Yacht Rental Miami Prices – How much does it cost to charter a boat in Miami?

Miami is not only the charter capital of Florida but all over the world: thanks to its ideal climate, heavenly landscape, and bubbly atmosphere, Miami is definitely the destination you are looking for.

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All year round the climate and the temperatures are perfect to rent a boat in Miami and truly enjoy the area. The peak season is from February to the end of April. Miami offers any type of charter, from half-day (that usually consists of 4 hours cruising) to full-day (8 hours cruising), weekly charters and so on.

There are so many itineraries:

Miami Beach and the canals
The Bay and Downtown
The Bahamas (View all the boats in the Bahamas)

A wide selection of boats to choose from, starting from the type (sail or motor), dimension, crewed or bareboat and of course, also in terms of price. This is the point!

All you have to know about yacht rental Miami prices

If you are visiting Miami or you are planning your next trip there and you’d like to charter a boat, keep in mind the below steps to select the best yacht and respect your budget:

Start having an idea of the charter period and duration, type of boat, price range and approximate cost, number of people;
In Florida is easier to charter boats to different time periods, starting from half-day rentals;
All the sailing yachts (both monohull and multihull) can be rented with skipper, fully crewed or in bareboat;
When you charter a boat you can decide the itinerary (always respecting the weather and sea conditions and the decision of the captain), for sure if you rent the boat for 4 / 8 hours the company can recommend some good routes to reach all the best spots;

What type of boat better accommodates you

Here’s the type of yachts you can choose from:

Motor yacht
Catamaran
Sailboat

Depending on the number of people, if you enjoy the charter only during the day (just cruising ) or for more than 8 hours (also sleeping aboard), the dimension of the boat (cabins, internal and external spaces, comforts, etc), each yacht has its own pros and cons.

Usually, the bigger is the yacht, the greater the comforts you have. In the United States is easier to rent a boat without a skipper, so in bareboat. Also, if you have good sailing experience and resume, and if in your country of origin, is not required, you don’t even need the sailing license.

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What type of charter are you looking for?

Knowing the type of boat charter you are looking for is the starting point to allow our Charter Managers assist you properly with your charter arrangements, selecting the most appropriate vessels to rent with all the related info and details.

Here are the types of charter you can opt from:

Crewed (captain + crew)
Skippered (bareboat + skipper)
Bareboat (without skipper)
Cabin (shared)

A yacht with fully crew has stable crew members that work aboard all the season/year around. It could be composed by more than one member: so, for example, captain and hostess/cook, or captain deckhand and hostess/cook. For sure the number of crew members depends on the yacht’s standards and its dimension.

Bareboat charter means chartering the boat with a skipper. Don’t forget that all the vessels available in the bareboat can be rented also with a captain. So if you are not able to drive the boat, you can hire a skipper that will take care of it. A skipper usually just drive the boat and clean it externally. If you would like to receive more services, as internal cleaning and cooking, than you can add an hostess or a cook.

The cabin charter is synonymous of shared charter, usually available aboard catamarans: you will rent the boat with other people and if you spend the night aboard, you pay just for your cabin.

Yacht charter prices Miami

And so.. What is the real cost to rent a yacht in Miami?

The starting price of boat charter in Miami is the cost of renting the boat. The VAT and the expenses are on top of the charter rate.

IMPORTANT: To charter a boat in Miami is required to be at least 27 years old of age, a valid photo ID and major credit card.

In this article we explain in detail and in depth how much it costs to rent a boat in Miami, the estimated prices, extras and expenses, depending on type of yacht (motorboat, catamaran and multihull, sailboat as monohull) and type of charter (yachting with crew or withour) in order to allow all our customers to perfectly understand how much is it to charter a yacht in Miami.

Below ALL the costs to consider when you charter a boat in Miami:

Charter rate (the price of the yacht)
VAT (to add on top of the charter rate and that it’s between the 6% and 8%)
Expenses / Extras (fuel, food, drinks, ports, etc)
APA (to be added on crewed charters)
Cautional deposit (to be added on bareboat charters)
Crew tips (at the discretion of the client)

How much to charter a bareboat and crewed boat in Miami

The cost to rent a yacht in Miami depends on many factors: the type of boat you choose, if you need crew or not, the season period and the duration of the cruise.

