately in order to hold the yacht. Once your embarkation date is 7 days away, the remainder of the amount due is processed.
• If you are booking for a single day and your reservation is made 7 days or less in advance, the total price of your reservation is processed immediately.
• If you are booking for a multi-day charter and your reservation is confirmed more than 30 days in advance, a deposit of 50% of the cost of the yacht is processed immediately in order to hold the yacht. Once your embarkation date is 30 days away, the other 50% is collected for the price of the yacht, plus the APA, plus the taxes due.

Terms of refunds are dictated by the Charter Agreement. Generally, once a payment is collected, it is non-refundable. In certain circumstances, as dictated by the Charter Agreement, credits can be provided so you will be able to enjoy your yacht charter at a future date that is convenient for you.

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HAVANA FLEET

Luxury charters, charter your dream yacht and experience the adventure of a lifetime.

Havana Fleet Key West Luxury Yacht Charters offers guests an unforgettable experience aboard our fleet of luxury charter boats. Our experienced Captain and Crew will treat you and up to eleven guests like true celebrities, ensuring that you have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. At Havana Fleet, no two trips are alike and every charter can be custom-tailored to your needs & specifications. Custom charter options are endless, so whether you want a relaxing 2 1/2-hour Sunset Cruise or a multi-day adventure 90 miles into the Gulf of Mexico, we have you covered. From your secluded anchorage, you can enjoy stunning sunsets and star-lit skies. Plus, with access to world-class snorkeling and beaches on Loggerhead Key, you can explore at your leisure. Water toys, sport fishing, and personal chef options are also available for your enjoyment. Learn more about our fleet of boats and our luxury charters below. 

CHARTER ACTIVITES

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The Havana Fleet offers a wide selection of activities for everyone. Some of the most popular are snorkeling, fishing, island adventures, sandbar excursions, and sunset cruises. Contact us to plan your luxury charter today.

PRICING & INFO

Havana Fleet offers a wide variety of charter options. We have three different luxury charter boats that offer private luxury charters starting at the price listed below.

2.5 HR CHARTER

Elegant Sunset or Morning Cruises onboard our 36′ Hinckley Picnic Boat, Dolphin Watching, 2 1/2, 4, 6, and 8-hour Custom Island Tour Packages which can include catered onboard or beach picnics. Water toys are available.

2.5 HOUR CHARTER

Your custom charter options are endless! From a relaxing 2 1/2 hour Sunset Cruise 4,6 or 8 hour Island excursion up to a Multi-day and Night adventure 90 miles into the Gulf of Mexico. Explore Fort Jefferson and experience the world-class snorkeling and beaches of Loggerhead Key at your leisure.  

Sunset & Brunch 2.5Hr Cruises are available. Dry Tortugas day trips. Tour Fort Jefferson and snorkel Loggerhead Key. 4, 6, and 8-hour and Multi-day High-end Fishing Charters. Thrilling Sunset Cruises. Express Island Tours and Adventures. Water toys are available.

PRIVATE CHARTERS

Experience the ultimate adventure with Havana Fleet in Key West, Florida. Our luxury charter boats cater to your desires, offering custom trips with tailored destinations and activities for groups of up to 12 people. From half-day to multi-day charters, every detail is addressed by our attentive captain and crew. Explore Fort Jefferson & The Dry Tortugas on our exclusive day trips. Let's plan the charter of your dreams with Havana Fleet today!

3 vessels to choose from

Our fleet of luxury charter yachts offers something for everyone. With options for a group of up to 6 or up to 12 guests on our private luxury charters.

Amazing Destinations

Our fleet offers the chance to experience remote destinations like the Dry Tortugas. Experience untouched locations just for the day or on a multi-day excursion aboard our luxury yacht.

Professional Crew

Our dedicated captains and crew are first and foremost committed to the safety of you and your guests while ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Multi Day Trips

Our fleet offers guests the chance to stay aboard and really get a feel for the yacht life. Our crew can plan an amazing itinerary for your guests. Chefs and catering are available to suit your needs.

2.5 HOUr CHARTER

Looking for adventure but don’t have all day? A 2 1/2 Hour Charter will get you on the water and offer enough time to explore some of the local sights or take in a sunset. Activities include island adventures, or sunset cruises.

4 HOUR CHARTER

Spend an afternoon or morning exploring the uninhabited offshore islands and sandbars. Have time to relax on the water and experience more. Activities include island adventures, sandbars excursions, and sunset cruises.

6 HOUR CHARTER

Spend the day on the water enjoying everything our fleet has to offer. Create a custom itinerary that includes a number of destinations and activities of your choice like a sunset cruise and our sandbar excursion or other combinations.

8 HOUR CHARTER

Have the whole day to see what is out there. A full-day charter opens the door to many remote destinations. Our charter boats can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests on a day trip to Fort Jefferson & The Dry Tortugas.

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Private & Shared Sailing Charters

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Have the sea to yourself with Sunset Sail Key West—chartered sailing trips led by us, tailored to you.

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Privates Charters

Discover your perfect private charter.

Set out on a snorkeling, stargazing, or sunset sail, or build your own custom trip. Romance, relax or unwind from the privacy of your own chartered sailboat.

Shared Trips

Come together on a shared charter.

Rise above the crush of the crowds and set sail on a unique shared sunset charter, with a few friends you haven’t met yet. A personable local crew and captain will treat you to a stunning sunset view from the deck of an unforgettable vessel– General Patton’s elegant, private schooner When and If.

Three Classic Boats

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We sail a fleet of three vintage sailboats, each with their own unique charm and appeal. A custom sloop, a classic ketch, and a historic schooner are waiting to make memories with you on the crystal clear waters of Key West. Each boat is suited to different types of outings, so take a moment to get acquainted with our vessels.

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Experience the yacht lifestyle on the Mia in beautiful Key West, FL.

The Mia Services

All cruises are BYOB for alcoholic beverages, food or snacks. A chef can be provided if desired to prepare your special meal, additional info and cost will be provided upon request. Full galley, grill, coolers, ice, bottled water, sodas, glasses and place settings, utensils, blender, and crew is provided. ​Sunset times vary throughout the year, for times available click please send a request for your desired dates.

All cruises and routes are subject to change due to docking, weather or current conditions, USCG restrictions or Captains' discretion.

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The Mia Yacht in Key West was a wonderful experience for our family, beautiful memories were made. Top notch service, would highly recommend to anyone. A trip out to Boca Grande Island is a must if you’re visiting...The atmosphere of Stock Island Marina was amazing, lots of amenities. Truly a wonderful place to gather on any occasion. We definitely will be returning.

Best Day Ever!! Owner Mike and Captain Ryan and crew are the pinnacle of service and professionalism. If you like 1st class service and beautiful accommodations, Mia is the boat for you.

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Key West Yacht Rental

Welcome to Anchor Yacht and Boat Rentals, your premier destination for the ultimate Key West boating experience. Nestled in the heart of Key West, Florida, our fleet of luxurious yachts and boats awaits, ready to provide you with an unforgettable adventure on the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

At Anchor Yacht and Boat Rentals, we take pride in offering a diverse selection of vessels to suit every taste and occasion. Whether you're seeking a romantic sunset cruise, a thrilling deep-sea fishing expedition, or a relaxing day of snorkeling and swimming, our boats and yachts are equipped to make your dream day on the water a reality. Our team of experienced captains and crew members are dedicated to ensuring your safety and enjoyment throughout your journey.

