How to Charter a Yacht From Miami to the Bahamas
Leave a Miami marina at sunrise, clear Bahamas customs by mid morning, and learn exactly how the crossing works, what it costs, and which boat to book.
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Miami Yacht Charter Guides
Local know how for a better day on the water — costs, sandbars, planning tips and more from our Miami crew.
The Best Time to Charter a Yacht in Miami
Calm and dry runs November to April. Warm water and lower prices run May to October. Here's the operator's read on which month to book.
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How to Plan a Yacht Party in Miami, Start to Finish
Pick the right boat for your headcount, set the route, sort food and drinks, and book the date before it's gone. The operator's guide to a Miami yacht party.
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How to Plan the Best Miami Sunset Cruise
Skip the ticket line and plan it right: the real seasonal sunset times, the Biscayne Bay route we run, honest per boat pricing, and which boat fits your crew.
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Is a Captain Included When You Charter a Yacht in Miami?
Every charter we run out of Miami is crewed, with a USCG licensed captain and fuel in the price, so you bring no license and no boating experience. Here is exactly how that works.
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Miami to Key West by Boat: Distance, Route, and Which Yacht to Book
Run the long open line down Hawk Channel to Key West, and learn the real distance, how many hours each way, the route your captain picks, and which boat to book.
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How to Charter a Yacht in Miami, Start to Finish
A first timer's plain walkthrough: how private charter works, what it costs, what's included, how to pick the right size boat, and how to book your Miami day on the water.
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How Many People Can a Charter Yacht Hold in Miami?
Most Miami day charters cap around 12 to 13 guests, and there is a real Coast Guard reason why. The honest breakdown, plus the certified boats that carry 26, 45, 120, and up to 300.
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How Much to Tip a Yacht Charter Crew, From the Crew Side
The straight answer from the helm: what a first charter should tip the captain and crew, when to hand it over, and how it works on our Miami boats.
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Can You Bring Food and Drinks on a Yacht Charter? A Miami Captain Explains
Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks, and a private charter expects you to. Here's how BYOB, coolers, glass, and Florida's alcohol law actually work in Miami.
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Where Do Miami Yacht Charters Leave From? Marinas, Parking, and Your Dock
Where do you actually show up for a Miami charter? A captain's rundown of every marina we leave from, in South Beach, downtown, on Watson Island, and Key Biscayne, plus parking and how we confirm your exact dock.
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How Much Does a Miami Yacht Charter Cost?
Real Miami yacht charter prices for 2026, broken down by boat size, hours and season, plus what is included and the hidden fees to watch for.
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The Best Sandbars in Miami to Visit by Boat
Where the locals anchor, swim, and float. A captain's guide to the best sandbars in Miami, how to reach Haulover and Nixon by boat, and how to time the tide.
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What to Bring on a Miami Yacht Charter: Your Packing Checklist
The tight, firsthand list of what to bring on a Miami yacht charter, what to wear, and what your crew already has so you can pack light and travel in one bag.
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