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Art Basel Miami Beach
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Art Basel Miami Beach

Miami Beach Convention Center
· 4 days
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Next date
December 3-6, 2026
Duration
4 days
Price range
$2,200-$7,500 per charter
Lead time
Book 8-12 weeks in advance

About Art Basel Miami Beach

Art Basel Miami Beach is the marquee contemporary-art fair of the Americas, hosted every early December at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Roughly 280 galleries exhibit across the main show, and a dozen satellite fairs — Design Miami, UNTITLED, NADA, Scope — spread across Miami Beach and Wynwood. The week attracts collectors, gallerists, institutions, and celebrities from more than 40 countries, and it effectively transforms Miami Beach into the art-world's December capital. Private dinners, brand activations, and invite-only parties dominate every evening from the Wednesday VIP preview through Sunday.

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Onboard during Art Basel Miami Beach

Why charter for Art Basel Miami Beach

Art Basel week is when Miami Beach's already-tight hotel scene becomes effectively un-bookable and $500 dinner reservations become the norm. CharterXO customers charter private yachts for two reasons: (1) as a floating dinner venue for 8-20 collectors and gallery clients — chef onboard, Star Island backdrop, zero waitlist — and (2) as a post-show sunset lounge during the 48-hour VIP preview window. A 60-80ft yacht off Miami Beach during Basel is effectively the most exclusive reservation in town, and costs less than a private Soho House takeover.

Best routes

  • •Biscayne Bay sunset dinner
  • •Star Island celebrity cruise
  • •South Beach waterfront tour
  • •Miami Beach Marina pickup

Suggested boat types

  • •60-80ft motor yacht
  • •70-100ft tri-deck
  • •Catamaran 50-65ft
Art Basel Miami Beach from the water

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Price range

$2,200-$7,500 per charter

Booking lead time

Book 8-12 weeks in advance

FAQs about charters for Art Basel Miami Beach

Can I host a private dinner onboard during Art Basel?
Yes — this is the most common Basel-week charter request. Captains coordinate with private chefs and catering partners on the platform, or you can bring your own. 60-80ft yachts comfortably seat 12-16 at one table.
How hard is it to book a yacht during Art Basel?
Difficult if you wait. Miami Beach inventory books out 8-12 weeks in advance. Tuesday-Wednesday of Basel week is the single highest-demand window of the year alongside NYE.
Where do charters typically depart during Basel week?
Miami Beach Marina and Sunset Harbour Yacht Club are the closest to Convention Center venues. Both are walking distance from W South Beach, Loews, and the Faena District.
Can celebrities or high-profile guests charter privately?
Privacy-respecting charter is one of CharterXO's defining features. Owners can pre-approve a guest list, captains sign NDAs on request, and boarding at private docks is standard. Message the owner directly through the app to coordinate.
What about weather in early December?
Early-December Miami averages 75-80°F days and 65°F evenings with typically calm seas. The only weather concern is an occasional cold front — captains watch these 5-7 days out and shift departure times when needed.

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