Small Yacht Rental in Miami & Miami Beach

Miami Beach Marina

South Beach

The primary full-service marina at the southern tip of Miami Beach, steps from South Beach and the Art Deco district. Deep-water berths, direct access to Government Cut and the open Atlantic. The most requested small yacht departure point from the Miami Beach side, with clear parking and rideshare access.

South Beach marina steps from the Art Deco district and South Pointe Park. Direct bay access with an outbound transit past Fisher Island heading south. A preferred departure point for small boat charters from South Beach with short walking distance from the hotel strip and Lincoln Road.

Located at Haulover Park in North Miami Beach, adjacent to Haulover Sandbar. The shortest route from dock to the most popular anchor stop in Miami. Small yachts benefit here because the shallower draft allows closer anchoring. Ideal for groups in Aventura or Bal Harbour who want to maximize sandbar time on a 4-hour small yacht charter.

At the 79th Street Causeway, convenient for small yacht charter guests in Aventura, Bal Harbour, and Sunny Isles. Haulover Sandbar is a short transit north. The Millionaire's Row estate corridor runs to the south along the Intracoastal.

Watson Island marina minutes from downtown Miami with direct Biscayne Bay access and panoramic skyline views from the dock. A central departure point for small boat charter guests arriving from the Miami mainland, Wynwood, and the Design District. Easy rideshare access and no navigational restrictions on departure.

Watson Island marina adjacent to Island Gardens with direct bay access and city views from the dock. Convenient for small yacht charter guests from Brickell, Wynwood, and the Upper East Side of Miami. A low-traffic alternative to Miamarina for groups wanting a quieter boarding experience.

On the Venetian Causeway between Miami and Miami Beach, central for small yacht charter guests on both sides of Biscayne Bay. The most convenient midpoint departure for charters heading north toward Haulover or south toward Star Island and Government Cut.

Downtown Miami marina at Bayside Marketplace with the full Miami skyline visible from the dock. A convenient small boat charter departure for groups in Brickell, downtown Miami, and the financial district. Direct Biscayne Bay access with no bridge restrictions for vessels under 50 feet.

Miami's largest marina in Coconut Grove, with ample parking and easy highway access. The preferred southern departure point for small yacht charters heading to Biscayne National Park, Stiltsville, and Nixon Sandbar off Key Biscayne.

At the base of the Rickenbacker Causeway, the closest small yacht departure for charters heading to Key Biscayne, Virginia Key, and Nixon Sandbar. Calm, protected harbor with easy highway access from Coral Gables and South Miami.

Brickell-area marina with quick Biscayne Bay access. A lower-traffic alternative to Miamarina for small boat rental guests staying in Brickell and the downtown financial district. Preferred for couple getaways and corporate team outings where a quieter boarding experience matters.

Coconut Grove waterfront marina adjacent to the dining district, with covered parking and direct bay access. An alternative to Dinner Key for small yacht charter guests staying in Coconut Grove heading south toward Biscayne National Park and Elliott Key.

Full-service marina inside Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, surrounded by parkland and 5 minutes from Nixon Sandbar. Ideal for small yacht charter guests in Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, and South Miami seeking quieter southern bay anchorages away from the main Biscayne Bay circuit.

Boutique marina in Miami Beach's Sunset Harbour neighbourhood, quiet and well-positioned for small boat charter departures. Lower-traffic alternative to Miami Beach Marina with easy street parking and direct bay access north toward Haulover Sandbar.

Full-service marina in Coconut Grove with a protected harbor and direct Biscayne Bay access. An alternative to Dinner Key for small yacht charters heading south toward Biscayne National Park and the Nixon Sandbar anchorage off Key Biscayne.

South Miami marina and the primary gateway for small yacht day charters into Biscayne National Park. Serves guests in South Miami, Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, and Kendall. The most direct small boat charter departure for Stiltsville and Elliott Key.

Miami's most popular anchor destination and the standout stop on any small yacht charter. The sandbar sits at the Haulover Inlet in knee-deep turquoise water just south of Bal Harbour. Small yachts have a natural advantage here: the shallower draft allows closer anchoring directly at the sandbar compared to larger vessels. Bar service from the boat, swimming, and lunch at anchor are the standard format. View Haulover Sandbar details.

The most photographed private island in Miami, home to some of the largest celebrity estate properties in South Florida. Small yachts can navigate the narrow north-side channel at close range, bringing the estate sea walls and waterfront detail into full view. The South Beach and downtown Miami skylines frame both approaches. A standard stop on all small boat charter routes from Miami Beach and Brickell marinas. View Star Island tour details.

Miami's main shipping channel into PortMiami. Cruise ships departing through Government Cut during afternoon hours provide a dramatic scale contrast against any small yacht in the channel. The South Beach hotel district lines the north shore. Fisher Island sits at the southern mouth. The scale difference between a 900-foot cruise ship and a 40-foot yacht is one of the most memorable moments on any Miami charter.

The wealthiest zip code in the United States, accessible only by private boat, ferry, or helicopter. Fisher Island sits at the southern mouth of Government Cut between South Beach and the open Atlantic. A natural stop on any small yacht charter that includes the Government Cut transit. The private marina and estate properties can be approached closely from the water. View Fisher Island charter details.

The Venetian Islands chain connects Miami Beach to the mainland via the Venetian Causeway. Small yachts navigate the narrow intracoastal channel between the residential islands with ease, bringing waterfront estate properties on both sides into close view. The downtown Miami skyline frames the western approach. A standard transit corridor on routes from Miami Beach and Venetian Marina. View Millionaire's Row charter details.

A barrier island 15 minutes south of downtown Miami offering calm, protected anchorages perfect for small yacht swim stops. The western shore anchorages off Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park provide clear water and a quieter setting. Home to Nixon Sandbar and the gateway to Biscayne National Park. View Key Biscayne small yacht charters.

Open Biscayne Bay delivers panoramic views of the full Miami skyline from the water. The downtown Miami skyline, Brickell towers, and the South Beach Art Deco district from the center of the bay on a clear day is one of the most iconic perspectives in South Florida. A defining route on any sunset small yacht charter departing from Miami Beach or downtown marinas. All-direction views at anchor with no fixed destination transit.

The South Beach Art Deco hotel district runs from South Pointe north to the Venetian Islands. Viewed from a small yacht at low speed from the bay side, the Art Deco facades, hotel pools, and rooftop bars face directly to the water. Small yachts cruise the hotel district waterfront at close range, providing a ground-level perspective impossible from the beach. A standard element on any Miami Beach small boat charter on the outbound leg.

Historic stilt houses standing over the shallow southern Biscayne Bay flats inside Biscayne National Park. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Stiltsville sits in flat, clear water with exceptional snorkeling visibility. Small yachts are well-suited for the shallower approach to the stilt house cluster compared to larger vessels. Accessible from Coconut Grove and Black Point Marina on a 6 to 8-hour small yacht charter day. View Biscayne National Park details.

A Gulf Stream crossing to Bimini in the Bahamas, 50 nautical miles from Miami. Available on select 50-foot vessels as an overnight or multi-day charter. The Princess Flybridge 50 and Azimut Atlantis 50 are the most capable vessels in the small fleet for this Gulf Stream crossing. Contact us to discuss availability and routing for a Bahamas day trip or overnight. View Miami to Bahamas charter details.