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Miami River Yacht Rental
Private yacht charters from the Miami River. Miamarina at Bayside five minutes away, with Star Island, the Port of Miami, Government Cut, and the Brickell and downtown Miami skyline on every route.
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MIAMI RIVER YACHT CHARTERS
Private Yacht Charters from the Miami River
The Miami River runs through the core of downtown Miami and empties into Biscayne Bay at the foot of the Brickell financial district. Miamarina at Bayside, the primary departure for Miami River charters, is five to ten minutes from the river district and sits at the base of the downtown Miami skyline with direct bay access to Star Island, the Port of Miami, and the Venetian Islands. Crown Yachts Miami operates a fleet of over 55 private yachts available for Miami River departures.
Private yacht charters from the Miami River serve the full range of occasions: birthday celebrations anchored in central Biscayne Bay with the city skyline as backdrop, bachelorette parties departing downtown Miami, corporate client entertainment for Brickell and downtown offices, sunset cruises with the Brickell tower lights reflected on the bay, and private proposals on the water opposite the downtown skyline.
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 River address to the marina.
Our Fleet
Yacht Rentals Available from Miami River
Not sure which yacht fits your group? Our team will recommend the best yacht based on your needs.
WHY MIAMI RIVER
Why Choose the Miami River for Your Yacht Charter
The Miami River district is five minutes from Miamarina at Bayside, with Star Island under fifteen minutes by water, the Port of Miami directly north, and the full Brickell and downtown skyline as the backdrop from the moment of departure.
Urban River District
The Miami River Runs Through the Heart of Downtown Miami, Connecting to Biscayne Bay at the Base of Brickell
The Miami River is a 5.5-mile urban waterway running through the core of Miami, fed by the canal system to the west and emptying into Biscayne Bay at the foot of downtown Miami between the Port of Miami to the north and Brickell to the south. The Miami River District is one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in South Florida and has evolved into a mixed-use corridor of marine industry, fresh seafood restaurants, residential towers, and commercial waterfront. The river's mouth at the bay is flanked by the Port of Miami and the downtown Miami skyline, giving Miami River residents the most dramatic urban waterfront setting of any location in Miami-Dade.
Closest to the Bay
Miamarina at Bayside is Five Minutes from the Miami River District, the Shortest Marina Drive of Any Urban Miami Location
Miamarina at Bayside, on the downtown Miami waterfront at Biscayne Boulevard, is five to ten minutes from the Miami River district without expressway access. The marina sits at the edge of Bayside Marketplace adjacent to the American Airlines Arena and the downtown waterfront park, with direct Biscayne Bay access and the full city skyline as a backdrop from the dock. For Miami River residents, Miamarina at Bayside is the fastest marina commute of any urban Miami location. Island Gardens Marina on Watson Island is an additional five minutes east via the MacArthur Causeway.
Brickell Avenue Bridge
The Brickell Avenue Bridge, the Most Frequently Opened Drawbridge in the United States, Marks the River Gateway to the Bay
The Brickell Avenue Bridge at the eastern end of the Miami River is the most frequently opened drawbridge in the United States, raising over 25 times per day to allow marine traffic between the river and Biscayne Bay. The bridge is a working symbol of the Miami River's function as an active commercial and recreational waterway and marks the transition from the urban river to the open bay. Private yacht charters departing Miamarina at Bayside pass the Brickell Avenue Bridge position on the way out to central Biscayne Bay, with the Brickell high-rise corridor rising on both sides of the river mouth.
Port of Miami and Downtown
The Port of Miami, the Busiest Cruise Port in the World, and the Downtown Miami Financial District Surround the Departure Marina
Miamarina at Bayside sits between the Port of Miami to the north — the busiest cruise port in the world by passenger volume — and the Brickell financial district to the south. Private yacht charters departing downtown Miami pass the Port of Miami's terminal complex with active cruise ships at berth, then enter central Biscayne Bay with the full downtown and Brickell skylines directly astern. No other Miami-Dade charter departure marina is surrounded by a cruise port on one side and a financial district on the other. The scale and density of the urban environment immediately adjacent to the departure dock is unique to the Miami River and downtown Miami corridor.
