48 Sundancer Miami Charter
Bow Sunpad on Biscayne Bay
A 48-foot Sundancer sport cruiser on Biscayne Bay. USCG-licensed captain, fuel, ice, bow sunpad, and salon included. From $1,599 for the yacht — not per person. Up to 13 guests.
Miami Tours & Water Adventures
What is the 48 Sundancer Miami charter?
The 48 Sundancer is the longest sport cruiser in the MTWA fleet. One private booking covers up to 13 guests from $1,599 for the yacht — not per person. A USCG-licensed captain, fuel, ice, large bow sunpad, stern swim platform, and climate-controlled salon are included. Marina details arrive by email after you book.
This is the fleet’s longest sport cruiser: a prominent bow sunpad that faces open bay ahead, not back toward the stern. When midday heat builds, the group steps below into the air-conditioned salon without ending the charter.
One booking covers the private yacht for your whole group. Choose your charter length when you reserve; the total appears before you pay.
- PriceFrom $1,599 for the yacht · not per person
- GuestsUp to 13 · one private departure
- IncludedCaptain, fuel, ice, bow sunpad, salon
- RouteBiscayne Bay · Government Cut · Star Island
Product Fit
Who is the 48 Sundancer charter for?
This charter fits groups of up to 13 who want the largest bow sunpad in the sport fleet and a longer cruiser layout. Families and celebrations reserve one private yacht for the day. An elevated second-deck helm lives on the 46 Flybridge. Parties over 13, or guests who want a hostess and water toys, should compare the 62 Azimut.
- Longest sport cruiserThe largest bow sunpad in the sport fleet. Up to 13 guests from $1,599 for the yacht.
- Bow sunpad forwardThe signature sunpad faces open bay ahead while underway, not back toward the stern.
- Salon when the heat buildsClimate-controlled salon with a head. Guests retreat below without ending the charter.
- Not the right fitThe sport entry lives on the 40 Sea Ray. Hostess service and a full toy package live on the 62 Azimut.
The Charter Experience
What does a 48 Sundancer charter actually feel like?
Your confirmation email includes marina meet-up time and captain contact after you book. You board as the only group on the yacht. Your charter begins on Biscayne Bay; Government Cut and Star Island enter the route when wind, traffic, and USCG zones allow. Guests move between the bow sunpad, the cockpit, and the salon for the hours they booked.
Captains Andre and Franck command these sport-cruiser departures. They adjust the hours you booked for light, chop, and what your group actually wants to see. Bring food and drinks in soft-sided coolers. Ice is already on board. Glass stays on shore.
On Board
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Reserve the 48 Sundancer
Your group. Your hours. One private sport cruiser on Biscayne Bay. Reserve online — one booking covers up to 13 guests.
Check Availability & ReserveFrom $1,599 for the yacht · Captain and fuel included · Marina details emailed after booking
What’s Included
What is included in the 48 Sundancer charter rate?
Every charter rate includes your USCG-licensed captain, all fuel for your booked hours, ice for guest beverages, the large bow sunpad, wide stern swim platform, climate-controlled salon with head, entertainment system, and wet bar. The crew-deployed floating island is included when sea conditions allow. Gratuity is not included.
- Private yachtYour group boards alone. No shared rail with another party.
- USCG-licensed captainMaster captains including Andre and Franck command these sport-yacht departures.
- Fuel includedFuel for your booked hours is in the rate. No dockside fuel surcharge.
- Sunpad and swim platformForward sunpad plus a wide stern swim platform for the full charter.
- Salon, head, wet barClimate-controlled salon with a head, entertainment system, and wet bar. Ice is stocked.
- Meet-up emailedMarina location, arrival time, and captain contact arrive in your booking confirmation email.
Pricing
How is the 48 Sundancer priced?
Pricing starts at $1,599 for the private yacht, not a ticket per person. One booking covers up to 13 guests. Choose your charter length when you reserve; the total and deposit appear before you pay. Gratuity is not included.
Gratuity: Not included in the charter rate. MTWA suggests a cash minimum of $50 per booked hour for your captain, given on board when service earns it. Cash is preferred. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
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From $1,599 for the yacht — not per person. Up to 13 guests on one private booking. Captain, fuel, ice, bow sunpad, and salon included.
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Logistics
Where do we meet for the 48 Sundancer?
Marina meet-up location, arrival time, and captain contact are emailed in your booking confirmation after you reserve. Arrive at least ten minutes before departure with photo ID and the card used to book. Questions before you pay? Use our contact page.
What to bring
Photo ID, sunscreen, sunglasses, swimwear, and a soft-sided cooler for food and drinks. Alcohol is permitted for guests 21 and older with valid photo ID. Leave glass and hard rolling ice chests on shore.
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 Miamiwateradventures@outlook.com in writing. MTWA must confirm in writing. See the refund schedule.
Who captains the 48 Sundancer in Miami?
Every 48 Sundancer charter in Miami Beach is commanded by a United States Coast Guard Licensed Master Captain. Captains Andre and Franck 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 Master 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 yacht. Shells and debris on sandbars can cut bare feet.
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Common Questions
48 Sundancer FAQ
How many guests can we bring on the 48 Sundancer?
What is included in the 48 Sundancer charter rate?
Every charter rate includes your USCG-licensed captain, all fuel for your booked hours, ice for guest beverages, the large bow sunpad, wide stern swim platform, climate-controlled salon with head, entertainment system, and wet bar. The floating island deploys when sea conditions allow. Gratuity is not included.
What makes the bow sunpad different on the 48 Sundancer?
The large bow sunpad faces forward into open bay while underway, not back toward the stern or cockpit. Sunbathers get an unobstructed view of the water ahead. The climate-controlled salon below offers the same retreat when midday heat builds.
Does the floating island always deploy?
No. The crew-deployed floating island is included subject to sea conditions. The captain decides on the day based on wind, chop, and USCG safety zones. Swim time and sandbar stops follow the same weather call.
Where do we meet?
Marina meet-up location, arrival time, and captain contact are emailed in your booking confirmation after you reserve. Arrive at least ten minutes before departure with photo ID and the card used to book. Questions before you pay? Use our contact page.
How does the 48 Sundancer compare to the 40 Sea Ray and 46 Flybridge?
The 48 Sundancer is the longest sport cruiser — prominent bow sunpad facing open bay, up to 13 guests. The 40 Sea Ray is the sport entry at a lower rate for up to 12. The 46 Flybridge is the only vessel with an elevated second-deck helm.
What is the deposit and cancellation policy?
Deposits vary by duration: $399 for 2 hours, $1,000 for 4 hours, $1,200 for 6 hours, $1,500 for the full day. Refund schedule: 100% if cancelled 7+ days before; 75% at 5 days; 50% at 72 hours; 25% at 48 hours; no refund within 24 hours. Written email cancellation required to Miamiwateradventures@outlook.com. Full terms at Terms & Billing Conditions.
What other yachts can you book after the 48 Sundancer?
The 40 Sea Ray is the sport entry for up to 12. The 46 Flybridge adds an elevated second-deck helm. The 62 Azimut adds a dedicated hostess and a full water-toy package. Each yacht books as its own private charter.
40 Sea Ray
Sport entry with sunpad and salon. Up to 12 guests on Biscayne Bay from $999.
46 Flybridge
Elevated second-deck helm. Up to 13 guests on Biscayne Bay from $1,499.
62 Azimut
Dedicated hostess and a full water-toy package on a luxury yacht from $3,499.
Reserve the 48 Sundancer in Miami
Your captain. Your bow sunpad. Up to 13 guests. Reserve online — or contact us with questions before you pay.