Miami Wedding Yacht Rentals

A wedding yacht rental in Miami is a private charter for a ceremony, a reception or both, with the captain and crew included. A private yacht suits an elopement or a micro-wedding of up to 13 guests; larger weddings book an inspected event yacht such as Opus 1, for up to 300. Most couples book four to six hours around sunset, from about $1,500 for four.

Miami Yacht Parties

260 boats

Wedding yachts in Miami

Three to start with: the Bramante (43 ft, up to 13 guests), the Odisea (55 ft, up to 13 guests) and the 60' Motor Yacht — A-YACHT (60 ft).

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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Yacht rentals for weddings: six ways to use the water

  • Ceremony and cocktail cruise: vows on deck, then passed bites, photos and the skyline.
  • Reception and dinner: a buffet or plated meal, toasts, the first dance and an open bar.
  • Welcome cruise or rehearsal dinner: a relaxed evening that introduces out-of-town guests to Miami from the water.
  • After-party: board after the ballroom reception for a late DJ and the city lights.
  • Elopement or micro-wedding: vows with your closest people, then champagne, cake and a sunset cruise.
  • Photo cruise: a timeline built around portraits, video and a first look.

Already booked a venue on land? The yacht fits into your timeline rather than competing with it. The other celebrations, from proposals to anniversaries, are on Miami yacht parties.

How many guests, and which yacht

A private yacht carries up to thirteen guests, the couple included, whatever its length: the size for an elopement, a micro-wedding or a rehearsal dinner for the closest family. For a larger guest list, the wedding moves to an inspected event yacht certificated for the headcount. The flagship is Opus 1 Miami, a 120 ft event yacht with two salons and a sky deck for 50 to 300 guests; the other sizes are on large group yacht charters in Miami.

Sample wedding timelines

  • Sunset ceremony and cocktails, 3 to 4 hours: board at golden hour, a short ceremony on deck, champagne and light bites on a cruise around Miami Beach and the bay.
  • Reception on the water, 4 to 5 hours: guests board after the ceremony; cocktail hour as you leave, then dinner, toasts, cake and dancing as the city lights come on.
  • Rehearsal dinner and welcome party, 3 hours: a buffet or stations, an open bar and a social route.
  • Elopement, 2.5 to 3 hours: an intimate ceremony, a few portraits, a toast and a private cruise.

Timing the ceremony to the sunset

Golden hour, the 60 to 90 minutes before sunset, gives the best light. Board 45 to 60 minutes before it so guests can settle with a welcome drink, start the ceremony 20 to 40 minutes after leaving the dock with the skyline or the open bay behind you, and use the 15 to 30 minutes after it for portraits as the sky changes. Favourite routes take in the Miami skyline, Brickell, Fisher Island, Star Island and Miami Beach. The dry season, November to April, brings cooler evenings and clearer skies; August to October is peak hurricane season, so read the weather terms and keep a plan B for the ceremony spot.

Setup, vendors and what to wear

Simple arches, florals and aisle markers sized to the deck; welcome signs, table decor and LED candles; a speaker and microphone for the officiant and toasts; a DJ or musicians on boats with the room. The team shares timelines, load-in details and deck plans with your planner, florist, caterer and photographer, and can add catering, a private chef or a photographer from Miami yacht services. Choose light fabrics like chiffon or linen, block heels, wedges or dressy flats, and bring a light layer for the evening breeze. The couple and the photographer arrive 30 to 45 minutes early; guests 20 to 30 minutes before departure.

Booking and paying

Thirty to ninety days ahead is the ideal lead time; Friday to Sunday dates go first, and a weekday wedding or sunset elopement is easier to place. On a private yacht each card shows the whole charter, boat, crew and fuel; the crew and fuel are paid online to book and the boat balance at the dock. Event yachts are quoted as one proposal with payment milestones, and the team can split payments so parents or family can each cover a part.

Questions

Wedding yacht questions

How many guests can a wedding yacht in Miami take?
Up to 13 on a private yacht, the couple included. Larger weddings book an inspected event yacht; Opus 1 hosts 50 to 300.
How long should a wedding yacht charter be?
Four to six hours for boarding, the ceremony, sunset photos, dinner and dancing. An elopement fits in three to four.
What time should the ceremony start for sunset photos?
Board 45 to 60 minutes before golden hour and hold the ceremony 20 to 40 minutes after departure, so the vows land in the best light.
What happens if it rains on the wedding day?
Clouds and light rain rarely stop it. In unsafe weather the event is delayed, moved under cover or rescheduled under the yacht’s policy, so plan a covered ceremony spot.
How far ahead should we book a wedding yacht?
Thirty to ninety days is ideal, more for a weekend in the dry season or an event yacht such as Opus 1.
How much does a wedding on a yacht in Miami cost?
A private yacht for up to 13 starts at about $1,500 for four hours on a 55 to 79 ft luxury yacht and about $1,950 for three hours on 80 ft and up, captain, crew and fuel included, with decor, catering, bar and photography on their own lines. A wedding for more than 13 on an event yacht is quoted per event.
Do you offer Miami yacht wedding packages?
Yes, built per wedding rather than off a shelf: the yacht and hours, ceremony setup and decor, catering or a private chef, bar service, photography and the car to the dock, in one proposal with one timetable. Send the date, the guest count and what the day needs.

Plan a wedding on the water

Send the date, the guest count, ceremony or reception, and a budget, and the team suggests the yacht, the timeline and the vendors.

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