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Miami Weekend Yacht Charter
Saturday and Sunday private charters on Biscayne Bay. The sandbar is busiest, the bay is most alive, and the conditions are at their peak on Miami weekends. Full captain and crew, DJ, open bar, and catering loaded before you board.
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PRIVATE WEEKEND CHARTERS ON BISCAYNE BAY
A weekend yacht rental in Miami is a different experience from a midweek charter. On Saturday and Sunday, Haulover Sandbar is at its most social, with hundreds of vessels anchoring side by side in knee-deep turquoise water, making the sandbar scene on a weekend afternoon unlike anything you find Monday through Friday. The bay traffic, the energy, and the conditions are all at their peak. Crown Yachts Miami operates over 55 privately chartered yachts available every Saturday and Sunday, from mid-size vessels for intimate groups to large open-deck yachts built for full DJ and entertainment setups.
Weekend dates book faster than any other format in the fleet. Peak season Saturdays from December through April and holiday weekends throughout the year are the first to fill. The most popular Saturday format departs between 10am and 11am, anchors at the sandbar through the afternoon with a DJ and open bar running on deck, and returns at golden hour via the Star Island waterfront. A private chef and catering are loaded before departure and served on deck at anchor. Nothing requires coordination from your group once you board.
Sunday charters run a different tempo from Saturday. Most Sunday groups use the second day of a weekend to cover more bay ground: the full Venetian Islands corridor, a longer anchor stop at Key Biscayne, or a slower scenic day after a big Saturday. Groups staying in South Beach, Brickell, or Coconut Grove all have a departure marina within 10 to 15 minutes of their hotel or rental.

Weekend Charter
Every vessel below is available for private charter on Saturdays and Sundays. Full captain and crew included on every booking. Available for groups of up to 12 guests.
Price $17,000$20,000 / 4 hours
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Price $10,500$13,000 / 4 hours
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Price $4,000$4,500 / 4 hours
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Price $4,500$5,600 / 4 hours
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Price $6,500$7,100 / 4 hours
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Price $7,000$8,300 / 4 hours
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WEEKEND CHARTER FORMATS
Half-day sandbar runs, full-day bay explorations, DJ party charters, evening sunset cruises, and two-day weekend packages. Every format is fully private with a crew and all add-ons loaded before departure.
A 6 to 8-hour private Saturday charter arriving at Haulover Sandbar during peak weekend hours when the anchorage is at its most social. Hundreds of vessels anchor in the same shallow turquoise water on a Saturday afternoon. Arriving on a private yacht with a DJ already running and bar open is an entirely different experience than showing up on a weekday. Morning departure between 10am and 11am, anchor through the afternoon, return transit past Star Island at golden hour. The most booked weekend charter format in Miami.
Book Saturday CharterA 7 to 8-hour Sunday private charter built for groups who want to cover bay ground at a slower pace than Saturday. The Sunday sandbar is quieter, the bay traffic lighter, and the atmosphere more scenic than the peak Saturday afternoon scene. Transit past the Venetian Islands and the Star Island celebrity waterfront, take a longer anchor stop off Key Biscayne, and return through Government Cut. The full Miami bay experience for groups who prefer a more relaxed pace.
Book Sunday CharterA full-day private charter with a professional DJ and full sound system set up on deck before departure. Open bar and catering run alongside the DJ from departure to dock. The most in-demand format for birthday weekends, bachelor weekends, and group celebrations where entertainment is the priority. Crown Yachts Miami runs more weekend yacht party charters in Miami on Saturdays than any other format in peak season.
Book Party CharterA 3 to 4-hour Saturday evening departure timed to the Miami sunset over Biscayne Bay. The charter covers the South Beach shoreline at dusk, the Star Island waterfront, and a bay anchor stop for cocktails at golden hour. See all Miami sunset yacht charters.
