Boat Rentals in Miami Beach
Private boats with a captain that leave from Miami Beach: from the marina at the south end of the island, close to South Beach, and from Collins Avenue at the north end, near Haulover Inlet. Party cruises, sunset trips and days at the sandbars.
23 boats leave from Miami Beach. From $677 for the whole boat, service fee included.
23 experiences found
4h 48 ft · Solaris Yachts Power Island Escapade in Miami Beach
Solaris Yachts Sport Turismo2026Up to 10 guests
4h 58 ft · Azimut Thales Luxury Escape Through Miami Beach
Azimut 58 Evolution Flybridge2010Up to 10 guests
4h 65 ft · Prestige Exuma Island Escapade
Prestige 6302023Up to 13 guests
4h 55 ft · Technomar Island Odyssey
Technomar EVO 552026Up to 13 guests
4h 97 ft · San Lorenzo Astonishing Sunset Voyage
San Lorenzo SL942018Up to 13 guests
3h 30 ft · Searay Haulover / Raccoon Island / Indian Creek Island
Searay Sundancer2010Up to 8 guests
4h 62 ft · Pershing Sea Suite Evening
Pershing 622021Up to 13 guests
4h 45 ft · Axopar Bimini Bliss Cruise
Axopar CrossTop 452024Up to 13 guests
4h 44 ft · Azimut Halouver Beach Party Celebration
Azimut Atlantis 42016Up to 13 guests
3h 44 ft · Searay Haulover Sandbar / Raccoon Island / Indian Creek
Searay Sundancer2000Up to 13 guests
4h 70 ft · Azimut Lupo II Celebration & Party Cruise
Azimut Flybridge2021Up to 13 guests
4h 38 ft · Axopar Axopar Island Soiree
Axopar Sun Top2025Up to 12 guests
What you can see from the boat
Places on and around Biscayne Bay that many trips pass or stop at. No trip covers all of them: the captain decides the final route depending on the weather, the tide and where the boat leaves from.
Downtown Miami and Brickell
The towers of downtown and Brickell rise right from the edge of the bay. From the water you see the whole line at once, and it looks its best around sunset, when the buildings light up.
PortMiami and Government Cut
Cruise ships tie up along Dodge Island, and Government Cut is the channel boats take to reach the ocean, between South Pointe and Fisher Island. Expect some wake when big ships are moving.
Star Island
A small private island off the MacArthur Causeway, lined with waterfront mansions. Its streets are gated, so the water is the easiest way to see it.
Venetian Islands
A string of residential islands joined by the Venetian Causeway between Miami and Miami Beach. The channels around them are slower and calmer than the open bay.
Miami Marine Stadium
The concrete grandstand on Virginia Key was built in the 1960s for powerboat races and faces a sheltered basin. It has been closed for decades and is known today for its graffiti.
Nixon Sandbar
A shallow sandbar on the bay side of Key Biscayne, named after the president who had a house on the island. Boats anchor in shallow water and people wade between them; it gets crowded on weekends.
Cape Florida Lighthouse
The 19th-century lighthouse at the southern tip of Key Biscayne, inside Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. From the water you see it standing above the beach and the trees.
Stiltsville
A handful of wooden houses built on stilts over the flats south of Key Biscayne, inside Biscayne National Park. The water around them is very shallow, so most boats see them from the channel.
Haulover Sandbar
Just inside Haulover Inlet, at the north end of the bay, a wide sandbar fills with anchored boats on weekends and holidays. It is the usual stop for boats that leave from the north end of Miami Beach.
What fits in 2, 4 or 6 hours
2 hours
A loop of the bay: the downtown skyline, the islands along the causeways and the cruise port, or the sunset if you book an evening slot. From marinas up the Miami River, part of the time goes to the slow ride out to the bay.
4 hours
The bay plus one long stop, usually a sandbar such as Nixon or Haulover depending on the departure point, with a couple of hours to anchor and swim.
6 hours or more
Time to go farther and stop twice: Key Biscayne, the Cape Florida lighthouse, Stiltsville seen from the channel and long stretches at anchor. A full day of 8 hours adds an easier pace.
The captain decides the final route on the day, depending on the weather, the tide and where the boat leaves from.
Leaving from Miami Beach saves you the drive over the causeways if you are staying in South Beach, Mid-Beach or Sunny Isles. From the south end of the island the boat is a few minutes from Government Cut, Star Island and the Venetian Islands, so even a short trip shows you the bay. From the north end, near Haulover Inlet, you are close to the Haulover sandbar and the quieter north part of Biscayne Bay.
The departure point shapes the route more than anything else. A boat from the north end usually spends its time around Haulover and the north bay; one from the south end goes toward the skyline and the islands and, on longer trips, Key Biscayne. If a particular stop matters to you, read the listing description before you book.
Every boat here is private: only your group goes aboard, with a professional captain. Each listing shows the departure address, the guest limit, what is included and its own cancellation and weather policy. You book online and pay by card through VesselParty.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do Miami Beach boat rentals leave from?
Each listing shows its departure address before you book. Most boats on this page leave from the marina at the south end of Miami Beach or from Collins Avenue at the north end, near Haulover Inlet.
Do I need a boating license or experience?
No. Every trip on VesselParty includes a professional captain who runs the boat, so you do not need a license or any experience.
How many people can come?
It depends on the boat. Each listing shows its maximum number of guests, and that limit is set by the boat, so check it against your group before you book.
How do I pay, and what if I need to cancel?
You pay by card when you book. Each boat sets its own cancellation policy, and you can read it on the listing before you pay.