Frequently asked Miami yacht charter questions.
Creating the best day on the water possible for you is what we love to do.
Below are a few frequently asked questions about how your yacht charter day works, getting ready and what to expect.
How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Miami?
That is a great question! We’ve assembled a more in depth answer to that frequently asked question: here.
Can I have more Than 13 guests in my Group?
Per Federal Coast Guard Regulations, when you charter a private yacht, you are only allowed yourself plus 12 guests, that number cannot be exceeded at anytime while cruising, anchored or tied to a dock or another yacht. If you have a group larger than 13 you would need to rent more than one Yacht.
Why is the departure time I want not available?
This either means another booking already exists on the yacht selected that may overlap with your requested time/day or you are selecting a shorter charter duration than allowed for the departure time.
Weekend & Holiday departure time schedule
2 hour booking departure times: 6pm or 7pm.
3 hour booking departure times: 9am, 10am, 11am or 3pm and onward.
4 hour booking departure times: 9am, 10am, 11am or 3pm and onward.
5 hour booking departure times: 9am, 10am, 11am or 3pm and onward.
6 hour booking departure times: 9am, 10am, 11am or 3pm and onward.
7 hour booking departure times: Anytime between 9am and 2pm.
8 hour booking departure times: Anytime between 9am and 1pm.
Where does my yacht depart from?
Most of our yachts depart from South Beach or Downtown Miami, each yacht has a specific departure dock location. Exact location of your departure dock with directions to get there is provided in your confirmation email after you book.
Do I need to have an ID and the credit card used to get on the yacht the day of my charter?
Yes, the card used to place the booking and your matching ID must be brought in person the day of charter to your yacht when you are ready to board.
How do I select a captain?
After booking, You will receive a list of qualified captain options from which you may choose to elect an available captain option from.
How do I pay my Final balance?
The Credit or Debit card on file is used to furnish payment for your final balance prior to your departure. If no active card is on file, charters can be forfeited for failure to administer payment prior to departure.
Payment Collection Terms
Vessels under 70ft require payment to be made in full 48 business hours prior to your departure date. Failure to pay your balance in full 48 business hours prior to your departure date will result in cancelation of booking and forfeiture of any payments made.
Vessels 70ft-100FT require payment to be made in full 72 business hours prior to your departure date. Failure to pay your balance in full 72 business hours prior to your departure date will result in cancelation of booking and forfeiture of any payments made.
Vessels 100FT or larger require payment to be made in full 5 business days prior to your departure date. Failure to pay your balance in full 5 business days prior to your departure date will result in cancelation of booking and forfeiture of any payments made.
Multi day term charters or charters on any vessel that exceed a total amount due of $10,000 may require a customized deposit structure to secure the booking via zelle, wire or bank transfer only. Full balances must be paid in full 5 business days prior to vessels departure date. Failure to pay the balance in full 5 business days prior to departure date will result in cancelation of booking and forfeiture of any payments made.
Some specific vessels and holidays may have individual or customized payment forfeiture policies that differ from the general policies listed above. Your charter agreements will outline your vessel specific payment forfeiture dates.
Some vessels may require damage security deposits to be placed in order to book the vessel.
Any bookings made that are less than 24 hours from departure time are payable via zelle, wire or bank transfer only. Credit cards are not accepted for bookings made less than 24 hours from departure time.
Any bookings made that exceed a toal amount due of $3,000 are payable via zelle, wire or bank transfer only. We also accept cryptocurrency Payments in the form of Bitcoin or Ethereum at the market rate at time of payment.
For any cryptocurrency payments made, you are responsible for any transfer fees incurred by your provider and the total transferred amount must equate to your total charter amount balance.
We do not accept spilt payments from multiple parties credit cards or from multiple cards from the same person. All credit card payments must be from 1 primary charter guest on 1 credit card only.
We do not accept virtual credit cards that do not display card information. Card number, expiration date, CVC cumber and name of authorized card holder must be displayed on card used and brought in person the day of your charter to board your charter vessel.
We do not accept pre-paid credit cards.
we do not accept checks or money orders.
Can I bring my own food and beverage?
Yes, you are more than welcome to bring any additional food or beverage items you would like with you the day of your charter. We do not allow red wine or other obviously staining beverages onboard. We also offer catering options in the event you would like us to supply food for your charter.
What if there's hazardous weather at the time of my departure?
We do offer day charter hazardous weather cancellation refunds and charter rescheduling without any additional fees. Certain conditions apply. To see what conditions apply please view our cancellation policies here.
We have partnered with industry leader AIG to offer travel insurance coverage for unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather. You and your guests may be eligible for coverage, for more information click here.
What if I miss my flight to Miami or I am late for my charter departure?
