Private Boat Tour Miami
Your Captain. Your Boat. Your Hours.
A 100% private powerboat on Biscayne Bay for your group only. USCG-licensed captain, fuel, cooler, and Bimini included. From $240 for the boat — not per person. Up to 11 guests.
Miami Tours & 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 starts at $240 for the boat, not per person. A USCG-licensed captain, fuel, cooler with ice and water, and a Bimini top are included. Marina meet-up details are emailed after you book.
Your captain reads the bay in real time. Star Island and Government Cut sit on the usual route when conditions allow. Swim stops and skyline views follow your group, not a shared timetable.
One reservation covers your private boat for the whole group. Choose your charter length when you reserve; the total and deposit appear before you pay.
- PriceFrom $240 for the boat · not per person
- GuestsUp to 11 · one private departure
- IncludedCaptain, fuel, cooler, Bimini shade
- RouteBiscayne Bay · Star Island · Government Cut
Product Fit
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. Guests who need a salon, flybridge, or more than eleven people should compare a yacht charter instead.
- Small private groupsUp to eleven guests on one boat. Pricing is for the boat, not a ticket per person.
- Skyline and swim daysStar Island, Government Cut, and swim stops when the captain clears the water.
- First-time Miami visitorsA USCG-licensed captain narrates the bay and keeps the pace relaxed.
- Not the right fitParties over eleven, or guests who want a salon and flybridge — see Miami Yacht Charters.
The Tour Experience
What does a private Miami boat tour 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 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.
Captains Nico, Erik, Andre, and Franck command these private departures. They adjust the hours you booked for light, chop, and what your group actually wants to see. Bring drinks and snacks in soft-sided bags. Glass stays on shore.
On Board
Photographs from private Miami boat days
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Reserve a Private Boat Tour
Your group. Your hours. One private boat on Biscayne Bay. Reserve online — one booking covers up to eleven guests.
Check Availability & ReserveFrom $240 for the boat · Captain and fuel included · Marina details emailed after booking
What’s Included
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 the booked hours, a cooler with ice and bottled water, and a Bimini top for shade. Bring your own drinks and snacks in soft-sided bags. Captain gratuity is separate and paid in cash on board.
- Private boatYour group boards alone. No shared rail with another party.
- USCG-licensed captainMaster captains including Nico, Erik, Andre, and Franck command these private departures.
- Fuel includedFuel for your booked hours is in the rate. No dockside fuel surcharge.
- Cooler, ice, bottled waterStocked before you arrive. Add drinks and snacks in soft-sided bags. No glass.
- Bimini shadeA Bimini top is on the boat for sun cover throughout your charter.
- Meet-up emailedMarina location, arrival time, and captain contact arrive in your booking confirmation.
Pricing
How is the Private Boat Tour priced?
Pricing starts at $240 for the private boat, not a ticket per person. One booking covers up to eleven 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 $30 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 $240 for the boat — not per person. Up to eleven guests on one reservation. Captain, fuel, cooler, and Bimini included.
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Logistics
Where do we meet for the Private Boat Tour?
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 bag for drinks and snacks. Wear water shoes if you plan to leave the deck. Leave glass 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 a private Miami boat tour?
Every private boat tour in Miami Beach is commanded by a United States Coast Guard Licensed Master Captain. Captains Nico, Erik, 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 boat. Shells and debris on sandbars can cut bare feet.
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Common Questions
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; the total and deposit appear before you pay. Marina meet-up and boarding details are emailed after you book.
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 Bimini top for shade. You may bring your own drinks and snacks in soft-sided bags. Gratuity for the captain is separate and paid in cash on board.
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 gratuity work?
Gratuity is not included in the charter rate. MTWA suggests a cash minimum of $30 per booked hour for your captain, given directly on board when service earns it. Cash is preferred. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
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.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Refund schedule: 100% if cancelled 7+ days before departure; 75% at 5 days; 50% at 72 hours; 25% at 48 hours; no refund within 24 hours. All cancellations must be submitted via email to Miamiwateradventures@outlook.com and confirmed in writing. Full terms at Terms & Billing Conditions.
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 else can you book after a private boat day?
Many guests pair a private boat day with a sunset cruise or the Island Adventure Package on another date. Yacht charters fit groups that need a salon or more than eleven guests. 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. Up to eleven guests. Reserve online — or contact us with questions before you pay.