Our Key West boat and yacht rentals are not just about transportation; they're about creating memories that will last a lifetime. Picture yourself sipping champagne on the deck of one of our elegant yachts as the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow on the sea. Imagine the thrill of reeling in a trophy fish or the wonder of exploring vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life. These are the experiences that await you when you choose Anchor Yacht and Boat Rentals.

Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a first-time boater, our team is here to make your adventure exceptional. So, why wait? Contact us today to book your Key West boat or yacht rental and embark on an unforgettable journey with Anchor Yacht and Boat Rentals. Your dream day on the water is just a click or a call away.

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Key West Sailing Charters

What makes us different.

Locally owned and operated for more than 30 years, Danger Charters is all about the Key West sailing experience – wind in the sails, sun on our face, the sound of the waves lapping against the hull.

Our shallow-draft schooners allow us to go where others can’t … and we choose to go where others don’t. We seek calm, crystal-clear water so that you can enjoy the very best of the beautiful Florida Keys. We can’t wait to host you for an unforgettable day of sailing in Key West.

We treat you to the Key West that’s inspired countless paintings and poetry, and show you why locals choose Danger Charters too. Kick back, relax, and be one with the wind and waves … we’ll take care of the rest.   

What We Provide

• Calm water for smooth sailing
• Excellent food and beverage
• No crowds so you can lounge
• Experienced captains
• Knowledgeable crew
• Eco-education opportunities
• Top-quality snorkeling gear
• Easy to use kayaks

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Luke loves to be on the water and is super knowledgeable about the stunning marine life that surrounds Key West. Luke moved to the Keys from South Carolina a little over a year ago, so even when he’s not working he’s out exploring the Backcountry and waterways.

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Spent my birthday eve sunset sailing with my husband and it was unforgettable! Could not recommend it enough. Such a beautiful time! I would definitely do it again next time we go to Key West. Thank you all for such a wonderful and memorable experience!

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I can’t get over how personal this experience was!!! The group was small which made the experience that much better. Myself, my sister, and my two daughters had the best time! Everyone was so kind and personable! Thank you for a wonderful time! Danger Charters is definitely a must if you are looking for a sail, snorkel, kayak experience for the first time!

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We did a full day sail and snorkel trip with about 27 of us and it was perfect! The crew Bryan, Logan, and Alex were informative, attentive, down to Earth, and make a mean pasta salad! They even provided the snorkeling gear and tips on where to look at the reef! Hands down the best trip during Key West! Will definitely book again in the future! Thanks guys!

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Welcome to the Best Private Yacht Charter in Key West

Boating is a way of life in southern Florida. When you’re visiting on vacation, you can elevate your experience by spending time on the water. At After Hours, we provide a selection of boat tours with private boat charters in Key West to give you the boating experience you need to enjoy true vacation bliss during your time in the Keys. Whether you’ve been searching for the best sunset cruise or want to take a day trip to enjoy fun in the sun with the opportunity to see dolphins and other marine life, we have the options you need for the ultimate experience.

Enjoy Our Specially Designed Boat Tours

Whether you’re interested in a sunset cruise to enjoy the tranquility of a beautiful sunset in the Keys or want to take a day trip that introduces you to local wildlife while you take in the sights from a unique perspective, our boat tours will give you the ultimate experience. Our experienced captains know the best places to take you to walk on pristine private beaches, swim in crystal clear waters, or even snorkel with sea turtles. We work hard to give you and your group the most amazing experience possible. We even include customized catering while you’re onboard with us.

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When you book a private yacht charter with us, we will pamper you with the best experience you could dream of. We’ll help you leave the real world and the crowds behind, so you feel like you’re the only person on the planet. A private boat charter is ideal for heading out for some solitude or sharing an intimate experience with that special someone, your family, or a close group of friends. We customize each experience based on your preferences, so you’ll have the time of your life!

If you’re looking to make your Key West vacation extraordinary, we have the solution. After Hours is a private yacht charter that can take you and your guests to vacation bliss.

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You work hard. Your vacation days are precious. Why spend them in a crowd?

Your perfect day in paradise is custom-made to give you the pampering you need. This is your chance to break away from the masses and go beyond the ordinary.

On A Private Yacht

You left your hectic life behind to take a vacation. Why spend it in a crowd? Let us pamper you with a day, evening, or extended cruise in private luxury. Onboard After Hours, you’ll enjoy food and drink tailored to your tastes as you leave the real world (and its crowds) behind.

With Your Special Guests

Imagine hosting your closest friends and family for an amazing outing that they’ll remember for years. Or show your important clients or colleagues how much they are valued with a one-of-a-kind experience. Or even pop the question in a way that almost guarantees a “YES!” with a romantic proposal trip. Life’s big moments deserve special treatment. 

Your Trip, Your Way

Sunset cruise.

Key West sunsets are legendary. But, imagine a private sunset cruise during your visit to Key West. Sunsets are one of the most romantic experiences in Key West. Get away from the crowds and make it special on your own private charter.

You’ll never forget your After Hours day trip in Key West, FL. Cruise to a secluded island with crystal clear waters. We can be your escape to adventures based on what you want. Walk on a secluded beach? We know the best ones. Snorkle with sea turtles? Let us introduce you.

Key West Events

There’s always a festival or holiday being celebrated in Key West. What better way to participate than aboard After Hours private yacht charter. Sunset cruises or day trips, you’ll never forget this private yacht charter in Key West.

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Make It So Charters offers unique private charters in Key West, including our famous sandbar trips.  We let you customize your time exactly as you would want it to be.

Our Sandbar Trips are extremely popular, but we also let you combine the sandbar trips with other activities as well. There’s no better way to have a great day out on the water.

Hangout on a secluded sandbar, do some snorkeling or a little fishing, take a cruise through the Great White Heron National Wild Life Refuge, watch some dolphins playing in the Gulf.

You tell us what your perfect day out on the water would be, and we will… Make It So!

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READY. SET. SAIL THE FLORIDA KEYS

At the end of a 110-mile-long chain of islands, stretched like a string of pearls across a Caribbean blue sea lies charmed Key West, it is here you will find Florida Yachts Charters. We are a boutique yacht charter company that specializes in Crewed and Bareboat Charter, ASA Sailing Instruction and Yacht Management. Experience the best of sailing the Florida Keys with a well maintained fleet of yachts, local knowledge and expertise, a warm island welcome and the personal touches of a luxury yacht charter.

Captained Charter

Sit back, relax, and let the professionals do all the work. Charter the yacht of your choice and connect with one of our experienced crew for your carefree sailing vacation in the Florida Keys. Want a full-service chef, we can help with that too!

Learn to Sail

Let us show you the ropes. Do you dream of owning or bareboat chartering your own sailing yacht one day? We are an accredited ASA Sailing School offering fully private courses for high quality one on one time with your instructor. Customize your itinerary and turn your Florida Keys sailing vacation into a great educational opportunity for you and your family.

Bareboat Charter

Raise the sails. With a bareboat charter i f you have the experience, then enjoy the freedom of captaining your own yacht on your own Florida Keys adventure. Explore our fleet of sailing monohulls and catamarans.

Yacht Management

If you are dreaming of enjoying the luxury of keeping your yacht in paradise then join our curated fleet of well maintained charter yachts. We will be happy to consult with you about our yacht management options in the Florida Keys.

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First Paragraph: Welcome to Yachting.Rent, the leading yacht rental service in the idyllic paradise of Key West, Florida. Nestled at the southernmost point of the U.S., Key West offers a tropical haven with its turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and a rich tapestry of maritime history. At Yachting.Rent, we provide you with the unique opportunity to experience this spectacular world from the luxury and comfort of our top-tier yachts. Our fleet, ranging from intimate sailboats to opulent mega-yachts, is meticulously maintained and tailored to suit every occasion, be it a romantic sunset sail, a weekend getaway, or a grand celebration at sea.

