Nick Cardoza Shares His Haute Secrets To Miami
With a history of love for the ocean, Nick Cardoza never imagined to transform the yacht industry in South Florida. Cardoza was born in Naples, FL, but was raised near the water on the south coast of Massachusetts. After graduating from culinary school, he began his career as a chef in many parts of the world including Florence and Sardinia. While working in St. Barts, the young cook had a realization about his career and decided to return to his roots; the water. He became a chef for luxury yachts, and later transcended to earning a captain’s license. And since, he has sailed the Atlantic Ocean twice. After being mesmerized by a VanDutch in Miami, Cardoza’s persistence led him to meet the founders of luxurious yacht company, and was offered a position as a sales representative and later a captain. Within his first years in the business, the “yacht guy” realized that there was an inefficiency in the day charter market and decided to create a mobile app where users could book yachts to avoid closing of bookings due to miscommunication. The entrepreneur decided to name the project YachtLife , also known as the most popular hashtag you will see tagged by users while enjoying themselves on a boat. The side project has escalated into a real business and now serves different cities and countries. Here, the entrepreneur shares his haute secrets to the Magic City:
Where were you born: Naples, Florida
How long in Miami: 5 years going on 6
Neighborhood: South Beach and Downtown/Brickell
Occupation: Co-founder at YACHTLIFEÂź / Luxury Yacht Sales at VanDutch yachts.
Favorite Restaurant: Milos
Best Sushi: Blue Ribbon Sushi
Best Italian: Casa Tua , outside in the garden
Best dessert: Tres Leches, anywhere.
Best place for a romantic date: The Standard Lido restaurant, then spa, then hop on a boat for nighttime cruise Downtown Miami / Brickell to see the lights.
Best Sunday brunch: Kikiâs on The River
Best place for a power business meeting: ZUMA
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend: The Plymouth Hotel
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Champion Porsche. I love Porsches and Champion takes care of you.
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Starvin Marvin, Aventura. They always have fresh product and itâs a great place to build a relationship with.
Best Spa: The Standard Hotel Spa
Favorite Charity Event: Little Lighthouse Foundation – Hearts and Stars Gala
Favorite Cultural Event: As a previous chef, I really get excited for Miami Spice every year.
Favorite Cultural Institution: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Best Steakhouse: Nusr-Et Steakhouse
Best Pizza: Lucali
Best Lunch: River Oyster Barâs prix fix menu
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Ferrino Sports Fitness Club
Best Massage: The Sooth APP, a masseuse arrives at your home in just 45 minutes.
Best Limousine/Driving Service: UBER Lux. Itâs like having your own personal chauffeur.
Best Museum/Exhibit: Frost Science Museum / Laser Fridays – Daft Punk
Describe your city in three words: The American Monaco.
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Stiltsville. Itâs rumored thatâs where historical figures such as Capone and Kennedyâs smuggled booze during prohibition. Itâs what Miami was built on. Itâs in the DNA here.
All-around favorite spot in Miami: Cruising around on a VanDutch between the Venetian Islands, McArthur, Downtown and up the river and visiting any of the waterfront restaurants Miami has to offer.
Best Aspect of Miami: The mixture of culture, climate, and access to whatever you want makes this young city the perfect place to live the American dream.
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'Most hated' Florida yacht broker reveals his most expensive Hot Yachts Miami sale
Exclusive: hot yachts miami star nick cardoza earned the nickname 'mr yachts' in his decades of selling the most expensive super-yachts in florida â and his highest sale was eye-watering.
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One star of Hot Yachts: Miami has had so many billionaire clients over the years that it's hard to pick a favourite â but Nick Cardoza does remember the most expensive yacht he ever sold.
In the new Paramount+ series, the top yacht brokers in Florida come together for plenty of high-profile deals, and plenty of drama.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Nick refused to give the name of the boat as that would "give it away" â but he did tease: "It had a lot of features. It wasnât just me selling it, there were other people involved. A lot of these deals are put together by a lot of different brokers at once.
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"It was a lot. We had two tenders in the boat, we had a helicopter pad but no helicopter â we left that for somebody else.
"And one swimming pool, one large Jacuzzi; a lot of technology inside like automatic doors and a spa. But thatâs as far as Iâll say!"
