Private Star Island Boat Tour in Miami
See the celebrity mansions of Star Island, Palm Island and Hibiscus Island from your own private yacht — no ticket line, no crowd, no shared deck. Captain and crew included, from $1,000 for 4 hours.
The celebrity homes tour, without the tour boat
Every visitor to Miami hears about Star Island: the gated island of waterfront mansions between downtown and South Beach where the famous have lived for a century. The usual way to see it is a ticketed sightseeing boat with a hundred strangers and a microphone. The better way is a private yacht. Your group, your captain, your pace, and the islands that tour companies sell as Millionaire's Row right off the rail.
Our charters leave from the Miami River, which puts you on Biscayne Bay within minutes. From there the route runs past Star Island, Palm Island and Hibiscus Island, along the Venetian Islands, down past Fisher Island and back along the downtown and Brickell skyline. You can slow down where you want, stop for a swim, and make it a sunset cruise if the timing works.
What you cruise past
- Star Island: The famous one. A single loop road of waterfront estates behind a guarded gate, best seen exactly the way we see it: from the water.
- Palm and Hibiscus Islands: Star Island's quieter neighbors on the MacArthur Causeway, lined with the same scale of homes.
- The Venetian Islands: A chain of residential islands strung along the Venetian Causeway between Miami and Miami Beach.
- Fisher Island: The private island at the mouth of Government Cut, reachable only by boat or ferry.
- The skyline: Downtown Miami and Brickell from the bay, which is the view every photo of Miami is trying to get.
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 private Star Island cruise, hour by hour
- Hour 1: Board on the Miami River and cruise downriver past the Brickell towers into Biscayne Bay.
- Hour 2: Loop Star Island, Palm Island and Hibiscus Island, then run the Venetian Islands with South Beach ahead of you.
- Hour 3: Down past Fisher Island and Government Cut. Drop anchor for a swim if the group wants it.
- Hour 4: The slow ride home along the skyline. Book the late slot and this is your sunset.
Want the water stop to be the main event instead? Pair the islands with a sandbar day at Nixon's Sandbar.
On the water off Star Island
Boats for a Star Island tour
| Yacht | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 48' Isabella with Jet Ski | $1,499 / 4 hours | Flybridge views and a jet ski at the swim stop |
| 28' Axopar Brabus | $1,200 / 4 hours | Fast sport boat for a couple or small group |
| 46' Maxum | $1,000 / 4 hours | Best-value yacht for the islands loop |
| 65' Azimut L'chaim | $3,000 / 4 hours | Three decks for a group that wants the full cruise |
| 90' Deep Blue with Jacuzzi | $4,999 / 4 hours | The 90-foot superyacht with a jacuzzi on deck |
Browse the full 9-yacht fleet or compare every rate on the price guide. Staying on the beach side? See yacht rental from South Beach.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private Star Island boat tour cost?
From $1,000 for 4 hours on the 46' Maxum or the 25' Yamaha 255XD, with a licensed captain and crew included. The 48' Isabella with a jet ski is $1,499 for 4 hours, and the fleet runs up to the 90' Deep Blue at $4,999.
Can you see the celebrity homes from the boat?
Yes. The homes on Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands face the water, so a boat is the only way to see them up close. Your captain runs the loop at a slow pace so you can take it in.
How long is the tour?
Every charter is 4 hours. The Star Island loop takes a fraction of that, so the rest of the time is yours: cruise the skyline, swim off the boat, or time the return for sunset.
Where does the boat leave from?
Our dock on the Miami River at 668 NW N River Dr, about 10 minutes from Brickell and 15 from Miami Beach. Star Island is a short cruise from the river mouth.
Is this a guided tour with commentary?
It is a private charter, not a scripted tour. Your captain knows the bay and the islands and is happy to point things out along the way.
See Star Island from your own yacht
Afternoon and sunset slots fill first. Call or WhatsApp and we'll hold the boat for your date today.