Second Paragraph: Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our vessels. Our professional team, armed with extensive local knowledge and a passion for the sea, is committed to making your yachting experience memorable. Whether you’re navigating the serene backcountry waters, exploring the vibrant marine life at the reef, or simply lounging under the sun on the deck with a cocktail in hand, we ensure every moment is perfect. From the moment you step aboard to the time you disembark, our crew is at your service, providing expert guidance, sumptuous cuisine, and insights into Key West’s hidden gems. Safety, luxury, and unforgettable experiences are the pillars of Yachting.Rent.

Third Paragraph: But why choose Yachting.Rent? Because we believe in crafting personalized adventures. No two journeys are the same, as we mold each charter to reflect your desires. Additionally, our partnerships with leading marine and local businesses allow our guests exclusive access to some of the best spots and experiences Key West has to offer. Book with Yachting.Rent today and embark on a journey where pristine waters, unparalleled luxury, and cherished memories await. Dive into the Key West adventure you’ve always dreamt of, and let us be the key to unlocking your perfect maritime escapade.

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Yacht charter in Key West

Yachting.Rent presents an unmatched yacht charter experience in the heart of Key West, Florida. Situated in one of the most enchanting spots on the U.S. coastline, Key West boasts crystal-clear waters, rich marine biodiversity, and a myriad of aquatic adventures waiting to be explored. At Yachting.Rent, our primary mission is to transport you into this maritime paradise aboard our exquisite yachts, offering you unparalleled views and unrivaled comfort. With a diverse fleet ranging from sleek sailboats ideal for intimate outings to luxurious mega-yachts designed for larger gatherings, we have the perfect vessel to suit every traveler’s taste and occasion.

As the premier yacht charter in Key West, Yachting.Rent prides itself on offering more than just a boat ride; we provide an immersive experience. Our seasoned crew is not only trained in navigation and safety but is also deeply familiar with the hidden treasures of the Keys. Whether you’re keen on diving into the depths to witness the vibrant coral reefs, cruising along the shimmering waters to catch a glimpse of dolphins, or anchoring at a secluded spot for a serene sunset, our team ensures your journey is tailor-made to your wishes. Gourmet meals, refreshing beverages, and guided activities are part of the package, ensuring that your time aboard is as enjoyable and relaxing as possible.

What sets Yachting.Rent apart from the rest is our unwavering commitment to personalized service. We understand that every guest has unique expectations, and we thrive on exceeding them. With exclusive tie-ups with top-tier marine and local establishments, our charters offer access to experiences that are both rare and mesmerizing. So, when you choose Yachting.Rent, you’re not just booking a yacht; you’re reserving a gateway to the many wonders of Key West, with every journey tailored to evoke a sense of wonder and create memories that last a lifetime. Dive deep into the essence of Key West with Yachting.Rent, and let your nautical dreams set sail.

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Yachting.Rent proudly stands as an ambassador to one of America’s most cherished nautical playgrounds: Key West, Florida. This sun-kissed haven, located at the southernmost tip of the continental U.S., is not just a place but a feeling, an invitation to experience the dance of the waves and the call of the open sea. Key West isn’t just a destination; it’s a state of mind, a dream for sailors and maritime enthusiasts, offering a combination of nature’s beauty, historical charm, and maritime adventure.

To begin, the geographical location and natural attributes of Key West make it a sailor’s dream. Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and the vast Atlantic Ocean, it offers a unique blend of calm, turquoise bays and challenging open-water passages. The nearby Gulf Stream ensures a temperate climate year-round, which means consistent sailing conditions. Then, there’s the rich biodiversity. The coral reefs of Key West, such as the famous Florida Reef, are among the most diverse ecosystems in the northern hemisphere. Sailors often find themselves accompanied by playful dolphins, curious sea turtles, and a colorful array of fish, turning every voyage into a nature documentary come to life.

But Key West is more than its natural wonders. Its history is intertwined with tales of pirates, smugglers, and treasure hunters. The island has been a muse for writers, artists, and adventurers for centuries. Sailing here allows one to retrace the paths of old sea captains, explore sunken treasures, and dock at historic seaports where tales of yore come alive in rustic bars and charming boutiques. With Yachting.Rent, every journey can be infused with these stories, making the sailing experience as culturally rich as it is visually stunning.

In conclusion, Key West is not merely a point on the map but a portal to a world where nature, history, and adventure meld seamlessly. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor seeking new challenges or a novice looking to experience the magic of the sea for the first time, Key West promises a journey like no other. And at Yachting.Rent, we’re dedicated to ensuring that this promise is not just met but surpassed, offering curated voyages that capture the essence of Key West in all its glory. Join us, and let the winds of Key West guide your next adventure.

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Sailing boat or Catamaran, what to sail in Key West

At Yachting.Rent, we cherish the spirit of exploration and the thrill of experiencing the azure waters of Key West, Florida. As you prepare for a maritime adventure in this tropical paradise, a quintessential question often arises: should one opt for a traditional sailing boat or venture aboard a catamaran? Both vessels offer distinct experiences, and understanding their nuances will help you tailor your Key West journey to your heart’s desires.

Traditional sailing boats, with their sleek hulls and iconic silhouettes, are an ode to the age-old art of sailing. They resonate with the rhythmic dance of the waves, letting sailors feel every ebb and flow of the ocean. Sailing boats offer an intimate connection with the sea, making them perfect for those who seek a genuine and tactile sailing experience. The sensation of heeling, where the boat tilts as it harnesses the wind’s power, can be a thrilling aspect for many. Furthermore, with their deeper drafts, these boats can often access unique routes, navigating narrow channels and anchoring close to hidden beaches and coves. If you’re looking for an authentic sailing experience that connects you closely with Key West’s marine environment, a sailing boat might be your vessel of choice.

On the other hand, catamarans, with their twin hulls and broader decks, are synonymous with stability and space. These vessels offer a relatively flat sailing experience, minimizing the rolling and tilting common in monohull boats. This feature is especially beneficial for those who are new to sailing or are prone to seasickness. Catamarans also boast expansive lounging areas, both indoor and outdoor, making them ideal for larger groups or families. With shallow drafts, they can anchor closer to the shore, giving sailors easy access to the pristine beaches of Key West. If you envision your maritime adventure filled with sunbathing, snorkeling, and socializing in spacious comfort, a catamaran could be the answer to your nautical dreams.

In conclusion, the choice between a sailing boat and a catamaran comes down to personal preference and the kind of experience you seek in the mesmerizing waters of Key West. Whether you’re yearning for a visceral bond with the sea or a laid-back, luxurious voyage, Yachting.Rent ensures that your charter meets and exceeds your expectations. Join us as we set sail into the heart of Key West, letting the whispers of the waves guide your unforgettable journey.

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Our boat is a unique event space in Key West for a private boat charter. This certainly is the perfect way to dazzle your clients, employees, friends or family. Charter our yacht and cruise (or sail) through Key West with us.  Sail alongside the Dolphins or catch a glimpse of the famous Key West “Green Flash” at sunset. Not only is this a unique event space but is the best way to host a party. 

For your Key West private yacht charter we have the beautiful 105 foot Schooner  America 2.0.  The Schooner America 2.0 was built for performance. For this very reason you will experience the exhilarating feeling of sailing aboard this stunning 105 foot sailboat. 

