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.
Art Fair
Art Basel Miami Beach
Miami Beach Convention Center
Next occurrence
4 days
Upcoming occurrences
| Year | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Miami Beach Convention Center | |
| 2027 | Miami Beach Convention Center | |
| 2028 | Miami Beach Convention Center |
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ready for Art Basel Miami Beach?
Book 8-12 weeks in advance. Book a CharterXO yacht to watch from the water — no traffic, no parking, no landside chaos.
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