Key Biscayne Yacht Rentals

A Key Biscayne yacht rental is a private charter around Key Biscayne and the south of Biscayne Bay: calmer water than the party zones, a shallow sandbar for swimming, mangrove shores, the Cape Florida lighthouse and the skyline in the distance. It suits families, couples and relaxed birthdays, up to 13 guests, with the captain and crew included.

Miami Yacht Departure Areas

260 boats

Yachts for a Key Biscayne day

Three to start with: the Catamaran (60 ft, up to 13 guests), the 55' Flybridge Yacht (55 ft) and the 55' Princess (55 ft, up to 13 guests).

260 yachts in Miami
Barbie
Barbie
BarbieFrom$1,242· 3 Hours
2601 NW 16th Street Rd Miami FL, 33125Includes crew & fuel · boat $717
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2 Pink
2 Pink
2 PinkFrom$1,422· 3 Hours
961, Northwest 7th Street, Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, 33136, United StatesIncludes crew & fuel · boat $897
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Liam
Liam
LiamFrom$1,200· 3 Hours
2145 NW 32nd Ave Miami FL 33142Includes crew & fuel · boat $675
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Doble K
Doble K
Doble KFrom$1,125· 3 Hours
2147 NW 32nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142Includes crew & fuel · boat $600
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My Shel
My Shel
My ShelFrom$1,050· 3 Hours
3660 NW 21st St Miami, FL 33142Includes crew & fuel · boat $525
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Bobcat
Bobcat
BobcatFrom$1,237.50· 3 Hours
961 NW 7th St, Miami, FL 33136Includes crew & fuel · boat $712.50
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Batman
Batman
BatmanFrom$1,350· 3 Hours
1800 NW 24th Ave Apt 206 Miami, FL 33125Includes crew & fuel · boat $825
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Aicon 67
Aicon 67
Aicon 67From$1,425· 3 Hours
2147 NW 32nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142Includes crew & fuel · boat $900
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Az
Az
AzFrom$1,425· 3 Hours
3480 nw 21st st, Miami, 33142Includes crew & fuel · boat $900
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All 260 yachts on this page, by name

Who a Key Biscayne charter suits

Key Biscayne is the quieter side of the bay. Families and grandparents get smoother water and a shallow place to swim; couples get a scenic, unhurried route; birthday groups get music and swimming without wall-to-wall party boats; snorkellers get grass flats and shallows on a calm, clear day; and content days get open water with the city far behind. If you are picturing nature and views rather than a raft-up, this is the route. The other areas are on Miami yacht departure areas.

Where you board

Key Biscayne charters leave from the Rickenbacker Causeway side, Virginia Key and Key Biscayne itself, or from Coconut Grove across the bay, which is often the shortest drive from Brickell, the Grove and Coral Gables. After booking you get the marina address, the dock and slip, parking or drop-off notes and the captain’s contact, in one message you can forward to every guest.

The route

  • The Nixon sandbar: shin- to waist-deep water off the island to float, swim and play music.
  • Mangroves and island shores: a slow cruise along natural shoreline instead of towers.
  • Cape Florida and Stiltsville: the lighthouse at the tip of the island and the houses on stilts on the flats beyond it.
  • Skyline views: Brickell and Downtown on the horizon on the way back.

When to go

Late morning to early afternoon gives bright water and the best swimming; afternoon trips catch softer light on the ride home; a sunset charter turns the skyline gold across the bay. Weekdays are quieter and easier to book than Saturdays. For snorkelling stops and what to expect underwater, see snorkeling from a yacht.

Price and booking

Each card shows the whole charter, boat, crew and fuel, for the hours shown. The crew and fuel are paid online to book, which holds the boat and the crew; the boat balance is paid at the dock by cash or Zelle. Pay-later options such as Klarna, Affirm and PayPal Pay Later are open on eligible charters; see payment and financing options. A private yacht carries up to 13 guests, and every charter includes the captain, crew, fuel, a water mat, ice, water and Bluetooth sound. Arrive 20 to 30 minutes before departure.

Questions

Key Biscayne questions

Where do Key Biscayne yacht rentals leave from?
From the Rickenbacker Causeway side and Key Biscayne, or from Coconut Grove across the bay; the confirmation gives the exact dock.
Is the water calmer around Key Biscayne?
Usually, in the protected south bay; the captain adjusts the route for wind and tide.
Can we swim at a sandbar?
Yes, at the Nixon sandbar or another shallow spot the captain picks for the day.
How long should a Key Biscayne charter be?
Four hours or more leaves time to cruise, anchor and swim.
Is it good for children?
Yes. Shallow water, a water mat and calmer routes suit families; life jackets come in every size.
How much does a Key Biscayne yacht rental cost?
From about $850 for three hours on a boat under 40 ft and about $1,050 on a 40 to 54 ft yacht for the full 13, captain, crew and fuel included, leaving from the Rickenbacker, Coconut Grove or Downtown docks. A four-hour charter, the usual length for the sandbar, from about $1,150.

Plan a Key Biscayne day

Send the date, the group and where you are staying, and the team suggests the closest marina and the right boat.

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