Bruschi BYOB Yacht Cruise: Private 2-Hour Yacht Trip With Your Own Music
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The Bruschi BYOB yacht cruise is a two-hour private Miami yacht trip for 10 or 12 people, listed at $125 per person.
Captain ($45 per hour) and fuel ($50) are paid separately and you sign a captain contract; rated 4.7/5 from 227+ GetYourGuide reviews.
Bruschi Boat Rental
BYOB Private Yacht Cruise Play Your Own Music
4.7 (227) · from $125
The Bruschi BYOB yacht cruise is a two-hour private cruise on Biscayne Bay for your own group, on a Sundancer yacht that takes 10 or 12 people, with your own drinks and your own playlist.
The detail that changes the decision is the price label.
GetYourGuide shows $125 "per person" for a boat that is private to the group, then lists a $45-per-hour captain fee and a $50 fuel fee that are paid separately. The listing does not say what a group of ten pays in total, so read the checkout total for your group size before you pay.
| Operator | Bruschi Boat Rental |
|---|---|
| Boat and capacity | Sundancer yachts for 10 or 12 people, with restroom, cooler, ice and Bluetooth speakers |
| Price | $125 per person on the listing (private group booking; total for your party shown at checkout); captain $45 per hour paid to the captain; fuel $50 per trip |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Departure times | Shown after you pick a date; the listing gives no timetable |
| Meeting point | The captain greets you within the marina grounds: 25.78723, -80.23205 on Google Maps |
| Route | Downtown towers, the cruise port, Bayside's waterfront shops and wheel, then back to the start |
| Food and drink | Bring your own; cooler and ice provided |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before for a full refund |
| Rating | 4.7/5 from 227+ reviews on GetYourGuide |
What is the Bruschi BYOB yacht cruise in Miami?
It is a two-hour private yacht trip on Biscayne Bay, where the group brings its own drinks and music and the crew supplies the boat, cooler, ice and captain.
Bruschi Boat Rental offers two Sundancer yachts, one for 10 and one for 12 passengers. The route is short and simple: the Brickell business towers seen from the bay, the huge cruise ships at the port, then Bayside's shops and wheel before heading back.
There is no narration promised in the listing, so this is a floating party platform more than a guided tour.
| Part of the trip | What you see | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Marina where the captain meets you | Marina pin |
| Brickell business district | High-rises on the bay front | Brickell |
| Port of Miami | Cruise ships alongside the channel | PortMiami |
| Bayside Marketplace | Waterfront shops, with a wheel next door | Bayside Marketplace |
The listing says you return to the starting point, so the whole loop fits in two hours only if the marina is close to Downtown. Ask Bruschi how long the sailing takes to reach Biscayne Bay from the marina, because the pin sits well west of Downtown.
Why does the Bruschi BYOB yacht cruise require a captain contract?
You must pick a captain and sign a bareboat charter contract, because the company says a 1993 federal passenger-vessel safety law applies to its boats.
Bruschi emails that contract two or three days before the trip, and the same message lets you select the captain. The captain fee of $45 per hour is paid directly to the captain, and fuel adds $50. The listing also offers optional trip protection and does not include tips.
| Item | Amount | When paid |
|---|---|---|
| Captain ($45 x 2 hours) | $90 | To the captain at the dock |
| Fuel | $50 | Per trip |
| Dock total | $140 | Before you sail |
| Trip protection | Optional | Added at booking |
| Tips | Not included | Your choice |
That $140 is shared by the group, so it is $23.33 each for six, $14 each for ten and $11.67 each for twelve. Add the boat price from checkout to get your full cost.
Where does the Bruschi BYOB yacht cruise leave from?
It leaves from a marina where the captain meets you inside, with a Google Maps pin at 25.78723, -80.23205.
The pin is west of Downtown rather than at Bayside.