We are located in the historic Old Town Key West.  Our cruises will depart from the Key West Bight which is directly behind the Schooner Wharf Bar. We will take you out into the emerald green waters of Key West for an event you are sure to never forget.  

To sum it up, our yacht is perfect for a variety of ideas and will fit your every need.  It is is perfect for just you and your loved one to celebrate your milestone anniversary, for celebrating a beautiful marriage or even a family reunion.  Let our professional crew treat you like royalty and cater to your every need. So step aboard and join us for a Key West Sail!  

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Step aboard the stunning America 2.0 for a Key West Morning Charter. This 1.5 hour sail is available to book privately with your close friends and family. Start your day off right and take the helm and experience the power of this sailing machine or sit back and relax as you sail smoothly through the crystal clear waters of Key West. Either way and above all, it doesn’t get much better for a morning sail in Key West.  Options to extend your trip are available. Charter includes soda, juice, and water. Bar and food packages are available upon request. (Call us directly to save 6% online processing fee)

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Offering our most premium sailing experience, Schooner America 2.0 is the newest, largest, most elegant vessel designed for Classic Harbor Line. Added to the Classic Harbor Line fleet in 2011, America 2.0 offers the most exceptional day sailing one can find. She is the fastest, most refined, and the most comfortable schooner of the fleet.

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Classic Harbor Line: Known as the boutique of Key West yachts, boasts the elegant and legendary Schooner America 2.0 . This yacht is known for its quality craftsmanship, and its intimate, elegant and comfortable environment. From the Schooners’ beautiful sails and construction, to the experience of sailing through the emerald green waters of Key West this is a yacht for taste and style.

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Classic Harbor Line has constructed and hosted a variety of Corporate and Small office functions for the entertainment and excitement for you and all your colleagues. These yachts are a unique way to host your Key West corporate yacht charter! Your employees, clients and friends will never forget the experience.

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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Parties! Join us on the Luxury Schooner America 2.0 for your office holiday party, family gathering, or night out with friends; our classic yacht is sure to dazzle even your pickiest of guests. The Schooner America 2.0 is best during the Holiday Season to accommodate 20 – 76 guests. So throw a classic Key West Holiday boat party for your favorite people.

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Think outside of the box for your next meeting or conference. This unique meeting space with the famous Key West Sunset as your backdrop will be sure to impress. The dazzling Schooner America 2.0 can facilitate meetings, seminars, sales conferences, networking events and client meetings for 20-76.

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Salty Bottom offers the most customizable private charter Key West has to offer. Whether you’re looking to party at one of Key West’s famous sandbars (including Boca Grande, Snipes Keys, Jewish Basin and Mid Keys), peruse the backcountry, enjoy a romantic sunset cruise or dance the daylight away to our state of the art sound system, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Salty Bottom Key West Private Charter booking includes a trip to your destination(s) of choice - with plenty of optional add-ons to make your trip unique and memorable.

A popular choice for couples, individuals and large groups alike, we offer the choice of 4 or 6 hour cruises designed with tiered pricing that makes us one of the most affordable private charters in Key West.

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U.N. Live Updates: Zelensky Calls for Global Focus to Stay on Ukraine

To reverse Russia’s steady battlefield advances, the Ukrainian leader needs the support of Western allies whose attention is also demanded by other wars.

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Here is the latest on the U.N. meeting.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is addressing the United Nations General Assembly, aiming to keep world leaders focused on his country’s struggle against the Russian invasion at a time of intensifying conflict in the Middle East, economic uncertainty and a worsening climate crisis.

On Tuesday, Mr. Zelensky spoke at a brief session of the U.N. Security, saying: “Russia is committing an international crime. This war can’t simply fade away; this war can’t be calmed by talks. Actions are needed. Russia can only be forced into peace.”

Scheduled to address the General Assembly later on the second day of its annual meeting is President Emmanuel Macron of France, who has been navigating political turmoil at home with an election and new cabinet. His remarks are expected to highlight France’s position as a key player in global diplomacy. Mr. Macron has often played the role of lead liaison at the Assembly between the West and adversaries such as Iran.

Several African leaders will speak to the gathering on Wednesday, including speakers from Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Zimbabwe and Chad. They are expected to echo growing calls for permanent African representation on the Security Council, including from the United States, which has said it would support two permanent seats for African countries.

Here’s what else to know:

Security Council meetings: The Security Council is scheduled to convene a meeting on Wednesday attended by foreign ministers and some heads of states about the challenges that the council has faced in ending conflicts. The Council will also hold an emergency session on Lebanon on Wednesday evening. France’s foreign minister requested the meeting after Israeli strikes killed more than 500 people on Monday.

Climate change: The U.N. will host an all-day climate conference Wednesday focused on threats posed by rising sea levels, one of the pressing issues for low-lying and small island developing countries. “We are in a climate meltdown,” the U.N.’s secretary general, António Guterres, said in his address to the Assembly on Tuesday.

Crisis in Sudan: The Assembly will also host a side event on Wednesday calling for “urgent and collective support to scale up the humanitarian response in Sudan,” according to the U.N.’s website. A ruthless civil war in the country has “unleashed one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises,” Mr. Biden said on Tuesday.

Biden’s last address: President Biden spoke on Tuesday in his fourth and final address to the Assembly as U.S. leader, reflecting on the conflicts he has seen during his career in public service, and warned that the world once again faced an “inflection point.” “Our task, our test, is to make sure that the forces holding us together are stronger than those that are pulling us apart,” he said.

Iran’s new leader: The newly elected president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, spoke Tuesday afternoon, telling world leaders that he campaigned on reform and engagement with the world and that he aimed to usher Iran into “a new era.” Mr. Pezeshkian also criticized Israel for what he called “crimes against humanity” and presented Iran’s support of a network of proxy militia groups as support for freedom fighters.

The threat of a multifront war. Many other speakers on Tuesday also castigated Israel over its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, where the death toll in nearly a year of fighting has surpassed 41,000 people, according to local health authorities. Escalating cross-border volleys of missiles fired by Israel and by Hezbollah in Lebanon have raised the threat of a multifront war in the Middle East.

Zelensky called out Iran and North Korea in his speech to the General Assembly, saying they were accomplices in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Both countries have supplied weapons to Russia. Iran’s deliveries of drones and missiles are a point of tension as it tries to thaw relations with the West.

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The Ukrainian president finished speaking after a little more than 20 minutes, noting in his speech that he was using his time at the United Nations to meet with leaders from all regions of the world in hopes of convincing them of the need to press for a peace that works for Ukraine.

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Zelensky says that Russia is trying to resurrect a brutal colonial past and that countries like China and Brazil should recognize that, rather than trying to boost their own global influence with peace proposals that do not address Russian aggression.

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Zelensky says that misguided efforts to push a peace deal will only reward Russian aggression and lead to a “frozen conflict” in which Russia occupies much of his country.

The Ukrainian president says that Russia’s veto in the U.N. Security Council means that the world body is not the venue to bring peace to his country. He also says that what he calls “half-hearted settlement plans” proposed by various parties are nonstarters. He’s referring to suggestions that Ukraine cede the roughly 20 percent of its territory that Russia has seized in exchange for ending the war. “It not only ignores the suffering of the Ukrainians, it not only ignores reality, it gives Putin the political space to continue the war,” he said.

Zelensky began his speech by raising the specter of a nuclear disaster, with Russia occupying the Ukraine's vast Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The first attacks on the plant — in March 2022, soon after Russia made its full-scale invasion — were one of the worst days of the war, he said, and now Russia is trying to attack the country’s entire power grid to make Ukrainians freeze during the coming winter.

Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, aims to leave Ukrainians “in the cold and dark this winter,” Zelensky said, “forcing Ukraine to suffer and to surrender.”

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine is the largest in Europe. Zelensky reminded the General Assembly of the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986, under the Soviet Union, which spread nuclear fallout across eastern Europe.

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As President Volodymyr Zelenksy speaks to the United Nations, we're watching to see how hard he pushes allies to allow Ukrainian forces to use weapons supplied by ally nations to strike deep into Russian territory. The Biden administration has considered giving Ukraine the green light, as long as it does not use U.S.-made weapons. Biden said he had not made a decision about the issue this weekend.

As the threat of an all-out war looms between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, the U.N.’s humanitarian relief agency appealed for $170 million in donations to address the growing crisis there. The U.N. said at least 90,530 newly displaced people have been reported and at least 40,000 are housed in 283 shelters.

The Israeli military said it had attacked roughly 280 targets in Lebanon today, including dozens of military depots and other infrastructure in the country’s south. And thousands of people have fled from Lebanon to Syria in recent days, according to the U.N. refugee agency, in a reversal of a decade-long flow of refugees in the opposite direction because of Syria’s civil war.

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The long-range weapons Ukraine wants to use on Russia, explained.

Ukraine has asked to use Western long-range weapons to strike deeper into Russia for months. It argues that it needs those weapons to hit military sites that house Russian warplanes and that launch missiles into Ukrainian cities.

President Biden has been reluctant to approve deep strikes in the past, fearing escalation with Russia. But in May, he allowed Ukraine to fire a number of U.S.-supplied weapons just over the border to attack Russian military bases from which attacks into Ukraine have been launched, and he later expanded that permission.

Now, Ukraine wants long-range weapons. It is also seeking permission to use weapons it already has to hit targets deeper in Russia.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is visiting the United States this week for the United Nations General Assembly and said Tuesday that he would urge the leaders of the United States, Britain and France to allow Ukrainian forces to use weapons supplied by those nations for strikes deep into Russian territory.

He said Tuesday that he had yet to get permission from any of those countries, despite other NATO leaders arguing that Ukraine should be given leeway for broad use of missiles and other arms supplied by its partners.

Mr. Zelensky is set to address the Assembly Wednesday morning.

The debate in the Biden administration centers, in large part, on these weapons.

Storm Shadows and SCALPs

Britain and France have already sent Ukraine air-launched cruise missiles that, so far, have struck Russian targets in Crimea and in the Black Sea. These missiles have a range of about 155 miles and have been fired from Ukraine’s aging fleet of Soviet-era and Russian-designed fighter jets.

They are known as Storm Shadows in Britain and SCALPs in France (and are virtually the same model).

Britain is eager to allow Ukraine to use the Storm Shadows to strike farther into Russia. Mr. Starmer was hoping to receive Mr. Biden’s approval of that plan so the allies could present a united front.

France has previously expressed support for Ukraine’s deep strikes into Russia, but only on military targets directly linked to Moscow’s war efforts in Ukraine.

Some analysts expect the United States to follow a pattern it established with Ukraine’s previous requests for weapons, like Abrams tanks, F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems: After long deliberations, Washington eventually allows its allies to move first in providing Ukraine with new capabilities or permissions, and then sometimes follows suit.

The Army Tactical Missile Systems, known as ATACMS (pronounced “attack ’ems”), are American-made long-range missiles that are filled with 375 pounds of explosives and, depending on the model, can strike targets up to 190 miles away. The United States supplied Ukraine with ATACMS last year, but the Biden administration has so far withheld its approval for their use across the border into Russia.

Russia has now moved 90 percent of its air bases that house bomber jets out of ATACMS range, U.S. and European military officials said, in anticipation that Ukraine could soon be allowed to fire the missiles across the border.

Originally developed in the 1980s to destroy Soviet targets far behind enemy lines, ATACMS could also strike Russian ground-based air-defense systems that target Ukraine’s newly furnished fleet of F-16s , experts said.

Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles, or JASSMs (pronounced “jazz ’ems”), are air-launched cruise missiles with a range of about 230 miles. These have not yet been provided to Ukraine, but a U.S. official said that the Biden administration was considering sending them .

The weapons carry 1,000-pound warheads and can be fired from F-16s. This means that with JASSMs, Ukraine could strike military targets well within Russian territory without leaving Ukrainian airspace.

Ukraine is believed to have received around a dozen American-made F-16s this summer, though officials have not said exactly how many.

The U.S. official said that even if Mr. Biden approved sending JASSMs to Ukraine, delivery might take months, and it is unclear whether Mr. Biden would allow Ukraine to fire these missiles into Russia.

Eric Schmitt and Aurelien Breeden contributed reporting.

The General Assembly convenes for a second day and Ukraine’s President Zelensky will be the fourth leader to speak. Zelensky is expected to continue appealing for the world to keep Ukraine’s war as a top priority and support his country’s war on Russia. A day earlier he told the Security Council that Russia can only be forced to end the war.

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Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine

What is the ‘victory plan’ that Zelensky will present to Biden this week?

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is visiting the United States this week for the United Nations General Assembly, where he will deliver a speech on Wednesday. Beyond the formal addresses, he has one primary objective: selling what he calls his “victory plan” to Western allies, especially President Biden.

The stakes are high for the Ukrainian leader. Faced with waning Western support for his country’s defense against Russia’s invasion, now in its third year, Mr. Zelensky aims to improve his country’s negotiating position ahead of any possible talks with Moscow. For now, that means reversing the dynamic on the battlefield, where Kyiv’s forces have been steadily losing ground to Russian troops this year.

Enter the “victory plan,” which Mr. Zelensky has described in news media interviews as a bridge to a future peace settlement — a strategy aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s position on the battlefield enough to force Russia to the negotiating table.

Mr. Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials have been tight-lipped about the specifics of the plan until it is formally presented to Mr. Biden later this week, but its general outline has begun to emerge. In statements before traveling to the United States, Mr. Zelensky said the plan includes enhancing Western security guarantees for Ukraine, increasing military aid and securing further financial support.

Military experts say one of the key demands is for Western allies that have supplied powerful missiles to allow Ukraine to fire them into Russia, an authorization that has yet to be granted despite intense lobbying.

Andriy Yermark, the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, said on Tuesday that the plan also included a formal invitation from NATO for Ukraine to join the military alliance.

Neither of those two demands is new, and it is unclear how the plan differs from what Ukraine has long been calling for. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said last week that she had seen the plan and that it “can work.”

It remains unclear to what extent Mr. Biden would endorse any plan that would involve increased U.S. financial aid for Ukraine. A recent Pew Research Center poll revealed a divided American public: about a third believe the United States gives too much support to Ukraine, while a quarter think the current level is sufficient, and another quarter feel the U.S. is not doing enough.

In an interview with The New Yorker published on Sunday, Mr. Zelensky said Mr. Biden refusing to endorse the plan is “a horrible thought.”

“It would mean that Biden doesn’t want to end the war in any way that denies Russia a victory,” he said in the interview. “We would end up with a very long war — an impossible, exhausting situation that would kill a tremendous number of people.”

Aaron Boxerman

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel will travel to New York on Thursday to address the United Nations General Assembly amid the rapidly escalating fighting with Hezbollah. Netanyahu is expected to give his speech on Friday before returning to Israel.

Ruth Maclean

Reporting from Dakar, Senegal.

Africa’s youngest leader wants a new world order.

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye rocketed to international fame last March when he went from prison to president-elect of the West African nation of Senegal in 10 days, becoming the youngest elected leader on the continent.

