Yes — CharterXO captains run private Boat Show tours through the Marine Stadium basin during show hours. The approach gives you an unobstructed waterline view of every in-water display. Coordinate with the owner in advance; some basin zones require slow-speed or no-wake operation.
Boat Show
Miami International Boat Show
Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin
Next occurrence
5 days
Upcoming occurrences
| Year | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin | |
| 2028 | Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin | |
| 2029 | Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin |
About Miami International Boat Show
The Miami International Boat Show is one of the largest in-water boat shows in the world, hosted every February at Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin on Virginia Key. Roughly 1,300 vessels and 2,000 exhibitors fill the basin across five days, with everything from 20-foot center consoles to 120-foot superyachts on display. Attendees range from first-time buyers to serial yacht owners, and the show doubles as the unofficial opening of the South Florida charter season. Surrounding events include dealer rooftop parties, the Miami Yacht Show at Herald Plaza (the separate but concurrent Yachts Miami Beach / One Herald Plaza event), and dozens of on-water demos booked directly through manufacturers. Expect significant in-town traffic and hotel premiums the entire week.
Why charter for Miami International Boat Show
Most attendees arrive via the Marine Stadium shuttle or Uber — but the savviest buyers and brokers charter a private yacht to tour the in-water displays from the basin itself, skipping the land queues and getting an unobstructed water-line view of every vessel. CharterXO customers routinely book a 50-70ft yacht for a half-day Boat Show tour, run a private broker meeting onboard, and then cruise out to Nixon's sandbar for lunch away from the show crowd. It's a common move for buyers shortlisting a vessel class: see it in the basin, then feel it under way — same day.
Best routes
- -Marine Stadium basin tour
- -Star Island & Celebrity Row cruise
- -Nixon's sandbar lunch
- -Biscayne Bay sunset
Suggested boat types
- -50-70ft sport yacht
- -60-80ft motor yacht
- -Catamaran 45-55ft
Price range
$1,200-$3,500 per charter
Booking lead time
Book 6-10 weeks in advance
By the numbers
Exhibitors
2,000
Vessels on display
1,300
Venues
Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin, Virginia Key, Herald Plaza (concurrent Yachts Miami Beach)
FAQs about charters for Miami International Boat Show
Book at least 6-10 weeks out. The show is the single busiest charter week of the year in Miami, and captained boats sell out fastest. Weekdays often have better availability than Saturdays.
50-70ft sport yachts and 60-80ft motor yachts strike the best balance — large enough for a 6-10 person buyer group with a broker, small enough to maneuver the basin without permits.
Standard listings include captain, fuel, water, and ice. Catering, champagne, and premium provisioning are add-ons coordinated directly with the owner via the CharterXO app.
Mid-February Miami averages 75-80°F with typically calm morning seas — near-ideal for in-water viewing. Captains reroute around any front passage; the show itself continues rain or shine but water tours may shift times.
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Book 6-10 weeks in advance. Book a CharterXO yacht to watch from the water — no traffic, no parking, no landside chaos.
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