WHERE WE DEPART
Marina Departure Points Near the Miami River
Miamarina at Bayside in downtown Miami is the primary departure for Miami River charters. Additional marinas serve Watson Island, South Beach, and south bay itineraries.
Primary Marina
Miamarina at Bayside, Downtown Miami
Miamarina at Bayside at 400 Biscayne Boulevard is the primary departure for Miami River charters. Five to ten minutes from the Miami River district, the marina is adjacent to Bayside Marketplace and steps from the downtown Miami waterfront park. The dock faces open Biscayne Bay with Star Island directly across the water, the Port of Miami to the north, and the Brickell and downtown skylines rising behind. Parking is available at the Bayside Marketplace parking garage. Miamarina at Bayside is the most urban departure dock in Miami-Dade, with the city rising on three sides and the bay ahead.
Central Bay
Island Gardens Marina, Watson Island
Island Gardens Deep Harbour on Watson Island is ten to fifteen minutes from the Miami River district via Brickell Avenue north and the MacArthur Causeway east. The marina handles vessels up to 500 feet and gives direct central Biscayne Bay access with Star Island under 15 minutes by water. For Miami River charters departing Island Gardens, the westward view from the marina dock is the full downtown Miami and Brickell skyline — the same panorama that Miami River residents see from the street, now framed by open water.
South Bay
Dinner Key Marina, Coconut Grove
Dinner Key Marina in Coconut Grove is fifteen to twenty minutes from the Miami River district via Brickell Avenue south and US-1 south. For Miami River charters whose itinerary focuses on Key Biscayne, Nixon Sandbar, and the Coconut Grove waterfront rather than the central and north bay corridor, Dinner Key is the most appropriate departure point. The largest marina in Miami, Dinner Key gives access to the full south bay circuit including the Coconut Grove anchorage, Key Biscayne channel, and Nixon Sandbar.
South Beach
Miami Beach Marina, South Beach
Miami Beach Marina at the southern tip of Miami Beach is fifteen to twenty minutes from the Miami River district via the MacArthur Causeway east and South Beach. For Miami River charters whose itinerary focuses on the South Beach coastline, Government Cut, and Atlantic access, Miami Beach Marina is the most direct departure. The marina is steps from South Pointe Park, the Art Deco district, and the South Beach oceanfront, with Government Cut and open Atlantic water immediately south.
DEPARTURE LOCATIONS
Departure Marinas for Miami River Charters
All marinas are accessible from the Miami River district by rideshare or car. Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Select a departure marina to see the location
Miamarina at Bayside
Primary departure for Miami River charters. Downtown Miami waterfront marina at Bayside Marketplace, five to ten minutes from the river district. Direct Biscayne Bay access with Star Island across the water and the Brickell skyline behind.
BISCAYNE BAY
STAR ISLAND
DOWNTOWN MIAMI
ON THE WATER
Charter Routes and Views from the Miami River
Miami River charters cover Star Island, the Brickell and downtown skyline, the Port of Miami, Government Cut, the Venetian Islands, and Nixon Sandbar on extended south bay runs.
Most Popular
Star Island and the Celebrity Island Chain
Star Island is under fifteen minutes from Miamarina at Bayside, directly across central Biscayne Bay. The celebrity island circuit — Star Island, Palm Island, and Hibiscus Island — is the most requested route on Miami River charters and is accessible faster from downtown Miami than from any other departure marina except Island Gardens on Watson Island. The view of Star Island's private estates from the bay, with the downtown Miami and Brickell skylines rising immediately to the west, is the most photogenic bay position in Miami and is visible from the first moments of a downtown departure.