And speaking of his 'most hated' reputation, Nick says he's "better than a lot" of people â so he "doesn't care".
He explained: "I just do me. I focus on my business, I work hard, I party hard, I donât care.
"Like, every day is a new day and sometimes I travel a lot, sometimes I stay here. I've sold more boats here in Miami than Iâve sold collectively in a long time.
"I donât know about my reputation, I work really hard. I just launched a new company, so people can think what they want. Iâm still better than a lot of them!"
Nick originally earned his nickname Mr Yachts from "always talking about yachts" with pals, joking: "They used to make fun of me when I would walk into a room, saying, 'oh here comes Mr Yachts!' and it just kinda stuck."
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The star also isn't afraid to steal a potential client from under another broker's nose.
He admitted: "[I would] only under extenuating circumstances. I reserve that tactic for when other brokers p*** me off or don't play nice.
"It's like, the lion doesn't eat the hyenas unless they p*** him off enough, then it's all out war. I recently had a broker cut me out of a deal so I called the owner of every listing and gave them an offer they couldn't refuse to give me their listing.
"I'll broker a yacht for free just to f*** you back. Don't play with me."
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Nick Cardoza has joined Merle Wood & Associates as a yacht broker, according to a company press release.
Cardoza grew up on the southeast coast of New England where he sailed for his high school sailing team. After attending culinary schools in New York and Europe, he worked on motor and sailing yachts in a variety of roles â including chef, deckhand and captain â before moving to South Florida to work as fleet/corporate captain for yacht brokerages and yacht companies while providing yacht management services for owners.
Cardozaâs later work in yacht sales included positions with Ferretti Group South America, HMY and Allied Marine, and VanDutch. He also co-founded the YachtLife app for booking charters and opened his own yacht brokerage before joining Merle Wood & Associates.
Cardoza, who lives in Miami Beach, is fluent in English, Spanish and Italian, and is a member of the International Yacht Brokers Association.
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Based loosely on the Uber rideshare-app model, digital yacht charter service Yachtlife recently expanded into New York State’s most popular luxury destination. Kicking off with 13 yachts available in the Hamptons this summer—ranging from a simple 40-foot VanDutch to a stately 100-foot Hatteras scattered between Sag Harbor and the Montauk Yacht Club—Yachtlife is making weekends on a boat that much easier.
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Further amplifying its convenience factor, the brand has partnered with Flightserve to provide private helicopter and seaplane connections from New York directly to your charter . Manhattan residents (or visitors) simply need to make their way to either the helicopter or seaplane terminal on the west side of the island, and within as little as an hour can be on board their charter. Given the sometimes-nauseating traffic found between the two locations, this additional service is a godsend.
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With the evolution of app-based services like Uber and JetSmarter, it’s little surprise that Yachtlife has seen rampant growth in its first two years. Covering more than a dozen markets from Vancouver, Canada, to Greece and the South of France, cofounders Nick Cardoza and Patrick Curley saw a significant opportunity to modernize an otherwise archaic industry.
“The yacht-charter business is still very much a traditional brick-and-mortar, high-touch business. There’s a lot that gets done based on relationships—which is great—but it’s also a fairly slow-moving industry.” says Patrick. “People are used to that instantaneous turnaround in the digital world, and we’ve streamlined the entire charter process. Paperwork is signed off digitally with a few taps, and in a lot of cases, we’ve been able to get a yacht ready to go within 1 to 2 hours. Our clients are demanding, and we are always up to the challenge.”
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Nick Cardoza Parents: Jane Perry And Richard Cardoza
Deborah Cox, Jane Perry Cardoza, And Richard Cardoza are Hot Yachts: Miami star Nick Cardoza’s parents.
To those in the dark, Nick is the president of Cardoza Yachts LLC. Nicknamed Mr. Yachts, he is also a member of the Yacht Brokers Association.VanDutch, Ferretti Group South America, HMY, and Allied Marine are some of his past employers. Moreover, he studied at culinary schools in Europe and New York.
Bron in 1985, Nick Cardoza is a native of New England. He later shifted his base to Miami, Florida. During his travels, he has picked up fluency in English, Spanish, and Italian.
As for his relationship status, Nick does have a girlfriend. Her name is Tori Holbrook.
Away from his professional and love life, let’s discuss Nick’s family!
Who Are Nick Cardoza Parents?
