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Miami Yacht Charter Terms in One Place: 30% Deposit, Tax Included
Payment, cancellation, weather and add-ons in plain words. Pick a yacht, send your date, and we hold it free.
Yacht Charter Booking Terms in Miami, Payment, Cancellation and Weather
These are the terms for every yacht chartered through Yacht Charter Advisor in Miami. You pay a 30% deposit to the yacht owner, the remaining balance at the dock, and the price already includes tax. You sign the rental agreement with the owner before you sail. Everything else is below, on one page and in one version.
- One price, any day. The price is the same on weekdays, weekends and holidays, and there are no payment fees.
- Tax is in, the tip is not. Sales tax is part of the price. A tip for the crew is not included and is usually 15-20%, entirely up to you.
- 4, 6 or 8 hours. Four hours is the shortest charter. Each yacht card shows its price for all three lengths.
- A 30% deposit. You pay it directly to the yacht owner and settle the balance at the dock on the day.
- Any payment method. Installments are possible.
- A free hold on your date. We hold the yacht while you decide with your group. If another guest asks for it, you have 24 hours to confirm.
- Up to 13 people. That means 13 including the charterer, and children count.
Choose a yacht below. When you like one, send the date and a charter advisor replies within 15 minutes, any day from 8 am to 10 pm.
Cancellation, Rescheduling and Miami Boating Weather
Our cancellation policy is short: you can cancel or move your charter for free up to 24 hours before departure, and your advisor agrees a new date with you. Later than that, the deposit is not returned. The captain makes the call on weather conditions on the day, and the table below shows what you get in each case.
| Situation | What happens |
|---|---|
| You cancel or reschedule 24 hours or more before departure | Free, and we agree a new date with you |
| You cancel less than 24 hours before departure | No refund |
| Rain chance of 80% or more, or wind of 25 mph or more | Any free date at no extra cost; if none fits, a refund |
| Light rain or clouds | Not a reason to move the charter |
| Weather turns bad once you are out on the water | No compensation |
| The yacht breaks down | A new date or a full refund |
| A death in the family or a hospital stay | The deposit is returned against documents |
| You want a different yacht after booking | A yacht cannot be swapped; you book the other one new |
Your advisor confirms the exact refund terms for your yacht before you pay anything. For the questions guests ask most, see the yacht rental FAQ, and for the price of every yacht open all yachts and prices.
How to book
How to Book a Yacht Rental in Miami in 5 Steps
1. Choose a yacht
Browse the catalog, or answer 5 questions and we'll pick.
2. Send a request
By form, phone or WhatsApp.
3. Free date hold
We hold the date with no obligation to book. If another guest asks for the yacht, you get 24 hours to say yes.
4. Pay the 30% deposit
To the yacht owner, and sign the charter agreement.
5. Pay at the dock
Pay the balance, meet your captain and head out.
Terms for Add-Ons, Multi-Day Trips and Jet Skis
Add-ons, longer trips and jet skis follow the same plain logic as a day charter, with a few terms of their own. Your advisor confirms each of them for your date and group before you pay anything, so you see the final terms first.
Add-ons: catering, chef, bartender, DJ
We arrange catering, a private chef, a bartender, a DJ, a photographer, decor and transfers. Order them 48 hours ahead; they are paid separately from the yacht. Your own food and alcohol are welcome onboard. Read more on yacht rental with a chef and water toys.
Multi-day trips
As a guide, a day on a 40-60 ft yacht runs around $4,250, with the yacht and crew included. Fuel, provisions and dockage come from an advance (APA) of 30-35% of the charter, and what you do not spend is returned. A crew tip of 15-20% is not included. See overnight yacht rental and the weekly yacht rental page.
Jet skis
A jet ski costs $90 for 30 minutes or $150 for an hour, a one-hour tour is $160 and a two-hour tour is $300. One jet ski takes up to 2 people, and fuel, life jackets and tax are in the price. Prepay 30%, cancel up to 24 hours ahead, and move the date or get a refund if the weather turns. Details are on the jet ski rental page.
5 questions
Not Sure Which Yacht Fits Your Group?
Tell us the occasion, date and group size. We'll check which yachts are free on your day and send the ones that fit, with prices.
Match My YachtBooking Terms Questions Answered
How much deposit do I pay to book a Miami yacht charter?
The deposit is 30% of the charter price, paid directly to the yacht owner. You pay the remaining balance at the dock on the day of your charter. You can pay by any method, with no payment fees, and installments are possible.
Can I cancel a yacht charter for free?
Yes, up to 24 hours before departure you can cancel or reschedule for free, and your advisor agrees a new date with you. If you cancel later than that, the deposit is not returned. Ask us about your yacht before you pay.
What happens if it rains on my charter day?
The captain decides. With a rain chance of 80% or more, or wind of 25 mph or more, you get any free date at no extra cost, or a refund if none fits. Light rain and clouds are not a reason to move the charter.
Is tax included in the yacht rental price?
Yes. Sales tax is part of every price on the site, there are no payment fees, and the price is the same on any day. The only extra is a tip for the crew, which is up to you and is usually 15-20%.
How long can you hold a yacht for me?
We hold your date for free while you decide. If another guest asks for the same yacht, you have 24 hours to confirm. Send your date through the 5 quick questions and an advisor replies within 15 minutes.
Who do I sign the rental agreement with?
With the yacht owner, before you sail. Your deposit also goes directly to the owner, and the yacht's insurance is held by the owner. We are charter advisors: we find the yacht, check the date and guide you through the booking.
Do I tip the yacht crew in Miami?
A tip is not included in the price. Guests usually leave 15-20% of the charter at the end of the trip, and it is entirely your choice. The same goes for a multi-day yacht charter.
Can I switch to a different yacht after booking?
No, a booked yacht cannot be swapped. If you prefer another one, you book it new, so use the free hold on your date to compare yachts first. If your yacht breaks down, you get a new date or a full refund.
Your date
Pick Your Date and We'll Hold the Yacht for Free
Weekend yachts in Miami get booked early. Send us your date and group size, and we'll keep the yacht for you while you talk it over with friends.
- Holding a date is free and doesn't oblige you to book
- Yacht options with prices within 15 minutes, 8 am to 10 pm
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
