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Yacht rental in Miami, priced out in the open

Private charters on Biscayne Bay with every rate published: from $330/hr for a 40 ft yacht, captain and fuel included. Pick a boat, see the exact total before you ask — then pay by card or crypto.

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from $330/hr40 ft yacht, 4h minimum
captain & fuelalways included
up to 65guests on party catamarans

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Simple by design

How yacht rental works in Miami

Four steps, five minutes of your time, zero phone tag.

Renting a yacht in Miami is simpler than most charter sites make it look: pick a boat category, lock your date with a 30% deposit, meet your captain at the marina, and cast off. Every private charter on this page includes a licensed USCG captain, fuel, ice, water, a cooler and Bluetooth sound — the rate you see below is the rate on your invoice, plus customary gratuity. Most operators in this city make you call for a number; we publish the full table on our Miami prices page and keep the on-page calculator synced to it.

Pick your boat

Six categories, from a $140/hr pontoon to a 65-guest party catamaran. Guest count and vibe decide it: up to 12–13 on private yachts, more means a catamaran. Compare the full fleet below or browse every option on the Miami boat rental page.

Lock the date

A 30% deposit holds your boat and time slot; the balance is due on charter day. Pay in USD by card — or in BTC, ETH, SOL or USDT at the same price. We confirm your captain and departure marina in the same message.

Meet at the marina

Departures run from Miami Beach Marina, Sea Isle Marina downtown, or the Haulover area up north. Arrive 15 minutes early, load your coolers and playlists, get the two-minute safety briefing, and you're off the dock on time.

Cruise Biscayne Bay

Your captain runs the route — Star Island, the skyline, a sandbar anchor — and adjusts it live for wind, tide and your group's mood. If weather turns unsafe by the captain's call, you reschedule free with 48+ hours' notice.

The fleet

Charter boat rental in Miami — six categories, exact rates

Category-level pricing that matches our calculator. No "call for quote," ever.

Every boat below comes captained and fueled. Rates are starting points for well-kept vessels in each class — your exact quote depends on date and boat, and it never arrives padded with surprise fees. If you want to charter a yacht in Miami for a special occasion, tell us the occasion and headcount and we'll match the category for you.

Pontoon boat day at a Miami sandbar on Biscayne BayUP TO 10 GUESTS

Pontoon / deck boat

👥 10🧊 cooler🔊 sound

The budget way onto the bay — sandbar days, swimming, slow cruising.

$140/hr 2h min
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Sport boat cruising Biscayne Bay in MiamiUP TO 10 GUESTS

Sport boat 24–29 ft

👥 10⚡ fast🔊 sound

Quick, agile, great for skyline runs and short sunset loops.

$190/hr 3h min
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40-foot yacht rental on Biscayne Bay, MiamiUP TO 12 GUESTS

Yacht 40–49 ft

👥 12🛏 cabin🔊 sound

The most-booked class in Miami — real yacht feel at the best rate.

$330/hr 4h min
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50-foot yacht charter off Miami BeachUP TO 13 GUESTS

Yacht 50–59 ft

👥 13🛏 cabins🛋 flybridge

More deck, more shade, more room to spread out at the sandbar.

$450/hr 4h min
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Large luxury yacht rental in Miami, FloridaUP TO 13 GUESTS

Yacht 60–79 ft

👥 13🛏 staterooms🌊 swim platform

Full luxury tier: staterooms, big swim platform, serious presence.

$700/hr 4h min
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Party catamaran boat party on Biscayne Bay, MiamiUP TO 65 GUESTS

Party catamaran

👥 65🎧 DJ-ready🚻 restrooms

USCG-inspected for big groups — the legal way past the 13-guest cap.

$900/hr 4h min
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Add a jet ski to any charter from $120/hr per ski, or skip the private boat entirely: ticketed party cruises run $59–$109 per person for 3 hours — see the Miami boat party page for both formats.

Transparent pricing

What it costs to rent a yacht in Miami — the full table

Real totals for 4, 6 and 8 hours. This is the table every other Miami charter site makes you call for.

Here's the math done for you: hourly rate times duration, nothing hidden. A 4-hour charter is the Miami standard — long enough for Star Island, a sandbar anchor and the skyline. Six hours adds a lunch stop; eight is a full day on the water.

