Miami: Private 37-Foot Yacht & Sunset Cruise with Skyline Views

Your Own Boat, Miami's Waterfront at Eye Level

You board a private 37-foot yacht with a captain and cruise Miami's waterfront for 2 to 4 hours, passing Fisher Island, Star Island, and the Port of Miami while the skyline unfolds beside you. The sunset option times the golden hour perfectly, and you get a floating water mat, cooler with ice, and Bluetooth audio included. No other passengers, no set itinerary. Just you, the water, and the city from a angle most people never see.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private yacht cruise with skyline views

• Board private 37-foot yacht
• Cruise past Port of Miami
• View waterfront homes on Star Island
• View waterfront homes on Fisher Island
• Enjoy panoramic Miami skyline views
• Relax on complimentary floating water mat
• Experience golden hour and sunset glow

The experience

The water is right there, and you're on it: a 37-foot yacht that moves at whatever pace you want, no schedule, no other passengers. The captain handles the navigation while you watch the Miami skyline rise from the water, the kind of view that doesn't work from land because you're too close to it. You pick the length: two hours if you want to move through the main sights, three or four if you're in no hurry, or the sunset cruise timed for golden hour when the sky actually does turn those colors you see in photos.

The boat carries everything you'd need: cooler with ice, bottled water, life jackets, a restroom, and a Bluetooth system so you can play whatever you want while you're drifting past Fisher Island and Star Island, where the waterfront homes sit right on the edge. There's also a 12-foot floating water mat included, which sounds like a small thing until you're actually on the water and realize you can just float there if you want to. The breeze comes off the bay, the city lights start coming on as the sun drops, and it's the kind of quiet you don't get in Miami otherwise.

This works for couples, families, small groups: anyone who wants to see Miami from the water without being on a crowded tour boat. The captain knows the route and the timing, so you don't have to think about where to go or how long things take. You just show up, step aboard, and the water does the rest.

What’s included

• Your charter includes a professional captain, bottled water, life jackets, a restroom onboard, a cooler stocked with ice, a 12-foot floating water mat for the water, and a Bluetooth audio system so you can play your own music.
• The yacht itself is 37 feet and designed for comfort and relaxation.
• You choose your duration (2, 3, or 4 hours), and if you book the sunset cruise, the timing is set for golden hour.

Options for this experience

4 options

Guide in English or Spanish16 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00

Guide in English or Spanish18:00

Guide in English or Spanish17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00

Guide in English or Spanish17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00

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: “Once you arrive at the meeting point, please call the number provided in your confirmation. Your tour guide will open the gate for you. The entrance is a white metal gate.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Miami Boat Rentals

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Miami's waterfront and skyline without crowds or a fixed group schedule: the private yacht and captain mean you control the pace, and the sunset option gives you the exact light you came for.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's included in the price?

Bottled water, life jackets, restroom access, cooler with ice, a 12-foot floating water mat, and Bluetooth audio system. The captain is included.

Can I book a sunset cruise?

Yes, there's a designated sunset cruise option timed for golden hour, in addition to 2, 3, and 4-hour daytime options.

Is this suitable if I'm pregnant or have health concerns?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Check with your doctor and the operator before booking.

Can I bring my service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed aboard.

Do I need boating experience?

No. The captain handles all navigation and operation. You're a passenger on a private charter.

Can we swim or use the water mat while moving?

The water mat is included, but confirm with the captain about when and where it's safe to use during your cruise.