Miami charters on CharterXO start at $499/hour for mid-size sport yachts. 4-hour minimums are standard. Luxury 60-80ft yachts run $1,200-$2,500/hour. You see live quotes before booking.
Miami, FL
Yacht Charters in Miami
CharterXO runs private yacht charters across Miami and Biscayne Bay starting at $499/hour, with verified vessels and properly credentialed captains reviewed at sign-up. Cruise Star Island, anchor at Nixon's sandbar, catch sunset over Key Biscayne, or build a custom bachelorette itinerary — all booked directly with the owner through the app with split-pay and live chat.
Starting at $499/hour - verified yachts + licensed captains
Top Marinas
- Bayside Marketplace MarinaDowntown Miami pickup, walk from Brickell hotels.
- Miami Beach MarinaSouth Beach dock, popular for sunset and bachelorette trips.
- Dinner Key MarinaCoconut Grove, gateway to Biscayne National Park.
Popular Routes
- Star Island & Celebrity Row cruise~3hSlow loop past Gloria Estefan and Rosie O'Donnell's old estates, then out to Government Cut for an ocean-side turn.
- Biscayne Bay sunset~3hHead south from Bayside, anchor near Key Biscayne for golden hour, return after dark.
- Stiltsville & sandbar day~5hAnchor at Nixon's sandbar, lunch on the boat, hit the historic Stiltsville houses.
- Haulover sandbar party~4hRaft up at the Haulover sandbar, the unofficial weekend pool party of Miami.
Highlights
- -Year-round boating weather
- -Star Island + Fisher Island mansion tours
- -Nixon's sandbar anchoring
- -Sunset over Key Biscayne
- -Deep-water access for large yachts
- -Walking distance from South Beach + Brickell hotels
July in Miami
Best time to charter in Miami
Afternoon thunderstorms are common — mornings are flat-calm glass. Owners reroute around storms routinely; book with a flexible start time.
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July charters: beat the heat on a Miami sunset cruise
July in Miami is hot — 90 degree afternoons are normal — which is why 60 percent of our July bookings are 5-8 PM sunset cruises rather than full-day trips. Water is at its warmest of the year (86 degrees), and the Fourth of July weekend is the single busiest date on the calendar. Book hurricane-season flex pricing with zero-fee reschedules if the tropics kick up.
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Common Questions About Charters in Miami
Look for a 50-65ft yacht with an open back deck, a sound system, and a freshwater shower. Swim steps and a floating mat are must-haves for sandbar stops. Filter by "bachelorette-friendly" on CharterXO and message the owner about noise policy up front.
Yes. Most Miami CharterXO captains run private corporate events — team offsites, client entertainment, investor demos. Larger yachts (80ft+) seat 12-20 comfortably for catered events. Message the owner to confirm permit and catering logistics.
Owners reschedule at no cost when the Coast Guard issues small-craft advisories or wind/sea states are unsafe. You get the same boat on an available date within 60 days. Pop-up thunderstorms rarely cancel a trip — the captain reroutes around them.
Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, a hat, soft-soled shoes, and a light jacket for sunset. Food + drinks are allowed on most boats — coordinate with the owner whether they pre-stock, or you bring a cooler. Glass is usually restricted.
Yes. 15-20% of the charter cost is standard for the captain and crew, paid in cash at the end or added through the app. CharterXO shows the suggested tip before you close out.
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