Private Miami Beach Boat Tour:
Your Captain, Your Boat, Your Hours
A 100% private powerboat on Biscayne Bay for your group only. USCG-licensed captain, fuel, cooler, and shade canopy included. $240/hr, 2-hour minimum ($480), not per person.
Miami Tours and Water Adventures
What is a private boat tour in Miami?
A Private Boat Tour in Miami is a 100% private Biscayne Bay charter for up to eleven guests. The rate is $240/hr, 2-hour minimum ($480), not per person.
Who It’s For
Who is the Private Boat Tour for?
This charter fits groups of up to eleven who want a private boat on Biscayne Bay without a yacht-day rate. Families, visiting friends, and small celebrations reserve one private departure.
- Small private groups: Up to eleven guests on one boat.
- Skyline and swim days: Star Island, Government Cut, and swim stops when the captain clears the water.
- First-time Miami visitors: A USCG-licensed captain narrates the bay and keeps the pace relaxed.
- Not the right fit: Groups over eleven, or guests who want a salon and flybridge? See Miami Yacht Charters.
The Experience
What does a private Miami boat tour feel like?
You board as the only group on the boat. Your charter begins on Biscayne Bay; Star Island and Government Cut enter the route when wind, traffic, and USCG zones allow. Swim stops happen when the captain clears the water, not on a shared schedule.
Your captain adjusts the hours you booked for light, chop, and what your group actually wants to see. See what you can spot along the way in our Miami boat tour sights guide.
On Board
Life on board the Private Boat Tour
Skyline runs, swim stops, and easy hours on Biscayne Bay from real charter days. Tap any photo to see it full screen, or browse the whole gallery below.
Skyline
Bow seating
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Biscayne Bay
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What’s Included
What’s included in your Private Boat Tour?
Your rate includes a 100% private boat for your group, a USCG-licensed captain, fuel for the booked hours, a cooler with ice and bottled water, and a shade canopy. Bring your own drinks and snacks in soft-sided bags. Gratuity is not included.
- Private boat: Your group boards alone. No shared rail with another party.
- USCG-licensed captain: A USCG-licensed captain is at the helm for your whole charter.
- Fuel included: Fuel for your booked hours is in the rate. No dockside fuel surcharge.
- Cooler, ice, bottled water: Stocked before you arrive.
- Bimini shade: A shade canopy is on the boat for sun cover throughout your charter.
Charter Rates
24’ Hurricane Private Boat Tour Rates
One price for the private boat, not per person, for up to 11 guests (12 including the captain). $240 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. Your USCG-licensed captain, fuel, and a cooler with ice are included.
- 2 Hours $480 for the private boat
- Most popular 3 Hours $720 for the private boat
- 4 Hours $960 for the private boat
To reserve your desired date and time, book now with a partial payment. The balance is due as your sailing date gets closer. Cancel in writing 7 or more days before departure for a full refund, or between 72 hours and 7 days before for a 50% refund. Cancellations within 72 hours are non-refundable, though we may allow a one-time reschedule. Your full total, including any promo code, is shown at checkout. See our Terms, Billing & Cancellation Policies.
Gratuity is not included. We suggest 15–22% of the charter price for your captain, based on service, paid directly to your captain by card on file, cash, or any payment app.
Where We Meet
Where do we meet for the Private Boat Tour?
We operate exclusively from licensed commercial marinas, including Miami Beach Marina, Venetian Marina & Yacht Club, and Rickenbacker Marina. Your exact marina, arrival time, and captain contact are emailed in your booking confirmation. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure so you have time to settle in, use the restroom, or grab anything you need from a nearby store. Bring photo ID and the card you booked with. Running late? Call or text us at (305) 772-9942 so we can stay in touch.
What to bring
Photo ID, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimwear, and a soft-sided bag for drinks and snacks. Wear water shoes if you plan to leave the deck.
Weather & safety calls
Only Miami Tours and Water Adventures makes the weather call, never a forecast alone. The captain adjusts the route for wind, traffic, and USCG safety zones on Biscayne Bay.
Cancellation
Email info@miamitoursandwateradventures.com to cancel, and we will confirm in writing. Full details are in our Terms, Billing Conditions & Cancellation Policies.
Who captains a private Miami boat tour?
Every private boat tour in Miami Beach is run by a United States Coast Guard licensed captain. Captains Erik, Nico, Sasha, Ronald and others provide professional navigation on local Miami routes. Life jackets are on board. The captain briefs the group before lines come off.
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USCG-licensed captains
Passenger operations run under licensed command. See U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center credentialing for merchant mariners.
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Footwear in the water
Wear water shoes, fins, or sandals before stepping off the boat. Shells and debris on sandbars can cut bare feet.
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Guest reviews
Read guest accounts on our reviews page and the about page.
What guests say on Google
Real guests, real days on Biscayne Bay. These reviews cover all of our yacht charters, snorkel trips, and water adventures.
FAQ
Private Boat Tour FAQ
How should we book the Private Boat Tour?
Reserve one booking for your entire party. Pricing covers the private boat for up to eleven guests, not one ticket per person. Choose your charter length when you reserve, and your total and the partial payment to reserve appear before you pay.
What is included in the Private Boat Tour rate?
Your rate includes a 100% private boat for your group, a USCG-licensed captain, fuel for your booked hours, a cooler with ice and bottled water, and a shade canopy. You may bring your own drinks and snacks in soft-sided bags. Gratuity is not included. MTWA suggests a gratuity of 15–22% of the charter price for your captain, based on service, paid directly to your captain by card on file, cash, or any payment app.
Where do we meet?
Your exact marina, arrival time, and captain contact are emailed in your booking confirmation. Arrive 30 minutes early with photo ID and the card used to book; if you’re running late, call or text (305) 772-9942. Questions before you pay? Use our contact page.
How does gratuity work?
Gratuity is not included. MTWA suggests a gratuity of 15–22% of the charter price for your captain, based on service, paid directly to your captain by card on file, cash, or any payment app.
Is a private boat tour or a yacht charter better for my group?
Private day boats usually win on per-person cost for smaller groups (roughly 2–10 guests) who want flexibility. Yacht charters spread better for larger parties or when you need salon space. Compare the flat yacht rate against this boat’s per-booking math, or browse Miami Yacht Charters.
How does booking work, and what is the cancellation policy?
Reserve online with a partial payment; the balance is due closer to your date. Cancellation terms are listed under Rates above, and in full in our Terms, Billing & Cancellation Policies.
Do we need to accept the terms before booking?
Yes. You must confirm that you have read MTWA terms and billing conditions before payment. Authoritative language lives on our terms page.
What pairs well with the Private Boat Tour?
Many guests pair a private boat day with a sunset cruise or the Island Adventure Package on another date. Each experience books separately.
Private Sunset Cruise
Two hours on Biscayne Bay at golden hour with your own deck and captain.
Island Adventure Package
Private boat, jet ski time, and Virginia Key snorkel in one reservation.
Yacht Charters
Salon space and higher capacity when eleven guests is not enough.
Reserve a Private Boat Tour in Miami
Your captain, your hours, and up to eleven guests. Reserve online, or reach out with any questions before you pay.