A Private Yacht Day Before or After Your Cruise
Flying in a day early or staying a day after your cruise? Four hours on a private yacht turns the layover into the best part of the trip. Captain and crew included, from $1,000.
The day the cruise itinerary leaves empty
Most cruise lines tell you to arrive in Miami the day before you sail, and plenty of ships dock back early on the last morning. That leaves a day in Miami that most people spend in a hotel lobby. A private charter is the better answer: board a yacht a short ride from PortMiami, cruise the skyline and the celebrity islands, swim at the sandbar and be back on land with the whole evening ahead of you.
Every charter is 4 hours with a licensed captain and crew included, from $1,000. You bring the group; we bring the boat and the bay.
Where the yacht day fits
- The day before you sail: Land in the morning, drop the bags at the hotel, and spend the afternoon on the water. A sunset slot ends the day on the skyline.
- Debarkation day: Ships typically clear passengers in the morning. A late-morning or midday charter uses the hours before an evening flight.
- Cruise ship in the photos: PortMiami sits at the mouth of the Miami River on Government Cut, so the route out of the river passes the port and the ships docked there.
Luggage: our dock is a working marina, not a storage facility, so plan to leave bags at your hotel or with the cruise line before you come to the boat.
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.
Four hours, hour by hour
- Hour 1: Board on the Miami River and cruise downriver past the Brickell skyline toward the port and Biscayne Bay.
- Hour 2: Star Island, Palm Island and Hibiscus Island, then Fisher Island at the mouth of Government Cut.
- Hour 3: Anchor at Nixon's Sandbar for a swim, or keep cruising if the group would rather stay dry.
- Hour 4: Back along the skyline to the dock.
The Miami you see from the water
Boats for a cruise-day charter
| Yacht | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 48' Isabella with Jet Ski | $1,499 / 4 hours | Flybridge yacht with a jet ski for the swim stop |
| 46' Maxum | $1,000 / 4 hours | Best-value yacht for a family or small group |
| 28' Axopar Brabus | $1,200 / 4 hours | Fast sport boat for a couple |
| 62' Anvera | $1,700 / 4 hours | Open-deck Italian yacht with loungers |
| 65' Azimut L'chaim | $3,000 / 4 hours | Three decks for a bigger group |
Browse the full 9-yacht fleet, compare every rate on the price guide, or read what to bring on a charter.
Frequently asked questions
How far is your dock from PortMiami?
Our dock is at 668 NW N River Dr on the Miami River, in the middle of the city and a short ride from the port and the downtown hotels. We confirm the meeting point when you book.
Can we fit a charter in before boarding the ship?
Every charter is 4 hours. Tell us your ship's boarding window when you call and we will tell you honestly whether a morning slot works for your date.
Can you store our luggage?
No. Leave bags with your hotel or the cruise line before coming to the dock.
Do we need any boating experience?
No. A licensed captain and crew are included on every charter.
Book the day around your cruise
Pre-cruise afternoons book up with the ship schedules. Call or WhatsApp and we'll hold the boat for your date today.