He carried the hopes of the youngest, fastest-growing population on earth, who saw in him a fresh start, and a break with Africa’s many aging presidents and military rulers. But until now, he has rarely given interviews.

Speaking with The New York Times last week — in his first interview with a Western media outlet — he made the case for a different world order that gives more weight to Africa.

Before traveling to New York for the United Nations General Assembly , Mr. Faye called for “a reform of the world system and an equality among its peoples.”

Demographic importance should help determine who holds power at the United Nations, Mr. Faye said, pointing out that by 2050, Africa’s population will likely be nearly 2.5 billion — accounting for an estimated one of every four people on the planet by then.

His remarks came amid growing calls for permanent African representation on the United Nations Security Council. This month, the United States said it would support two permanent seats for African countries. But this is unlikely to happen soon, analysts say, as many other countries are demanding seats and any change requires the assent of all five permanent members with veto power.

Mr. Faye said that the current world order is hurting Africans.

For instance, he said, Africa is hardly responsible for climate change, and yet when emissions from the developed world cause the polar ice caps to melt, “this has repercussions on our shores.” He pointed to Bargny, a town in Senegal plagued by coastal erosion caused by rising sea levels where dozens of homes were recently swept away.

And he railed against the injustice of rich nations continuing to use coal while refusing to finance fossil fuel projects in developing countries. Production recently began at Senegal’s first offshore oil project, and the country is trying to build the infrastructure to convert its gas into electricity.

Mr. Faye gave the interview amid the pomp of Dakar’s presidential palace, all red carpets and gold lions. But he has gotten rid of some of the furniture in the office used by his predecessor, Macky Sall , making it a little more austere.

Mr. Faye spent most of the election’s run-up awaiting trial in jail, charged with defamation and contempt of court. He was chosen for the presidential ticket by Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s most formidable opposition politician, who was also jailed and barred from running. When Mr. Sall released the two men 10 days before the election, thousands celebrated.

Mr. Faye won more than 50 percent of the vote in the first round of the March election, beating the chosen candidate of Mr. Sall and eliminating any need for a runoff.

At 44, Mr. Faye said he feels uniquely placed to understand the challenges young Africans face. He said their main desire is “to be useful — useful to themselves, their families, their country.”

“We have to give answers to our young people, so they are not thrown into permanent despair,” said the soft-spoken Mr. Faye. More despair, he added, would help both traffickers of migrants and jihadist groups with recruitment.

Just outside the palace lay the glimmering Atlantic Ocean, where thousands of Senegalese people of Mr. Faye’s generation have died trying to make it to Europe in boats.

Ramping up job training for youth is one of his top priorities, he said.

“What’s important is that young people have qualifications,” he said, “so that when they see a job they can apply — or if they choose to migrate legally, they can be employable in the country they have chosen to go to.”

Mr. Faye and his prime minister, Mr. Sonko, captivated young Senegalese by denouncing political elites, promising to negotiate better deals with oil and gas companies, and pledging to reform the regional currency, the CFA, which is backed by France.

But six months into their term, young people are still fleeing the country in search of a better life. In the first half of 2024, nearly 20,000 migrants reached the Canary Islands, part of Spain, after crossing by boat from the coast of West Africa, according to the U.N.’s migration agency, an increase of 167 percent from 2023. Dozens of shipwrecks have been recorded.

“People expect them to take measures to tackle the high cost of living and youth unemployment,” said Ndongo Samba Sylla, a Senegalese economist, but he said that the country’s leaders were held back by high levels of debt servicing inherited from previous administrations. “There is very little they could do in these areas.”

Unable to get some of his proposals through an opposition-dominated Parliament, Mr. Faye recently called a snap parliamentary election for November. He acknowledged that the people who elected him in “immense hope” will judge him on one main thing: his ability to transform their prospects.

“In a country like Senegal, everything is a priority and everything is urgent,” he said.

In his first U.N. speech, Iran’s president aimed to defuse tensions with the West while criticizing Israel.

In his first address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, the new president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, said he was elected to steer Iran into a new era of domestic reform and constructive global engagement with the world and he did not seek war or tension with any country.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran seeks to safeguard its own security, not to create insecurity for others. We want peace for all and seek no war or quarrel with anyone. We seek lasting peace and security for the people of Ukraine and Russia,” Mr. Pezeshkian said.

Mr. Pezeshkian’s speech was unusually reconciliatory in tone and words. In the past, Iranian presidents have used the global platform of the Assembly to project defiance, and have threatened to take revenge on American presidents and denied the Holocaust in their speeches.

Instead, Mr. Pezeshkian extended an olive branch to Iran’s Western adversaries, with the exception of Israel. To what extent his rhetoric will match Iran’s actions remains to be seen.

The Iranian president praised Iran’s nuclear deal with the West as a diplomatic achievement and said Tehran was ready to engage in negotiations with all sides to return to the deal and lift U.S. sanctions.

He said once that hurdle is overcome, “fully and in good faith, dialogue on other issues can follow.”

Still, analysts said that Mr. Pezeshkian’s peace message did not match the country’s actions on the ground, where the powerful Revolutionary Guards Corps supports and arms militant groups like Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen and militias in Iraq and Syria. These groups have been launching attacks on Israel, U.S. military bases and, in the case of the Houthis, ships on the Red Sea.

On Oct. 7, Hamas invaded Israel from Gaza, killing roughly 1,200 people, including women and children, according to Israeli authorities, and taking more than 200 hostages.

Iran has denied that it supports Russia in its war against Ukraine. But Western officials say that the country has been supplying Russia with drones, which the Kremlin has used against targets in Ukraine for more than a year, and that Iran recently delivered short-range ballistic missiles to Russia .

When it came to Israel, Mr. Pezeshkian took a harsher stand but stopped short of directly threatening the country.

Like many world leaders who spoke at the Assembly today, Mr. Pezeshkian slammed Israel for what he called “atrocities in Gaza,” the wave of recent attacks in Lebanon that have killed hundreds of people and a covert war with Iran assassinating its nuclear scientists, diplomats and “guests on our soil” — a reference to the killing of Hamas’s leader, Ismail Haniyeh , in Tehran.

Mr. Pezeshkian defended Iran’s support of the militant networks known as the “axis of resistance” in the Middle East which have taken up arms against Israel, including Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. He called the networks “popular liberation movements of people that have been victims of four generations of the crimes and colonialism of the Israeli regime.”

Mr. Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon, is a reformist who won the election in July against a conservative candidate. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the last word on all state matters, has endorsed Mr. Pezeshkian and called on all government branches and political factions to cooperate with him.

“He has a really difficult balancing act to put on display in New York, because a lot of the priorities he is pursuing are mutually exclusive,” Ali Vaez, the Iran director for the International Crisis Group, said of Mr. Pezeshkian. “He wants to improve relations with the West when Iran is on the opposite side of the West in the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.”

Mr. Pezeshkian called on the international community to immediately bring a cease-fire in Gaza and “bring an end to the desperate barbarism of Israel in Lebanon, before it engulfs the region and the world,” saying that aggression with thousands of victims “cannot go unanswered.”

In April, after Israel struck Iran’s Embassy in Damascus, Syria, Iran retaliated by launching hundreds of drones and missiles against Israel. And Tehran vowed revenge after Israel assassinated Hamas’s political leader, Mr. Haniyeh, but after intense diplomatic efforts military commanders said Iran would retaliate at a time and place of its choosing.

Mr. Pezeshkian said he had a message for the American people: “We have the opportunity to transcend these limitations and enter a new era. This era will commence with the acknowledgment of Iran’s security concerns and cooperation on mutual challenges.”