We know unforeseen travel events can occur that may inhibit a timely arrival for your charter departure. However, events such as canceled or delayed flights, traffic, late taxis, Uber, Lyft or other ride sharing complications are not considered cancellable conditions and do not alter the details of your charter booking. Please plan your booking accordingly to give yourself and your group a buffer window for any unforeseen travel delays or traffic that you may encounter.
We have partnered with industry leader AIG to offer travel insurance coverage for trip interruption and cancelation. You and your guests may be eligible for coverage, for more information click here.
What if I want to cancel my charter?
Vessels under 70 ft: You may cancel up to 48 business hours prior to your charter. Written notice is required (email is acceptable). If you cancel prior to 48 business hours before your charter departure time, payments made will be returned minus a 10% merchant processing and administrative fee not to exceed $100.00. If canceled less than 48 business hours prior to your departure time, payments made are non refundable and total charter fee will be charged and is non refundable unless certain conditions apply. For a list of those conditions please visit and read our terms of service.
Vessels 70 ft or larger: You may cancel up to 72 business hours prior to your charter. Written notice is required (email is acceptable). If you cancel prior to 72 business hours before your charter departure time, payments made will be returned minus a 10% merchant processing and administrative fee not to exceed $100.00. If canceled less than 72 business hours prior to your departure time, payments made are non refundable and total charter fee will be charged and is non refundable unless certain conditions apply. For a list of those conditions please visit and read our terms of service.
Vessels 100 ft or larger: You may cancel up to 5 business days prior to your charter. Written notice is required (email is acceptable). If you cancel prior to 5 business days before your charter departure time, payments received will be returned minus a 10% merchant processing and administrative fee not to exceed $100.00. If canceled less than 5 business days prior to your departure time, any payments received are non refundable and total charter fee will be charged and is non refundable unless certain conditions apply. For a list of those conditions please visit and read our terms of service.
Some specific vessels and holidays may have individual or customized cancelation policies that differ from the general policies listed above. Your charter agreements will outline your vessel specific cancelable dates.
What if I want to change my boat to a different one after I've made a booking?
As long as no other bookings have been placed or interfere with moving your reservation to another one of our available yachts, changes can be made up to 1 time to select a different vessel. Certain conditions apply and require 72 business hours notice to modify any reservations. upgrades to different vessels may incur price increases for which the renter is responsible for any difference in price.
What is included?
Local inland slow speed cruising.
Complimentary Ice, water and soda.
Most of The boats larger than 38 ft have cabins, kitchens, air conditioning and bathrooms onboard.
The yachts have great sound systems and you can play your own music using your phone.
What is not included?
tipping is not included in your yacht charter base price. Industry standard is typically 15-20% of your yacht charter base price, Gratuity is not taxed. Some yachts may have minimum gratuity amounts depending on the number of crew.
Florida sales tax of 7% is not included in your yacht charter base price.
What you should to bring:
Towels if you'd like to swim.
Any additional food or beverage items you'd like.
Shoe Policy:
Due the sensitive nature of the yacht's flooring and deck, shoes are not to be worn onboard the boat.
Long distance or fast speed cruising:
Fast speed cruising requests or long distance destination requests will incur additional fuel surcharge fees. Please inquire for quotes if your are planning this type of cruising with your charter vessel.
Smoking Policy:
Smoking is not allowed onboard the yachts, however, Electronic Cigarettes or Vaping is Permitted.
Passenger Check-In Form
All passengers wishing to board the vessel must sign a check-in form.
What not to bring:
Balloons are not allowed onboard. As of 2024 Miami Beach has banned balloons near marinas and Waterways.
We do not allow self tanning oils or 'bronzers' onboard the yachts. They tend to stain the yacht's upholstery and are very difficult to remove.
Avoid wearing denim or jean articles of clothing as the dyes can seep into the yachts upholstery when wet.
No temporary hair dye or wigs. The ink seeps out from moisture and humidity and can stain and damage the yacht.
Do not bring red wine or other obviously staining beverages. When spilled they can damage and stain the yacht’s interior and upholstery.
We do not allow BBQ equipment, hookah, shisha, or other items that utilize open flames, gas, propane, coals, etc.
NO GLITTER OR CONFETTI ALLOWED ON THE YACHT.
Pets are not allowed onboard the yacht.
If CHARTERER or their guests should damage upholstery, flooring or any of other surface with the dye from wet clothing, hair, beverages or from smoking, CHARTERER will be charged to repair or replace the damaged items and or surfaces.
Where do we go?
Your captain and crew will take you on to all the best possible hotspots and sightseeing areas possible in the time allotted for your yacht charter in Miami. Some of the local attractions include:
Star Island's celebrity homes tour
Monument Island
Downtown Miami skyline cruise
The Miami river
Marine stadium water sports arena
Nixon Sandbar (Charters 5 or more hours)
The homes of Stiltsville (Charters 6 or more hours)