We can set three macro-groups for the approximate rates (and differences) per type of charter:

Fully crewed yacht charter Miami prices
Bareboat charter Miami prices
Rent yacht with skipper in Miami prices

Let’s now talk about prices: how much to charter a crewed yacht in Miami?

A fully crewed yacht is the first class charter you can opt for when you are about to rent a boat in Miami: the crew (that can be composed by the captain and the deckhand, the hostess and/or the cook and so on) takes care of all your needs. Usually the charter rate includes the cost of the crew and the crew tips is not included (on the contract you can find the % recommended if you are satisfied of the services, that could be around the 10% but always up to you).

So, let’s resume the cost to rent yacht in Miami: the price usually includes the use of the boat for the booked period and the crew’s services and in some cases (if specified in the contract or negotiated with the broker) also docking at the yacht’s base could be included in the rate. The expenses are covered/anticipated by the A.P.A. (fuel, ports, food, drinks, etc) and the VAT, that is actually between 6% and 8% in Florida, is on top the price of the boat.

Bareboat charter Miami prices: how much does it cost to rent a yacht in Miami?

When you enjoy a charter without skipper or crew, the price includes the use of the boat for the booked period and the extras are at your expense. The costs to apply are docking, fuel, food, drinks, etc.

The cost of a catamaran under 50 feet without skipper in Miami could be between 10.000,00 and 15.000,00 USD per week + expenses.
The cost of a sailboat under 50 feet without skipper in Miami could be between 5.000,00 and 12.000,00 USD per week + expenses.
The cost of a motor yacht under 60 feet without skipper in Miami could be between 15.000,00 and 30.000,00 USD per week + expenses.

How much to charter a boat in Miami

How much does it cost to charter a boat? Miami yacht rental price depends on the model, dimension and year of built of the boat; the crew services aboard; the dates and duration of the charter; the cruising speed and itinerary you enjoy and the comforts you require aboard.

And so: how much to hire a yacht in Miami?
A motor yacht in Miami can have approximately the following charter rates:

Prices to charter yacht in Miami up to 50 feet: 10.000,00 USD / 20.000,00 USD per week + extras
Prices to charter yacht in Miami from 50 to 80 feet: 20.000,00 USD / 35.000,00 USD per week + extras
Prices to charter yacht in Miami from 80 to 120 feet: 35.000,00 USD / 80.000,00 USD per week + extras
Prices to charter yacht in Miami from 120 to 150 feet: 80.000,00 USD / 150.000,00 USD per week + extras
Prices to charter yacht in Miami from 150 feet and over: 150.000,00 USD and up per week + extras

Motor boats in Miami can be rented with or without skipper, depending on the dimension. For crewed charter is required the A.P.A. that stands for Advanced Provisioning Allowance.

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Catamaran charter Miami price

When you rent a catamaran in Miami you can charter it in bareboat, with skipper or with crew. Most of the catamarans have minimum 4 cabins (just few owner versions can have 3 cabins instead of 4). Like the other charter types, the price of catamaran charter in Miami always depends on many fthings, like the charter period, the model of the boat (feet, year of built, comforts and equipments) and so on. The more the catamaran is new, comfortable and equipped, the greater the price to charter it, having obviously the guarantee of a boat of top level, with high performances and assistance.

The approximate prices to have an idea of the costs for catamaran charter in Miami:

Catamaran charter prices in Miami from 38 to 42 feet: 5.000,00 USD/ 10.000,00 USD per week + extras
Catamaran charter prices in Miami from 42 to 44 feet: 8.000,00 USD / 12.000,00 USD per week + extras
Catamaran charter prices in Miami from 45 to 50 feet: 12.000,00 USD / 18.000,00 USD per week + extras
Catamaran charter prices in Miami from 50 to 60 feet: 18.000,00 USD / 30.000,00 USD per week + extras
Catamaran charter prices in Miami from 60 feet and up: 35.000,00 USD and up per week + extras

Starting from 45 feet usually the prices are higher, as from this dimension the vessel has the fly-bridge that assure you more external space to chill and have fun, that is for sure a plus during a charter.

