Frequently Asked Questions
Everything we get asked before a booking, answered plainly. If your question isn’t here, one call or WhatsApp message gets it answered 24/7.
Prices and what’s included
How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Miami?
Our private charters start at $1,000 for 4 hours on the 46' Maxum. Mid-size 55–62 ft yachts run $1,600–$1,700 for 4 hours, 65–75 ft yachts are $3,000, and our 90-foot superyacht is $4,999 for 4 hours — captain and crew always included. See the full price guide.
What's included in the price?
Every charter includes the yacht, a licensed USCG captain and professional crew. You never drive the boat yourself, and nobody in your group needs a boating license.
Why do prices differ so much between yachts?
Size and vessel class drive the rate. A higher price buys more deck space, more luxury and features like the Deep Blue's on-deck Jacuzzi or the Isabella's included jet ski — not more people.
Are there hidden fees or platform markups?
You book direct with us by phone or WhatsApp — no marketplace platform fees and no broker markup. Confirm the all-in total for your date when you book.
Do prices go up on holidays or event weeks?
No. Our prices are the same on every date of the year, including New Year's Eve, Art Basel, spring break, Miami Music Week, Ultra and Grand Prix weekend.
Can I book 6 or 8 hours?
Every listed price is for a 4-hour charter. Longer days are quoted on request — tell us what you have in mind when you call or message.
Booking
How do I book?
Call or WhatsApp (787) 664-5040 — we answer 24/7 and most charters are confirmed in under 10 minutes. No web forms, no platform fees, no broker markup.
How far ahead should we book?
Call or WhatsApp as soon as you have a date. We check live availability while you're on the line and can hold the yacht the same day. Weekends, sunset slots and event weeks fill first.
How do I get an exact quote?
Call or WhatsApp (787) 664-5040 with your date, group size and how many hours you want. We quote on the spot, 24/7.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. We book and run charters in English and Spanish. Nobody on the team speaks Portuguese, but our Portuguese page explains how to book in English or Spanish.
What is your cancellation policy?
Ask us when you book and we'll confirm the terms for your date in writing.
The day on the water
Where do charters depart from?
From our dock at 668 NW N River Dr on the Miami River, about 10 minutes from Brickell and 15 minutes from Miami Beach, with easy parking and no marina crowds.
Where can the yacht take us?
Classic routes cover Biscayne Bay, the Star Island and Fisher Island mansions, swim stops at Nixon's Sandbar, day trips to Stiltsville and sunset skyline cruises. Your captain shapes the route around your group. See the destinations pages.
How long is a charter?
Every charter is 4 hours, which covers a skyline cruise, the islands loop, a swim stop and a sunset finish if you book the late slot.
What should I bring and wear?
Light clothes with a swimsuit underneath, polarized sunglasses and a hat that fits tight. Wear soft-soled shoes to the dock and expect to go barefoot on board. Use lotion sunscreen rather than spray, which makes decks slippery. Full list in what to bring on a yacht charter.
Is the water rough?
Charters run on Biscayne Bay, which is sheltered from the open ocean by Miami Beach and Key Biscayne. The captain picks the route for the day's conditions.
What happens if the weather turns?
Your captain makes the call on the day based on the forecast and conditions on the bay. Ask us about rescheduling terms when you book.
The fleet
Which yacht is right for my group?
Small, fast groups take the 25' Yamaha 255XD or the 28' Axopar Brabus. Birthdays and bachelorettes usually land on the 46' Maxum, the 48' Isabella with Jet Ski or the 55' Azimut. Milestone celebrations and client days go to the 62' Anvera, the 65' Azimut L'chaim and the 75' Ferretti, and once-only events to the 90' Deep Blue with Jacuzzi. Browse all nine yachts.
Is there a bathroom on board?
The 48' Isabella, 65' Azimut L'chaim, 75' Ferretti and 90' Deep Blue have a bathroom below deck. Ask when you book and we will match the boat to your group.
Which yacht comes with a jet ski?
The 48' Isabella. The jet ski is included in the $1,499 charter, so half the group can be on the water while the other half holds the deck.
Which yacht has the Jacuzzi?
The 90' Deep Blue, the largest yacht in the fleet, at $4,999 for 4 hours.
How many guests can each yacht take?
Tell us your group size when you book and we'll match the right yacht to it.
Licenses, children and rules
Do I need a boating license?
No. When a licensed captain operates the boat, guests need no license, card or boating experience. Every Miami Yacht Collective charter includes a licensed captain and crew. Details in do you need a license to rent a boat in Miami.
Are children allowed on the charter?
Yes. Children are welcome on every boat in the fleet, and children's life jackets are on board. Tell us the ages when you book so the crew has the right ones ready.
Can we hold a ceremony or a photo shoot on board?
Yes. Wedding ceremonies, elopements and vow renewals are welcome, and so are commercial photo and video shoots. The captain will position the boat for the shots you want. See weddings on board and photo and video shoots.
Is this a ticketed party boat?
No. Every charter is fully private: the whole yacht is yours, with just your group on board. You choose the music, the route and the vibe.
Can we bring food and drinks on board?
Ask us when you book and we'll tell you what works on the yacht you've chosen.
Still deciding? Compare the fleet, read the price guide or browse the planning guides.
Ask us anything
Call or WhatsApp — a real person answers 24/7 and most charters are confirmed in under 10 minutes.