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Miami Lakes Yacht Rental
Private yacht charters from Miami Lakes. Pelican Harbor Marina 25 minutes away on the 79th Street Causeway, with Haulover Sandbar, the Venetian Islands, Star Island, and the full Miami skyline on every route.
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MIAMI LAKES YACHT CHARTERS
Private Yacht Charters from Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes is one of Florida's first master-planned communities, built around a central system of lakes and parks in northwest Miami-Dade County. The Palmetto Expressway connects Miami Lakes residents to Pelican Harbor Marina on the 79th Street Causeway in 25 to 30 minutes, opening north Biscayne Bay and Haulover Sandbar, the Venetian Islands, and the Miami Beach Intracoastal hotel corridor. Crown Yachts Miami operates a fleet of over 55 private yachts available for Miami Lakes departures.
Private yacht charters from Miami Lakes serve the full range of occasions: birthday celebrations anchored at Haulover Sandbar or in the Venetian Islands, bachelorette parties on north Biscayne Bay, corporate client entertainment from the Miami Lakes Business Park corridor, sunset cruises with the city skyline visible to the south, and private proposals anchored in the bay at golden hour.
Every charter is customizable with private catering, a private chef on board, a DJ, custom yacht decoration, watersports equipment, and VIP transport from your Miami Lakes address to the marina.
Our Fleet
Yacht Rentals Available from Miami Lakes
Not sure which yacht fits your group? Our team will recommend the best yacht based on your needs.
WHY MIAMI LAKES
Why Choose Miami Lakes for Your Yacht Charter
Miami Lakes connects to Pelican Harbor Marina in 25 minutes via the Palmetto Expressway, opening north Biscayne Bay, Haulover Sandbar, the Venetian Islands, and the full Miami charter corridor.
Master-Planned Community
Miami Lakes is One of Florida's First Master-Planned Communities, Built Around Interconnected Lakes and Tree-Lined Residential Parks
Miami Lakes was developed starting in 1962 by the Graham Companies and is widely recognized as one of Florida's earliest and most successful master-planned communities. The town is built around a central system of artificial lakes, parks, and tree-lined residential streets, and has maintained a distinct small-town character within Miami-Dade County. The community's identity as a water-adjacent town — with lakes throughout the neighborhoods — makes the transition to Biscayne Bay and private yacht charters a natural extension of a lifestyle already oriented around the water.
Palmetto Expressway Access
The Palmetto Expressway Runs Through Miami Lakes, Connecting Residents to Multiple Marinas Across the North and Central Bay in Under 30 Minutes
State Road 826, the Palmetto Expressway, runs directly through Miami Lakes and connects to the Don Shula Expressway, the Florida Turnpike, and the Dolphin Expressway. From the Palmetto, Miami Lakes residents reach Pelican Harbor Marina on the 79th Street Causeway in 25 to 30 minutes, Miamarina at Bayside in downtown Miami in 30 to 35 minutes, and Bill Bird Marina at Haulover in 35 minutes. The Palmetto hub position gives Miami Lakes residents more marina options within a 35-minute drive than almost any other location in northwest Miami-Dade.
North Bay Corridor
Pelican Harbor Marina on the 79th Street Causeway Opens Directly into the North Biscayne Bay Corridor, with Haulover Sandbar, the Venetian Islands, and Miami Beach Intracoastal Accessible Faster from Here than from Any South Bay Marina
Pelican Harbor Marina sits at the 79th Street Causeway between Miami and Miami Beach, the departure point for the north Biscayne Bay corridor. From Pelican Harbor, charters reach the Venetian Islands in under 15 minutes, the Miami Beach Intracoastal hotel corridor in 20 minutes, and Haulover Sandbar north of Bal Harbour in 20 to 25 minutes. Haulover Sandbar is one of the most popular charter destinations in all of Miami-Dade and is closer to Pelican Harbor Marina than to any marina in south or central Biscayne Bay. For Miami Lakes residents, Pelican Harbor puts the north bay charter corridor at a significantly shorter marina drive than for most Miami-Dade locations.
Miami Lakes Business Center
Miami Lakes Is Home to One of the Oldest Planned Business Parks in Miami-Dade, with a Significant Corporate Base Along the Palmetto Expressway Corridor
The Miami Lakes Business Park, adjacent to the Palmetto Expressway, is one of the oldest and most established business parks in Miami-Dade County. Major companies across manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and logistics have maintained offices in Miami Lakes for decades. Private yacht charters are a recognized corporate entertainment format in Miami-Dade, and the short Palmetto Expressway connection to Pelican Harbor Marina makes a corporate group departure straightforward to coordinate from any Miami Lakes business address. All charters include the option to add private catering, an open bar, and additional crew.
