The 10 Best Miami Yacht Charters

1.Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire’s Homes Optional Stop

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,718 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $12Our pick

Board near Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Marketplace for a 75-minute Miami sightseeing cruise past Hibiscus, Venetian, Sunset, Star, and Fisher islands. You’ll see mansion-lined shores, the port, and downtown skyline, with onboard drinks for purchase. Arrive early for first-come seating and clear check-in.

“Two story, older boat. Small open air area where most people slammed in. Small cup of popcorn was $13. Seating is small wooden wedding chairs. Timeshare sales team visits. Entry photos are $20. There are a few other nicer boats with better sight lines and more outdoor seating. Do not recommend.”

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2.Best of Miami: Private Top-Rated Boat Charter & Guided Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,462 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Cruise Miami River and Biscayne Bay on a private MYA Boat Charters boat with only your group aboard. Choose a 2, 3, or 4 hour route, bring drinks and snacks, play your own music, and ask captains such as Fernando, Eli, Omar, or Victor to shape the outing around your plans.

“Supernice day with Captain Fernando. Boat was nice and superclean, and overall experience five stars! Will definently book again when in Miami.”

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3.Miami: 2 Hour Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend two hours on a private Miami yacht for your own group, with a cooler, ice, restroom, Bluetooth sound system, and a captain selected through the required charter process. Cruise past Bayside Marketplace and Star Island, with sunset and evening departures especially appealing for photos.

“It was a great experience ! Jorge was a great captain ! We were so excited to book for my best friends birthday and she loved it ! We will book again when we are back !”

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4.Miami Boat Tour –Day and Night Cruises with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Take a private 1 to 2 hour cruise from Coconut Grove for up to eight people. Captain-led routes pass Rickenbacker Causeway, the Miami skyline, Brickell, and the Miami River. Bring your own drinks, play music through Bluetooth, and request champagne for a sunset or night ride.

“Captain Matt was amazing and the made the experience great on Mother’s Day. He was on time clear and precise on instructions so it wasn’t any confusion especially with it being super busy even at the meet up location. Matt’s informative conversation about the area was very enlightening learned some new things and would definitely recommend it to friends, family, and even co workers. Good job guys!”

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5.Miami Sightseeing Cruise on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 333 reviews · from $18

Cruise Biscayne Bay from Bayfront Park on a two-level boat with English and Spanish commentary. You’ll pass celebrity homes, South Beach, Fisher Island, the Venetian Islands, and PortMiami. Choose shaded outdoor seating or air-conditioning, with drinks and snacks sold onboard.

“Okay experience overly expensive for basic things such as water & chips . Good time relaxing with friends”

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6.Miami: Private Boat Charter Guided and Tailored Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 294 reviews · 2 - 5 hours

Take a private Miami River charter for up to 10 people, with a captain, restroom, cooler, ice, water, floating mat, and Bluetooth music. Cruise past Star Island, Fisher Island, and Downtown Miami, then choose a sunset ride, swimming stop, or five-hour sandbar escape.

“Captain Eduardo Martinez was an excellent choice. The trip with him was amazing from start to finish. He was always very helpful and attentive, and explained every detail of the island extremely well. He truly made the experience special. I 100% recommend traveling with him!”

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7.Miami: BYOB Private Yacht Cruise Play Your Own Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 210 reviews · from $122

Take a two-hour private Sundancer yacht cruise around Biscayne Bay for up to 10 or 12 people. Bring your own drinks, use the supplied cooler and ice, and play your music through Bluetooth speakers. You’ll pass Brickell, the port, Bayside Marketplace, and Miami’s skyline with captains such as Daniel and Aleksandar.

“Great service from Captain Daniel. Very relaxing experience, and engaging.”

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8.42 to 46 Ft Private Yacht Miami, rent for 2 our 4 hours, 12 ppl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Take a private Miami yacht around the bay for two or four hours with your own group, music, cooler, and ice. Expect skyline and mansion views, with swimming and water toys possible on longer trips. Captains such as Roberto, Pablo, and Eddy may be assigned, depending on availability.

“Everything was so nice, our captain and his mate was so friendly and nice and took some great pics with us. The ride was smooth and the weather was just right for the occasion. 5 stars all around the board. We will be booking again”

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9.Miami Bay Discovery Private Yacht Cruise with Captain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews

Cruise Biscayne Bay on a private yacht for up to 12 people with captains such as Ben, Felipe, Joseph, or Kadir. Bring drinks, use the cooler and Bluetooth speakers, request a restaurant stop, and spend about an hour swimming at Haulover sandbar.

“Great tour of Miami from the water! Captain was very nice. Boat was nice and clean. On time. Definitely recommend:)”

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10.Your Private Miami Yacht Tour with Music and Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on a private Miami yacht for up to 13 people, cruising past Star Island and waterfront homes, swimming from the boat, and using a floating mat and snorkeling gear. Captains such as Peter, Marcus, Oscar, and Cece may tailor the route, so confirm your stops and final fees before booking.

“We had a fantastic time. Captain Peter Coakley was warm, engaging, and service focused. He took us to some awesome places and supplemented it with local insights and knowledge. Boat was perfect and comfortable! Would recommend the excursion to anyone.”

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