Private boats for your group
The best yacht rentals in Miami
2-hour BYOB cruises, private 37- to 60-foot yachts for up to 12 or 13 people, the pink yacht and a yacht day with jet skis: here is how to pick, with honest advice on the real price per group, what costs extra on board, and cancellation and weather.
See our 8 picks
For most groups, the best yacht rental in Miami is a 3-hour private cruise for up to 13 people, from about €107 per group online. On board you also pay for crew, fuel and docking: about $500 for 3 hours on the pink yacht. For two, the 2-hour BYOB cruise is priced per person.
Our 8 picks for yacht rental in Miami
All eight have free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The online price is only part of the cost: the cost table below says what each yacht adds on board. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
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from €107 per group up to 13 Our top pick 3 hours 4.8 (58) reviews on GetYourGuide
The pink yacht, 3 hours through the heart of Miami
A private 3-hour cruise for up to 13, with a captain, a stewardess, a floating mat and champagne. You pass Star Island and stop at Monument Island.
Best for Birthdays and photo-loving groups
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from €192 per group up to 12 2–5 hours 4.8 (162) reviews on GetYourGuide
37-foot private yacht with champagne
A private 37-foot yacht for up to 12, for 2 to 5 hours, with a captain, a bathroom and Bluetooth music. The 5-hour trip goes to Nixon Sandbar.
Best for Groups who want a longer day
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from €112 per person 2 hours 4.7 (227) reviews on GetYourGuide
2-hour BYOB private cruise
A private 2-hour cruise where you bring your own drinks and music. A cooler, ice and a restroom are on board, and the price is per person.
Best for Couples and small groups
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from €107 per group up to 13 3 hours 4.4 (21) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private yacht cruise with captain and crew
A private 3-hour cruise on a 60-foot yacht for up to 13, past the celebrity homes, with champagne. A 4-hour option adds swim stops.
Best for Groups who want a swim stop
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from €54 per person 1.5 hours 4.5 (19) reviews on GetYourGuide
Vintage yacht history cruise
A shared 90-minute cruise from Miami Beach Marina on a small vintage yacht, with a bilingual guide. Beer, wine and soft drinks are sold on board.
Best for Couples who want a yacht feel for less
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from €535 per group up to 13 2–4 hours 4.4 (13) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private celebration cruise to Haulover Sandbar
A private yacht for up to 13, for 2 to 4 hours, with snorkel gear and a stop at Haulover Sandbar. Gas and insurance are included.
Best for Groups who want to swim at the sandbar
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from €490 per group up to 12 2–4 hours 3.6 (53) reviews on GetYourGuide
48-foot private yacht from Miami Beach
A private 48-foot yacht for up to 12, for 2 to 4 hours, from 5400 Collins Ave. Fuel is included.
Best for Large groups staying in Miami Beach
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from €1247 per group up to 13 3–4 hours 3.6 (10) reviews on GetYourGuide
Yacht day with jet skis
A private 50-foot yacht for up to 13, for 3 or 4 hours. The 3-hour trip includes one jet ski and the 4-hour trip two, for 30 minutes each.
Best for Groups who want jet skis too
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Yacht rentals in Miami compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The pink yacht, 3 hours through the heart of Miami | €107 per group up to 13 | 3 hours | Private, up to 13 | Birthdays and photo-loving groups | Rated 4.8, and the lowest online price per group. |
| 37-foot private yacht with champagne | €192 per group up to 12 | 2–5 hours | Private, up to 12 | Groups who want a longer day | Rated 4.8 from 162 reviews, with a sandbar option. |
| 2-hour BYOB private cruise | €112 per person | 2 hours | Private, priced per person | Couples and small groups | Rated 4.7 from 227 reviews, the most reviewed yacht here. |
| Private yacht cruise with captain and crew | €107 per group up to 13 | 3 hours | Private, up to 13 | Groups who want a swim stop | Same start price as the pink yacht, with a 4-hour swim option. |
| Vintage yacht history cruise | €54 per person | 1.5 hours | Shared, up to 25 | Couples who want a yacht feel for less | A shared yacht trip priced per person, with no captain fee. |
| Private celebration cruise to Haulover Sandbar | €535 per group up to 13 | 2–4 hours | Private, up to 13 | Groups who want to swim at the sandbar | The only pick that goes north to Haulover. |
| 48-foot private yacht from Miami Beach | €490 per group up to 12 | 2–4 hours | Private, up to 12 | Large groups staying in Miami Beach | A start in Miami Beach; rated 3.6 from 53 reviews. |
| Yacht day with jet skis | €1247 per group up to 13 | 3–4 hours | Private, up to 13 | Groups who want jet skis too | The only yacht with jet skis; rated 3.6 from 10 reviews. |
The pink yacht, 3 hours through the heart of Miami
€107 per group up to 133 hours 4.8 (58)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 13
- Who it suits
- Birthdays and photo-loving groups
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.8, and the lowest online price per group.
