James Van Fleet is a professional marine meteorologist with decades of experience forecasting weather for maritime operations. As former Chief Meteorologist of Royal Caribbean International, James developed the expertise to translate complex atmospheric and oceanic data into actionable intelligence for captains and mariners.
His work with Royal Caribbean required forecasting for some of the world's most demanding maritime environments, from the Caribbean to the North Atlantic. That experience now serves Florida and Bahamas charter operators who need the same caliber of professional weather intelligence.
Captain's Charter Weather was built specifically for the charter industry because James understands that a missed weather window costs real money and real disappointment. The site delivers the kind of forecast that a professional mariner actually needs: clear go/no-go assessments, port-by-port conditions, and the meteorological context to understand why conditions are what they are.
Real-time wind, seas, temperature, and pressure for 40+ ports across Florida and the Bahamas, updated every 10 minutes.
Clear, color-coded status for every port based on wind speed and sea state thresholds relevant to charter operations.
Seven Florida regions and three Bahamas regions, each with port-by-port detail and regional context.
Specific advisory information for Bahamas crossings, where north winds opposing the Gulf Stream create the most dangerous conditions.
Contact James directly for a personalized weather briefing tailored to your specific charter date, route, and vessel.
For personal weather briefings, charter weather consultations, or media inquiries, contact James directly. Include your charter date, departure port, and destination for the most useful response.
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