Nick Cardoza’s parents are Richard and Jane Perry Cardoza. They must be proud of their yacht broker-turned-reality star son. Nick must be equally happy to make his folks proud.
Meet Richard Cardoza, Nick Cardoza Father
Richard Cardoza is the eccentric father of Hot Yachts: Miami star Nick Cardoza.
According to Richard, he taught his son that traveling to exotic places was the best way to excite and/or soothe the soul.
Richard Cardoza was born to Richard P Cardoza and Martha âMartyâ (George) Cardoza. Richard P Cardoza passed away in 2016. A native of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, he was the only child of Mary (Sylvia) Cardoza and Manuel J. Cardoza. He began his career at Cardozaâs Package Store (later renamed to Cardozaâs Wine & Spirits chain).
As for his siblings, Richard has sisters named Leslie Bell and Lorrie Cardoza. Meanwhile, Douglas MacLean, Kim Liarikos, and Lauren Fontaine are his step-siblings.
Richard Cardoza Age
As of Aug 2023, Richard was 66 years old. He was reportedly born in November 1956.
Richard Cardoza Job
Richard is sourcing high-pedigree wines for select US retailers at Sybaritic Selections. He is a former founder of Cannavino Wine and a former owner at Cork Wine and Tapas , Top Shelf Beverage Catering, Cardoza’s Wine & Spirits , and Things from the Sea.
What’s more, Richard graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1974.
Is Richard Cardoza On Instagram And Facebook?
Yes, he does have a profile on Facebook . He is also equally active on his Instagram @ richie.cardoza .
Meet Deborah Cox, Nick Cardoza Mother
Deborah Cox is the biological mother of Nick Cardoza.
Deborah Cox Age
Deborah Cox was born in February 1964. Hence, she is now 59 years of age.
Deborah Cox Job
It appears Deborah Cox is working as a chef. She specializes in plant-based dishes. Moreover, she specializes in sports nutrition and raw, plant-based (vegan) cuisine and special diets. Studying with Master raw chef, Matthew Kenney, enlightened her vegan sensibilities into creating âeye-candyâ raw cuisine for professional athletes, celebrities, and high-profile clientele, focusing on food for healing and a wellness lifestyle.
Deborah started her culinary journey by creating French galettes and crepes with her catering company called Crepe du Jour.
Is Deborah Cox On Instagram And Facebook?
Yes, Deborah Cox appears on Instagram ( @plantchefdeborah ) or Facebook .
Meet Jane Perry Cardoza, Nick Cardoza Step Mother
Jane Perry Cardoza is actually Nick’s stepmother.
Jane Perry Cardoza Age
Jane was born in November 1961. Therefore, she celebrated her 61st birthday in 2022.
Jane Perry Cardoza Job
Although Jane’s job history is a well-kept secret, her Facebook stated Bristol Community College and UMass Dartmouth as alma maters.
Is Jane Perry Cardoza On Instagram And Facebook?
Reach out to Jane on Instagram @jpdoza and on Facebook @jane.p.cardoza.
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Are nick cardoza parents still married.
Richard Cardoza and Deborah Cox are no longer married. Instead, Richard married his current wife Jane Cardoza and is likely still married. The former is incredibly indebted to the latter for their kids.
Dedicating a Mother’s Day message in 2016 for Jane, Richard wrote, “Happy Mother’s Day to you Jane Perry Cardoza. You were blessed with two sweet babies and your beautiful motherly love brought out the best of both. You should be very proud.”
How Many Kids Do Nick Cardoza Parents Have?
Deborah and Richard Cardoza share 2 more children named Mitchell Cardoza and Jay Cardoza.
Mitchell was born in August 1995. A musician by trade, Mitchell is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. New Bedford, Massachusetts resident Mitchell is in a relationship since March 2016.
Meanwhile, Jay, who uses they/them pronouns, is the Owner and Founder of KING COAST. A San Diego State University alum, Jay turned 26 in 2022.
Both Mitchell (@mitch.cardoza) and Jay (jaycardoza23) are available on Instagram.
Where Do Nick Cardoza Parents Reside?
Deborah appears to be residing in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Richard, on the other hand, is a native of Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Around 2017, he relocated to West Hollywood, California.
Jane hails from Dartmouth, Massachusetts. She is a current resident of Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
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