Miami Yacht Rental FAQ, Booking Steps and What to Expect

Pick a yacht, then send your date and group size through the 5 quick questions. We hold it free, you pay a 30% deposit to the owner, sign the rental agreement and settle the balance at the dock.

Charters start at $700 for 4 hours, and each yacht lists its own price for 4, 6 and 8 hours. The price is the same on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Compare every yacht on the prices page.

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. Any payment method works, and installments are possible.

Sales tax is in every price, and there are no payment fees. A tip for the crew is not included. The full terms are on the booking terms page.

We hold your date free while you decide. If another guest asks for the same yacht, you have 24 hours to confirm, so send your date early.

The yachts on our site are chartered with a captain, and the captain's services are in the price. If you want a bareboat charter, write to us and an advisor tells you what is possible. See bareboat charter in Miami.

Up to 13 people including the charterer, and children count. Each yacht card lists its own guest limit, so check it before you send your date.

Send us your headcount and we check which event yachts can take your group. Read how it works on the large group yacht rentals page.

Yes, on a boat of the right size. Children count toward the group limit of 13, so include them when you send your group size. Tell your advisor the ages, and we pick a yacht that suits the whole family.

Wear a swimsuit under light clothes, add sun protection, and bring a light layer for the breeze. Soft-soled shoes or bare feet are easiest on deck. More tips are in the cards above.

Sunscreen, a charged phone and a small bag for dry clothes are enough. Towels, a floating mat, a cooler and a Bluetooth speaker are already on the yacht, so you do not need to pack them.

Yes, bring your own food and drinks, alcohol included. You can also order catering, a chef, a bartender or a DJ through us with 48 hours' notice; your advisor confirms the price before you pay.

A tip is not included in the price. Guests usually leave 15–20% at the end of the trip, and it is entirely up to you.

A captain, fuel for a standard Miami route, ice, water and the on-board gear. On yachts from 50 ft and on all two-deck yachts, a steward is included too.

The captain decides. With a rain chance of 80% or more, or wind of 25 mph or more, your advisor offers another date at no extra charge, and if none fits, a refund. Light rain is not a reason to move the charter.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. South Florida's wet season runs roughly from mid-May to mid-October, typically with frequent afternoon storms. Send your date and your advisor tells you what to expect on your yacht day.

Charters run 4, 6 or 8 hours, and 4 hours is the shortest. Choose 8 hours for a full day on the water. Every yacht card shows the price for all three lengths.

Under our standard terms it is free up to 24 hours before departure, and your advisor agrees a new date with you. Later than that, the deposit is not returned. All cases are listed in the booking terms.

We arrange catering, a chef, a bartender, a DJ, a photographer and decor with 48 hours' notice. For jet skis, ask your advisor and see jet ski rental in Miami and water toys.

Send your dates and group, and an advisor confirms which yacht can make the trip and the final terms before you pay anything. We only send a yacht to the Bahamas if it holds the required Bahamas charter license. Start with Miami to Bahamas yacht charter.