The listing gives no street address or parking note. Ask Bruschi for the marina name and gate when the contract arrives. For public transit, the county fare guide lists $2.25 for Metrorail and Metrobus, with Metromover free, but the route to this marina is not covered by the listing, so a rideshare is simpler.
- Open the contract email that arrives a few days ahead and choose your captain.
- Arrive with a photo ID at the marina pin.
- Find the captain at the marina and pay the captain and fuel.
What is on board and what is included?
The yacht has a restroom, a cooler with ice and Bluetooth speakers, and nothing else is promised.
| Item | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Private yacht cruise | Included | 10 or 12 passengers by boat |
| Cooler with ice | Included | For your own drinks |
| Restroom | Included | On board |
| Bluetooth radio | Included | Play your own music |
| Fuel ($50) and captain ($45/h) | Not included | The listing lists them as fees; paid separately |
| Food and drinks | Not included | BYOB |
| Tips | Not included | Listed under inclusions but normally not covered |
| Trip protection | Optional | Can be added at booking |
The listing says the trip is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems or wheelchair users, and asks you to bring a passport or ID. The listing does not state the red wine, smoking or flame rules that other Miami charters publish, so ask.
How does it compare with the other private yachts?
This is the cheapest private yacht on the list if the $125 is a per-boat price, and one of the dearest if it is truly per head.
| Boat | Price from | Group size | Fees at the dock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruschi BYOB yacht cruise | $125 per person (label) | 10 or 12 | Captain $45/h, fuel $50 |
| Party on the Seas 37ft yacht | $215 per group | 12 | Captain $50/h, fuel $50 |
| MYA Boat Charters | $224 per group | 10 | Captain $50/h, fuel $50 |
| Ocean Sunrise private tour | $255 per group | 12 | Captain $50/h, fuel $50 |
| Bruschi tailored BYOB tour | $64 per person (label) | 2 hours | BYOB, same operator |
More choices sit on the yacht charters in Miami and private boat tours in Miami pages. Because the per-person label is unclear, I'd email Bruschi for a group quote before comparing.
Is the Bruschi BYOB yacht cruise worth it versus a shared party boat?
It is worth it if you want privacy and your own music for two hours, and the price works for your headcount.
Sub-scores on the listing are 4.6 for the guide, 4.7 for transportation and 4.6 for value, with an overall 4.7 from 227 reviews.
A solo reviewer called the ride smooth and peaceful, and another had taken it twice. If $125 is charged per person, a group of ten pays $1,250 for two hours, which makes a $224 MYA boat or the $120 all-in boat party far better value. Only confirm at checkout.
- Small celebrations - proposals and birthdays are the use the listing promotes
- Playlist control - the Bluetooth speakers are the headline feature
- Groups checking the total - compare the checkout price with the flat-rate boats
- Anyone who wants narration - not offered
When is the best time to go?
November to April gives the comfortable weather for a two-hour open-deck cruise, with highs of 75 to 82°F and 9 to 13 rain days a month.
| Month | Avg high | Rain days | Sunset | On the water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F | 11.0 | 5:52 PM | Dry and mild; a light layer on the water |
| Feb | 77°F | 11.3 | 6:15 PM | Dry and mild; light layer after dusk |
| Mar | 79°F | 9.6 | 7:30 PM | Dry season ends; comfortable all day |
| Apr | 82°F | 12.4 | 7:45 PM | Warm; shade matters from midday |
| May | 84°F | 16.4 | 8:00 PM | Hot; rain starts to build |
| Jun | 85°F | 22.5 | 8:14 PM | Wet season; afternoon storms likely, book morning or evening |
| Jul | 87°F | 22.2 | 8:15 PM | Hot and wet; shade and water essential |
| Aug | 87°F | 25.0 | 7:57 PM | Hottest; storm and heat risk, favour early or sunset |
| Sep | 86°F | 23.9 | 7:26 PM | Peak wet and hurricane season; watch the forecast |
| Oct | 83°F | 19.3 | 6:54 PM | Still wet; storm delays possible |
| Nov | 80°F | 13.1 | 5:33 PM | Drier and cooler; among the best months |
| Dec | 77°F | 11.0 | 5:33 PM | Dry and mild; busy holiday weekends |
Rain days run 19 to 25 a month from June to October, so ask about the weather policy. Check the National Weather Service Miami office for small craft advisories on the day.
