Miami Beach Marina (near South of Fifth) and Sunset Harbour are the two main pickup points. Both are walkable or a short Uber from every major South Beach hotel.
Miami Beach, FL
Yacht Charters in Miami Beach
Miami Beach charters on CharterXO depart from Miami Beach Marina or Sunset Harbour. Cruise the South Beach coastline, loop the Venetian Islands for mansion views, anchor at the Haulover sandbar, and catch Biscayne Bay sunset — all from a walkable South Beach pickup, with properly credentialed captains matched to each vessel's passenger count.
Top Marinas
- Miami Beach MarinaSouthern tip of Miami Beach, walkable from South of Fifth.
- Sunset HarbourMid-beach, close to Lincoln Road and Flamingo Park.
Popular Routes
- South Beach coastline cruise~3hOcean-side run from Government Cut up past the Fontainebleau and back, best at golden hour.
- Venetian Islands mansion loop~2.5hInside waterway past Di Lido, Rivo Alto, and San Marco — quiet water, $30M+ estates.
- Haulover sandbar~4hThe weekend raft-up spot north of Bal Harbour — anchor, swim, and float.
Highlights
- -South Beach walkable pickup
- -Venetian Islands mansion tours
- -Haulover sandbar access
- -Sunset over the Miami skyline
- -Deep-water ocean access through Government Cut
August in Miami Beach
Best time to charter in Miami Beach
Book mornings to beat the afternoon storms. Flat glass + empty sandbar before 11am.
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August in Miami: hurricane-season value and warm evenings
August is the softest-priced month in South Florida — locals sit tight waiting for the hurricane peak in September, so inventory and discounts run deep. Storms track in 7-10 day windows that captains read closely; most trips reschedule cleanly at no cost if a system approaches. Book the week-of rather than months-ahead for the best rate.
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Common Questions About Charters in Miami Beach
Yes — Haulover is a 45-60 minute cruise north. Most 4-hour bookings include sandbar time plus a coastline return. The sandbar is busiest Saturdays after 12pm.
Yes, it's one of the most popular bachelorette cities in the country. Filter for boats with sound systems, swim platforms, and owner policies that allow music + drinks.
A 3-hour sunset cruise on a mid-size yacht is priced all-in on CharterXO, including captain and fuel — you see a live quote before booking.
Many CharterXO listings include a lily pad, paddleboards, or an inflatable slide. The listing page shows included toys; confirm with the owner in chat before you book.
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