Miami Sandbar Yacht Charter
Anchor at Nixon's Sandbar, cruise out to Stiltsville and spend the day in the water — private charters with captain and crew, from $1,000 for 4 hours.
The Miami day locals actually do
Ask anyone in Miami what a boat day means and they'll say the same thing: the sandbar. Shallow, clear water in the middle of Biscayne Bay, boats anchored side by side, music across the water and nothing to do but get in. A private sandbar charter takes your group there on your own boat, with a licensed captain and crew handling everything.
You don't need a license, a boat or any experience. You pick the date, we match the yacht, and your captain picks the best spot for the day's wind and tide.
Where we anchor
- Nixon's Sandbar: The classic. A shallow stretch off Key Biscayne where you can stand in the water beside the boat — the stop on almost every party and birthday charter we run.
- Stiltsville: A cluster of wooden houses standing on stilts over the flats at the edge of Biscayne Bay, inside Biscayne National Park. You see them from the water, with the Miami skyline on the horizon behind you.
- Biscayne Bay: Open water between the two, with Star Island and Fisher Island on the way out and back.
Comparing spots? The Miami sandbar guide covers Nixon's, Haulover and Stiltsville side by side.
How to plan it
Call or WhatsApp
Tell us your date, group size and the occasion. We answer 24/7 and check live availability while you’re on the line.
We match the yacht
We recommend the right boat from our 9-vessel fleet for your group and budget — no platforms, no broker markup.
Step aboard
Meet us at our Miami River dock — about 10 minutes from Brickell and 15 from Miami Beach — and your captain takes it from there.
A sandbar day, hour by hour
- Hour 1: Board at our Miami River dock and cruise downriver past the Brickell skyline into Biscayne Bay.
- Hour 2: Run the bay past Star Island and Fisher Island on the way south.
- Hour 3: Anchor at Nixon's Sandbar. Swim, float, music on.
- Hour 4: Slow ride home with the skyline ahead. Want Stiltsville in the day too? Book a longer charter and we'll build it in.
Sandbar days on our boats
Best boats for the sandbar
| Yacht | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 48' Isabella with Jet Ski | $1,499 / 4 hours | A jet ski for the sandbar stop |
| 25' Yamaha 255XD | $1,000 / 4 hours | Shallow-water jet boat, fast run out |
| 28' Axopar Brabus | $1,200 / 4 hours | Sport boat for small groups |
| 46' Maxum | $1,000 / 4 hours | Open deck, best-value yacht |
| 65' Azimut L'chaim | $3,000 / 4 hours | The big-yacht sandbar party |
Browse the full 9-yacht fleet, compare every rate on the price guide, or plan a birthday or bachelorette day around the sandbar.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sandbar boat charter in Miami cost?
From $1,000 for 4 hours with a licensed captain and crew included, on the 25' Yamaha 255XD or the 46' Maxum. The 48' Isabella with a jet ski included is $1,499 for 4 hours.
Where is Nixon's Sandbar?
Nixon's Sandbar is a shallow stretch of Biscayne Bay off Key Biscayne. Our charters reach it by cruising down the Miami River and south across the bay.
Can you take us to Stiltsville?
Yes. Stiltsville sits on the flats at the edge of Biscayne Bay inside Biscayne National Park. Tell us when you book and we'll plan a charter long enough to include it.
Do I need a boating license for a sandbar charter?
No. Every charter comes with a licensed captain and crew, so nobody in your group needs a license or any boating experience.
Pick a date for the sandbar
Weekend sandbar days go first — call or WhatsApp and we'll hold the boat for your date today.
