Marriage Proposal on a Boat in Miami
Propose on a private sunset cruise in Miami: the deck to yourselves, the skyline in the evening light and a captain who runs the boat, so all you have to think about is the question.
11 boats fit this plan. From $610 for the whole boat, service fee included.
11 experiences found
2h 57 ft · Azimut Monaco Twilight Voyage
Azimut 55 Evolution2008Up to 13 guests
4h 97 ft · San Lorenzo Astonishing Sunset Voyage
San Lorenzo SL942018Up to 13 guests
2h 50 ft · Sunseeker Twilight Bliss Cruise
Sunseeker Manhattan2005Up to 13 guests
4h 75 ft · Lazzara Carpediem Sunset Voyage
Lazzara LSX 752025Up to 13 guests
2h 27 ft · Sea Ray Unforgettable Sunset Sail
Sea Ray SDX 2702021Up to 12 guests
4h 50 ft · Azimut Twilight over sea lovers
Azimut XOX2000Up to 13 guests
2h 45 ft · Meridian Crescendo Island Sunset Cruise
Meridian 391 Sedan2011Up to 13 guests
4h 68 ft · Azimut The One Twilight Serenity Cruise
Azimut 68 Flybridge2020Up to 13 guests
4h 45 ft · SeaRay Bad Habits Sunset Sail
SeaRay 44 Sedan Bridge2009Up to 13 guests
4h 80 ft · Azimut Yesenia Sunset Soirée
Azimut S82025Up to 13 guests
2h 52 ft · Azimut Julia Valentine Sunset Soiree
Azimut 50 Fly2020Up to 13 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.
Most boat proposals in Miami happen at sunset: the bay is usually calmer in the evening, the skyline turns gold and the light helps with the photos. This page lists the private sunset cruises on VesselParty. Each one is a private trip with a captain, so nobody is aboard except the people you bring.
Timing matters more than the boat. Sunset in Miami is much earlier in winter than in summer, so look up the time for your date and choose a departure that has you on the water before it, not still boarding. On a two-hour trip, leaving about an hour before sunset gives you the ride out, the moment in the best light and a relaxed ride back.
Tell the captain the plan once you have booked; you can message the provider from your booking. A captain who knows can be in the right spot at the right time and keep out of the photos. Whether you can bring flowers, champagne or a photographer depends on the boat, so read the listing first and confirm the details through your booking.
Keep a backup date in mind. If the provider cancels for weather, you get a full refund. If you are the one who needs to change, the boat's own cancellation policy applies, and it is shown before you pay.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to propose on a boat in Miami?
Just before sunset. Check the sunset time for your date and pick a departure that has you on the water ahead of it, around an hour before on a two-hour trip.
Will anyone else be on the boat?
Only the captain, plus any crew the boat needs and whoever you invite. Every trip on VesselParty is private: you book the whole boat, not a seat.
Can I bring flowers, champagne or a photographer?
It depends on the boat. Read the listing description, and confirm with the provider through your booking before the day. Remember that a photographer counts toward the guest limit.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day?
The captain decides whether it is safe to go out. If the provider cancels, you get a full refund; otherwise the boat's own weather and cancellation policy applies, shown before you pay.