Miami Yacht Cruise: Private 2-Hour Sunset & BYO Food

Private yacht cruise in Miami with sunset views and BYO food

You’ll sail through Miami’s heart on a private yacht cruise with your own snacks and drinks, guided by an experienced captain who knows every corner of Biscayne Bay. Watch the city skyline glow at sunset, laugh over shared bites on deck, and feel miles away from everything, even though you’re right in Miami.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 63.50 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Sundancer 37 (accommodates up to 13 guests) 6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 21:00 Guide in English or Spanish Up to 13 per booking Private Sea Ray Sundancer yacht, 37 feet long, for up to 13 guests, featuring air conditioning, a restroom, a Bluetooth sound system, and a cooler with ice.

Sundancer 34 (accommodates up to 10 guests) 6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 21:00 Guide in English or Spanish Up to 10 per booking Private Sea Ray Sundancer yacht, 34 feet long, for up to 10 guests, featuring air conditioning, a restroom, a Bluetooth sound system, and a cooler with ice.

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Step-by-step itinerary

2-hour Miami yacht cruise

• Board 37-foot Sundancer boat
• Sail through Miami waters
• Admire Miami skyline and landmarks
• Pass Bayside Marketplace and Port of Miami
• View Miami Heat Arena
• See villas on Hibiscus, Palm, and Star Island
• Enjoy personalized music and bring own food
• Watch beautiful Miami sunset

What’s included

Your two-hour Miami yacht cruise includes an experienced local captain at the helm, chilled water bottles, champagne for sipping as you sail past iconic spots like Bayside Marketplace and Star Island, plus use of a refrigerator with ice and an onboard restroom: all while bringing your own favorite food and drinks to share with friends or family.

Times

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• Every day 08:30 11:00 13:30 16:00 18:30 21:00

Information

Sail Miami’s waters on a private yacht cruise, bring your own food & drinks, enjoy sunset skyline views with a local captain, and relax with champagne included.

Group Private 3 similar group tours ›

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 1 similar tour with pickup › See the exact address

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Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

“If you want the best view of the city, you have to see it from the water,” Captain Luis said as we climbed aboard at the marina. He had this calm way about him: like he’d seen every kind of weather Miami could throw at a boat. We tossed our bags down (snacks, a bottle of wine, probably too many chips), and I remember the faint smell of sunscreen mixing with salt air. The Sundancer felt bigger than I expected, but cozy somehow. Luis checked if we wanted music. I handed him my phone and he laughed at my playlist (I guess 90s pop isn’t everyone’s thing).

We drifted out past Bayside Marketplace and the Port of Miami. The water was smooth, almost glassy, except for the wake from some flashy speedboat that zipped by. Our guide pointed out Star Island. He told us about some celebrity who threw wild parties there, but honestly I was more interested in how the light hit those palm trees along Hibiscus Island. There’s something about watching the skyline turn gold while you’re just…floating. My friend tried to pour champagne while balancing on deck (don’t do what she did), and we all ended up laughing so hard we almost spilled it everywhere.

I didn’t expect to feel so far away from city noise after just twenty minutes. You can bring your own food and drinks on this Miami yacht cruise, so we had sandwiches and fruit, nothing fancy, but eating them out there made it taste better somehow. The captain let us pick our route a bit. He seemed happy to share stories or just give us space to soak it in. Honestly, I still think about that moment when everything got quiet right before sunset. Just the hum of the engine and a breeze that smelled like seaweed and coconut sunscreen.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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 24 h before the start.

Can I bring my own food and drinks on this Miami yacht cruise?

Yes, you’re encouraged to bring your own prepared food and drinks to enjoy onboard.

Is there a restroom available on the boat?

Yes, there is a restroom on board for guests’ use during the tour.

Does this cruise include any drinks?

Champagne and water bottles are included for guests during the cruise.

How long does the yacht cruise last?

The private yacht cruise lasts approximately 2 hours.

Are infants or children allowed on board?

Infants must sit on an adult’s lap. Children are allowed as long as safety rules are followed.

Where does the tour depart from?

The tour departs from a marina in central Miami. Details provided after booking.

Is pickup included in this tour?

No hotel pickup is included. Guests need to arrive at the marina 15 minutes early.

Operated by Yaju Boat Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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