Private Boat Ride in Miami with Experienced Captain and Champagne
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Miami, USA
- 1 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Sidestep the crowds by skipping the typical big boat tours and embarking on a private cruise around Miami instead. In the company of just your party and the crew, set sail along Biscayne Bay and take in some of Miami's best sights, including Millionaire Row, Star Island and Downtown Miami, from the water book in the last time slot of the day and enjoy an impressive sunset private cruise.
If option selected, set sail for a Miami sandbar on this relaxing private tour around the crystal blue waters of Biscayne Bay on this private boat tour. With a captain as your guide to do the sailing for you, all you need to worry about is relaxing and focusing on having fun.
- Private Miami boat cruise, exclusively for your group
- Swap the big, crowded boat tours for a more personal experience
- Enjoy the best sights of Miami from the water
- Smooth sailing aboard a new, comfortable boat
- If option selected, Feel free to hop out for a swim around the Miami sandbar
What's Included
- Prime Departure Location – No River Idling - More cruising time
- Floating Water Mat
- Premium Sound System: Play your own music
- BYOB: Bring your own drinks and snacks onboard
- Champagne - when requested -
- Cooler with Ice
- Independent USCG-licensed Captains available for selection.
- Captain and Fuel Surcharge -USD 40 per HOUR -(Government requirement for Private Boats)$40.00 per booking
- Captain and Fuel Surcharge -USD 20 per HOUR -(Government requirement for Private Boats)$20.00 per booking
- Bathroom
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 2550 S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove, FL 33133, USA
Departure and drop-off location is by Monty's at Coconut Grove. Parking: You’ll find parking at Lot 72 directly in front of Montys and also at the First Citizens Bank building which is across the street.Bathrooms: If a bathroom needed, the best option is at the Fresh Market 5min walking distance
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
This exclusive private cruise experience helps you avoid the typical crowds of big boat tours. Your adventure starts at Coconut Grove, a prime departure point with convenient amenities like parking and restaurants nearby.
As you sail along Biscayne Bay with only your party and the crew, enjoy close-up views of Miami's top attractions, including Millionaire Row and Star Island. Choose the last time slot of the day for incredible sunset views.
Your route takes you past the Rickenbacker Causeway, offering views of Virginia Key and Key Biscayne, as well as the Brickell City Center and the Miami Beach coastline. Onboard, a cooler is provided for your drinks, and Bluetooth speakers are available too. Relax under the guidance of an experienced captain, ensuring a hassle-free journey, then conclude your personalized Miami sightseeing by returning to your start point.
As you sail along Biscayne Bay with only your party and the crew, enjoy close-up views of Miami's top attractions, including Millionaire Row and Star Island. Choose the last time slot of the day for incredible sunset views.
Your route takes you past the Rickenbacker Causeway, offering views of Virginia Key and Key Biscayne, as well as the Brickell City Center and the Miami Beach coastline. Onboard, a cooler is provided for your drinks, and Bluetooth speakers are available too. Relax under the guidance of an experienced captain, ensuring a hassle-free journey, then conclude your personalized Miami sightseeing by returning to your start point.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum aged allowed is 3 years and above
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Frequently Asked Questions (14)
Q:Where do we meet for the Private Boat Rental?
A:The cruise departs from 2550 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133. Docks are across Monty's restaurant entrance.
Oct 2023
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
karun_k
An exceptional yacht experience from start to finish. The yacht was luxurious and well-maintained, the crew was friendly and professional, and the overall vibe was relaxing and elegant. Truly worth it and highly recommended for anyone seeking a special experience on the water.
Reviews
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based on 1,600 reviews
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Mr_W, Aug 2026
It was a very good and relaxed boat ride. Great captain Rafael. The captain was very knowledgeable about the tour and very informative about the celebrities homes.
Amanda_s, Aug 2026
It’s was amazing. Leo knew how to converse with us and made us feel sooo comfortable. I was scared due to the waves but he calmed the situation down.
John_H, Aug 2026
Rafael was our captain and did an amazing job showing us the area. we would highly recommend him to friends and family. He made the experience fun.
Adasia_H, Aug 2026
Our captain was Leo and he amazingggggg . 10/10 definitely will be using him again when we come back
Lagregshontae_D, Aug 2026
This was an amazing experience from beginning to end. Communication was perfect and Captain Leo was the best! Definitely a must!