37-foot private yacht with champagne
€192 per group up to 122–5 hours 4.8 (162)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 12
- Who it suits
- Groups who want a longer day
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.8 from 162 reviews, with a sandbar option.
€112 per person2 hours 4.7 (227)
Details
- Group size
- Private, priced per person
- Who it suits
- Couples and small groups
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.7 from 227 reviews, the most reviewed yacht here.
Private yacht cruise with captain and crew
€107 per group up to 133 hours 4.4 (21)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 13
- Who it suits
- Groups who want a swim stop
- Why we picked it
- Same start price as the pink yacht, with a 4-hour swim option.
€54 per person1.5 hours 4.5 (19)
Details
- Group size
- Shared, up to 25
- Who it suits
- Couples who want a yacht feel for less
- Why we picked it
- A shared yacht trip priced per person, with no captain fee.
Private celebration cruise to Haulover Sandbar
€535 per group up to 132–4 hours 4.4 (13)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 13
- Who it suits
- Groups who want to swim at the sandbar
- Why we picked it
- The only pick that goes north to Haulover.
48-foot private yacht from Miami Beach
€490 per group up to 122–4 hours 3.6 (53)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 12
- Who it suits
- Large groups staying in Miami Beach
- Why we picked it
- A start in Miami Beach; rated 3.6 from 53 reviews.
€1247 per group up to 133–4 hours 3.6 (10)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 13
- Who it suits
- Groups who want jet skis too
- Why we picked it
- The only yacht with jet skis; rated 3.6 from 10 reviews.
None of the 8 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site. All 8 offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 23 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
How much does a yacht rental in Miami cost?
A private yacht in Miami costs from about €107 per group online, plus fees on board. Those fees often cost more than the online price.
Take the pink yacht for 3 hours. Online you pay from about €107.
On board you add about $500: $300 for the crew, $100 for fuel and $100 for docking.
Here is what each yacht adds on the day:
| Yacht | Crew | Fuel | Docking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pink yacht | $100 an hour | $100 | $100 |
| Captain and crew cruise | $100 an hour | $100 | $150 |
| 37-foot yacht | Captain $50 an hour | $50 | None listed |
| BYOB cruise | Captain $45 an hour | $50 | None listed |
| Haulover celebration cruise | Captain $50 an hour | $50 an hour | None listed |
| 48-foot yacht | Captain $100 an hour, cash or Zelle | Included | None listed |
| Vintage yacht cruise | No captain fee | None listed | None listed; drinks sold on board |
| Yacht day with jet skis | Not listed, ask first | Not listed | Not listed |
Miami yacht tours compared
The yachts here run from 2 to 5 hours and take up to 12 or 13 people. Most leave from marinas on the Miami River. Two leave from Miami Beach.
None of them is a mega yacht. They run from 37 to about 60 feet long.
Yacht rental for a party or birthday
For a party, pick a private yacht with a sound system and a floating mat. The pink yacht and the captain and crew cruise both include a bottle of champagne.
The BYOB cruise lets you bring your own drinks and play your own music. On most other yachts, alcohol is not included.
The pink yacht
The pink yacht runs a 3-hour trip along the Miami River, past Star Island and to Monument Island. It has a stewardess, music, a floating mat and a bottle of champagne.
It leaves from Chamonix marina at 3660 NW 21st St. Plan on $500 in fees on board for 3 hours.
Yacht rental from Miami Beach
Two yachts leave from Miami Beach. The 48-foot yacht starts at 5400 Collins Ave. The Haulover celebration cruise starts at 10800 Collins Ave.
The vintage yacht cruise leaves from Miami Beach Marina at 300 Alton Rd.
What is included and what costs extra?
Every private yacht includes the boat and a captain. What you pay on the day comes on top of the online price.
Included
- The boat and a captain
- Water and ice
- On most yachts: music, a cooler and a floating mat
- Champagne, only where the card names it
Extra on the day
- The captain or crew fee, per hour
- Fuel, and docking on two yachts
- Tips
- Food and alcohol, unless the card names champagne
What about weather and cancellation?
Summer brings afternoon storms. June and September are the wettest months. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.
If a storm is in the forecast, you can cancel and get your money back.
Free cancellation: all eight yachts let you cancel up to 24 hours before.
Tips before you book a yacht in Miami
Add up the fees
Multiply the captain fee by the hours, then add fuel and docking. That is what you pay on board on top of the online price.
Bring cash
The 48-foot yacht takes the captain fee in cash or Zelle only. Others may ask for cash tips.
Check the head count
Most private yachts here take 12 or 13 people. Count everyone, including children.
Book a morning in summer
Summer storms come in the afternoon. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before covers a bad forecast.
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Facts checked on 23 October 2026 against: Florida Statutes 327.395: boating safety education · Florida Statutes 327.54: boat rentals · NOAA: hurricane season · NOAA NCEI: Miami climate normals.
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