Private Miami Boat Charter: Sightseeing, Sunset & Sandbar
Description
Experience Miami the way it’s meant to be seen—on your own private boat, with the flexibility to make the day exactly what you want. With multiple options available, you can choose between sightseeing, island stops, half day trips, sandbar time, or a sunset cruise, all tailored to your group. This is the Miami’s top-rated private boat charter experience, known for delivering a smooth, well-organized experience from start to finish. Every trip is fully private, so you won’t be sharing the boat with strangers—just your group enjoying the water at your own pace. Your licensed captain handles everything and also serves as your local guide, taking you through the best routes while sharing insights about the city, landmarks, and hidden spots along the way. With consistently excellent reviews, well-maintained boats, and a focus on transparency and service, this experience offers a more reliable, flexible, and personal way to enjoy Miami from the water.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At least one traveler must be 18 years or older.
- Smoking is not allowed (Only Vapes)
- Customer must leave their shoes on a basket prior to boarding.
- Sunscreen must be applied prior to getting on the water, to prevent stains in the cushions.
Reviews(1,999)
Raydel was great. Showed us many famous homes before we watched the skyline during the sunset. Had a great time and felt very relaxed.
What a beautiful way to end the day in Miami. We’re glad Captain Raydel made the experience feel relaxed while showing you some of the city’s most iconic homes before the sunset skyline. Thank you for sharing this, Haris. It sounds like the kind of evening that stays with you.
Omar is amazing!!! He was so kind and really made the experience so valuable! Will come back
That kind of recommendation says it all. We’re so happy Captain Omar’s kindness made the experience feel truly worthwhile and left such a strong impression. Lizzy, knowing you already want to come back means a lot to us. Thank you for sharing the love.
Victor’s a great captain! Nice environment and super accommodating. Boat is clean and nice to relax in. He is very friendly, would definitely book with him again.
We’re so glad the boat felt clean, comfortable, and easy to relax in, and that Captain Victor made the whole experience feel welcoming and effortless. Christina, hearing that you’d book with him again is a wonderful compliment. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Service was amazing with Victor! He was so nice and helpful, had a memorable time with my family on this boat ride and swim!
What a beautiful memory to make together as a family. We’re so glad Captain Victor’s kindness and helpful attitude made the boat ride and swim even more enjoyable. Doris, thank you for sharing this with us. Knowing the day became such a memorable part of your time in Miami means a lot.
The best sunset cruise and experience, from booking to sailing and docking. Definitely will book again when I return. Thank you captain Fernando!
What a compliment to hear that this was the best sunset cruise from beginning to end. We’re especially glad Captain Fernando helped make the entire experience feel so memorable. Knowing you already plan to book again on your next visit means a lot to us. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review.
We had an absolutely fantastic time on our private tour of Miami with Captain Fernando! From start to finish, he was incredibly kind and attentive, making sure everyone in our group felt comfortable and engaged. His knowledge of the Miami area was impressive—he shared fun facts and stories about that city that everyone found fascinating. The highlight for us was cruising past celebrity houses, which he pointed out with interesting tidbits about the construction and neighborhood. What truly set Captain Fernando apart was how wonderful he was with our two young children. He patiently answered all their questions and made sure they were included and safe throughout the tour. His friendly, warm nature made the whole outing feel personalized and relaxed. If you want a memorable, fun, and informative tour of Miami with a captain who genuinely cares about his guests, Captain Fernando is the one to choose! We can’t recommend him highly enough and hope to sail with him again on our next visit.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such an incredible review, Jennifer. It means so much to know Captain Fernando made the experience special for your entire family, especially your two children. His patience, warmth, and genuine care clearly made a lasting impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back on your next visit.
A fantastic experience, one of the best of my life. Captain Omar Fernandez is truly a wonderful person with whom to share this marvelous experience. He gave us so much information and was kind in every way. Highly recommended to everyone absolutely!!!
Leggere che questa è stata una delle esperienze più belle della vostra vita è un complimento davvero speciale. Siamo felicissimi che Captain Omar, con la sua gentilezza e conoscenza di Miami, abbia reso ogni momento ancora più memorabile. Grazie di cuore per una raccomandazione così sentita.
Captain Eduardo made our Sunday celebration absolutely wonderful! He was professional, polite, and incredibly attentive from start to finish. We had elderly family members with us, and I especially appreciated how mindful he was of their comfort and safety throughout the entire trip. The boat itself was very comfortable, and the tour was fantastic—relaxing, beautiful, and such a great way to spend the day. Eduardo was always aware of what everyone needed without us even having to ask, so we could just sit back, enjoy the ride, and take everything in. It was exactly the kind of experience we were hoping for and made our celebration that much more special. We had an amazing time and can’t wait to do it again!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It means so much to know Captain Eduardo’s care and attentiveness allowed everyone in your family to simply relax and enjoy the celebration, especially knowing he was mindful of your older family members. Frances, we’re honored to have been part of such a special day and would be delighted to welcome you all back.
We really recommend capitan Jasiel
That recommendation means a lot to us. Captain Jasiel will be very happy to know he made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate you taking the time to recognize him and share your experience.
We booked a private tour as an alternative to the group tour hoping that the tour would be more detailed. The private boat was perfectly clean and comfortable and the captain was nice and polite. However, I think the tour provided less information about the sites then if we had taken the public tour. The boat basically followed the public boat to the same sites but the captain provided very little commentary. If you are looking for a tour then I would choose the public option that is offered at a much lower cost. If you are looking to party with your friends on a boat while riding around the bay then this would be better suited for you. Additionally, we booked the trip and did not notice the fine print that states the charge ONLY covers the boat. Not the captain, not the fuel, not the tip. The actual cost was therefore $120 higher than the original charge. Buyer beware.
Brett, thank you for acknowledging that the boat was perfectly clean and comfortable and that your captain was nice and polite. We’re sorry the experience wasn’t the right fit for what you were looking for. This is a private boat charter, not a public narrated sightseeing tour. The experience is designed for guests who value privacy, comfort, flexibility, and having the boat exclusively to themselves. For guests whose main priority is extensive commentary at every site, a public sightseeing tour at a lower price may be a better fit. Regarding the additional cost, the captain and fuel fees are clearly disclosed in the listing prior to booking. We understand that this information was unfortunately overlooked. Had you contacted us after booking with any concerns about those fees, we would have gladly explained the charter structure and your available options, including cancellation and a full refund within the applicable cancellation period. We stand behind the experience we provide and the more than 1,300 five-star reviews our guests have shared. We completely understand that a private charter isn’t for everyone, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify the experience for future guests.
