Miami: Private Boat Charter with Sightseeing, Sunset & Sandbar

Your own boat, your own pace, Miami on the water

You board a private boat with your group and a licensed captain who navigates Miami's waterways while you choose the route: sightseeing past mansions and the skyline, anchoring at sandbars to swim, or timing it for sunset. The boat includes a cooler, sound system, floating mat, and restroom. You bring your own drinks and snacks. Trips run 2 to 5 hours depending on what you want to see and do.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private Miami boat charter experience

• Board private boat with your group
• Cruise past Miami skyline and Port of Miami
• View mansions on Star Island and Millionaire Row
• Choose sightseeing or island stops
• Relax and swim at Monument Island or Marine Stadium
• Visit Haulover Sandbar for sandbar time
• Enjoy onboard amenities and captain's local insights
• Optionally take a 2-hour sunset cruise
• Disembark after trip completion

The experience

Steering out from the dock, the city skyline pulls away behind you and suddenly the water opens up. This is a private boat charter in Miami: no strangers on board, no fixed itinerary you're locked into, just your group and a licensed captain who knows the routes and the stories. You pick the length: two hours for a quick sunset run, three or four hours to anchor at a sandbar and swim, or a full five-hour day that lets you hit multiple stops without rushing. The captain handles the navigation and shares what's worth knowing about the landmarks as you pass: Fisher Island, the Port of Miami, the mansion-lined stretch of Star Island and Millionaire Row, each one a piece of how Miami actually works.

The boat itself comes ready: cooler stocked with ice and water, premium sound system so you can play your own music, floating mat for the water, and a restroom on board so nobody has to cut the day short. You bring the drinks and snacks: BYOB means you're not paying resort markup, and you're eating what you actually want. The captain is USCG-licensed and you can request a specific one when you book, which matters because you're spending hours with this person and you want someone who gets the vibe. Monument Island, Marine Stadium, Haulover Sandbar: depending on which option you choose, you'll anchor at one or more of these spots, drop the floating mat, and spend real time in the water instead of just passing by it.

What makes this different from renting a boat yourself is that you're not driving. You're not worrying about fuel, routes, or whether you're heading toward shallow water. The captain does that. You're also not on a crowded tour boat where forty people are jockeying for the same view. It's just your group, which means if someone wants to stay longer at the sandbar, you stay. If the light is perfect for photos at one spot, you linger. If the kids want to jump off the mat five times, nobody's tapping their watch. The whole day bends to what your group actually wants to do, not what the schedule says you should do.

What’s included

• Your day includes a fully private boat with a licensed captain, cooler with ice and water bottles, premium sound system, floating water mat, onboard restroom, and towels.
• You choose the trip length (2, 3, 4, or 5 hours) and the focus: sightseeing, sandbar time, island stops, or sunset.
• Bring your own drinks and snacks.
• The captain shares local insights as you cruise past Miami's skyline, Star Island, Port of Miami, and other landmarks, and anchors at your chosen destination so you can swim and relax at your own pace.

Options for this experience

5 options

A Two-Hour Sightseeing VoyageGuide in English or Spanish · 14 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 22:00Payable at the destination: $150 (for up to 10 guests) covering captain and fuel surcharges. Must be paid separately from the online booking on all private tours. Length: 2 hours. Vessel: modern 29' SeaRay SDX, a luxury deck boat with premium sound, shade, and plush lounge seating, ideal for groups and sunset cruising.

2-Hour Sunset and ChampagneGuide in English or Spanish · 17:00 and 18:00Payable at the destination: $150 (for up to 10 guests) covering captain and fuel surcharges. Must be paid separately from the online booking on all private tours. Length: 2 hours. Vessel: modern 29' SeaRay SDX, a luxury deck boat with premium sound, shade, and plush lounge seating, ideal for groups and sunset cruising. Sunset and champagne experience: a romantic cruise across the scenic Biscayne Bay in Miami.

Three-Hour Voyage Featuring an Island StopGuide in English or Spanish · 13 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:00Payable at the destination: $200 (for up to 10 guests) covering captain and fuel surcharges. Must be paid separately from the online booking on all private tours. Length: 3 hours. Vessel: modern 29' SeaRay SDX, a luxury deck boat with premium sound, shade, and plush lounge seating, ideal for groups and sunset cruising.

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Half-Day Charter in Miami Lasting Four HoursGuide in English or Spanish · 12 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00Payable at the destination: $250 (for up to 10 guests) covering captain and fuel surcharges. Must be paid separately from the online booking on all private tours. Length: 4 hours. Vessel: modern 29' SeaRay SDX, a luxury deck boat with premium sound, shade, and plush lounge seating, ideal for groups and sunset cruising.

5-Hour Haulover Sandbar GetawayGuide in English or Spanish · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00Payable at the destination: $300 (for up to 10 guests) covering captain and fuel surcharges. Must be paid separately from the online booking on all private tours.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 22:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Pickup Location Details: Your private charter departs from one of our exclusive marinas near Downtown Miami. Your personalized meeting point will be shared the day before your trip once your Captain is confirmed.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Miami Private Boat Charters with MYA Boat Charters

Is this one for you?Right for groups or couples who want to see Miami from the water without sharing a boat with strangers or following a fixed schedule. Expect to be on the water for 2 to 5 hours depending on your choice. That's what gives you time to swim, relax, and actually enjoy the stops instead of just passing them.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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 24h before the start.

Can I bring my own drinks and food?

Yes. BYOB is the policy. Bring whatever drinks and snacks you want. The boat provides a cooler with ice and water bottles.

What if I want to swim? Is there a sandbar?

Yes. Longer trips (3, 4, or 5 hours) include time to anchor at spots like Haulover Sandbar, Monument Island, or Marine Stadium in Biscayne Bay, where you can swim and use the floating mat.

Is the captain included?

Yes. A USCG-licensed captain is included and handles navigation and serves as your guide. You can request a specific captain when booking.

What's on the boat?

Cooler with ice and water, premium sound system (play your own music), floating water mat, restroom, and towels. Shoes stay in a basket before boarding.

Can I book a sunset cruise?

Yes. A 2-hour sunset cruise is available, offering views of Miami's skyline during golden hour.

Is this suitable for families with small children?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed. At least one traveler must be 18 or older.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen (apply before boarding to avoid stains on cushions), drinks, snacks, and a swimsuit if you plan to use the water mat. Towels are provided.