Miami: Private Luxury Yacht Charter with 2 Jet Skis & Floating Mat

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1/19

Duration3h–8h

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A 50-Foot Yacht, Two Jet Skis, and the Whole Miami Waterfront to Yourself

You get a private 50-foot yacht for up to 13 guests, a USCG captain, and a choice of routes: Miami River sightseeing, Biscayne Bay city views, or full-day anchors at Marine Stadium or Nixon Sandbar with swimming and jet ski time included. Fuel, crew, and marina fees are separate and paid directly to third parties. Confirm your captain before arrival to avoid delays.

3h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury yacht sightseeing and activities

Depart from Chamonix Marina
Cruise along Miami River
View luxury yachts and waterfront homes
Pass restaurants Kiki on the River and Seaspice
Enjoy Brickell and Downtown Miami skyline
Cruise Biscayne Bay and Port of Miami
Anchor at Marine Stadium
Swim and relax on floating mat
Use jet skis
Return to Chamonix Marina

The Experience

The captain was already checking lines when we pulled up to Chamonix Marina—a detail that stuck with me because he'd confirmed everything the day before, which apparently matters more than you'd think. Turns out US Coast Guard regulations mean you have to pick your captain in advance or risk a delay when you arrive, so that one phone call saved the whole morning. The boat itself sits low and wide, built to hold thirteen people without feeling crowded, and the moment you cast off from the marina the city noise just drops away.

The route depends on how much time you book—two hours keeps you on the Miami River, cruising past working shipyards and waterfront restaurants like Kiki and Seaspice, with the Brickell skyline climbing up behind you. Three hours pushes into Biscayne Bay and the Port of Miami. But if you go four hours or longer, that's when the jet skis come out. Marine Stadium is the anchor point for most people—shallow enough to jump in, with a floating mat you can sprawl on between rides. The water there is warm and clear, and the captain cuts the engines so it's just you, your group, and whatever music you've loaded onto the Bluetooth system. Six hours gives you time to actually relax instead of rushing between swims and jet ski turns. The eight-hour Nixon Sandbar option is different—you cruise the same sightseeing loop but spend most of the afternoon in that crystal-clear shallow water, which is its own kind of thing if you want to maximize time on the water without feeling like you're checking boxes.

What you need to know upfront: this isn't an all-inclusive price. The marina fee is $200, fuel runs $100 per hour, and crew payment is another $100 per hour—those go straight to third parties, not through the booking company, which is a Coast Guard thing. If you want to ride the jet skis yourself, Florida law requires a boating safety test ($13.99) if you were born after January 1988. Punctuality matters because late arrivals don't extend your charter time, and if you show up too late to use the jet skis, that cost doesn't come back. The captain and crew are USCG-licensed, bottled water and ice are on board, and life jackets are there if anyone needs them. Bring your own food and drinks or ask about catering when you book—the captain can advise on what works.

Contact the operator before you finalize anything. That confirmation call isn't a formality—it locks in your captain, your departure time, and keeps you from arriving to find a two-hour delay or a change of location. Availability shifts depending on how far ahead you book, but they'll work to give you your preferred time or something close to it.

What’s included

Your charter includes a USCG-licensed captain, bottled water, ice, a floating mat, life jackets, and Bluetooth audio to play your own music.
Two jet skis are available on four-hour charters and longer.
Marina pickup fee ($200), fuel ($100 per hour), and crew payment ($100 per hour) are paid separately to third parties and are not included in the yacht price.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Book my Boat

Is this one for you?Right for groups of up to 13 who want a private boat and Miami's waterfront without arranging a captain or handling logistics themselves. Expect to pay additional fees for fuel and crew beyond the charter price, and plan to confirm your captain before arrival to avoid delays on the day.