Tierra_C, Aug 2026
Y'all was amazing! Thanks for a great ride!!! We made back safely👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾. I give y'all ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks for your feedback, glad to have you guys back on board
Teronique_S, Aug 2026
Everyone was extremely rude the check in lady and the captain was super rude he was driving the boat crazy and was mean to everyone on the boat. He didn’t let us stay on the boat the full 3 hours demanded we get off the boat the last 45 min on the boat. Wouldn’t recommend booking with this company.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We always encourage guests to arrive on time so they can enjoy the full duration of their tour. Our operation runs back‑to‑back experiences, and as one of the top‑rated boat tours in Miami, we cannot delay the next scheduled departure.
The description you’ve shared is not consistent with what occurred or with the experience reflected in the many positive reviews from other guests. Our team follows strict safety and customer‑service standards on every charter.
Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Ayodeji_O, Aug 2026
I made a payment and telling me the payment is just for the rent and I still to pay capital and some other fee that was crazy experience and the lady spoke with was so rude over the phone
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi, thanks for your feedback.
While I understand your frustration, please note that we must strictly adhere to local regulations, and these requirements are communicated clearly before every tour. We highlight in multiple messages prior to departure that guests should carefully review all information sent, as it includes important details needed for a smooth check‑in and boarding process.
Thank you again for sharing your perspective.
Shakim_M, Aug 2026
Rafa is the best captain. The business is smooth. The boat ride is so fun. They let us play our music too. A whole vibe.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thanks for your feedback. We are so glad you guys had an amazing time with us. We guarantee no time wasted in the water by idling Miami River up and down so that we can guarantee the best experience in town
Debbie_K, Aug 2026
When you sign up for this trip with Viator it says you get an experienced captain, Champaign and it us 2 hours. The price was $189 and I got a bar code to show at the dock. BUT- unknown to me you also gave to book the captain separately. No where does it say that. I started receiving texts from unknown people the day before our ride. The texts did not say this was my Viator trip.
We showed up - no one there. I started calling numbers I had and eventually a manager and a ‘captain’ showed up. I had to pay the manager $40.00 and the ‘captain’ $80.00 on the spot.
So my total was $310.00 plus $20.00 tip.
We only got an hour and 25 minute ride.
Viator should have all this information at the sign in for the trip. I would have chosen a different trip if I knew total price and would have been a lot less stress on the morning of the trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi, thanks for your feedback.
We always make sure guests receive all the key information before the tour (always on three different occasions before departure)— as well as in the product description — that it’s important to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. This experience is one of the most popular in Miami and we operate back‑to‑back tours, so timing is essential.
Please also note that all exclusions and additional details are clearly listed on the product page and repeated again in the notifications sent prior to departure. Thousands of guests have completed this experience without any confusion, which is reflected in the consistent positive reviews we receive.
Thank you again for sharing your perspective.
Whitney_V, Aug 2026
Communication leading up to the event was great. Once we arrived, we still had to fill out additional docs and do a boating license test. Which they didn’t disclose until upon arrival. That would be nice to include in the text message it’s a 25 question test. It’s mandatory depending on your bday so nothing their fault just something I wasn’t prepared for. I asked prior to boarding, how was the water, they said it was great, no rain etc. I asked that prior bc the boat is small and you can feel everything! They send you a list of captains I picked the best rated according to their text message, I’m not sure if that’s who we got. We boarded and the water was choppy! We bounced up and down and was slamming down in some spots that caused me to have a headache. The captain seen I was distraught and she did or said ABSOLUTELY nothing. Matter of fact, I felt like she ignored me a few times. She was on her phone texting the ENTIRE time and only said anything when we asked her. She said oh this is nothing. Maybe you haven’t been on a boat before so you don’t know. I was appalled at the service. I understand you can’t control the water but the service and reading your passengers would have made the experience completely different. The champagne they offer is the bottom of the barrel by the way, we didn’t even open it.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi, Thanks for your feedback. While water conditions can vary throughout the day and may feel choppy at times, what truly defines our experience is the service we provide. As you can see from the many reviews we’ve received, our crew is consistently praised for being attentive, professional, and focused on every detail to ensure guests feel comfortable and taken care of.