CategoryGuestsRate4 hours6 hours8 hours
Pontoon / deck boat10$140/hr$560$840$1,120
Sport boat 24–29 ft10$190/hr$760$1,140$1,520
Yacht 40–49 ft12$330/hr$1,320$1,980$2,640
Yacht 50–59 ft13$450/hr$1,800$2,700$3,600
Yacht 60–79 ft13$700/hr$2,800$4,200$5,600
Party catamaran65$900/hr$3,600$5,400$7,200

Always included, never an upsell: licensed USCG captain, fuel, ice & water, cooler and Bluetooth sound come with every private charter. Not included: catering, jet ski add-ons (from $120/hr per ski), dock pickup outside our marinas, and gratuity — 15–20% for the crew is customary.

Rates start from the figures above and vary by specific boat and date; deposits are 30% and weather reschedules are free with 48+ hours' notice. For seasonal notes, per-boat examples and the "what you will not pay extra for" list, see the full Miami yacht rental prices breakdown.

Do the math

Estimate your charter in 10 seconds

Guests, hours, vibe — the calculator uses the same rates as the table above.

Vibe

The estimate is a real starting price, not bait — when you request a quote we send specific boats at or near that number. Splitting the bill across the group? A $1,320 charter for 12 people is $110 each, less than a decent night on South Beach.

The route

The classic 4-hour Miami yacht charter, hour by hour

What an afternoon on Biscayne Bay actually looks like — the route most first-timers book.

The classic loop runs Miami Beach Marina → Star Island → a skyline photo stop → a sandbar anchor → a golden-hour return. Your captain adjusts for tide and wind on the day, but here's the shape of it:

  1. 2:00 PM — MIAMI BEACH MARINA

    Cast off

    Board, quick safety briefing, coolers stowed, playlist on. You're moving by ten past the hour, out of the marina and into Government Cut.

  2. 2:20 PM — STAR ISLAND

    Millionaire's Row

    A slow pass along Star Island and the mansions between the MacArthur Causeway and Miami Beach. The captain narrates; your phone works overtime.

  3. 2:50 PM — DOWNTOWN SKYLINE

    The photo stop

    Hold position with the full downtown skyline behind the stern — the shot everyone came for, with no crowd and no beach photographer's watermark.

  4. 3:30 PM — SANDBAR ANCHOR

    Haulover or Nixon

    North to Haulover Sandbar for the weekend raft-up scene, or south past Key Biscayne to Nixon for calmer, family-friendly water. Ninety minutes of swimming, floats and the cooler earning its keep. Full comparison in our Miami sandbar guide.

  5. 5:15 PM — THE RETURN LEG

    Golden hour on the bay

    Anchor up and a slow cruise back as the light goes gold on the skyline. In winter you'll catch the sunset itself; in summer, the best light of the day.

  6. 6:00 PM — BACK AT THE DOCK

    On time, every time

    Tip the crew, swap numbers, book the next one. Want alternatives — Key Biscayne loops, river runs, full-day trips? See our Miami yacht routes guide.

Occasions

Yacht day rental for any occasion

Same bay, different day — each occasion has its own page with formats and real prices.

Boat Party

Private boats from $140/hr or ticketed party cruises at $59–$109 per person with DJ and open bar. The full guide covers both formats and when each one wins.

Yacht Party

Private yachts from $330/hr for up to 12–13 guests, party catamarans from $900/hr for up to 65. BYOB, your playlist, your crowd — no strangers on board.

Birthday Charter

From $280 for two pontoon hours to a full-day yacht. Cake, decorations and BYOB welcome; the captain handles the candid photos spot.

Bachelorette Party

The Miami classic: a 40–49 ft yacht at $1,320 for 4 hours splits to $110 a head across 12. Sandbar anchor, floats and the skyline for the group shot.

Sunset Cruise

From $570 for three sport-boat hours timed to golden hour. The bay flattens in the evening — the smoothest ride of the day, every day.

Fishing Charter

From $280 for two hours on the bay flats. Casual family fishing to serious offshore days — gear talk and honest seasonal advice on the page.

Live conditions

Best days this week on Biscayne Bay

We publish the forecast our captains actually use — check it before you pick a date.

