Private Miami Captained Yacht Rental: Sunset Options
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Miami, USA
- 2 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the crystal blue Miami waters with a captain’s help on your own private 12-person boat. Choose from various tour durations, and even a sunset option, and relax on the deck or soak up the sunshine on a floating mat. Take in views over the Miami skyline, Bayside Marketplace, the Port of Miami, and more, while your crew does the navigating for you.
- Sail from Miami, Florida, on a private boat with a guide who knows the most scenic spots
- A great adventure for locals and tourists alike
- Learn more about the history of the city and its landmarks
- Ideal for birthdays, bachelor(ette)s, and romantic getaways
What's Included
- Cooler with Ice
- Bottled water
- Floating Water Mat
- Bluetooth Music System
- Restroom
- Gratuities
- Marina Fee of USD 50 per tour
- Captain Fee of USD 50 per hour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 243 NW S River Dr, Miami, FL 33128, USA
Upon arrival, you will see a white gate. Give your captain a call and he will open the gate and guide you onto the boat!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Chanice_C
This boat ride was nothing short of amazing! Our trip started at 11pm which was perfect because we got to see the beautiful city lights and lit up buildings. We cruised all around the city and vibed to our music of choice. Marlon , our captain was so friendly and welcoming. He was very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas and made us feel super safe. We will definitely be booking again in the future!
Reviews
4.9
based on 330 reviews
Shyquandria_S, Jun 2026
Orlando was the best captain I have ever encountered!! It was me and my sister birthday and he made sure we enjoyed every last second!! Thank you soooo much we will be back very soon!!!!
Cherie_R, Jun 2026
Excellent experience she met us on the street found us parking and was extremely sweet....the captain Marlon didn't really know English but he was extremely helpful and very sweet he took our pics for us and let me drive the boat
Zachery_R, Jun 2026
Great experience, easy to find and very communicative. We went to a great swimming spot and got to see dolphins!
AlisaDoris_C, Jun 2026
Must definitely will not use them the boat was nice thats the only reason I gave a 3 star but our captain was not good not sure if he was tired or sleepy I had paid for a 8pm slot was notified that I was being push back to 9pm slot I was very upset about that cause we had dinner reservations I was told I will get a free bottle of champagne for the inconvenience that did not happen. We reserve for 2 hrs he bought ( the captain yoennys bought us back 10 min earlier even though we left 10 min late we were told we would get that time. It didn't happen they scheduled back to back it does not give you enough time to get off other passengers clean up the boat and load the new passengers cause of the way they schedule you. No will not choose them again.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we respect every guest’s opinion, we would like to clarify a few points for future customers reading this review.
First, the change from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM was communicated and confirmed five days before your trip, not on the day of the reservation. At that time, we also offered a full refund if the new time did not work for your schedule. You agreed to the new time without objection, confirmed that it worked for you, and gave us authorization to proceed with the reservation. At no point during those conversations did you express that the change would create a hardship, conflict with plans, or otherwise inconvenience you. Had you indicated that the new time was an issue, we would have gladly refunded your booking in full.
Regarding the complimentary champagne, it was placed in the cooler and prepared for your arrival as promised.
We were also surprised by the comments regarding the captain. After reviewing the situation, we spoke directly with him and found no concerns during the charter. In fact, he completed multiple trips that same day and received positive feedback from other guests. While we understand experiences can be subjective, this feedback was not consistent with what was reported by other customers who chartered with him that day.
As for the timing, it is standard procedure for all charters to return to the dock approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled end time. This allows guests sufficient time to gather their belongings and disembark safely while the vessel is prepared for the next reservation. A 9:00 PM–11:00 PM charter is therefore expected to be docked around 10:50 PM so that guests can be off the vessel by the scheduled end time of 11:00 PM.
It is also important to note that your group arrived approximately 10 minutes late for departure. While we always do our best to accommodate guests, time lost due to late arrival is unfortunately outside of our control and cannot be added to the end of the charter.
We pride ourselves on being transparent, communicating schedule changes well in advance, and giving guests options when adjustments are necessary. We believe it is important that future customers understand the full context of this situation, including that the schedule change was approved days in advance, a full refund was offered, and the charter operated according to our standard procedures.
We appreciate your business and wish you all the best moving forward.
Crystal_M, Jun 2026
Ulysses was a great captain! Very personable! We enjoyed our private boat charter in Miami! Recommend going for sunset.
Harsh_P, Jun 2026
It was diesel smell all over 2 hrs i got severly ill. I m sorry but this was worst i spent around 500$.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello Harsh,
We are disappointed to read this review, as it leaves out several important facts.
Your group arrived significantly late and heavily intoxicated. Despite this, the captain and our staff accommodated your group and did their best to ensure you had an enjoyable experience.
Regarding the alleged fuel smell, this same vessel completed multiple charters that day and received more than 20 positive reviews. Not a single other guest reported any fuel odor or issue with the boat. Our vessels are meticulously maintained and kept in excellent condition. At the time, a large commercial cargo ship was passing nearby, which was the likely source of any odor in the area.
It was also clearly explained before departure that because your group arrived late, the charter would still end at the originally scheduled time. You agreed to this before leaving the dock.
Unfortunately, after returning, the captain and our staff were met with yelling, insults, and threats of a negative review. While we respect everyone’s right to share feedback, we believe future guests deserve the full story.
We stand behind our team, our vessels, and the service provided that day.
Natasha_B, Jun 2026
There were hidden fees that were never mentioned. Overall it was a nice experience and Diego was great! Just know you have a marina fee and a captain fee.