Because of that long history of positive experiences, your comments don’t align with the level of service our team is known for. Even so, we appreciate you sharing your perspective, and we’ll review it internally to continue maintaining the high standards our guests expect.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave your feedback
Rick_t, Jul 2026
Go for the 2 hour tour with Estefania!! Best captain ever. Really enjoyed the tour. Good boat with strong engine.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback, we are looking forward to seeing you soon back on board again. We guarantee no time wasted in the water idling thru Miami River up and down and in order to do that you need the best boats in town. See you guys soon
Gameel_S, Jul 2026
boat tour was relaxing, well organized, and exceeded my expectations The captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and made me feel welcome from start to finish & The view were absolutely beautiful
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback, we are so glad the tour exceeded your expectations. We put a lot of effort on the organization, and we also guarantee no time wasted in the water my idling a large portion of the tour thru Miami River
Marissa_H, Jul 2026
Estefania was spectacular captain and very knowledgeable about the area. Great views and great conversation. It was a peaceful ride for sure. Will book again on next trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback. We put so much effort into having the best fleet and customer service in town. We are looking forward to seeing you back on board soon
Alfredo_B, Jul 2026
The experience was a great one, my family and I enjoyed the boat ride and were able to see dolphins. Captain Estefania was very friendly, knowledgeable and a sweetheart. One thing we noticed was that the upholstery on the boat was cracked and had gouges.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback. We are super glad you guys had an amazing time
Sarah_S, Jul 2026
Amazing experience! Captain Rafa and his colleague made our tour unforgettable today!
We went as a family of 5 including 2 teens and a 4 year old and was throughly enjoyed by all!
I mistakenly thought booking the 3 hour sandbar tour included the skyline and millionaire houses along with a stop off at the sandbar to swim in the sea, but it’s actually just time to spend in the sea at the sandbar but after talking to Rafa and paying an extra $100 to cover fuel he took us to see everything! So knowledgeable and a great way to get to know Miami! He was amazing with our 4 year old too! An experience I’m sure he will never forget! Teens loved playing their music through Bluetooth speakers too! Champagne was a great added feature too! Definitely one of the best holiday extras we’ve been on!
Thank you again for a great day!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback. We tried to give our customers as much flexibility as possible. We really appreciate you addressing all the efforts behind the process and the overall experience as we put so much effort into it
Kaytlin_F, Jul 2026
Everything was amazing!! We booked rafael for the captain who was just the sweetest and so respectful. Lady that was in charge of the booking was also very nice even answered a question I had hours after the tour. Would definitely, 100% book with them again
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback. We really appreciate you noticing all the efforts we put on the overall experience: Fleet, customer service, captains and overall tour. Cannot wait to see you guys back on board soon
Sophia_M, Jul 2026
Wonderful experience Randelf was a fantastic captain! Saw fantastic skyline views, the complimentary champagne was nice. Great way to get onto the water
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled to hear Captain Randelf made your tour unforgettable. The skyline views and complimentary champagne always make the ride special. We’d love to welcome you back on the water soon
Luis_P, Jul 2026
Hola mi Gente Latino!!! If you are looking for a good tour guide, don’t hesitate to book now 🤩 me and my wife coming from California had a blast! A special shoutout to Leo! He is the goat! Try to book him if you can! And the boat is actually really nice and clean with top shade and the white seats are amazing! You can connect your phone to Bluetooth and blast your music and he will take you to perfect spots for pictures! Never been to Miami and this is a MUST to do in Miami! Highly recommending it! He speaks Spanish and vibes very cool 😎 honestly this was worth it!!! Don’t think, book it before price goes up ;) WORTH EVERY DIME!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback and recognizing all the efforts we put on this unforgettable experience. Looking forward to seeing you soon back on board
Russell_C, Jul 2026
This experience is not as advertised. It is not a captain / boat combo. It is a bareboat charter then you personally hire the captain they recommend and you assume all liability. We were not notified of this until within the cancellation time. We reached out to Viator and they agreed that the tour was not advertised properly. Waiting to hear if we get refunded.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Rusell,
Thanks for your feedback. I want to clarify that what you are describing is not correct.
You were notified at the time of booking that this experience is a bareboat charter, and you were provided with all legal requirements and steps to ensure full compliance with the law.
A list of available captains was shared with you so you could freely choose the one you preferred. You were also given the option to operate the vessel yourself, provided you met the corresponding legal requirements — exactly as expected in a bareboat charter.