28 million visitors came to Miami-Dade County in 2024, the most the county has recorded in a single year.
Holiday weekends book out first: Veterans Day on 11 November and Thanksgiving on 26 November (Nager.Date).
What time should you sail to see the skyline lit up?
For a golden-hour cruise, board about 75 minutes before sunset so the two hours straddle it.
The listing does not state departure times, so the table is my arithmetic from sunrise-sunset.org times for the 15th of each month. Confirm the slot with Bruschi.
| Month | Sunset | Board about |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5:52 PM | 4:37 PM |
| February | 6:15 PM | 5:00 PM |
| March | 7:30 PM | 6:15 PM |
| April | 7:45 PM | 6:30 PM |
| May | 8:00 PM | 6:45 PM |
| June | 8:14 PM | 6:59 PM |
| July | 8:15 PM | 7:00 PM |
| August | 7:57 PM | 6:42 PM |
| September | 7:26 PM | 6:11 PM |
| October | 6:54 PM | 5:39 PM |
| November | 5:33 PM | 4:18 PM |
| December | 5:33 PM | 4:18 PM |
What do passengers say about Bruschi?
The reviews shown on the listing are all five stars, including one from a solo traveler who called the captain accommodating and one from a repeat customer.
The listing has no review summary from GetYourGuide, so there is no stated complaint theme. The scores for guide, transportation and value stay close to 4.6 to 4.7, which suggests steady service. The one clear friction is the fee structure, which is why the dock costs come up early on this page.
- Captain - described as accommodating
- Ride - smooth and peaceful according to a solo traveler
- Repeat use - one reviewer booked twice
Who should skip it?
Skip it if you want a guide, a printed route or food on board, or if anyone in your party is pregnant, has back problems or uses a wheelchair.
The listing marks those three groups as unsuitable. If you want a ready-made party with a DJ and food, the shared boats on the boat tours in Miami hub are a better fit.
How do you book the Bruschi BYOB yacht cruise?
$125 per person on the listing for a two-hour private yacht cruise; read the checkout total for your group and pay captain and fuel at the dock.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the Bruschi BYOB yacht cruise?
The listing shows $125 per person for a private two-hour yacht. The captain costs $45 per hour and fuel is $50, both paid separately, so check the checkout total for your group size.
Can we bring our own drinks?
Yes, that is the point of the trip. The yacht has a cooler and ice, and you supply the drinks and food.
How many people fit on the yacht?
The company offers two Sundancer yachts, one for 10 people and one for 12.
What is the captain contract?
Bruschi cites a 1993 federal passenger-vessel safety law, so you pick a captain and sign a bareboat contract that is emailed about two or three days before sailing.
Can I play my own music?
Yes, the yacht has a Bluetooth-connected radio and speakers.
Is there a restroom?
Yes, the listing includes a restroom on board.
Are tips included?
No, the listing lists tips under inclusions but captains are normally tipped separately. Ask Bruschi what is customary.
Who is the trip not suitable for?
The listing says pregnant women, people with back problems and wheelchair users.
Where do I meet the captain?
Within the marina, at the Google Maps pin on the listing. The marina name is not given, so ask Bruschi.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Trip protection can be added.
What do I need to bring?
A passport or photo ID, as the listing asks, plus your own drinks.
What languages are offered?
English and Spanish.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing 415504 (checked 2026-10-17); Miami-Dade Transit fare guide; National Weather Service Miami; Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2024 visitation; Open-Meteo archive API; sunrise-sunset.org API; Nager.Date.
