Aventura Boat Rental and Private Yacht Charters

Bill Bird Marina

Haulover Park, North Miami Beach

The primary departure marina for Aventura yacht and boat rentals, located at Haulover Park — 10 to 15 minutes south of central Aventura. Bill Bird Marina sits adjacent to Haulover Sandbar, putting the anchorage under 10 minutes by yacht from the dock. Haulover Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean are one mile north. Large paid parking lot inside Haulover Park. The closest mainland marina to the sandbar in Miami-Dade County.

Alternative departure point near the 79th Street Causeway, 20 to 25 minutes from Aventura. Better positioned than Bill Bird Marina for charters heading south into central Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay. Protected harbor with calm docking conditions and easy mainland access via I-195.

Full-service marina at the southern tip of Miami Beach, 30 to 35 minutes from Aventura. Deep-water berths and direct access to Government Cut, Fisher Island, and open Biscayne Bay. The preferred option for Aventura groups whose charter itinerary focuses on South Beach and the southern bay.

Boutique marina at South Pointe Park in South Beach, 35 minutes from Aventura. Steps from Ocean Drive, the Art Deco district, and Government Cut. An option for Aventura groups whose guests are arriving from South Beach hotels and prefer a walkable marina location.

Watson Island deep-water marina on the MacArthur Causeway, 30 to 40 minutes from Aventura. Situated between downtown Miami and Miami Beach with panoramic views of both skylines from the dock. Handles larger yachts requiring deep-water berths and serves Aventura groups whose itinerary covers the southern bay.

Downtown Miami marina at Bayside Marketplace with direct bay access and the full Miami skyline visible from the dock in Brickell. 35 to 40 minutes from Aventura. The preferred option for Aventura corporate groups combining a yacht charter with downtown Miami access or Brickell waterfront dining.

Miami's largest marina, in Coconut Grove, 40 to 45 minutes from Aventura. The preferred southern departure for charters heading to Biscayne National Park and Stiltsville. Ample free parking and direct bay access for large vessels.

At the base of the Rickenbacker Causeway, the closest departure point for charters heading to Key Biscayne, Virginia Key, and Nixon Sandbar. 45 to 50 minutes from Aventura. Available for Aventura groups whose itinerary covers the southern bay and Key Biscayne routes.

Miami's most popular boating anchorage, less than 10 minutes from Bill Bird Marina by yacht. The shallow turquoise water along the inlet south of Bal Harbour draws dozens of boats on weekend afternoons. Aventura boat rentals reach the sandbar faster than any other mainland Miami departure. Swimming, floating, and bar service at anchor are the standard midday activities. The sandbar is the first stop on nearly every Aventura yacht charter. View Haulover Sandbar details.

One mile north of Bill Bird Marina, Haulover Inlet connects the Intracoastal Waterway directly to the open Atlantic Ocean. Passing through the inlet puts guests on open water within 15 to 20 minutes of leaving the dock. The Atlantic reef line is accessible for snorkeling. The southward return along the Miami Beach barrier island shoreline is one of the most scenic open-water passages from any Aventura departure. View Haulover details.

The Intracoastal south from Aventura passes through Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles, and the full length of Miami Beach. The route covers the backs of the Collins Avenue hotel towers, the Venetian Islands, and residential waterfront neighborhoods visible from the water. One of the longest continuous scenic waterway passages in South Florida, covering 15 to 20 miles of uninterrupted waterfront. View Millionaires' Row details.

Miami's most photographed celebrity estate island, 40 to 50 minutes south of Aventura via the Intracoastal. The slow cruise alongside the Star Island waterfront is a standard second-half feature on full-day Aventura charters — Haulover Sandbar in the morning, the island cruise in the afternoon. The downtown Miami skyline and Brickell frame the western approach on the return. View Star Island yacht tour.

Aventura is the only Miami-area departure with practical access to the northward Intracoastal into Broward County. From Bill Bird Marina, the route north passes through Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, and Dania Beach. The Hillsboro Mile section is the most concentrated stretch of luxury waterfront estate homes in Southeast Florida. Fort Lauderdale Las Olas bridges are reachable on a 4 to 5 hour charter.

Oleta River State Park sits at the mouth of the Oleta River on the Intracoastal, 10 to 15 minutes south of Bill Bird Marina. Miami-Dade's largest urban park with natural shoreline and mangrove channels. A quieter, nature-focused charter option in contrast to the social scene at Haulover Sandbar. Groups can anchor at the river entrance or continue south into Biscayne Bay.

Multi-day Bahamas crossings are available on select vessels departing from Aventura-area marinas via Haulover Inlet. 50 nautical miles across the Gulf Stream to Bimini, with full professional crew and concierge service throughout. The Haulover Inlet route provides direct Atlantic access for the Gulf Stream crossing without navigating south through the full bay. View Miami to Bahamas charter details.