Miami yacht charter
Biscayne Bay at golden hour, the mansions of Star Island, a sandbar swim and dinner on deck, or a full crossing to the Bahamas. Day charters, events and longer trips, arranged by brokers since 1992.
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Most Miami yacht charters are day, half-day or sunset cruises on Biscayne Bay, usually with a four-hour minimum, priced from a few thousand dollars on a 50–70 ft motor yacht and rising into five figures for the largest yachts. Corporate and celebration events for larger groups use Coast Guard-certified vessels. For longer trips, Miami is the departure point for the Florida Keys and for Bimini, about 50 nautical miles east. Florida sales tax and a crew gratuity are added to the charter fee.
Day, sunset, event or multi-day
Day charters
Swim at the Haulover Sandbar, lunch at anchor off Key Biscayne and cruise past Star Island and Fisher Island.
Sunset cruises
Champagne on the flybridge as the skyline lights up across Biscayne Bay.
Corporate events and celebrations
Receptions, client entertaining and milestone birthdays on certified event yachts.
Multi-day trips
South to the Florida Keys or east across the Gulf Stream to Bimini and the Bahamas.
The best of Biscayne Bay by yacht
Haulover Sandbar
A shallow sandbar near Haulover Inlet where yachts anchor for swimming and relaxing; busiest at weekends.
Star Island and Millionaires’ Row
Cruise past waterfront estates with views back to the skyline.
Key Biscayne
Calm anchorages off Key Biscayne with views of the Miami skyline.
Stiltsville and Boca Chita Key
Historic stilt houses on the flats and a small island with a picturesque ornamental lighthouse.
Planning a yacht event in Miami
For groups beyond the usual six or twelve guests, we arrange Coast Guard-certified event yachts with professional catering, bar service and music. Popular formats include evening receptions on Biscayne Bay, client entertaining around Miami’s art and boat shows, and milestone celebrations.
Tell us the date, guest count and the feel you want, from relaxed drinks to a seated dinner, and we shortlist suitable vessels with clear, all-in pricing. Larger groups and peak dates book well ahead.
U.S. charter rules decide which yachts you can book
Charters that start and end in Florida must use a yacht that is legally allowed to carry paying guests in U.S. waters. Many of the large yachts you see in Miami and Fort Lauderdale are foreign-flagged and can only charter outside the U.S., for example in the Bahamas. U.S. rules also cap how many guests most charter yachts may carry, often six or twelve, unless the vessel is inspected and certified for more.
We only shortlist yachts that can legally do your trip. For larger groups and events we work with Coast Guard-certified vessels, and if you would like a foreign-flagged superyacht, we plan the charter to start in Bimini or Nassau.
What a Miami yacht charter costs
| Charter | Typical yacht | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-hour day or sunset cruise | 50–70 ft motor yacht | From a few thousand dollars | Usually a 4-hour minimum |
| 8-hour day charter | 60–100 ft motor yacht | Roughly double a 4-hour rate | Fuel for normal cruising usually included |
| Event charter | Certified event yacht | Quoted per event | Catering and bar packages vary |
| Weekly charter | Catamaran or motor yacht | From about $20,000 | Plus expenses on motor yachts |
Add Florida sales tax (about 7% in Miami-Dade including county surtax) and a crew gratuity of 15–20%. Our charter cost guide explains APA and all-in pricing for longer trips.
Prices are our own guide and vary with yacht, date and demand.
Planning a Miami charter or event?
Tell us your dates, group and the kind of week you have in mind. Within one business day we reply with yachts that are genuinely available, with every cost set out in advance. There is no fee to you: the yacht pays our commission.
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Hansel Sneed
Founder and Yacht Charter BrokerHansel founded Sneed Charters in 1992 and has spent more than three decades matching families, couples and companies with crewed yachts across the Bahamas, Florida and the Caribbean.
Adrian Sneed
Yacht Charter BrokerAdrian handles day-to-day charter planning, from Nassau day charters to week-long journeys through the Exumas and the Abacos, and works directly with captains and owners on availability, relocation and pricing.
Miami yacht charter FAQs
A four-hour charter on a 50–70 ft motor yacht typically starts from a few thousand dollars, with full days and larger yachts costing more, plus Florida sales tax and a crew gratuity.
U.S. rules cap most charter yachts at six or twelve guests. Larger groups use Coast Guard-certified vessels inspected for more passengers.
Common departure points include Miami Beach Marina, downtown Miami and marinas along Biscayne Bay; we confirm the exact berth with your booking.
Yes. Bimini is about 50 nautical miles east. Guests need passports, and the yacht must be permitted to carry guests between Florida and the Bahamas.
A shallow sandbar near Haulover Inlet in North Biscayne Bay where yachts anchor for swimming. It is lively at weekends and quieter on weekdays.
Related charters and guides
Sources checked November 2026: Biscayne National Park; Florida Department of Revenue – sales tax.