sea life faq

Miami yacht rental FAQ

Straight answers about prices, guests, the captain, departure points and how booking works.

Service questions

Captain, guests and life on board.

Do you need a captain to rent a yacht in Miami?

No license is needed: every Sea Life charter includes a licensed captain who handles the yacht, the route and the docking. On our larger yachts a first mate is included as well, so your group can simply relax.

Most of our yachts take up to 13 guests. The Glory Daze 30' carries up to 10 guests and the Chaparral Signature 34' up to 12. Every yacht page lists its exact capacity.

Our 50 ft yachts take up to 13 guests each. Choose from the Sea Ray Flybridge 50, Rodman Flybridge 50', Sea Ray Sundancer 50', Sail La Vie 50' Express Bridge and the Remedy 50' Cruiser Sport Flybridge.

Three yachts in our fleet have an onboard jacuzzi: the Baia 85' Panther, the Azimut 90' Delmar and the Azimut 105' Bearpaw, our largest yacht.

Yes. The 70' PINK Azimut Flybridge Victoria is our signature pink yacht for up to 13 guests, and the Lady G 42', Rodman Flybridge 50' and Sea Ray Flybridge 50 also have pink interiors or canopies.

Every charter includes a licensed captain, fuel, a cooler with water and ice, Bluetooth speakers, a bathroom, a floating mat and life jackets. Larger yachts add a first mate, a kitchen and an air-conditioned cabin.

We host birthdays, bachelorette parties, corporate outings, sunset cruises, family days on the water and event weeks such as Art Basel, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and Miami Beach Pride.

Open the yacht you like, choose the date, start time, duration and number of guests, and press Reserve My Date. You can also call us at (305) 308-3959. Our team confirms the yacht and captain before anything is charged.

Destination questions

Where you board and where we cruise.

Where do the yachts depart from?

Each yacht departs from its own marina in Miami: on the Miami River, in Downtown Miami at Bayside Marina, at Venetian Marina, at Miami Beach Marina or in Key Biscayne. The departure point is listed on every yacht page and confirmed when you book.

A 4-hour charter covers the highlights of Biscayne Bay: the Downtown Miami and Brickell skyline, Star Island, Monument Island, Miami Beach and a stop to swim. The exact route depends on your yacht's marina and the conditions that day.

Yes. Star Island sits in the middle of Biscayne Bay and is on most of our routes from Downtown Miami, the Miami River and Miami Beach, so you can cruise past its waterfront mansions.

Yes. Every yacht carries a floating mat for swimming at anchor, and routes from Key Biscayne reach spots such as Nixon Sandbar, Stiltsville and Virginia Key. Your captain chooses the safest place to anchor on the day.

Pricing questions

Rates, deposits and what is included.

How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Miami?

Our Miami yacht rentals start at $400 for 2 hours on the Glory Daze 30' and go up to $8,000 for 8 hours on the Azimut 105' Bearpaw. Most 50 to 60 ft yachts cost $1,300 to $1,800 for 4 hours, captain included.

A 4-hour charter costs from $600 on the Glory Daze 30' to $5,000 on the Azimut 105' Bearpaw. Popular 4-hour options include the Sea Ray Sundancer 50' at $1,400, the Azimut 55' Azure at $1,800 and the Sunseeker 90' Mistrial at $3,000.

The rate includes the licensed captain, fuel, marina fees and taxes, a cooler with water and ice, Bluetooth speakers, a bathroom, a floating mat and life jackets. Gratuity for the crew is not included.

Our smallest boats, the Glory Daze 30' and Chaparral 34', start at 2 hours. Most other yachts start at 3 or 4 hours, and many offer 5, 6 or 8-hour charters for a full day on the water.

To reserve online you place a deposit of $500 for yachts 40 ft and up, or $250 for yachts under 40 ft. The amount is held on your card, not charged, until our team confirms your yacht and date. If we cannot confirm, the hold is released in full.

No. The posted rate already includes the captain, fuel, marina fees and taxes. The only extra is the crew gratuity, which is not included and is left to you.

No, gratuity for the captain and crew is not included in the charter rate.

Book as early as you can, especially for weekends, holidays and event weeks such as Art Basel or the Formula 1 Grand Prix, when dates fill up first. Reserving online holds your date while our team confirms it.

Still have a question?

Call us at (305) 308-3959 or send a request, and our team will help you choose the right yacht for your day.