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USA Yacht Charters — Our 15 Favourites

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 usa yacht charters justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire's Homes Optional Stop - From downtown to the millionaire islands
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Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire’s Homes Optional Stop

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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Best of Miami: Private Top-Rated Boat Charter & Guided Experience - Starting on the Miami River
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Best of Miami: Private Top-Rated Boat Charter & Guided Experience

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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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran - Alcatraz, the waterfront, and the first bay views
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San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

3.San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise by Luxury Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,097 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90

Spend 90 minutes on Adventure Cat Sailing Charters, leaving Pier 39 for open-water views of Alcatraz, Sausalito, the Golden Gate Bridge, and San Francisco’s skyline. You get one complimentary drink, indoor shelter, outdoor trampoline nets, and a small-group feel. Crew members have included Wolfgang, Devon, Chad, and Megan.

“I highly recommend doing this activity. There are breathtaking views and what we most liked was the service. The crew and staff are pretty friendly ;)”

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Miami: 2 Hour Private Yacht Cruise - What the two-hour route includes
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Miami: 2 Hour Private Yacht Cruise

4.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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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona - Breakfast first, then the Kona coastline
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Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

5.Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $183

Spend 4.5 hours aboard Body Glove’s spacious catamaran, cruising Kona’s Gold Coast to the Red Hill snorkel area. Breakfast, BBQ lunch, gear, reef-safe sunscreen, slides, a high-jump platform, and floating toys are included. Dolphins and whales may appear, but Kealakekua Bay is not visited.

“Out of our group of 8 people 6 of us threw up non stop - I had to lay down and basically try to sleep for half the excursion to try and not be as sick. There was no way we could eat any of the food. Looking around, 2/3 of the people on the entire excursion were bent over with sickness bags completely sick as well. And the rest of the people who I thought were ok, exclaimed in pure relief when we finally docked back and the excursion was over. Moral of the story is that they should have cancelled due to rough water. There water was so…”

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Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Oahu - Waikiki looks different from the water
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Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Oahu

6.Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Sail for about two hours from Kewalo Basin aboard Makani Catamaran, with daytime and sunset departures. Look for dolphins, turtles, and seasonal humpback whales while enjoying Waikiki and Diamond Head views. Sunset trips include an island-style buffet and one complimentary drink, with Friday fireworks on select sailings.

“Just OKAY, we went out in the bay, not past Diamond Head, had a few drinks, no whales or any marine life.”

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Evening Yacht Cruise with Optional Dining in St. Petersburg - Key points to know before you book
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Evening Yacht Cruise with Optional Dining in St. Petersburg

7.Evening Yacht Cruise with Optional Dining in St. Petersburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 590 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Board the 113-foot StarLite Sapphire in South Pasadena for an evening on the Gulf. You’ll enjoy live DJ music, dancing, deck strolls, waterfront lights, and star-gazing. Dinner and drinks cost extra, and the cruise returns to its starting point after about two and a half to three hours.

“Everyone liked but wish it had more entertainment like karaoke or something but overall it was nice Staff and DJ were great. Food was ok”

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Miami Boat Tour –Day and Night Cruises with Champagne - Coconut Grove is a useful starting point
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Miami Boat Tour –Day and Night Cruises with Champagne

8.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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Boston: Harbor Sunset Yacht Cruise - Boarding the Northern Lights
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Boston: Harbor Sunset Yacht Cruise

9.Boston: Harbor Sunset Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 570 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Spend two hours aboard the 115-foot Northern Lights, a classic yacht with indoor seating, open decks, a bar, music, and light commentary. Cruise past Fort Independence and Boston’s inner harbor before watching the USS Constitution fire its cannon at sunset.

“It was a spur-of-the-moment decision to take the Sunset Harbor cruise, and I am so glad we did! The captain did a great job describing the sites and giving everyone plenty of opportunities to take photos and enjoy the great views of the skylines. It was a bit chilly, so the complimentary coffee and cocoa were a nice touch! The tour was longer than I had anticipated which was a delight and made the booking worth every cent!”