Skyline
Downtown Miami and Brickell Skyline from the Bay
The downtown Miami and Brickell skylines, viewed from open Biscayne Bay, are immediately accessible on any Miami River charter. Miamarina at Bayside sits at the base of the skyline, and charters anchoring in the bay between the marina and Star Island have the full downtown and Brickell tower corridor as a direct backdrop within five minutes of departure. Evening Miami River charters anchored in the bay with the city lights of Brickell and downtown reflecting on the water are the most visually dramatic charter position available from any location in Miami-Dade.
Port of Miami
Port of Miami Circuit and Cruise Ship Channel
The Port of Miami, on Dodge Island directly north of Miamarina at Bayside, is the world's busiest cruise port by passenger volume. Private yacht charters from downtown Miami can navigate the outer perimeter of the port's channel, passing active cruise ships at berth and container vessels in the Government Cut shipping channel. The Port of Miami circuit is a distinctive urban maritime route unique to the Miami River and downtown Miami departure position and is not accessible from south bay or north Miami marinas without a long bay transit.
Open Ocean
Government Cut and the Atlantic Ocean
Government Cut, the main shipping channel at the southern tip of Miami Beach, is twenty to twenty-five minutes from Miamarina at Bayside via central Biscayne Bay. From the Cut, charters enter the Atlantic with views of Fisher Island to the south and the South Pointe Park coastline to the north. The downtown Miami departure gives direct bay passage to Government Cut without navigating through residential island channels, and the approach to the Cut from the north, past the Port of Miami terminals, is a different visual sequence from the approach available from Watson Island or southern marinas.
Star Island Extension
Venetian Islands and the Intracoastal North
The Venetian Islands — Di Lido, San Marino, San Marco, and Belle Isle — are under twenty minutes from Miamarina at Bayside via the central bay north past Star Island. The Venetian Causeway passage connects downtown Miami to Miami Beach through the island chain, and Miami River charters heading north through the bay enter the Venetian Islands after the Star Island circuit before reaching the Intracoastal and the Miami Beach hotel corridor. The Venetian passage adds a residential estate waterfront element to the urban skyline and celebrity island circuit on any downtown Miami charter.
South Bay
Nixon Sandbar and Key Biscayne
Nixon Sandbar and Key Biscayne are twenty-five to thirty-five minutes south of Miamarina at Bayside via central Biscayne Bay. The south bay run from downtown Miami passes the Coconut Grove waterfront and the Rickenbacker Causeway before reaching the Key Biscayne channel and the sandbar. Full-day Miami River charters combining a morning Star Island circuit with an afternoon Nixon Sandbar anchorage cover the full central and south bay in a single itinerary available from the downtown departure position.
EVERY OCCASION
All Yacht Charter Experiences from the Miami River
Every type of private yacht charter experience departs from Miami River area marinas. Celebrations, romantic occasions, corporate events, watersport adventures, and milestone ceremonies.
Birthday Party
Birthday celebration with the downtown Miami skyline and Star Island
Bachelorette Party
Bachelorette yacht charter from downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay
Corporate Events
Client entertainment with the downtown Miami and Brickell skyline backdrop
Yacht Proposal
Propose at sunset with the city lights of Brickell reflected on Biscayne Bay
Sunset Cruise
Golden hour on Biscayne Bay with the downtown Miami skyline at dusk
Yacht Party
Private group celebration anchored in central Biscayne Bay opposite downtown
Romantic Dinner
Private dinner on Biscayne Bay from the Miami River district
Anniversary Cruise
Celebrate your anniversary on the water from downtown Miami
Yacht Tour Miami
Star Island, the Port of Miami, Government Cut, and the Brickell skyline
Wedding Yacht
Intimate ceremonies on Biscayne Bay from the Miami River district
Snorkeling Miami
Reef snorkeling via Government Cut and the outer Atlantic reef line
Scuba Diving Miami
Atlantic reef dives via Government Cut south of South Beach
Yacht Photography
On-water photography with the downtown Miami skyline and Star Island
CUSTOMIZE YOUR CHARTER
Add-On Services for Miami River Charters
Every Miami River 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 Miamarina at Bayside.
