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Miami Boat Rental: Private Yacht & Sandbar with Captain

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Free cancellation

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Duration2h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · IT +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

A 45-foot yacht anchored in Biscayne Bay, your group on deck, dolphins passing nearby.

You board a private 45-foot yacht with a licensed captain and cruise Biscayne Bay past celebrity homes on Indian Creek, spot dolphins and manatees, then anchor at Haulover Sandbar to swim and snorkel in shallow, warm water. You control the music via Bluetooth, bring your own food and drinks, and the boat includes water, ice, snorkeling gear, and a floating mat. The two-hour rental fits up to 13 people and works for birthdays, bachelor parties, proposals, or any celebration that needs its own boat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Board 45' Sea Ray yacht
Cruise Biscayne Bay scenery
View celebrity waterfront homes
Spot dolphins, turtles, manatees
Anchor at Haulover Sandbar
Swim, snorkel, or sunbathe
Enjoy onboard amenities and music
Return to dock after 2 hours

The Experience

The water is already warm when you step aboard the Sea Ray at the Miami dock. Your captain, licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, walks you through the boat — a 45-footer with a full galley, AC, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a Bluetooth speaker waiting for your playlist. This is a private rental, which means the two hours ahead belong to you and whoever you brought. No other group. No schedule except the one you set.

The boat moves into Biscayne Bay and the skyline slides behind you. You'll cruise past Indian Creek Island, where the mansions sit so close to the water you can read the architecture — Jeff Bezos, Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump, the kind of homes that only make sense from a boat. Dolphins show up sometimes. Manatees. The water stays shallow and clear enough that you see the bottom. Your captain knows the route, knows where to look, knows how to keep the boat steady while someone's pouring drinks or setting up a floating mat.

The Haulover Sandbar is where most groups anchor. The water there is warm and thigh-deep, the kind of place where you can wade out and float without thinking about it. Snorkeling gear is on board. Some people swim. Some sit on the mat and watch the water change color as the sun moves. You can bring food, bring decorations, bring whatever you want — the fridge keeps it cold, and the ice is included. If you're timing this for sunset, the downtown Miami skyline lights up across the water. If you're going at night, it's a different kind of dark, the kind where the city glows and the water goes black.

The boat holds up to 13 people, which means it works for a bachelor party, a birthday, an anniversary, a proposal — anything that needs its own space and its own music. Water and a floating mat come with it. Snorkeling equipment comes with it. The captain comes with it. You bring the rest. The rental is two hours, which is long enough to feel like a full day on the water and short enough that you're not managing a group for the whole afternoon. If a strong storm rolls in before you leave the dock, you get a full refund — the company guarantees it.

What’s included

Bottled water and ice.
snorkeling equipment.
floating mat.
Bluetooth sound system for your own music.
use of the galley with fridge, stove, and microwave.
onboard bathroom and bedroom.
licensed USCG captain.
100% refund guarantee if a strong storm prevents departure.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dolphin Water Sport

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private boat for a group celebration — birthdays, bachelor parties, proposals, anniversaries — without renting a captain separately or figuring out the route yourself. The two-hour window is short enough to feel focused and long enough to anchor at the sandbar and swim.