2-Hour Private Boat Miami: Cooler, Music, Your Group

Two hours on the water without sharing the boat or the playlist

A 2-hour private boat rental in Miami starts at the Miami River, circles the bay past high-rises and waterfront homes, and returns to the starting point. You choose the boat size (21 to 26 feet, holding 6 to 8 people), bring your own drinks in the provided cooler with ice, and play your music through the onboard Bluetooth stereo. The lead traveler signs a bareboat charter agreement and selects a captain per Coast Guard law; life jackets, safety gear and restroom access at the marina are included.

The Experience

The boat leaves the Miami River and takes you around the bay for a full 2 hours. You'll pass the high-rises that line the water and see the homes of notable residents from the boat—sights that read differently when you're moving through them at your own pace instead of watching from a shore. The cooler sits onboard with ice already in it, so you bring whatever drinks you want and they stay cold the whole ride. The Bluetooth stereo means you control what plays, which matters more than it sounds when you're on the water with people you chose to be there.

You pick which boat fits your group: 21, 22, 24 or 26 feet, holding between 6 and 8 people depending on the hull. The lead traveler signs the bareboat charter agreement and selects a captain before departure—that's a Coast Guard requirement, not a complication. Life jackets for adults, kids and infants come with the boat, along with flares and other safety gear. A restroom is available at the marina before you leave; some boats have one onboard as well. The landing and facility fees are already in the price.

This is a private charter, which means no other group boards with you. The person making the reservation must be on the boat, and service animals are welcome. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller at the marina, though they'll need to sit on an adult's lap once underway. The weather policy applies, so check conditions before your departure time.

What’s included

• Life jackets for adults, kids and infants.
• safety equipment including flares.
• cooler with ice for your own drinks.
• Bluetooth stereo to play your music.
• restroom access at the marina (and on some boats).
• landing and facility fees.
• boater's certificate.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bruschi Boat Rental

Is this one for you?Choose this private rental if you want to control who's on the boat, what plays, and where you linger—the 2-hour window and your own group make it possible to move at your pace instead of a tour schedule's. Pick the boat size that fits your headcount when you book.

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Top questions

What's included in the 2-hour Miami private boat rental?

The rental includes life jackets for all ages, safety equipment like flares, a cooler with ice for your drinks, a Bluetooth stereo to play your own music, and access to a restroom at the marina. Landing and facility fees are covered in the price.

Can I bring my own drinks and music on the boat?

Yes—the cooler with ice is provided so you can bring whatever drinks you want, and the Bluetooth stereo lets you play your own music through the boat's sound system.

What size boats are available and how many people can each hold?

Four boat options are available: 21-foot and 24-foot boats hold up to 6 people each; a 22-foot boat holds up to 6 people; and a 26-foot boat holds up to 8 people. You choose which one fits your group when you book.

Do I need a captain, and what's involved in the booking process?

Yes, Coast Guard law requires a captain for the trip. The lead traveler selects the captain and signs a bareboat charter agreement before departure. The person making the reservation must be on the boat.

What does the route cover during the 2 hours?

The boat starts at the Miami River, circles around Miami Bay to show you the high-rises and famous waterfront homes, then returns to the starting point—a full 2-hour loop on the water.

Are infants and small children allowed on the boat?

Yes, infants and small children can ride, and they can travel in a pram or stroller at the marina. Once on the boat, infants must sit on an adult's lap. Life jackets for infants are provided.