Miami Yacht Charter Guides

Straight answers to the questions people ask before they book a boat in Miami, written by the team that runs the charters.

Do You Need a License to Rent a Boat in Miami?

Florida has no boating license, but anyone born in 1988 or later needs a Boating Safety Education ID Card to drive a boat. On a captained charter, guests need nothing. The rules, explained.

What to Bring on a Yacht Charter in Miami

The packing list for a Miami yacht charter: what to wear, which sunscreen to use, what shoes work on deck and what to leave at the dock. From a crew that runs charters daily.

Miami Sandbar Guide: Nixon's Sandbar, Haulover and Stiltsville

Where Miami's sandbars are, what each one is like and how to get there by boat. Nixon's Sandbar off Key Biscayne, Haulover Sandbar in the north bay and the stilt houses of Stiltsville.

The Best Time for a Yacht Charter in Miami

When to book a yacht in Miami: dry season versus summer, weekdays versus weekends, and how to time a sunset cruise. Month-by-month weather and the dates that sell out first.

Prices and experiences

For rates on all nine boats, see the Miami yacht rental price guide. To plan a specific day, start with charter experiences or browse the fleet.