Edward Wong and Farnaz Fassihi

Reporting from the United Nations

Zelensky addresses the Security Council, calling for attention to stay on Ukraine.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine told the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday that “Russia can only be forced into peace” and urged that the Russia-Ukraine war not be overlooked as the world turned its attention to wars in Gaza, Sudan and Myanmar. “Russia is committing an international crime,” Mr. Zelensky said in a short but impassioned speech. “This war can’t simply fade away, this war can’t be calmed by talks. Actions are needed. Russia can only be forced into peace.” Mr. Zelensky also told the council’s 15 members that Ukraine had obtained information that Russia was planning to attack its three nuclear plants. “We have proof of this, if Russia is ready to go that far, it means nothing you value matters to Moscow,” he said.

Mr. Zelensky said he had put together a new victory plan in the almost three-year-old war based on the principles and values of the U.N. charter, but did not elaborate on its details other than to say that he was organizing a peace conference. He added that he would invite all countries to the conference, including China, Russia’s most powerful partner, and India, which has said it is a neutral player in the war but is helping to sustain Russia’s economy with large oil purchases.

Mr. Zelensky was speaking ahead of meetings this week, during which he plans to present his “victory plan” to President Biden and other U.S. officials. So far, he has withheld details of the plan from the public. Mr. Zelensky has also called for the United States and other allies to permit Ukraine to use long-range missiles provided by the West to strike deep into Russia.

Secretary General António Guterres briefed the Council, telling diplomats that it was past time to end the war in Ukraine, which has led to catastrophic civilian suffering and spillover consequences, such as a rise in grain and energy prices and the displacement of millions. He also laid out the U.N.’s role in providing lifesaving humanitarian aid to some 6.2 million people in Ukraine this year, and he appealed to donors for more funding.

With the bitter winter approaching, only half of the U.N.’s response plan was funded, Mr. Guterres pointed out.

“The longer this tragic war continues, the greater the risk of escalation and spillover,” he said.

Antony J. Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, said the Security Council must act to address North Korea and Iran sending weapons to Russia for its war. He repeated an assertion that he first made during a trip to Britain this month — that in exchange for Iran equipping the Russian military with armed drones and short-range ballistic missiles, Russia was “sharing technology with Iran on nuclear issues, as well as space information.”

Mr. Blinken did not give more details. Russia was one of several powerful nations that joined an agreement led by President Barack Obama to place limits on Iran’s nuclear program.

Mr. Blinken said the Security Council must also help Ukraine reach “a just and lasting peace.” That means any diplomatic settlement must allow Ukraine to retain its full sovereignty and territorial integrity, despite the intent of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to occupy and annex large parts of eastern Ukraine, in addition to Crimea.

The Security Council has been deadlocked over the war in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. Russia, a permanent member of the Council with veto power, has blocked resolutions calling for an immediate withdrawal of its troops.

Isabel Kershner

Reporting from Jerusalem

Netanyahu, delayed by Israel’s new assault on Hezbollah, faces broad censure from gathered leaders.

In his address to the United Nations General Assembly a year ago, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel spoke ambitiously of an Israel poised to become a “bridge of peace and prosperity” between Asia and Europe, envisaging a pathway to ending the Arab-Israel conflict that largely bypassed the issue of Palestinians.

Two weeks later, on Oct. 7, a brutal, Hamas-led assault on southern Israel led to a devastating Israeli military campaign in Gaza. That in turn drew attacks from Iranian-allied militias, including the Houthis, who have disrupted global shipping in the Red Sea, and Hezbollah, which has sent rockets into northern Israel from Lebanon. Now, a new Israeli offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon is bringing the region to the brink of a broader war.

At this year’s General Assembly, Mr. Netanyahu’s moment on the world stage will be clouded by the conflict and the backdrop of global condemnation for his prosecution of the war in Gaza. More than 41,000 people have been killed in Gaza, according to local health authorities, who do not distinguish between civilians and combatants. And more than 600 Palestinians have been killed over the same period in the occupied West Bank, mostly in military actions and a few at the hands of extremist Jewish settlers, according to the United Nations.

Israel is battling a genocide case at the U.N.’s top court over the Gaza war while the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has requested arrest warrants for Mr. Netanyahu and his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, along with several Hamas leaders, on accusations of crimes against humanity.

And in just days of intense Israeli assaults on southern and eastern Lebanon, hundreds of people have been reported dead and thousands wounded. With that escalation still underway, Mr. Netanyahu has delayed his arrival in New York by days, and his speech appears to have been brought forward from Friday to Thursday, to shorten his time abroad.

For Mr. Netanyahu, the assembly presents an opportunity to make Israel’s case. As Israel’s longest serving prime minister — his first term in office was in the 1990s, though he has been in and out of power since — he ranks as one of the assembly’s most veteran leaders.

“He’s the figure most identified with Israel for the last generation,” said Mazal Mualem, an Israeli political commentator for Al-Monitor, a Middle East news site, and the author of a biography of the Israeli leader, “Cracking the Netanyahu Code.”

Mr. Netanyahu views such occasions as being of historic importance, Ms. Mualem added, though at times in the past, many in the U.N. chamber have left the General Assembly hall when he takes the microphone, leaving him to speak to a largely empty hall.

That might matter less to Mr. Netanyahu, who is known to tailor his speeches abroad toward impressing his audience back home, burnishing his domestic credentials as a world player leagues above his competitors.

“His target audience will clearly be his home audience,” Ms. Mualem said.

His domestic audience is hardly united over his leadership. Many Israelis had demanded his resignation in the immediate aftermath of the Hamas-led assault, which caught Israel off-guard and exposed years of deep intelligence, military and policy failures, mostly on Mr. Netanyahu’s watch. Yet he has so far staved off internal and external pressures, and has chalked up a personal victory for now, at least, by surviving politically, against the odds.

“He’s come after the worst year in Israel’s history and his own history, and he just doesn’t give up,” said Mitchell Barak, an Israeli pollster and analyst who worked as an aide to Mr. Netanyahu in the 1990s.

“Bibi is the Israeli entrepreneur who doesn’t let failure stand in his way,” he said, referring to Mr. Netanyahu by his popular nickname. “He keeps moving forward.”

Guterres warns that a ‘powder keg risks engulfing the world’ as he urges world leaders to take action.

Guterres urges world leaders to act on ‘whirlwind’ of crises, antónio guterres, the secretary general of the united nations, said the world was “edging towards the unimaginable” amid deepening challenges of war and climate change..

Geopolitical divisions keep deepening. The planet keeps heating. Wars rage with no clue how they will end. And nuclear posturing and new weapons cast a dark shadow. We are edging towards the unimaginable, a powder keg that risks engulfing the world. I stand before you in this whirlwind, convinced of two overriding truths. First, the state of our world is unsustainable. We can’t go on like this. And second, the challenges we face are solvable. But that requires us to make sure the mechanisms of international problem-solving actually solve problems. The level of impunity in the world is politically indefensible and morally intolerable. Today, a growing number of governments and others feel entitled to get out of jail free cards. It is time for a just peace based on the U.N. charter, on international law and on U.N. resolutions.

António Guterres, the secretary general of the United Nations, warned that “a powder keg risks engulfing the world” as he urged world leaders gathered for the General Assembly on Tuesday to come together to find solutions.

Mr. Guterres’s remarks to the General Assembly came against a cascade of crises and conflicts: Wars are ravaging three continents, climate change poses challenges and resources for humanitarian aid are stretched thin.

“Our world in a whirlwind,” he told the gathering of world leaders. “We are edging towards the unimaginable.”

