Miami Beach Boat Rental Deal: Private Hire by Day or Night From the Miami River
Quick answer
The Miami Beach boat rental deal starts at $99 per group, runs 2 to 6 hours and leaves from 961 NW 7th St on the Miami River.
Captain, fuel and boarding fees are listed separately, so ask for the all-in price; the listing has no reviews yet.
Miami Beach Boat Rental Deal
Customizable Private Boat Rental by Day or Night
from $99
The miami beach boat rental deal is a private, customisable boat hire from the Miami River with a captain, from $99 for a group of up to 12 and 2 to 6 hours on the water. The boat leaves from 961 NW 7th St, Miami, FL 33136, not from Miami Beach, so the name describes the operator, not the dock.
What changes the decision is the fee list. The inclusions section lists a captain fee of $50 per hour, a $20 per-person boarding fee and $50 fuel as if they were free extras. Taken as written they add $270 for six people on a 2-hour trip, so the $99 headline is a starting price, not the total.
| Operator | Miami Beach Boat Rental Deal (activity provider on GetYourGuide) |
|---|---|
| Boat and group | Family-size boat; the listing says up to 12 in the price line and "10 guest total" in the description |
| Price | From $99 per group; varies by length and on holiday weekends |
| Duration | 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours, you pick when booking |
| Departure time | Not stated; the operator recommends sunset and night life after 6 PM |
| Start point | 961 NW 7th St, Miami on Google Maps (grey building with a large lobby waiting area) |
| Route | Miami River, Brickell, Bayside, Port of Miami, Star Island, Key Biscayne, Fisher Island, Marine Stadium; customised by hours |
| Fees listed | Captain $50/h, boarding $20 per person, fuel $50 per booking, marina and clean-up fees |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before; reserve now and pay later |
| Rating | No rating or reviews yet on GetYourGuide |
What is the Miami Beach boat rental deal and what do you get?
You get a boat and a captain for a set number of hours, and you choose what to do with them. The operator offers four formats: a 2-hour sightseeing run, a 3-hour version with an anchoring stop, a 4-hour sun and swim version, and a 6-hour party option.
| Hours | Name used | Idea |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | "Miami Blitz" | Sightseeing and photos with music |
| 3 | "Dip-n-Go" | Extra hour to anchor and swim |
| 4 | "Miami Life" | Slow day with scenery and swimming, bring cooked food |
| 6 | "Miami Blast" | Celebration, optional jet skis, sandbar or island parties |
Bookings of four hours or more can request one free hour from Monday to Thursday, but the listing says you must ask when reserving and the operator validates it against the schedule.
Where does the Miami Beach boat rental start?
It starts at 961 NW 7th St, Miami, FL 33136, on the Miami River, not on the beach, and the meeting point is a grey building with a large lobby waiting area. The listing gives no marina name and no check-in time.
Meeting point on the Miami River on Google Maps
- Waiver: you must send an email address and sign an agreement before boarding.
- ID: bring a passport or ID card.
- Distance to the ocean: the river leg adds time before you reach Biscayne Bay on Google Maps, which eats into a 2-hour booking.
What is the route, stop by stop?
The route is flexible and built from a menu of 12 places, running from the river mouth out past downtown to Key Biscayne and Miami Beach. How much you see depends on the hours you buy.
| Stop | Role in the listing | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Miami River | Sightseeing from the start | Open map on Google Maps |
| Downtown Miami | Pass-by sightseeing | Open map on Google Maps |
| Bayside Marketplace | Sightseeing | Open map on Google Maps |
| Port of Miami | Sightseeing | Open map on Google Maps |
| Star Island | Sightseeing | Open map on Google Maps |
| Fisher Island | Pass by | Open map on Google Maps |
| Flagler Memorial Island | Sightseeing and swimming | Open map on Google Maps |
| Miami Marine Stadium | Photo stop and swimming | Open map on Google Maps |
Key Biscayne, Brickell and Rusty Pelican complete the list. The listing says to customise the route based on the hours reserved, so a 2-hour trip is realistic only for the river and downtown section.
How long is it and when should you sail?
Choose 2 hours for a downtown loop and 4 hours or more if you want to reach Key Biscayne and swim. The operator itself recommends boarding after 6 PM for the sunset and night-life version.
| Month | Sunset (15th) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17:52 |
| Feb | 18:15 |
| Mar | 19:30 |
| Apr | 19:45 |
| May | 20:00 |
| Jun | 20:14 |
| Jul | 20:15 |
| Aug | 19:57 |
| Sep | 19:26 |
| Oct | 18:54 |
| Nov | 17:33 |
| Dec | 17:33 |
In winter sunset falls around 6:30 PM, so a 5 PM start catches the light. In summer sunset is after 8 PM, so a post-6 PM start is still in daylight.
What does it really cost, and what is included?
The listed fees are the part to understand before you book, because the inclusions list mixes real freebies with rates. I would ask the operator whether the fees below are in the from-price or on top of it.
| Length | Captain at $50/h | Fuel | Boarding at $20 each | Fees total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | $100 | $50 | $120 | $270 |
| 3 hours | $150 | $50 | $120 | $320 |
| 4 hours | $200 | $50 | $120 | $370 |
| 6 hours | $300 | $50 | $120 | $470 |
- Included without a price tag: life jackets, a floating water mat, an ice cooler, plus marina and clean-up charges.
- Not allowed: red wine.
- Not suitable for: pregnant women and wheelchair users.
Do you need a boating licence?