WHERE WE DEPART
Marina Departure Points Near Miami Lakes
Pelican Harbor Marina is the primary departure for Miami Lakes charters. Bill Bird Marina at Haulover, Island Gardens, and Miamarina at Bayside serve north bay, central bay, and downtown itineraries.
Primary Marina
Pelican Harbor Marina, 79th Street Causeway
Pelican Harbor Marina at the 79th Street Causeway is the primary departure marina for Miami Lakes charters. Located between Miami and Miami Beach at the northern end of Biscayne Bay, Pelican Harbor gives direct access to the Venetian Islands, Haulover Sandbar, the Miami Beach Intracoastal, and central Biscayne Bay. From Miami Lakes, the marina is 25 to 30 minutes via the Palmetto Expressway east to I-95 south to the 79th Street exit, or via NW 2nd Avenue south to the 79th Street Causeway. Parking is available at the marina and along the causeway.
North Bay
Bill Bird Marina, Haulover Park
Bill Bird Marina at Haulover Park is 30 to 35 minutes from Miami Lakes via the Palmetto Expressway and Collins Avenue north to Sunny Isles. Haulover's marina sits directly adjacent to Haulover Sandbar, the most popular shallow-water anchorage in northern Biscayne Bay, and gives immediate Atlantic access through the Haulover Inlet north of Bal Harbour. For Miami Lakes charters focused on Haulover Sandbar and the Bal Harbour channel, Bill Bird Marina is the most direct departure and eliminates the bay transit required from Pelican Harbor.
Central Bay
Island Gardens Marina, Watson Island
Island Gardens Deep Harbour on Watson Island is 30 to 40 minutes from Miami Lakes via the Palmetto Expressway east and the MacArthur Causeway. The marina is positioned on central Biscayne Bay between downtown Miami and Miami Beach, with Star Island under 15 minutes by water and the full city skyline directly to the west. For Miami Lakes charters whose itinerary focuses on Star Island, the celebrity island chain, and the downtown skyline, Island Gardens gives the most direct central bay position.
Downtown
Miamarina at Bayside, Downtown Miami
Miamarina at Bayside at 400 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami is 30 to 35 minutes from Miami Lakes via the Palmetto Expressway east and I-95 south to Biscayne Boulevard. The marina is adjacent to Bayside Marketplace at the foot of the downtown Miami skyline, with direct bay access to Star Island, the Port of Miami, and the Venetian Islands. For Miami Lakes charters oriented toward the downtown Miami and Brickell corridor, Miamarina at Bayside provides the most urban departure setting in Miami-Dade.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS
Departure Marinas for Miami Lakes Charters
All marinas are accessible from Miami Lakes by rideshare or car via the Palmetto Expressway. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Select a departure marina to see the location
Pelican Harbor Marina
Primary departure for Miami Lakes charters. At the 79th Street Causeway between Miami and Miami Beach, the departure point for north Biscayne Bay. Haulover Sandbar 20 to 25 minutes north, Venetian Islands 15 minutes south.
BISCAYNE BAY
STAR ISLAND
MIAMI BEACH
ON THE WATER
Charter Routes and Views from Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes charters cover Haulover Sandbar, the Venetian Islands, the Miami Beach Intracoastal, Star Island, the downtown Miami skyline, Haulover Inlet to the Atlantic, and Nixon Sandbar on full-day south bay runs.
Most Popular
Haulover Sandbar and the Bal Harbour Channel
Haulover Sandbar is the most popular shallow-water charter destination in northern Miami-Dade and is directly accessible from Pelican Harbor Marina in 20 to 25 minutes via the north bay. The sandbar sits between Haulover Park and the open Atlantic at the Haulover Inlet, with calm water, white sand, and easy anchorage. For Miami Lakes charters departing Pelican Harbor, Haulover Sandbar is the closest major sandbar destination in all of Miami-Dade. Weekend anchoring at Haulover brings dozens of vessels together in the channel, and the Bal Harbour waterfront is visible directly north.
Intracoastal
Venetian Islands and the Miami Beach Intracoastal Hotel Corridor
The Venetian Islands — Di Lido, San Marino, San Marco, and Belle Isle — are under 15 minutes from Pelican Harbor Marina via the north bay into the Venetian Causeway passage. The Venetian Islands connect Miami to Miami Beach through a chain of private residential estates, and the Venetian passage leads into the Miami Beach Intracoastal waterway corridor, where the luxury hotel waterfront of Collins Avenue and the Fontainebleau district is visible from the water. The north bay and Intracoastal route from Pelican Harbor is the most efficient access to Miami Beach's hotel-facing waterfront of any marina in Miami-Dade.
