Rent a Private Motor Yacht in Miami — 7 Crewed Day Charters
⚓ One vessel, one crew, one guest list — yours, on a privately crewed day across Biscayne Bay, with a swim platform into warm shallows and a golden skyline on the way home.
↓ pick your yacht & your day — the water is yours, the crew is ready
This is not a boat tour. A privately crewed motor yacht charter in Miami hands your group the whole vessel, the captain, the crew and the day — teak underfoot, a chilled glass in hand, and a skyline that exists only for the people on board. From a 40-foot weekender to a 166-foot superyacht, nothing is shared, nothing is scheduled, and nobody else is aboard. ⚓✨
Board around 10:00 AM at a Miami marina. Your captain reads the wind and the tide, then builds the day around what your group actually wants — a slow swim at a sandbar, a cruise past the mansions of Star Island, or the long run down to Key Biscayne. With the whole day ahead there is room for two or three unhurried stops and a proper lunch at anchor. 🌊
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Morning — depart & first swim stop. A 10:00 AM boarding with a welcome drink, then a short run across the bay to a calm anchorage. The crew sets the lines, the swim platform comes down, and the first swim of the day belongs to your group alone.
Midday — lunch at anchor & water fun. Lunch is served on deck while the yacht sits in the shallows near a sandbar. Floats, snorkelling gear and the sunpad keep everyone busy until the light starts to soften.
💡 Insider tip: ask your captain to reach the sandbar before noon — by early afternoon on a weekend the prime anchoring spots on Biscayne Bay are gone, and the good ones do not open up again.
These full-day charters suit couples, families and small groups who want a real day out on the water rather than a scheduled tour. Every yacht comes fully crewed, so navigation, anchoring and service are somebody else’s job — yours is the swimming, the lunch and the sunset.
American Classic
80 Palmer Johnson
🛥️ 80 feet of sleek American design with a 22-foot beam
🌅 Sun deck and air-conditioned interiors throughout
🍽️ Four ensuite cabins for up to 8 overnight guests
🏝️ Ideal for Biscayne Bay cruising and sandbar afternoons
👨✈️ Private crew included
This 80-foot Palmer Johnson carries up to 13 day guests and sleeps 8 in four ensuite cabins, with a professional crew of two handling everything from the lines to the lunch. A 22-knot cruise and a sun deck built for golden hour make her the classic choice for a family day that still feels properly grand.
🌊 Did you know?
Seven wooden houses are standing on stilts in the middle of Biscayne Bay — built in the 1930s, raided in the 40s, and still out there. Cruise past Stiltsville on your own charter and watch your crew go quiet.
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The Superyacht
166 Trinity
🏊 Swimming platform, waterslide and Aquabanas at the transom
🛥️ Jet ski, Seabob, kayak and paddleboard on board
💆 Jacuzzi, gym and massage room for the full resort treatment
🍖 BBQ grill, sun deck and satellite TV across seven cabins
👨✈️ Private crew included
At 166 feet with a 28-foot beam, this Trinity superyacht takes 13 day guests and sleeps 14 in seven cabins, looked after by a crew of twelve. A jacuzzi, gym, massage room and every water toy you can name — this is the boat your group will still be talking about next summer.
🌴 Feeling the Vibe?
Ninety-five percent of Biscayne National Park is water — you cannot see most of it from land. Shipwrecks, coral and an 1825 lighthouse sit out there while the city looks the other way. Your charter is the only door in.
Italian Elegance
95 Benetti
🏖️ Beach club with direct water access at the stern
🚤 Tender, jet ski, Seabob and paddleboard included
🛋️ Five cabins for 10 overnight guests with crew of five
🍽️ Sleek Cassetta lines and refined Italian interiors
👨✈️ Private crew included
A 2019 Benetti with five cabins for 10 overnight guests and space for 13 on a day charter, served by a crew of five. The beach club at the stern is the quiet luxury nobody mentions — you step off the transom and you are already in the water.
🤫 A Secret for You…
Azimut started in 1969 with one man chartering sailboats out of Turin — a city with no sea. Today it is the biggest luxury yacht group on the planet. Two of the boats in this article carry that badge.