BettyNatily_C, Jun 2026
Hector was an amazing captain. Great tour, beautiful views, and great rates. Highly recommended. Thank you Hector!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback. We are so glad you guys had an amazing experience. We guarantee no time wasted idling thru Miami River, so you can maximize your time on board
Jaylen_M, Jun 2026
It was great, the views, the vibes were immaculate. the staff was nice and friendly me and my girlfriend really enjoyed our selves. If i ever come back to Miami definitely will book again. And Randelf our captain was great. He was amazing definitely 30/10!!!!!! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback and for highly recommending us. We guarantee no time wasted idling thru the river, that along with our fleet and crew makes this tour very unique
Ed_B, Jun 2026
Trip was great! Very punctual and boat was clean. Captain was very sociable and knowledgeable and a joy to be around. Was able to see Miami during daylight, sunset and the night lights! Would definitely do it again. Well worth the money
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback. We put a lot of effort on having clean boats and specially on providing a different experience to all our customers
Gabrielle_H, Jun 2026
Our captain Leo was amazing. Ride comes with a free bottle of champagne. Leo gave us moments to take pictures of us and the skyline. Amazing experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback
Krystyna_Z, Jun 2026
Boat area was very nice and experience with Estefania was great. she was a very nice friendly captain and Worth the money, very nice 2 hours on the water seeing the expensive homes and yachts also the bridges in and around Miami waters.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for your feedback
Anthony_K, May 2026
It was great but it rained which took up our time out but that the only reason for four rating the captain, boat and experience was amazing!! The rain was just bad luck
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are very glad you guys had this amazing time with us
Important to note that we offer to our customers the best pick-up location (not departing from an old Angar in the River and spending 30 min each way idling) with many restaurants around the area, the best fleet and the best captains in town, that's what really differentiate us. At the end of the day you get what you pay for. Looking forward to seeing you soon back on board with us.
Sevilay_Z, May 2026
It was a very bad experience. First of all, they said the boat was overbooked because of a glitch in the app and wanted to change the booking. I had to spend the whole day messaging them and trying to rearrange my other bookings as well. I definitely did not want to spend my vacation dealing with this.
Secondly, the captain had parked the boat in someone else’s yacht spot. When some of our friends got nervous about getting on the boat, the owner of the spot arrived and told us to move immediately. The captain then changed locations, which made us wonder why this situation happened in the first place.
In total, we only spent about 30 minutes on the boat and we never even requested an extension. When we got off, it was only 4:27 PM, meaning we actually returned early. On top of that, throughout the entire ride, the captain was constantly on the phone either texting or talking.
Overall, my experience was terrible and I do not think the service deserved the amount of money I paid.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I’d like to clarify a few points to ensure accuracy for future guests. Your booking was affected by an app glitch ( not in our control), and our team worked with you throughout the day to secure an alternative time so your tour could still take place.
Regarding boarding, the captain temporarily positioned the boat while waiting for your group, and he immediately moved as soon as the slip owner arrived. This did not affect the duration of your tour.
Your group spent approximately 30 minutes on the water because you were late and as you can see as per our reviews we have a lot of tours. At no point did you request additional time, and the captain followed the itinerary as booked.
Finally, safety is our top priority. Captains are permitted to use their phones only for navigation and operational communication, never for personal use during a tour.
We’re sorry the experience didn’t meet your expectations, but the service provided was consistent with what was booked and described.
Quincy_L, May 2026
She was so sweet and kind and knowledgeable in what’s she does for a living can’t wait to come back.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are very glad you guys had this amazing time with us
Important to note that we offer to our customers the best pick-up location (not departing from an old Angar in the River and spending 30 min each way idling) with many restaurants around the area, the best fleet and the best captains in town, that's what really differentiate us. At the end of the day you get what you pay for. Looking forward to seeing you soon back on board with us.
Charles_B, May 2026
Rafael is a great captain. We had a lot of fun on the private boat ride. We loved him and thankful we got him as our captain.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are very glad you guys had this amazing time with us
Important to note that we offer to our customers the best pick-up location (not departing from an old Angar in the River and spending 30 min each way idling) with many restaurants around the area, the best fleet and the best captains in town, that's what really differentiate us. At the end of the day you get what you pay for. Looking forward to seeing you soon back on board with us.
Evanna_A, May 2026
Great experience , went on this tour for my bday back in Jan we did a ride at 7 it was beautiful the captain was nice and Vicky was great and kept communication the whole time
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are very glad you guys had this amazing time with us
Important to note that we offer to our customers the best pick-up location (not departing from an old Angar in the River and spending 30 min each way idling) with many restaurants around the area, the best fleet and the best captains in town, that's what really differentiate us. At the end of the day you get what you pay for. Looking forward to seeing you soon back on board with us.
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