The description says a boater's licence is required if you were born after 1 January 1988, and that it can be obtained online for $13. That matches Florida law, which requires a boating safety card for operators born on or after that date who run a motor of 10 horsepower or more (Florida Statutes 327.395).
The rule applies to whoever drives. With the captain at the helm you do not drive, so I would ask the operator whether the licence line applies to a captained booking or only to a self-drive option.
How does it compare with other private Miami boats?
It is the cheapest headline price and the only one offering up to 12 guests, but it has the most fee lines. Prices are the listing from-prices on 2026-10-17.
| Option | Price | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach Boat Rental Deal (this page) | from $99 per group | 2-6 h | Captain $50/h, fuel $50, boarding $20 each |
| Aquarius captained rental | $320 per group of 6 | 2 h | Captain, Bluetooth, BYOB |
| Upisle Rentals pontoon | $299 | 2 h | Captain $45/h optional, gas $25/h |
| Bruschi Boat Rental yacht | $125 | 2 h | BYOB yacht cruise |
My boat rental guide for Miami and the Miami boat tour hub list every private option in one place.
Is the Miami Beach boat rental worth it compared with a shared cruise?
It is worth it for a group of eight to twelve who want a party boat they control, because the cost per head falls with each added guest. It is not worth it for two people, who would pay more than a shared cruise.
- Worth it for birthdays and bachelorette trips, which the operator names itself.
- Worth it for families who want a swim stop and no schedule.
- Not worth it if you cannot get a firm all-in price from the operator.
When is the best time to go?
From November to April, when rain days drop to 9 to 13 a month, and the boat is comfortable at midday. Summer has up to 25 rain days a month.
| Month | Avg high 2025 / 2015-24 | Rain days (1 mm+) | Sunset (15th) | On the water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 / 75 °F | 11 | 17:52 | Driest and coolest; swim stop is chilly, sunset is early |
| Feb | 79 / 77 °F | 11.3 | 18:15 | Driest and coolest; swim stop is chilly, sunset is early |
| Mar | 79 / 79 °F | 9.6 | 19:30 | Warm and fairly dry; the easiest months for a 4-hour trip |
| Apr | 82 / 82 °F | 12.4 | 19:45 | Warm and fairly dry; the easiest months for a 4-hour trip |
| May | 87 / 84 °F | 16.4 | 20:00 | Warm and fairly dry; the easiest months for a 4-hour trip |
| Jun | 86 / 85 °F | 22.5 | 20:14 | Hot, with daily storm risk: choose a morning or post-6 PM slot |
| Jul | 88 / 87 °F | 22.2 | 20:15 | Hot, with daily storm risk: choose a morning or post-6 PM slot |
| Aug | 91 / 87 °F | 25 | 19:57 | Hot, with daily storm risk: choose a morning or post-6 PM slot |
| Sep | 86 / 86 °F | 23.9 | 19:26 | Hot, with daily storm risk: choose a morning or post-6 PM slot |
| Oct | 84 / 83 °F | 19.3 | 18:54 | Warm and fairly dry; the easiest months for a 4-hour trip |
| Nov | 81 / 80 °F | 13.1 | 17:33 | Warm and fairly dry; the easiest months for a 4-hour trip |
| Dec | 78 / 77 °F | 11 | 17:33 | Driest and coolest; swim stop is chilly, sunset is early |
14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes make up an average Atlantic season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.
The listing warns that holiday weekends cost more. Veterans Day (11 November), Thanksgiving (26 November) and Christmas (25 December) fall in the next three months, according to the Nager.Date holiday API. Check the National Weather Service Miami forecast before you sail.
What do passengers say?
Nobody has reviewed it yet on GetYourGuide, so there is no rating to rely on. I have nothing to report about the boat, the captain or the timing.
Who should skip it?
Skip it if you are pregnant or use a wheelchair, because both appear in the not-suitable list. Skip it too if you want a fixed all-in price.
If you want fewer fee lines, compare the Aquarius flat-rate boat for six, or browse the private boat tour guide.
How do you book the Miami Beach boat rental deal?
From $99 per group you get a private boat and captain for 2 to 6 hours, with life jackets, a float mat and a cooler with ice.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Miami Beach boat rental deal?
It starts at $99 per group of up to 12 for the shortest option. The listing also lists a captain fee of $50 per hour, $50 fuel per booking and a $20 per-person boarding fee.
Where does the boat leave from?
From 961 NW 7th St, Miami, FL 33136, on the Miami River. The meeting point is a grey building with a large lobby waiting area.
How many people can come?
The price line says up to 12, but the description says 10 guests total. Confirm with the operator.
How long can you rent the boat?
2, 3, 4 or 6 hours. Bookings of 4 hours or more can ask for one free hour from Monday to Thursday.
Do you need a boating licence?
The description says a licence is required if you were born after 1 January 1988, and a $13 online course exists. Florida law applies that rule to people who operate a motor of 10 horsepower or more.
Can you bring food and drinks?
Yes, the listing invites you to bring drinks and snacks, with a cooler and ice on board. Red wine is not allowed.
Is the captain included?
The listing says a captain is included but also lists a captain fee of $50 per hour. Ask whether it is already in the from-price.
Can pregnant women or wheelchair users book?
No. Both are on the not-suitable list in the listing.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later.
What languages does the crew speak?
English and Spanish, according to the listing.
What is the best time of day?
The operator recommends sunset and night life after 6 PM. Sunset is about 6:52 PM in mid-October.
Sources: Listing data from GetYourGuide (product 843428); Florida Statutes 327.395 (boating safety education); National Hurricane Center climatology; NWS Miami; Open-Meteo archive API; Nager.Date holidays API.