Central Bay
Star Island and the Celebrity Island Chain
Star Island, Palm Island, and Hibiscus Island form the celebrity island chain in central Biscayne Bay and are 25 to 30 minutes from Pelican Harbor Marina via the bay south past the Venetian Islands. The three islands hold some of Miami's most valuable private estates, and the route through the residential channels of the island chain is the most photographed bay itinerary in all of Miami charter. Miami Lakes charters choosing Island Gardens on Watson Island as a departure marina can reach Star Island in under 15 minutes.
Open Ocean
Haulover Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean
Haulover Inlet at the northern end of Bal Harbour is 20 to 25 minutes from Pelican Harbor Marina and provides direct Atlantic Ocean access north of Miami Beach. Once through the Inlet, charters enter open ocean with the Sunny Isles Beach high-rise corridor on the west horizon. Atlantic access via Haulover Inlet is significantly closer from Pelican Harbor Marina than from any central or south bay marina, and Miami Lakes charters looking for open water or fishing destinations outside the bay benefit from this northern Atlantic gateway.
Skyline
Downtown Miami and Brickell Skyline from the Bay
The downtown Miami and Brickell skylines, viewed from central Biscayne Bay, are accessible from Pelican Harbor Marina on a southbound bay run of 25 to 35 minutes past the Venetian Islands and Star Island. The approach to the skyline from the north bay gives a wide-angle view of the full downtown tower cluster rising above the mangrove-lined shoreline, a different perspective from the close-in view available from a downtown marina. Evening Miami Lakes charters anchored in the bay opposite the Brickell skyline are the most visually dramatic position available from a north bay departure.
South Bay Extension
Nixon Sandbar and Key Biscayne on Full-Day Charters
Nixon Sandbar at Key Biscayne and Crandon Beach are 45 to 55 minutes south of Pelican Harbor Marina via a full bay transit. Full-day Miami Lakes charters combining a morning Haulover Sandbar stop and a midday south bay run to Key Biscayne are a complete Miami-Dade itinerary available from the north bay departure. For Miami Lakes groups whose itinerary prioritizes Key Biscayne and the south bay, choosing Island Gardens or Miamarina at Bayside as the departure marina shortens the transit by 20 to 30 minutes.
EVERY OCCASION
All Yacht Charter Experiences from Miami Lakes
Every type of private yacht charter experience departs from Miami Lakes area marinas. Celebrations, romantic occasions, corporate events, watersport adventures, and milestone ceremonies.
Birthday Party
Birthday celebration with Haulover Sandbar, the Venetian Islands, and the Miami skyline
Bachelorette Party
Bachelorette yacht charter from Miami Lakes to Biscayne Bay
Corporate Events
Client entertainment from Miami Lakes Business Park to open Biscayne Bay
Yacht Proposal
Propose at sunset anchored in Biscayne Bay or at Haulover Sandbar
Sunset Cruise
Golden hour on Biscayne Bay from a north bay marina
Yacht Party
Private group celebration with Haulover Sandbar and the Miami skyline
Romantic Dinner
Private dinner on Biscayne Bay from Miami Lakes
Anniversary Cruise
Celebrate your anniversary on the water from Miami Lakes
Yacht Tour Miami
Haulover Sandbar, the Venetian Islands, Star Island, and the downtown Miami skyline
Wedding Yacht
Intimate ceremonies on Biscayne Bay from a north bay marina
Snorkeling Miami
Reef snorkeling via Haulover Inlet and the Atlantic reef line north of Miami Beach
Scuba Diving Miami
Atlantic reef dives via Haulover Inlet north of Bal Harbour
Yacht Photography
On-water photography with the Miami skyline, Venetian Islands, and Haulover Sandbar
CUSTOMIZE YOUR CHARTER
Add-On Services for Miami Lakes Charters
Every Miami Lakes yacht charter can be customized with a full range of add-on services. All services are coordinated before departure and ready when you board at the marina.
Food and Drink
Yacht Catering Miami
Full-service catering menus prepared and served on board. Popular options for Miami Lakes charters include open-bar birthday packages anchored at Haulover Sandbar, seated dinner service at the Venetian Islands at sunset, and cocktail hour as the downtown Miami city lights come up from the south bay position.