Mr. Guterres has had a turbulent year himself. His staff have been killed in record numbers in Gaza and he has seen his role and relevance challenged. But on Tuesday, the “whirlwind” he spoke of referred to wars, impunity and the outdated international system.

Mr. Guterres called for an immediate cease-fire in all of the wars and for the immediate release of the hostages being held in Gaza. He also warned that the world must do everything in its power to prevent Lebanon — which has come under fierce bombardment from Israel’s military in recent days — from turning into another Gaza.

He delivered a grim overview of global crises in which state and nonstate actors have violated the U.N. charter, international conventions, court orders and international law — and faced little to no consequences.

“We see this age of impunity everywhere — in the Middle East, in the heart of Europe, in the Horn of Africa, and beyond,” Mr. Guterres said. He drew comparisons between the Cold War and current conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar — saying that they all lacked guardrails and red lines.

Calling the current state of the world “unsustainable,” Mr. Guterres said that “we can’t go on like this.” But he also expressed hope — telling world leaders that “the challenges we face are solvable.”

The only path forward, Mr. Guterres said, requires action: Overhauling international institutions such as the Security Council and the World Bank to better reflect the realities and needs of today’s world, and for countries to come together and cooperate around a common purpose.

“It is in all our interests to manage the epic transformations underway, to choose the future we want and guide our world toward it,” he said.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg and David E. Sanger

Sheryl Gay Stolberg, a Washington correspondent, is traveling with President Biden in New York. David E. Sanger has covered national security issues for The Times for four decades.

Biden, addressing U.N., says the world is at an inflection point in history.

President Biden used his final speech to the United Nations on Tuesday to celebrate his defense of Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and his work to restore the United States’ global alliances, but he also warned that the advances of his administration could easily fall apart if America returned to isolationism.

In an address of a little more than 20 minutes to the U.N. General Assembly, Mr. Biden combined personal touches with policy imperatives and an impassioned defense of democracy. He traced the arc of his own political career, from election to the Senate in 1972 at age 29, to his “difficult” decision two months ago to drop his bid for re-election — a decision he framed as a lesson for other heads of state.

“My fellow leaders,” Mr. Biden said, “let us never forget: Some things are more important than staying in power.”

Not surprisingly, Mr. Biden focused heavily on America’s and the West’s response to the Ukraine invasion, declaring that the United States and its allies, chiefly NATO, had “ensured the survival of Ukraine as a free nation.”

But he stopped short of assessing how he did in what he has described as the central challenge of his time: ensuring that democracy wins out over autocracy. And he acknowledged that Ukraine’s power to hold off Russia could be fleeting — a point that set the stage for Mr. Biden’s meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at the White House on Thursday.

“We cannot grow weary, we cannot look away,” the president declared, in what may be his last opportunity to rally global support behind a conflict that has played a central role in his presidency.

Mr. Biden came to office promising to restore American leadership in the world. “America is back,” he liked to say. He used Tuesday’s U.N. speech to spotlight his administration’s efforts at global engagement, from investments in clean energy and clean water in developing nations to a new commitment, announced during his speech, to spend $500 million and donate one million vaccines to confront the growing mpox epidemic in Africa.

But Mr. Biden must also confront the limits of his promise. All around him, there are problems yet to solve. In Gaza, a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas remains elusive after 11 months of fighting. Israel’s ferocious shelling of the militant group Hezbollah , which has brought mounting civilian casualties, was underway in Lebanon even as Mr. Biden spoke, threatening a multifront war in the Middle East. Gaza and Ukraine face worsening humanitarian crises.

“America’s back, all right — he can make that case — but with severe limitations on its capacity to lead,” said Aaron David Miller, a longtime Middle East peace negotiator who has advised presidents of both parties. “Biden’s administration is a cautionary tale, I think, of just how complicated and surprising the international environment is, and the limitations of American power.”

When he hosts Mr. Zelensky at the White House on Thursday, Mr. Biden will come under new pressure to let Ukraine use American long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory — a step he has resisted, fearing it would put the United States into direct conflict with one of its two major nuclear-armed adversaries.

Mr. Zelensky has said that he is coming to the United States to present his “Plan for Victory,” and that Mr. Biden will be the first to see it. He will also meet with the two presidential candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump. “This war can’t be calmed by talks,” he said in a talk before the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday. “Action is needed.”

While Mr. Zelensky will speak to the entire General Assembly on Wednesday, Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, was absent. Russia is being represented by its longtime foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov. Mr. Biden used his speech to take a shot at the Russian president, saying Mr. Putin’s war had already “failed at his core aim.”

China’s president, Xi Jinping, also skipped the annual event, meaning that the two major powers confronting the United States during Mr. Biden’s presidency will be barely heard. Mr. Biden made no mention of his efforts to keep China from obtaining advanced technology, or selling its most advanced high-tech products here in the United States. But he did give a nod to China’s cooperation with the United States to stop the flow of the deadly narcotic fentanyl. Later in the day, Mr. Biden addressed a global coalition to end synthetic drug threats.

“I appreciate the collaboration,” the president said, referring to China, in his U.N. speech. “It matters for the people of my country, many others around the world.”

Mr. Biden acknowledged that his time was short — he has only a few months left to tackle a series of grave global crises, and there is a significant risk that his vision of global alliances will be abandoned if Mr. Trump reassumes office in January. Reflecting on his first Senate election, in 1972, in the thick of the Cold War and with America still fighting in Vietnam, he said the nation was then at “an inflection point,” as it is today.

“I truly believe we’re in another inflection point in world history,” Mr. Biden said, repeating a line he has used often during his presidency. “The choices we make today will determine our future for decades to come.”

On the Middle East, Mr. Biden made a point of highlighting the civilian casualties.

“They didn’t ask for this war,” Mr. Biden said of the tens of thousands killed in Gaza, a mix of Hamas militants and those caught in the crossfire. He reiterated the need for Hamas and Israel to sign on to his cease-fire and hostage plan. But today, that agreement seems further away than ever, with the opening of a major new front in Lebanon.

With the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack against Israel coming up in a few weeks, the president reiterated his long-held position that Israel has a right to defend itself.

“The world must not flinch from the horrors of Oct. 7,” Mr. Biden said, adding, “Any country would have the right and responsibility to ensure that such an attack could never happen again.”

Mr. Biden also devoted a significant portion of his speech to the promise and risks of artificial intelligence — a topic he referred to only fleetingly during his address to the General Assembly last year.

The technology brings promise, he said, “but A.I. also brings profound risks, from deep fakes to disinformation to novel pathogens to bio weapons.” This year, the General Assembly passed a resolution to start developing “global rules of the road” for A.I. — an initiative Mr. Biden said he welcomed.

Mr. Biden has spent more than 50 years on the world stage — as a senator, including a stint as the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, as vice president and as president. Reflecting on time, he spoke of the lessons he has learned. One of them, he said, is that “things can get better.”

He ticked off a string of examples: recovery from the Vietnam War; the fall of the Berlin Wall; the end of apartheid in South Africa; the world’s emergence from the coronavirus pandemic. He spoke of ongoing battles for “freedom and justice and dignity” in places like Venezuela and also Uganda, where gay, lesbian and transgender people have fought for their rights.

“Every age faces its challenges,” Mr. Biden said. “I saw it as a young man. I see it today. But we are stronger than we think. We’re stronger together than alone.”

When the speech was over, the president paused to take in the applause. Then he put his hand on his heart, gave a brief wave and walked off the stage — his fourth and final address to the United Nations General Assembly behind him.

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