Danielle_R, May 2026
Are Captain had an emergency but the Captain he requested to us was great. We had an awesome experience with him. We love Miami. Would come back again. Best time ever. The sunset hours were amazing. We picked the best time with you guys.
Monique_F, May 2026
Wouldn’t recommend it was an amazing experience but coming out of pocket at the last minute double what I already paid was not it at all. Definitely would not have gone through with it had I known.
Kristi_N, May 2026
Yulisses was an incredible captain!! Great boat great tour. Very good price. This is perfect for a group yacht day!
Dajahnae_H, May 2026
The best yacht tour ever. Everything went smooth. No complaints and the location was so easy to find. Our driver was super nice.
Shayla_G, May 2026
Book Orlando if you can he’s a very sweet guy! Very chill loves interacting with people, & let’s you have fun.
Zyon_L, May 2026
amazing on time and professional. Very welcoming and friendly. I recommend trying them they are affordable
akrofi, May 2026
This was a really great experience and Diego was a really great Captain. We were able to play music on the boat and dictate where the boat went within the allotted time. This was relaxing and the skyline was beautiful to see.
Cayleb_S, May 2026
Absolute scam! Do not book! Paid and received confirmation well over 24 hours before my trip. Arrived to the meeting location, only for the host to inform me that he has none of my information. He was very unprofessional, and needs to do a better job of updating his availability. Instead he over booked himself, and now our trip is cancelled on spot.
Response from Host, May 2026
We take reviews very seriously, which is why we were surprised to see this post. After carefully reviewing our records, we were unable to find any reservation, booking information, or communication matching your claims. To our knowledge, you have never experienced our service or rented with our company.
We are a professional and highly respected business that has proudly served thousands of guests, with over 2,000 positive 5-star reviews across multiple platforms. We work extremely hard to provide excellent customer service, accurate communication, and memorable experiences for every guest.
It is very unfair for businesses to receive damaging accusations from individuals who have not actually used the service. Reviews like this can mislead future customers and negatively impact small businesses that genuinely care about their clients.
For future guests reading this, we encourage you to look at the consistency of our verified reviews and the experiences shared by the many customers who have actually booked with us. We remain committed to professionalism, transparency, and delivering the best possible experience to everyone who chooses our company.
Erika_Y, May 2026
Diego was a great captain with smooth communication prior to the charter and meanwhile, took us to exact scenery we were looking for, with marine life and nature. It was quiet and luxurious experience for our family and would definitely go again.
Leonardo_C, May 2026
Amazing trip, captain was very gentle and awesome attitude. Boat was in excellent conditions. Can’t wait to book this plan again
Kellan_W, May 2026
We had a great time with Captain Yoennys! He was so professional and fun. He made our tour special l. The yacht was so cute 🥰 Came with complimentary Champagne 🍾
AnaPaula_F, May 2026
Missed most of the sunset on a sunset cruise even though they said i had plenty of time for sunset amd that sunset was at 8:20 ish. Not true.
They headline of the advertisement also says captained sunset cruise but i had to arrange and pay separately the captain. Since i was pressed in time to confirm a trip cause my father was leaving the next morning i ended ip not reading all explanations. I should have done it but still felt misleading if the title says captained and it is not. They said to me that viator has to advertiE like this due to legality once i called viator they said the boat company gave this title. Anyways.. would not use them again for next cruising.
Lee_T, May 2026
Lovely boat and tour. Yoenny was a wonderful captain. Friendly and informative. So glad we chose this trip. A good time was had by all.
Jasmine_B, May 2026
I’m not one to usually leave reviews but here i am! My experience with this boat tour was a 10/10. Yoenny was my captain and he was such a sweetheart , the best captain I’ve ever experienced. I cant Wait to come back so I can book with him again he even had a karaoke machine
Melanie_R, Apr 2026
Captain Orlando was amazing! He let us play whatever music we wanted, didnt bother us, and showed us around. 10/10!
George_K, Apr 2026
Great experience with captain Diego, he showed us every corner of Miami and it was beautiful. We had a great time.
Chris_R, Apr 2026
You’ll need towels if you want to swim. It can get windy so hold onto your hat and other items. Don’t forget sunscreen.
gabrielaavila07, Apr 2026
We had a great time, my mom loved the experience for her birthday. Loved the tour and, Diego made this really special.
Joshua_L, Apr 2026
The yacht was amazing! It came with a cooler with water and ice and a mat that could be placed on the water to lay on. The sound system was great and the captain was on point. Our captain Orlando was a great host. He showed us some interesting sights on the water and was very knowledgeable about the area. We had a blast and can’t wait to do this again.
Kimberly_M, Apr 2026
We had an amazing time, really relaxing. Captain Diego was absolutely amazing! Will be booking again 🥰
Khadijah_K, Apr 2026
It was a fun time! Come with your phone charged, food, drinks, and manners! On weekdays in the mornings it’s more of a chill vibe and as the sun goes down more people come out. You will get to see alll around Miami and enjoy your time with music and great views. Fun for solo travelers as well as groups
Petar_K, Apr 2026
Very responsive agency and overall a good experience.
The boat is a bit old and few things were coming apart. No working shower nor a hose in the back. I really wanted to rinse off.
Captain took us to one spot and we kind a stayed there the whole time.
Lauryn_B, Mar 2026
We had a great experience! We booked with Captain Eddy and had an amazing time. We tanned, swam, and got nice restaurant recommendations in the area. I would definitely recommend this experience and captain to a friend! I had a lovely birthday boat ride 🩷
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