More options for boat rental in Miami, and yachts too! The pick of the litter are here, whatever your wish is, and at different price points. Here’s Part 2 in the series. If you missed Part 1, click here.
By Jan Engoren and Yours Truly
SpeedBoat Tours
For motorboat enthusiasts, SpeedBoat Tours is a small family-owned and operated business. The original speed boat tour in Miami, they are currently rated #13 of 383 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Miami on Tripadvisor, and boast a near-perfect score out of 533 reviews.
Join Captain Michael Lynch on their specialty and personal South Beach boat tours to ensure you have a more intimate experience than other tours can offer.
Marvel at million dollar views of the city skyline as well as the beautiful mansions of the rich and famous on our Star Island tour. Cruise by Star, Palm, Hibiscus and Fisher Islands while learning about Miami’s colorful history.
Private charters to the Haulover sandbar are also available where you and your friends can experience a Miami sandbar party.
You may even be lucky enough to see some local wildlife like manatees, dolphins, iguanas and other wildlife. Rates start at $599 per group of six for a 90-minute narrated speed boat tour.
Visit https://speedboattours.com.
SpeedBoat Tours is located at 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33140.
Tel: (305) 904- 7750.
Mark the Shark
For extreme fishing enthusiasts, Captain Mark the Shark may be the ideal option. Rated #23 of 383 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Miami on Tripadvisor, owner of the 2020 Travelers’ Choice award, he offers a unique alternative to yacht charters with half or full-day options for deep sea fishing charters and Tours Big Game.
Apart from yacht rental Miami, the company facilitates fishing trips, dive trips, bay cruises and weekly trips to the Keys. Deep-sea fishing charters and tours are understandably the company’s main attraction, as Captain Mark the Shark is a world-known record holder for big game catches.
Set sail in the Gulf Coast waters on Striker-1, and let Captain Mark the Shark offer you an extreme fishing experience , hopefully catching sailfish, grouper, barracuda or even a hammerhead shark.
Rates start at $900 for groups for a five-hour tour.
Visit: MarktheShark.com.
Mark the Shark is located at 1635 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida. Tel: (877) 365-5550.
Happy Cruises
Don’t worry, Be Happy.
Join Captain Derek and Happy Cruises on-board the yacht, “Happy Ours.” (note from Karen: A friend chartered a boat he crewed for a sunset outing and we had a wonderful time!)
They will provide everything you need for an unforgettable yacht charter, including kayak, floats and snorkel gear. Captain Derek knows the area well, and will take you to the best places to enhance your yacht charter experience. Sights include Miami landmarks such as Vizcaya, Downtown Miami and Brickell, Millionaires Row and Key Biscayne, to name a few.
Happy Cruises is rated #10 of 383 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Miami on Tripadvisor and boasts an excellent rating out of 190 reviews.
Offering private sunset cruises (starting at $425), private dinner cruises (starting at $550), even a 4-hour cruise and private dinner with the chef (check website for prices).
The yacht comes with a large swim platform and ladder so you can enjoy swimming in Miami’s beautiful waters. For the sun-worshippers among you, there are recliners on the sun deck and a covered aft deck for shade. Furthermore, there is an air-conditioned interior for when that Miami sun becomes too hot.
Rates for private day cruises or private sunset cruises start at $495 for 2 hours, $550 for 3 hours, $695 for 4 hours up to $1295 for an 8-hour day. This includes accommodations for 4 guests, fee for the captain, fuel and soft drinks on board. You may bring your own food and adult beverages or order food on-board.
Visit www.happycruisesmiami.com.
Happy Cruises is located at Dinner Key Marina | Pier 4
3400 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133. Tel: (786) 566-7032.
Miami Watersports
Ever flown through the air with a jet-pack?
This may be your chance.
Let Miami Watersports transport you through the air with their water-propelled jetpacks.
Not quite up for an adventure?
You can still have fun and play it safe by going tubing or banana-boat riding with friends or family, or try something new like paddle boarding or windsurfing, all with their latest equipment.
Whatever your pleasure, Miami Watersports offers a unique option for water sports. Ranked
#40 of 383 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Miami on Tripadvisor, while also boasting a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award and an excellent 4.5/5 score out of 1,041 reviews, it offers a unique experience for water sports enthusiasts.
This family-owned business employs English, French, and Spanish speakers to accommodate their customers. Furthermore, their professional teams of rigorously trained experts all have Captain licenses and CPR certifications to ensure maximum safety. Other activities, offering specialized teams for each activity, include the following:
- Flyboarding
- Jet Skiing
- Parasailing
- Sailing
- Hobie Cats
- Kayaking
Their main location is in Dinner Key Marina, but they also offer a second beach location at Key Biscayne for wind activities. As such, if your search for boat rental in Miami hinges on water sports, Miami Watersports may be just right for you.
Visit www.MiamiWatersports.com.
Miami Watersports is located at Dinner Key Marina, 3400 Pan American Drive, Pier 9 Slip 912
Miami, Florida, 33133. Tel: (786) 713-8006.
Get My Boat
And last, but certainly not least for boat rental in Miami, is an innovative service – Get My Boat, the Airbnb of watercraft. You can rent everything from a blowup dingy or paddleboard to a luxury yacht from anywhere in the world. From fishing charters, to sailboat and yacht rental, to scuba diving, houseboat and kayak rental, the website allows you to connect directly with boat owners and captains and book your adventure online. More than 400 boats/yachts are available right here in South Florida. Visit www.getmyboat.com.