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NYC: Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols - Boarding at Chelsea Piers and settling into your table
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NYC: Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols

10.NYC: Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 568 reviews · 1h 30m · from $134

Spend 90 festive minutes aboard Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II, sailing from Chelsea Piers past Lower Manhattan, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. You get assigned seating, live jazz and carols, holiday cookies, cocoa, and one beer, wine, or champagne. Captain Todd and crew member Andrew are noted for warm service.

“We really enjoyed the views, the atmosphere, and the music.”

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Manhattan: Statue and Skyline Cruise Aboard a Luxury Yacht - Battery Park, the Financial District, and South Street Seaport
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Manhattan: Statue and Skyline Cruise Aboard a Luxury Yacht

11.Manhattan: Statue and Skyline Cruise Aboard a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 540 reviews · 1h 30m · from $60

Spend 90 minutes aboard a classic yacht from Chelsea Piers, with an assigned table, one included drink, and close views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Battery Park, and Manhattan. Captain Levi, Sean, Conor, and Sarah are among the crew members associated with this friendly, lightly narrated cruise.

“Perfect trip with perfect hosts - the boat was beautiful, not crowded and the whole time was just lovely”

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America's Cup 12-Meter Yacht Afternoon Sail from Hilton Head - Boarding at Harbour Town
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America’s Cup 12-Meter Yacht Afternoon Sail from Hilton Head

12.America’s Cup 12-Meter Yacht Afternoon Sail from Hilton Head

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Spend 90 minutes aboard Hilton Head’s 39-foot Stars & Stripes, a former America’s Cup 12-Meter yacht. Captain Peter and crew may invite you to raise the mainsail, grind lines, or take the wheel while you view Harbour Town, the Intracoastal Waterway, and possible dolphins.

“This sailing experience was awesome. Captain Peter was very experienced and made you feel comfortable. So much knowledge in sailing and the area kept you interested in the experience. My husband was able to steer the Sailboat for an hour, WOW. Highly recommend the trip, the sunset was so beautiful. I suggest sitting in the back vs the cushions up front if you are not flexible.”

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Maui: Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel - Breakfast before the first swim
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Maui: Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel

13.Maui: Molokini and Turtles Luxury Yacht Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $263

Cruise from Maalaea Harbor aboard Pride of Maui’s air-conditioned Elua for a five-hour snorkel trip to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Captain Justin’s crew provides gear, breakfast, onboard barbecue lunch, warm showers, and an open bar after snorkeling. The route depends on sea conditions.

“Brilliant experience - tons of whales and superb snorkeling experience. The crew are all great at making you feel comfortable and taken care of”

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Clearwater Evening Yacht Cruise with Optional Dining - What the $40.77 fare really buys you
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Clearwater Evening Yacht Cruise with Optional Dining

14.Clearwater Evening Yacht Cruise with Optional Dining

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 464 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Cruise Tampa Bay aboard the 115-foot StarLite Majesty for about three hours. You get a reserved table, waterfront views, live entertainment, and the choice to buy a three-course dinner, wine, or cocktails onboard. The cruise begins and ends at 25 Causeway Boulevard in Clearwater.

“food wasn't good at all! music wasn't good either. I waisted my funds, time and 3 hours out of my birthday weekend was waisted. My partner didn't even eat and when we left it was too late to get food anywhere else.”

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New York City: Sunset Yacht Cruise - Boarding a classic boat with a calmer atmosphere
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New York City: Sunset Yacht Cruise

15.New York City: Sunset Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 461 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $113

Cruise the Hudson at sunset aboard a classic 1920s-style yacht, with an assigned table, one included drink, indoor comfort, and open-deck views of Lower Manhattan, Governor’s Island, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. Crew members such as Jacob, Yuri, and Tim are known for attentive service.

“The staff was amazing and attentive. We enjoyed the experience of seeing the Statue of Liberty at sunset. The captain made sure we were in a great spot for photos. Our second time and would do it again”

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★ 4.5Your Private Miami Yacht Tour with Music and Fun65 reviews
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