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Live data · Open-Meteo marine forecast · score = our captains' go/no-go heuristic

Miami is a year-round boating city — that's not marketing, it's latitude. Peak demand runs January through April, when northern winters send everyone south and spring break packs the sandbars in March; book those weekends 2–3 weeks out. November and December are the insider's pick: the flattest water of the year, easy availability and the same sunshine, often at friendlier rates.

Hurricane season runs June through November, and here's the honest version: most of those days are excellent boating with a brief, predictable afternoon shower you can literally watch cross the bay. When weather genuinely threatens a charter, the call belongs to the captain, not to us or you — and if the captain scrubs it, you reschedule free with 48+ hours' notice. No junk "weather fee," no forfeited deposit, no arguing with a sales line.

Who you're booking with

Licensed captains, real rules, modern payment

A charter operator with a vetted Miami partner fleet — and the legal fine print explained before you pay, not after.

Come Yachts is a Miami charter operator working with a vetted partner fleet on Biscayne Bay. Every boat we book runs with a USCG-licensed captain — that's why nobody in your group needs a boating license, and why the bar for who drives is a federal credential, not a rental waiver. We'd rather explain the rules that shape your charter up front than let you find them in the fine print:

The 13-guest rule: under USCG regulations, any Miami charter carrying more than 13 passengers must operate on a Coast Guard–inspected vessel. That's why private yachts — even 79-footers — cap at 12–13 guests, and why groups of 14 or more move to an inspected party catamaran. It's federal law, not an operator's upsell.

The rest of the rulebook is short. Drinking age is 21, on the water as on land. BYOB is welcome on private charters, and the ice, water and cooler are already aboard. A 30% deposit holds your date, and you can pay in USD by card — or in BTC, ETH, SOL or USDT at identical prices, settled before you step on the dock. We're one of the only Miami operators that takes crypto at all; how it works is on the pay-with-crypto page. Chartering from Broward instead? Our Fort Lauderdale yacht rental fleet runs the same transparent pricing on the Intracoastal.

Questions, answered with numbers

Yacht rental in Miami — FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Miami?

A private yacht rental in Miami starts at $330 per hour for a 40–49 ft yacht with a 4-hour minimum — $1,320 total, captain and fuel included. A 50–59 ft yacht runs from $450/hr ($1,800 for 4 hours) and a 60–79 ft from $700/hr ($2,800 for 4 hours). Smaller boats cost less: pontoons from $140/hr and sport boats from $190/hr.

What's included in the price?

Every private charter includes a licensed USCG captain, fuel, ice and water, a cooler and a Bluetooth sound system. Not included: catering, dock pickup outside our marinas, jet ski add-ons (from $120/hr per ski) and gratuity — 15–20% for the crew is customary.

How many people can come aboard?

Most private yachts carry a maximum of 12–13 guests under USCG rules, regardless of the yacht's size. For bigger groups we run inspected party catamarans that legally carry up to 65 guests, from $900/hr.

Do I need a boating license to rent a yacht in Miami?

No. Every charter comes with a licensed USCG captain who handles the boat, navigation and safety. You and your guests just show up and enjoy the water.

Can we bring our own alcohol?

Yes — BYOB is allowed on all private charters, and ice, water and a cooler are already on board. Florida's drinking age of 21 applies on the water just as it does on land.

Where do we depart from?

Our charters leave from Miami Beach Marina, Sea Isle Marina in downtown Miami and the Haulover area in the north. We confirm your exact dock with your booking, and all three put you on Biscayne Bay within minutes.

How far in advance should I book?

For peak-season weekends — January through April, especially March — book 2–3 weeks ahead. Weekdays and off-season dates are usually available a few days out, and same-day charters sometimes work: message us and we'll check the fleet.

What are the deposit and cancellation terms?

A 30% deposit holds your date; the balance is due on charter day. If the captain calls the weather unsafe, you reschedule for free with 48+ hours' notice — no penalty, no lost deposit.

Can I pay for a yacht rental with crypto?

Yes. We accept BTC, ETH, SOL and USDT alongside USD card payments, at the same prices with no surcharge. See our pay-with-crypto page for how it works.

Your Miami charter, quoted in under an hour

Tell us the date, headcount and vibe — we reply with exact boats and exact totals, 9am–9pm ET.

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