By Jan Engoren and Yours Truly
Looking for boat rental Miami? Whether you’re looking to party, enjoy nature and the natural scenery or sightseeing along Miami’s coast, we’ve put together a list of eleven boating and yachting options. From fishing, to kayaking to dolphin and whale watching, sailing to the Bahamas, or just enjoying a magnificent sunset on Biscayne Bay, find the option that works for you. .Here is Part 1 in a two Part series. Ship Ahoy!
Boat Rental Miami
As boat owners know, the two best days of owning a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it. Why worry? Check out Boat Rental Miami for worry-free boating, including smaller motorboats.
Specializing in speed boat rentals, they are rated #31 out of 386 Boat Tours and Water Sports in Miami and have a 5-star rating from 195 reviews.
Whether its fishing, diving, water sports, or just enjoying the beautiful azure waters of Miami’s Biscayne Bay, Boat Rental Miami will provide you with a care-free alternative to boat ownership.
Prices start at $69/pp (minimum 2 people) for a one-hour speedboat adventure to Star Island, South Beach and the Port of Miami.
Packages include a one-hour VIP Speed Boat adventure for six, starting at $69pp, a 4-hour, 16-ft. Element speedboat rental for five, starting at $199 or indulge in a 4-hour, 20-ft. Hurricane speed boat rental currently on special pricing for $299 for 7 people. Their largest boat, a 50-ft. Sea Ray is currently on a promotional pricing of $999 for 2 hours.
Enjoy a single day on the Bay or explore their membership options starting at $999/yr.
Boat Rental Miami is located at 401 Biscayne Blvd. Pier 5 / Slip 28 Miami, Florida 33132.
Tel: (786) 295-2628.
American WaterSports Boat Rentals
Offering affordable rates, American WaterSports has everything from small boat rentals to luxury yacht rentals. Boat rentals are available with captain or without captain for hourly, half-day and full-day options.
Rent an 18-ft. Stingray for 6 people starting at $350 for 2-hours or how about a 20′ Sea Ray SPX for up to 8 passengers starting at $375 for 2-hours?
Looking for luxury? Their yachts start at 29-ft. Sea Ray SDX all the way up to a sporty and elegant 54-ft. Beneteau GT Express for 13 guests, available for daily and extended term charters, starting at $2500 for 4 hours.
Popular destinations include the Haulover Sandbar, Star Island, Stiltsville and the Miami River.
American WaterSports Boat Rentals is located at Miami Beach Marina, 300 Alton Road, Pier E, Miami Beach Florida 33139. Tel: (754) 226-0473.
Get the VIP experience at Miami VIP Yacht Rentals with their attention to detail. In business for more than 12 years and rated #26 of 225 Transportation in Miami and a 4.5 rating from 31 reviewers, Miami VIP Yacht Rentals offers day charters, sunset cruises and multiple-day charters to Key West or the Bahamas.
They own and/or manage a fleet of 40+ yachts and are the leading provider of Miami Yacht Rentals and Luxury Party Boat Charters. They offer custom packages such as: Day Rentals, Sunset Cruises, Bahamas Trips, Celebrations, Water Sports Packages and more.
All rentals come with certified captain and crew to cater to you and your guests. (See the website for photos of all their yachts.)
If yachting isn’t your style, the company also offers boat tours, waterskiing, jet skiing, fishing charters and tours, dolphin and whale watching, speed boats tours as well as kayaking and canoeing.
For dining, dock at your favorite restaurant, request a private chef or choose from unlimited catering options that will be delivered to the yacht prior to your arrival. You may also bring your own food and beverages that their crew will serve for you and your guests.
Prices range from $1600 for a half-day aboard their 44-ft. Sea Ray all the way to a half-day for $7300 on their 94-ft Pershing custom for up to 13 guests. A full day goes for $10,400. Boat includes 4 staterooms, 4 bathrooms, a water slide and floating pool. (15% gratuity not included).
Miami VIP Yachts is located at 1000 5th Street #200, Miami, Florida 33139.
Tel: (305) 998-9009.
Prime Luxury Rentals
Specializing in crafting exceptional yacht experiences for both B2B and B2C markets, Prime Experiences offers a range of options for various occasions, including corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, family vacations, fun days at sea, and Caribbean getaways.
They say that what sets them apart is their unparalleled service.
Enjoy everything Miami has to offer from its crystal clear water, beautiful natural ecosystems of coral reefs to its amazing sunsets. Or, sail further afield, with destinations such as Bimini, Key West, the Bahamas and Exumas.
Offering a curated a series of special experiences from island cruising, sunset experiences as well as corporate outings and executive gatherings, Prime Experiences can arrange the perfect day and the yacht experience you’ve always dreamed of.
Prime Luxury Rentals is located at 990 Biscayne Boulevard #501, Miami, Florida 33132. Tel: (305) 892-3573.
Sailing Adventures Miami
Sailing Adventures Miami is currently ranked #7 of 531 Outdoor Activities in Miami. It was also awarded Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice award, and boasts a perfect 5 star score out of 227 reviews.
Reviewers praise Captain Jeff Meredith, a Coast Guard Master with 30 years’ experience, as well as their sunset cruises and snorkeling experiences. Captain Jeff specializes in couples and families who want to see Miami from a sailboat. He also gives sailing lessons through the Coconut Grove Sailing School (www.coconutgrovesailingschool.com).
The stars align as you set sail on Good Karma, their comfortable and spacious Beneteau 40 sailboat, commanded by owner and Captain Jeff. Whether you just want to see the Miami skyline from the water, or take in a spectacular sunset, or try something more adventurous such as a tour of Stiltsville, a group of wooden stilt houses built on sand banks in Biscayne Bay, anchoring in a lagoon, touring multi-million dollar homes, picnicking in a lagoon or snorkeling, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Set sail for a 2-hour, 4-hour or all-day Private Sailboat Charter. They also offer a 2 or 3 hour Sunset Cruise throughout Biscayne Bay, a perfect way to end the day with friends.
Prices available upon request.
Visit www.sailingadventuresmiami.com.
Sailing Adventures Miami is located at 3400 Pan American Dr. Pier 1, Miami, Florida 33133
Tel: (248) 613-6140. Please call Captain Jeff at this number for pricing, priority and reservations.
WhitSki Yacht Rentals
Finishing up Part 1 of Boat RentalMiami is WhitSki Yacht Rentals which boasts a truly impressive Tripadvisor profile. At the time of writing this article, it is rated #2 of 531 outdoor activities in Miami, was awarded a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award, and now claims a near-perfect score with 460 reviews.
Needless to say, it is a top choice for the best boat rental and yachts in Miami. It offers island adventures and tours for groups, couples, and bachelorettes. Rentals and charters include Regal Yachts and Sport Yachts, and water adventures include celebrity mansion tours, cruises in the Biscayne Bay, and snorkeling at Fowey Rocks.
All rentals include a private captain on board.
Their sport charters are equipped with Bluetooth speakers, coolers, ice, and ample luxury seating. Passengers may bring food, beverages, and alcohol on board. Or, if you prefer, the boat will stop at many of the waterfront restaurants or bars en route.
Look carefully and you may be able to spot wild dolphins, manatees, stingrays and other wildlife that call Biscayne Bay home.
Visit www.whitskiyachtrentals.com.
WhitSki Yacht Rentals is located at 5101 Collins Avenue, Miami, Florida 33140.
Tel: (305) 753-1123.
Wondering where to go to grab a bite? Here’s a post on Miami’s best waterfront restaurants, some of which have docking facilities. Click here.
