ARRIVAL
19 minutes by road
Miami International Airport (MIA) is 19 minutes by road from the marina.
Departure Port
Miami Yacht Charter for Biscayne Bay Routes
Start your private crewed yacht charter from Miami, United States. Compare live yacht availability, review departure options, and plan a tailored sailing route with YachtCloud.
Port
Miami
Country
United States
Fleet
125 yachts
Guests
2-14 guests
Cabins
1-7 cabins
Yacht Types
Catamaran, Motor Sailer, Motor Yacht
Why start your yacht charter from Miami?
A Miami yacht charter begins with boarding near deep-water access and no fixed bridges, with Miami Beach Marina providing 400 slips. From here, routes move through Biscayne Bay to Key Biscayne, Stiltsville and Star Island, or extend towards Bimini and the Florida Keys.
Arrival is straightforward from Miami International Airport (MIA), with a transfer of 19 minutes by road. Choose a day charter or a route of 2, 4 or 10 nights. Catamaran, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht options suit groups of 2-14 guests.
See the <a href="/yacht-charter-united-states">United States yacht charter guide</a> for a wider view of charter options. Return here to shape a Miami departure around specific routes and boarding details. Read the United States yacht charter guide.
Port planning snapshot
MARINA
400 slips
Miami Beach Marina combines 400 slips with no fixed bridges and deep-water access.
ROUTES
Day to 10 nights
Day charter, 2-night, 4-night and 10-night round trips shape departure choices.
FLEET
125 yachts
A 125-yacht fleet spans Catamaran, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht choices.
Other departure ports in United States
Departure Base
Wilmington
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Austin
While an inland city, Austin serves as a major administrative and corporate hub for yacht management and US-based charter operations.
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Miami Beach
Located at the gateway to the Atlantic, Miami Beach Marina offers easy access to the Florida Keys and the Caribbean. It is a world-class facility in the heart of South Beach.
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Nantucket
Nantucket is another embarkation option for charters in United States.
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Newport
Newport is another embarkation option for charters in United States.
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New York
New York is another embarkation option for charters in United States.
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Sitka
Sitka is another embarkation option for charters in United States.
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Board at Miami Beach Marina, where deep-water access and no fixed bridges shape departure. Miami International Airport (MIA) is 19 minutes by road, while the marina provides fresh water and electricity at slips.
Miami International Airport (MIA)
19 minutes by road
400 slips at Miami Beach Marina
No fixed bridges
Deep-water access at marina
Sample itinerary ideas
Use these as a starting point when planning from Miami. We can tailor the route to your pace, guest mix, and preferred balance of cruising, swimming, and time ashore.
2 nights
Bimini Return
This 2-night round trip centres on Bimini before returning to Miami. It suits a brief itinerary with a defined overnight structure and a named island stop.
4 nights
Island Circuit
This 4-night circuit joins Bimini, Chub Cay, Nassau and Rose Island before returning to Miami. It creates a round-trip framework across the named stops on the route.
10 nights
Keys Round Trip
This 10-night round trip reaches Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and Key West before returning to Miami. The return passes Marathon, Islamorada and Key Largo again.
Best routes from Miami
Routes from Miami can be shaped around short escapes, classic week charters, or longer one-way itineraries depending on yacht availability and your preferred cruising rhythm.
Biscayne Bay and Stiltsville day charter
This day charter departs and returns to Miami, passing Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, Stiltsville and Star Island. It provides a compact local route centred on named waterfront stops.
Best for: Guests seeking a focused local day charter
Bimini and the Gulf Stream round trip
2 nightsThis 2-night round trip departs from Miami, reaches Bimini and returns to the same port. It gives a clear choice for guests planning a short, defined charter.
Best for: Short round-trip charter itineraries from Miami
Miami–Bimini–Berry Islands–Nassau–Rose Island round trip
4 nightsThis 4-night round trip links Miami, Bimini, Chub Cay, Nassau and Rose Island. It returns through Nassau before reaching the embarkation point, keeping the route structure clear.
Best for: Island-hopping across a structured round trip
Florida Keys round trip to Key West
10 nightsThis 10-night return route connects Miami with Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and Key West. The itinerary revisits Marathon, Islamorada and Key Largo before returning to the port.
Best for: Longer return charters through Florida Keys
Explore routes from Miami
Miami, United States on the chart — use it as the starting point when planning your cruising route.
Route mapping connects day-charter stops in Biscayne Bay with 2-night, 4-night and 10-night return itineraries through Bimini, Nassau and Key West.
