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Miami: Private Boat Charter with Sightseeing, Sunset & Sandbar

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Duration2h–5h

GroupPrivate

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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.

2h–5h

Step-by-step itinerary

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.

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.