Food and Drink
Yacht Catering Miami
Full-service catering menus prepared and served on board. Popular options for Miami River charters include open-bar birthday packages anchored in central Biscayne Bay with the downtown skyline backdrop, seated dinner service near Star Island at sunset, and cocktail hour as the city lights come up on Brickell.
Activities
Watersports
Jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, and towable inflatables available on any Miami River charter. Central Biscayne Bay anchorages near Star Island and the calm bay south of Brickell Key are the most common watersport stops for downtown Miami 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 Miamarina at Bayside.
Culinary
Private Chef
A private chef boards with your group and prepares a custom menu on board throughout the charter. Available on all Miami River departure vessels and popular for birthday and anniversary dinners anchored in the bay opposite the downtown Miami skyline.
Entertainment
Private DJ
A professional DJ with full equipment setup on deck. Music selection coordinated in advance to match your event type. Evening downtown Miami charters anchored in the bay with the city lights backdrop are the most requested format for DJ packages.
Transport
VIP Transport
Black car service from your Miami River address directly to Miamarina at Bayside, Island Gardens Marina, or another departure marina. Timed to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure so your group boards without rushing.
WHAT TO KNOW
Planning Your Miami River Yacht Charter
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Getting to the Marina from the Miami River District
Miamarina at Bayside at 400 Biscayne Boulevard is five to ten minutes from the Miami River district via Biscayne Boulevard north or Brickell Avenue north. Parking is available at the Bayside Marketplace parking garage adjacent to the marina. Island Gardens Marina on Watson Island is ten to fifteen minutes via the MacArthur Causeway east. For charters routing south to Key Biscayne or the Coconut Grove waterfront, Dinner Key Marina in Coconut Grove is fifteen to twenty minutes via Brickell Avenue south and US-1. We recommend arriving 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
02
Parking at Miami River Departure Marinas
Miamarina at Bayside has adjacent parking at the Bayside Marketplace parking garage, one of the largest parking structures in downtown Miami. The garage accommodates large groups and is validated for marina guests. Island Gardens Marina on Watson Island has a large parking structure at the marina entrance. For Miami River groups arriving by rideshare from Brickell or downtown, Miamarina at Bayside is the most convenient drop-off of any marina in Miami-Dade — it is walking distance from dozens of downtown and Brickell hotels and office buildings.
03
Best Time of Day for a Miami River Charter
Morning charters departing Miamarina at Bayside between 9am and 11am reach Star Island and Government Cut before the weekend bay traffic builds. Afternoon charters from 1pm to 4pm on central Biscayne Bay are the most active period. Evening charters departing downtown between 5pm and 7pm anchor in the bay between Star Island and the marina at golden hour, when the Brickell and downtown skylines are at their most photogenic as the sun sets behind the towers. The evening downtown skyline position is the most requested charter format from the Miami River district and is unique to a downtown departure marina.
04
Charter Duration from the Miami River District
Most Miami River charters run 3 to 5 hours. A 3-hour charter from Miamarina at Bayside covers a Star Island celebrity circuit, a Government Cut Atlantic pass, and an evening skyline anchorage. A 4-hour charter adds the Venetian Islands circuit or a Port of Miami outer perimeter pass. A 5 to 6 hour full-day charter from downtown Miami covering Government Cut in the morning and Star Island in the afternoon is the most complete central bay itinerary from the Miami River corridor. Corporate entertainment and birthday groups typically book 4-hour minimums.
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Group Size and Vessel Selection
Private yacht charters from the Miami River district accommodate groups from 2 to 13 guests on standard vessels. Downtown Miami has a strong mix of corporate entertainment groups, birthday and bachelorette parties, and tourist and visitor charters. Motor yachts in the 45 to 75 foot range suit most Miami River group sizes. Larger sport yachts in the 65 to 105 foot range are available for corporate events and parties requiring more deck space. 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 River 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 River or Brickell address to the marina, and a professional photographer or videographer.
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