26 Ft Boat Rental Miami Bay: Up to 11 people, 2-4 hours

Rent a Boat in Miami Bay & Anchor Where You Want

You rent the entire 26-foot boat for a fixed 2 or 4-hour window, choose your own route around Miami Bay (Star Island, sandbars, celebrity homes, or all three), and get champagne and cooler service included. A captain is optional and available on short notice. The lead traveler must be aboard and comfortable boarding at variable tide levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat rental and Miami water tour

• Reserve 26' Sea Ray Sundeck boat
• Prepare drinks and food
• Depart with optional captain
• Tour Miami celebrity homes
• Visit Star Island and Venetian Way
• Stop at sandbars for party
• Enjoy Biscayne Bay views
• Return boat after rental period

The experience

The boat is already fueled and waiting when you arrive: no captain included in the rate, which means you're steering your own afternoon on the water. Bruschi has been renting 26-foot Sea Ray Sundecks since 2016, and the boats show it: well-maintained, newer models, the kind you can trust to handle a group of up to 11 people without drama. You book the entire boat as one reservation, pick your lead traveler, and then decide where the day goes. Star Island, the celebrity homes along Venetian Way, Bear Cut Sandbar, Nixon Sandbar. The itinerary is yours to make.

What surprised me was how flexible the timing actually is. You can rent for 2 hours or 4 hours, and the company has captains on call if you'd rather not handle the helm yourself. They say they can have someone ready in less than an hour, which is faster than most groups finish loading coolers and snacks anyway. The boat comes with a bottle of champagne, a cooler stocked with ice and water, and free parking around the area (just not inside the marina). You're not paying extra for those things. They're part of what you get. The lead traveler signs a bareboat charter agreement before departure, which is standard USCG requirement, and then you're off into Biscayne Bay.

One thing to know: the person making the reservation has to actually be on the boat. It's not a service you book for someone else and skip. And depending on the tide, getting on and off can be tricky, low tide especially, so you need to be comfortable with that part. The company has five consecutive Certificates of Excellence, which matters if you're weighing this against other rental outfits in Miami. They handle last-minute bookings regularly, so if you're in town and suddenly have a free afternoon, it's worth calling to see what's available.

What’s included

• Your rental includes use of the 26-foot Sea Ray Sundeck boat, one bottle of champagne, a cooler stocked with ice and water, and free parking around the marina.
• A captain is available on request for an additional fee and can be arranged in under an hour for last-minute bookings.
• You choose your own route and stops within Biscayne Bay, whether that's Star Island, celebrity homes, sandbars, or a combination of all three.

Options for this experience

2 options

2-hour boat charter for up to 11 peopleGuide in English or Spanish · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 21:00Lasts 2 hours: 1 traveler can book for up to 11 passengers in total. 26 Ft Sundeck 240

4-hour charter for up to 11 peopleGuide in English or Spanish · 5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 21:00Lasts 4 hours: 1 traveler can book for up to 11 passengers in total. 26 Ft Sundeck 240

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 21:00

Book up to2h before

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 80

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bruschi Boat Rental

Is this one for you?Right for groups of up to 11 who want to steer their own afternoon on the water without booking a guided tour. Plan for boarding at variable tide levels, and know that the lead traveler must be on the boat. It's not a service you arrange for others.

Traveler reviews

4.65★★★★★★★★★★

106 verified traveler reviews

5 ★94

4 ★3

3 ★1

2 ★0

1 ★8

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is a captain included in the boat rental price?

No. The captain is optional and available on request. The company can arrange one in under an hour if you prefer not to pilot the boat yourself.

How many people can fit on the 26-foot boat?

Up to 11 people total.

What is included in the rental?

Use of the boat, one bottle of champagne, a cooler with ice and water, and free parking in the area surrounding the marina.

Can I book the boat for someone else?

No. The person making the reservation must be on the boat. You book as the lead traveler.

How long can I rent the boat?

You can rent for 2 hours or 4 hours.

What if I want to visit multiple locations?

You can stop at as many places as you want within your rental time: Star Island, Venetian Way, sandbars, or anywhere else in Biscayne Bay. The itinerary is yours to plan.

Is there a last-minute booking option?

Yes. The company keeps captains on call and can often accommodate last-minute rentals in under an hour.

Do I need boating experience to rent?

If you're piloting the boat yourself, you'll need to be comfortable handling a 26-foot vessel. A captain is available if you'd rather not.

What is the weather policy?

Weather policies apply. Check with the rental company about conditions on your rental date.

Can pregnant travelers or people with spinal injuries go on the boat?

The rental is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller or pram.