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Miami's top watersports include jet skis on Biscayne Bay, yacht charters, ATV tours and Polaris Slingshots. Jet Ski Rentals of Miami connects visitors with independent local operators across Miami-Dade.
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Miami: Jet Ski Rental + Boat Ride
This isn't just a rental, it's an unforgettable experience on Miami's stunning open water. With Yamaha WaveRunners, breathtaking coastline views, and the freedom to ride your way, every second delivers pure thrill. Add in top-notch safety gear, a scenic boat ride with a licensed captain (up to 6 guests per trip), and a team that handles everything for you, and you've got a one-of-a-kind adventure you won't find anywhere else.
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Boat ride: Licensed captain, up to 6
Includes: 1 hour of jet ski time • Life jackets • Boat ride with a licensed captain (up to 6 guests) • +2 more
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Miami: Trojan 41 ft, Thank You Lord
A 41-foot Trojan Classic cruiser for private yacht rental in Miami, launching from a Miami River marina and cruising Biscayne Bay past the downtown Miami and Miami Beach waterfront. Offered as a bareboat charter for up to 12 guests plus the charterer. Layout includes a private stateroom, an open salon with lounge seating, a full galley, and a dedicated bathroom. This yacht is set up for celebrations. Alcohol is welcome on board. Loud music is permitted through the onboard sound system. Bring your own food and drinks. Swimming, fishing, snorkeling, and other water activities are allowed at anchored stops. Groups regularly book this Miami yacht rental for bachelorette parties, birthdays, engagements, milestone celebrations, and family days on the water. Popular spots across Biscayne Bay: - Downtown Miami skyline - Star Island - Fisher Island - Key Biscayne beach - Flagler Memorial obelisk on Monument Island - Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key You choose your captain: after the owner confirms your booking, pick a USCG-licensed captain from the owner's list or bring your own qualified captain (subject to owner approval). The captain's fee is paid directly to the captain. Plan the route with your captain based on your group, the time you have, and the weather. Stops for swimming at popular sandbars are added on longer packages.
- Duration: 2 - 8 Hours
- Group Size: 12 guests + charterer
Includes: Life jackets • Bluetooth stereo system • Air conditioning • +4 more
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Miami: Sea Ray 43 ft, Ocean Views
Meet Ocean Views , a 43 ft Sea Ray Sundancer offered as a bareboat charter in Miami, with room for up to 12 guests plus the charterer. Just your group, no other bookings on board. You choose your captain. After the owner confirms your booking, pick a USCG-licensed captain from the owner's list or bring your own qualified captain (subject to owner approval). The captain's fee is paid directly to the captain. Plan the day with your captain: cruise the Brickell waterfront, pass Bayside and the stadium, head to the sandbar, or anchor somewhere quiet for swimming and floating. On board: air conditioning, bathroom, Bluetooth stereo, floating mat, cooler, ice, soda, water, towels, kayak, snorkels, basketball, and games. Good fit for birthdays, family days, small celebrations, or a slow afternoon with friends. This charter starts at a 2 hour minimum .
- Duration: 2 - 8 Hours
- Group Size: 12 guests + charterer
Includes: Life jackets • Air conditioning • Bathroom, kitchen • +5 more
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Frequently asked questions about Miami
Most Miami jet skis run $100 to $200 an hour. The price depends on which Operator you book, how long you ride, and whether you're solo or with a passenger. Guided tours to spots like Star Island, the Venetian Islands, Haulover sandbar, or Billionaire's Island cost more because they're longer trips with a guide. Each listing on our site shows the Operator's current price; the Jet Ski Rental + Boat Ride in Miami starts at $135 an hour for one or two riders. You pay a Reservation Fee online to lock in your time. The rest is the operator's all-in price, paid to the independent operator at the meeting point. Any applicable sales tax is handled by the operator, not us.
Florida law says you have to be 18 to rent a jet ski (Fla. Stat. § 327.54(1)(a)). To operate one, if you were born on or after January 1, 1988, you also need a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card. That's Fla. Stat. § 327.395. A 90-day temporary certificate takes about 30 minutes online; the lifetime card never expires. Our guide walks through the course options and costs: how to get your Florida boating card online.
Yes. Most modern jet skis handle a 400 lb rider. Capacity depends on the model: Sea-Doo GTX, RXT, and Wake Pro hold up to 600 lbs. Yamaha FX series carry 530 to 600 lbs. Kawasaki Ultra 310 and 160 take 496 to 600 lbs.
No. Rental jet skis in Miami top out around 55 mph. Operators cap the speed, and the no-wake zones around the marinas keep you well below that for the first stretch of every ride anyway.
Roughly $450 to $1,500 for a day, depending on the boat's size and how many hours you book. On our site, yacht charters start at $450 for two hours on the Trojan 41 ft and $500 on the Sea Ray 43 ft, each for up to 12 guests plus the charterer. Both are bareboat charters: you choose your captain and pay the captain directly. Longer trips are priced on the listing.
Yes. Miami has one of the largest boat rental markets in the US, from small bay boats to party yachts. On our site you book yachts from independent providers leaving Miami marinas; see boat and yacht rentals in Miami.
Florida doesn't issue a boat license. If you were born on or after January 1, 1988 and want to operate a vessel of 10 horsepower or more yourself, you need a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card or a 90-day temporary certificate (Fla. Stat. § 327.395). The yachts on our site are bareboat charters that run with a USCG-licensed captain you choose, so the captain operates the boat. If you plan to drive a boat yourself, here is how to get the card online.
2 to 3 weeks in advance for regular weekends, or 4 to 8 weeks for holidays and special occasions.
Yacht charters in Miami run about $600 to $4,500 depending on the yacht's size and how many hours you book. On our site the Trojan 41 ft starts at $450 for two hours and the Sea Ray 43 ft at $500, each for up to 12 guests plus the charterer. The captain you choose is paid directly and is not part of the charter price.
From charter operators docked at marinas across Miami and Miami Beach, or through a marketplace like this one that lists several Operators in one place. Both yachts on our site leave from Miami marinas, Riverside Marina and Vista Harbor; browse them under yacht rentals in Miami.
It depends on the charter type. On a bareboat charter you rent the yacht and choose a USCG-licensed captain, who is hired and paid separately. The owner typically provides dockage at the home marina and basic safety gear: life jackets, throwables, and flares. Many yachts also carry a cooler with ice, bottled water, and a Bluetooth sound system. Each listing says whether fuel is included and spells out exactly what comes aboard.
From $135 for the one-hour guided ATV tour in Homestead, which seats one or two riders per machine. Longer rides and larger groups run up to about $350 depending on hours and how many people are riding.
On trails in the Redland farm country and Homestead, about 35 miles south of downtown, and around Hialeah Gardens to the northwest. Our bookable tour leaves from Homestead.
No. A guided off-road ATV tour in the Miami area doesn't require a driver's license or any permit. The guide leads the route and briefs you before you ride.
Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required. A long-sleeve shirt, sunglasses, and sunscreen are a good idea, since the trails are dusty and the engine and sun both run hot. Bring a change of clothes for afterward.