Catamarans in Miami can be rented in bareboat, with skipper or fully crewed.

On top of the charter rate you always have to apply the expenses, that would depend on the dimension of the boat and are splitted in mandatory and optional extras. Read below to get informations about the extras when you enjoy a catamaran charter in Miami:

Mandatory extras usually on top of catamaran charter Miami price:

Final Cleaning;
Bottle of gas;
Bed linen and towels;

Optional extras that could be added during your catamaran charter in Miami:

Outboard engine for the dinghy;
Beach towels;
Skipper;
Hostess / Stewart;
Cook / Chef;
Wi-fi;
SUP and water toys;
Transfers from/to airport;
Refundable deposit;

Rent sailing boat Miami price

If you are passionated about silence, tranquility and speed, a monohull is the right choice for your crew! Starting from 30 feet and up, you can opt for bareboat, skippered and fully crewed charters aboard sailboats.

Read the below approximate prices for charters aboard sailing yachts Miami:

Sailboat charter prices in Miami from 38 to 42 feet: 3.500,00 USD/ 6.000,00 USD per week + extras
Sailboat charter prices in Miami from 42 to 44 feet: 6.000,00 USD / 8.000,00 USD per week + extras
Sailboat charter prices in Miami from 45 to 50 feet: 8.000,00 USD / 2o.000,00 USD per week + extras
Sailboat charter prices in Miami from 50 to 60 feet: 20.000,00 USD / 35.000,00 USD per week + extras
Sailboat charter prices in Miami from 60 feet and up: 35.000,00 USD and up per week + extras

Mandatory extras usually on top of sailboat charter Miami price:

Final Cleaning;
Bottle of gas;
Bed linen and towels;

Optional extras that usually can be added during your sailing charter in Miami aboard monohull:

Outboard engine for tender;
Beach towels;
Skipper/Captain;
Hostess/Stewart;
Cook/Chef;
Wi-fi;
SUP and other water toys;
Transfers from/to airport;
Refundable deposit;

Payment, taxes and charter terms

Usually the payment terms for charters in Miami are as follows:

50% of the Charter Rate upon signatures;
Balance within 30 days before the embarkation;

In case of crewed luxury charter, the A.P.A. is due together with the balance, so within one month before the departure.

Alternatively, is other cases, it’s required to pay the 30% upon confirmation and the 70% within 45 days before.

Special offers and discounts for charter a yacht in Miami

Don’t miss the exclusive offers and discounts for charter a yacht in Miami this summer:

Early bookings discounts
Last minute discounts
Prolonged period discounts
YBH discounts

Let’s start with the early booking discounts for boat charters in Miami: how to get it?

When you book in advance a boat in Miami, Florida you can receive an early booking discount up to 25% off, depending on when you confirm the charter: the sooner you book, the more discount you get. There are different steps in terms of period for getting early booking deals: for example, if you book 6 months in advance, you will get higher discounts.

On the other hand, if you like to wait until the end to book your yacht charter in Miami, then the last minute option is the one for you! You will surely get the best deals on the boats still available, but keep in mind that reserving your charter just before the beginning of it, it does not assure you rent exactly what you are looking for. That’s why we always recommend our clients to check the availabilities in advance, in order to exactly accomplish their wishes!

Renting a yacht in Miami more than 7 days, usually starting from 10 but preferably for 14, you will have access to the prolonged period discounts: in this case the owner of the yacht will apply a discount % on the second week or in some cases, on both the weeks. Usually the deal starts from 5% up to the 15%.

Important note: In most of the cases, discounts are not combinable.

Your Boat Holiday is pleased to reserve exclusive discounts and special deals to new and repetitive customers, always assuring top level assistance and services on board first class yachts. Book now your boat charter in Miami!

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