Romantic Boat Rides and Anniversary Cruises in Miami
A private boat for two in Miami, for an anniversary or just a day together: an evening sunset cruise or a slow day at the sandbars and islands of Biscayne Bay, with a captain so neither of you has to drive.
34 boats fit this plan. From $259 for the whole boat, service fee included.
34 experiences found
4h 48 ft · Solaris Yachts Power Island Escapade in Miami Beach
Solaris Yachts Sport Turismo2026Up to 10 guests
2h 57 ft · Azimut Monaco Twilight Voyage
Azimut 55 Evolution2008Up to 13 guests
3h 45 ft · Tempest Dun Deal Island Escapade
Tempest Sport 452006Up to 13 guests
4h 55 ft · Pershing SlamD Island Escapade
Pershing 552010Up to 13 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 68 ft · Galeon Island Discovery Cruise
Galeon Fly 6402025Up to 13 guests
2h 50 ft · Sunseeker Twilight Bliss Cruise
Sunseeker Manhattan2005Up to 13 guests
3h 37 ft · Monterey Nassau Island Gateway
Monterey 350 Sport Yacht2006Up to 13 guests
3h 42 ft · Marquis Coastal Tropical Island Escapade
Marquis 42 Sport Coupe2012Up 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.
For an anniversary or a day for two, a private boat gives you Biscayne Bay without a crowd. This page lists two kinds of private trips: sunset cruises for an evening on the water, and island and sandbar trips for a slower day with a swim. Every trip has a professional captain.
Prices are for the whole boat, not per person, so going as a couple costs the same as filling it. If it is only the two of you, a smaller boat often costs less and feels more private; the length and the guest limit are on every card.
Pick the time of day by what you want from it. An island or sandbar trip is about the water, the sun and a quiet anchorage, and works best from morning to mid-afternoon. A sunset cruise is about the light and the skyline, and fits a dinner reservation afterwards.
Whether you can bring champagne, dinner or a small surprise depends on the boat. Read the listing before you book, then settle the details with the provider through your booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a romantic boat ride in Miami private?
Yes. Every trip on VesselParty is private: you book the whole boat, and nobody else is aboard except the captain, any crew the boat needs and the people you invite.
Do we pay per person?
No. The price is for the whole boat, with the service fee included, so a trip for two costs the same as one for the boat's full guest limit.
Should we go during the day or at sunset?
For swimming and a quiet anchorage, go during the day. For the skyline and the evening light, book a sunset cruise. Both kinds are on this page.
Can we bring champagne or dinner aboard?
It depends on the boat. Each listing says what is included and what you can bring; confirm anything else with the provider through your booking.