Popular stops and cruising ideas
Stiltsville
Stiltsville provides an anchorage among stilt houses in Biscayne Bay, creating a clearly defined stop within the local day-charter route.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
This stop provides an anchorage off Cape Florida, fitting itineraries that focus on named local anchorages from the embarkation point.
Boca Chita Key Harbor
Boca Chita Key Harbor has cleated-bulkhead dockage, while anchoring inside the harbor is prohibited. Account for this restriction when selecting the stop.
Elliott Key Harbor
Elliott Key Harbor is a harbour where anchoring inside the harbor is prohibited. Include this restriction when considering the stop within an itinerary.
Bimini Harbor
Bimini Harbor is a sheltered harbor, with a sailing time of approximately 2.5 hours at 20 knots from the embarkation point.
Chub Cay
This sunset anchorage sits on the Berry Islands leg and appears on the 4-night route alongside Bimini, Nassau and Rose Island.
Stops and itinerary planning FAQ
Where can I sail from Miami?
You can sail from Miami to Biscayne Bay, Bimini and the Florida Keys. Additional routes include Key Biscayne, Stiltsville, Star Island, Chub Cay, Nassau, Rose Island, Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and Key West. Each route returns to the embarkation point in a day charter, 2-night, 4-night or 10-night format.
How many nights do Miami routes need?
Routes need 2, 4 or 10 nights, while the Biscayne Bay and Stiltsville option is a day charter. The 2-night itinerary visits Bimini, the 4-night itinerary includes Chub Cay, Nassau and Rose Island, and the 10-night route reaches Key West.
Miami yacht charter costs
Weekly charter pricing varies by yacht type, with Catamaran, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht shown separately. The final total can also include APA, fuel, food and beverages, dockage and marina fees, plus crew gratuity.
| Yacht Type | Indicative Price |
|---|---|
| Catamaran | €22,400–53,550 per week |
| Motor Sailer | €33,250–63,000 per week |
| Motor Yacht | €11,900–631,050 per week |
Prices are indicative and vary by yacht, charter arrangements and applicable extras.
Best time to charter from Miami
The charter season runs from January through December, covering every month in the annual calendar. Consider your preferred route, yacht type and charter length when selecting dates. yachtcloud can discuss timing as part of your charter enquiry. This gives flexibility to consider a day charter alongside 2-night, 4-night and 10-night route formats.
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Who is Miami best for?
Short Breaks
Guests seeking shorter trips can use the 2-night Bimini round trip from Miami.
Group Charters
Groups of 2-14 guests can choose 1-7 cabins across the 125-yacht fleet.
Day Charters
The Biscayne Bay and Stiltsville route provides a focused local day charter experience.
Motor Yacht Guests
Motor Yacht options offer a distinct price range for weekly charter comparisons.
Easy Arrivals
Miami International Airport (MIA) sits 19 minutes by road from boarding.
What's included in a Miami charter?
Included
- Yacht use
- Captain and crew
- Yacht insurance
- Standard onboard equipment
Usually Extra
- Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA)
- Fuel
- Food and beverages
- Dockage and marina fees
- Crew gratuity
Miami yacht charter FAQs
Costs, seasonality, routing, and planning from Miami, answered in a quick format before you enquire.
What does a Miami charter cost?
A Miami charter costs from €11,900 to €631,050 per week for Motor Yacht options. Catamaran and Motor Sailer carry separate weekly ranges. APA, fuel, food and beverages, dockage and marina fees, and crew gratuity are extra.
When is best to charter from Miami?
You can charter from Miami in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. The season covers every month, so choose dates around a day charter or 2-night, 4-night and 10-night routes.
How do I reach and board in Miami?
Miami International Airport (MIA) is 19 minutes by road from boarding at Miami Beach Marina. The marina has 400 slips, deep-water access, no fixed bridges, and berths for vessels up to 250 feet.
What charter lengths depart from Miami?
Typical route lengths are a day charter, 2 nights, 4 nights or 10 nights. The day charter follows Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, Stiltsville and Star Island, while longer return routes include Bimini or Key West.
What group sizes suit a Miami charter?
Groups of 2-14 guests can choose from yachts with 1-7 cabins. The fleet contains 125 yachts across Catamaran, Motor Sailer and Motor Yacht options, giving several layouts for different group sizes.
What does the charter include and exclude?
Yacht use, captain and crew, yacht insurance and standard onboard equipment are included. APA, fuel, food and beverages, dockage and marina fees, and crew gratuity are extra costs to consider for the charter separately.
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