Wally Performance
85 Wally
⚡ A 2024 build with Wally’s signature sleek lines
🏊 Swimming platform, sunpad and snorkelling gear
🚤 Jet ski, tender and Seabob for the whole group
🛋️ Four cabins for 8 overnight guests with crew of five
👨✈️ Private crew included
Fresh from the yard in 2024, this 85-foot Wally takes 13 day guests and sleeps 8 in four cabins, with a crew of five on hand. Bright, open and unmistakably Italian — the kind of boat that turns a simple afternoon swim into a story worth telling.
🛥️ The Best Part?
The 166 Trinity spreads 28 feet across and carries a crew of twelve. That is not a spec — that is your group at one table, lunch served, nobody lifting a finger. Your party, one deck.
Sport Cruiser
68 Azimut II
⚡ A 25-knot cruise that opens up the whole bay
🍖 BBQ grill and snorkelling gear on board
❄️ Air-conditioned interiors for a cool retreat
🛋️ Three cabins for 6 overnight guests
👨✈️ Private crew included
This 68-foot Azimut welcomes 13 day guests and sleeps 6 in three cabins, with a professional crew of two. Fast, functional and easy to love — she is the sporty choice when the group wants to see more of the bay before lunch.
Water-Toy Playground
65 Azimut
🎢 Jet ski, kayak, paddleboard and water mat on board
🏊 Inflatable pool, floats and swimming platform
🎵 WiFi and Bluetooth sound system for the whole day
☀️ Sunbed plus cooler, ice and bottled water included
👨✈️ Private crew included
The 65 Azimut takes 13 day guests and sleeps 6 in three cabins, with a crew of three on hand for the whole charter. A floating playground of water toys — the boat that keeps the kids busy while the grown-ups do absolutely nothing.
⚓ One Last Thing…
Palmer Johnson built racing sailboats before it built superyachts — the yard that learned speed at sea, then dressed it in teak. The 80 in this article still carries that racing DNA.
⭐ Top Pick — Likely to Sell Out
40 Beneteau
🏊 Swimming platform that puts you straight into the water
☀️ Sunpad and open decks for the whole group
🎈 Floats and WiFi for a relaxed day afloat
🛥️ A 2019 build with a nimble 12.5-foot beam
👨✈️ Private crew included
This 40-foot Beneteau takes 13 day guests with one master cabin for 2 overnight, and a crew of two looking after everything. The most-booked boat in this group for a reason — small enough to slip into the quiet coves, big enough to feel like a proper escape.
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Learn More About Yacht Rental in Miami
What is included in a full-day private motor yacht charter in Miami?
Most charters include the yacht, a professional captain and crew, fuel for the standard route, life jackets, passenger insurance, soft drinks and water. Waterslides, floats, snorkelling gear, sunpads and air conditioning come with the boats listed here; catering, extra water toys and transport can be arranged on top. Check each yacht’s live page for exact inclusions.
Do we need sailing experience to rent a crewed yacht in Miami?
No — every yacht here is fully crewed. The captain and crew handle navigation, anchoring, docking and safety for the whole day, so your group only has to decide where to swim next.
How many guests can a private motor yacht take on a Miami day charter?
The yachts in this article are licensed for up to 13 day guests, with cabins sleeping between 2 and 14 overnight guests depending on the vessel. Crew quarters are separate, so the whole guest area stays yours.
Which sandbars and islands can we reach on a full-day charter from Miami?
From a Miami marina a full day comfortably covers a Biscayne Bay sandbar, the mansions of Star Island, Stiltsville and the Cape Florida lighthouse on Key Biscayne, with a run down the bay for a sunset return. Your captain builds the route around the wind and the tide.
How far ahead should we book a private yacht in Miami in high season?
For weekends, holiday weeks and event periods, three to four weeks ahead is sensible; the most requested motor yachts are often gone earlier. Midweek dates open up much closer in.
Is the yacht private for just our group?
Yes — when you charter through YATR the entire yacht is yours, with no other passengers aboard. The captain and crew work only for your group for the whole charter.
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