Activities
Watersports
Jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, and towable inflatables available on any Miami Lakes charter. Haulover Sandbar and the calm bay south of the Venetian Islands are the most popular watersport stops for north bay groups.
Decor
Yacht Decoration
Custom balloon arches, floral arrangements, themed table settings, and personalized signage for birthdays, proposals, anniversaries, and bachelorette parties. Setup is complete before your group arrives at the marina.
Culinary
Private Chef
A private chef boards with your group and prepares a custom menu on board throughout the charter. Available on all Miami Lakes departure vessels and popular for birthday and anniversary dinners anchored at Haulover Sandbar or in the Venetian Islands passage.
Entertainment
Private DJ
A professional DJ with full equipment setup on deck. Music selection coordinated in advance to match your event type. Haulover Sandbar afternoon charters and evening bay anchorages south toward the Miami skyline are the most requested formats for DJ packages.
Transport
VIP Transport
Black car service from your Miami Lakes address directly to Pelican Harbor Marina, Bill Bird Marina at Haulover, Island Gardens, or another departure marina. Timed to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
WHAT TO KNOW
Planning Your Miami Lakes Yacht Charter
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Getting to the Marina from Miami Lakes
Pelican Harbor Marina on the 79th Street Causeway is 25 to 30 minutes from Miami Lakes via the Palmetto Expressway east to I-95 south and the 79th Street exit east to the causeway, or via NW 2nd Avenue south to 79th Street east. Bill Bird Marina at Haulover is 30 to 35 minutes north on Collins Avenue from Bal Harbour. Island Gardens Marina on Watson Island is 30 to 40 minutes via the Palmetto and MacArthur Causeway. Miamarina at Bayside is 30 to 35 minutes via the Palmetto and I-95 south to Biscayne Boulevard. We recommend arriving at the marina 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
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Parking at Miami Lakes Departure Marinas
Pelican Harbor Marina has a surface lot adjacent to the marina, with additional parking along the 79th Street Causeway. Bill Bird Marina at Haulover Park has a large paved lot within Haulover Park, one of the most accessible parking facilities in northern Miami-Dade. Island Gardens Marina on Watson Island has a parking structure at the marina entrance. Miamarina at Bayside in downtown Miami has adjacent parking at the Bayside Marketplace parking garage. For Miami Lakes groups arriving by rideshare, Pelican Harbor and Bill Bird Marina are the most straightforward drop-off points without downtown traffic.
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Best Time of Day for a Miami Lakes Charter
Morning charters departing Pelican Harbor between 9am and 11am reach Haulover Sandbar and the Venetian Islands before the weekend bay traffic builds. Afternoon charters from 1pm to 4pm at Haulover Sandbar are the most active period for the north bay anchorage. Evening charters from 5pm to 7pm anchored in the bay south of the Venetian Islands with the downtown Miami and Brickell skylines visible to the south are the most photogenic position for a Miami Lakes departure. Sunset from the bay with the Sunny Isles Beach and Collins Avenue tower corridor visible to the east and the city skyline to the south is available from no other location in Miami-Dade.
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Charter Duration from Miami Lakes
Most Miami Lakes charters run 3 to 5 hours. A 3-hour charter from Pelican Harbor covers Haulover Sandbar and a pass through the Venetian Islands. A 4-hour charter adds the Star Island celebrity island circuit or an evening bay position opposite the downtown Miami skyline. A 5 to 6 hour full-day charter combining Haulover Sandbar in the morning and a southbound bay run to Star Island and Key Biscayne in the afternoon is the most complete north-to-south Miami-Dade itinerary available from a Miami Lakes departure. Corporate entertainment and birthday groups typically book 4-hour minimums.
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Group Size and Vessel Selection
Private yacht charters from Miami Lakes accommodate groups from 2 to 13 guests on standard vessels. Miami Lakes has a strong mix of family celebration groups, corporate entertainment bookings from the business park corridor, and residential milestone events. Motor yachts in the 45 to 75 foot range suit most Miami Lakes group sizes. Larger sport yachts in the 65 to 105 foot range are available for corporate events and larger parties. Contact us for configurations above 13 guests.
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What Is Included
All Crown Yachts Miami charters include a USCG-licensed captain, crew, fuel, ice, water, and a Bluetooth sound system. Add-ons available for Miami Lakes departures include private catering with full menu coordination, a private chef on board, an open bar package with bartender service, a DJ with full equipment, custom yacht decoration for celebrations, VIP transport from your Miami Lakes or business park address to the marina, and a professional photographer or videographer.
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