Book Sunset CharterA Saturday and Sunday back-to-back private charter with the same vessel and crew for both days. Saturday covers the sandbar and bay area. Sunday extends toward Key Biscayne, Elliott Key, or a Bimini crossing. For groups seeking the ideal weekend getaway on a yacht in Miami, this two-day format covers both days without changing vessels or crew.
Book Two-Day PackagePrivate weekend charters for larger groups on wide-deck vessels with multiple entertainment zones. DJ, catering, and open bar service scale to the group size. Popular for corporate weekend retreats, company outings, and large birthday or reunion events. See all Miami group yacht charters.
Book Group CharterWHAT TO EXPECT
A weekend yacht charter in Miami is simpler than most people expect. You contact us, we send a curated list of available vessels, and you show up at the marina. Here is what every Crown Yachts Miami weekend rental includes from first inquiry to the final dock approach.
Every Crown Yachts Miami weekend charter is a fully private booking. No shared passengers, no group tour format, no other guests on board. Your group boards, the yacht departs, and every detail of the day belongs entirely to you. Browse the full fleet and choose the vessel that matches your group size and the type of weekend you have in mind.
Every Crown Yachts Miami weekend rental departs with a USCG-licensed captain and a professional crew. The captain manages all navigation, anchoring, and vessel operations. The crew handles all guest hospitality from boarding to the final dock approach. No boating license or experience is required. No safety education ID needed from any guest.
The captain builds the weekend day around your preferred stops and timing. Most requested weekend destinations include Haulover Sandbar, Star Island, the Venetian Islands, Key Biscayne, and Government Cut. Share your preferences and the captain delivers the day around them.
A professional DJ with full sound and lighting, open bar service, private chef with a custom menu, and custom event decoration are all coordinated and loaded before the group boards. Nothing to arrange on the day of the charter. Every provisioning, setup, and coordination detail happens before you arrive at the marina.
Weekend charters are available in 3-hour sunset formats, 4 to 5-hour sandbar runs, and full 8-hour day charters. A shorter 3 to 4-hour evening charter covers Star Island and the South Beach waterfront at dusk. A full 8-hour day charter covers the sandbar, Key Biscayne, Government Cut, and a full sunset return transit. Duration is chosen at booking and the itinerary fills it.
Weekend private charters at Crown Yachts Miami accommodate groups of 2 to 12 guests under USCG private charter regulations. Couples and small groups of 2 to 6 book mid-size vessels for an intimate experience. Social groups of 8 to 12 book larger vessels with wide open deck space for DJ and bar setups. For groups over 12 guests, see Miami group yacht charter options on commercially licensed vessels.
DEPARTURE POINTS
The weekend charter fleet departs from all major Miami marinas. We assign the closest departure point to where your group is staying. Marinas across Miami Beach, downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, and Key Biscayne.
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South Beach
The primary full-service marina at the southern tip of Miami Beach, steps from South Beach and the Art Deco district. Direct access to Government Cut, the Star Island waterfront, and the open bay. The most requested weekend departure point from the Miami Beach side of the bay.
Located at Haulover Park in North Miami Beach, directly adjacent to Haulover Sandbar. The shortest route from dock to the most popular weekend anchorage in Miami. Ideal for groups staying in Aventura or Bal Harbour who want maximum time at the sandbar.
Watson Island deep-water marina minutes from downtown Miami and the Venetian Causeway. Panoramic views of the Miami skyline from the dock, direct Biscayne Bay access, and easy rideshare drop-off from Wynwood, the Design District, and the upper east side. A premium weekend charter departure point for downtown guests.
Miami's largest marina, in the sheltered neighborhood of Coconut Grove. The preferred weekend departure point for charters heading to Biscayne National Park, Stiltsville, and Nixon Sandbar. Ample parking and easy rideshare access from Brickell and downtown.
Downtown Miami marina at Bayside Marketplace with the full Miami skyline visible from the dock. A convenient weekend charter departure for groups arriving from Brickell, the Design District, or the financial district. Direct bay access and close proximity to major hotels and vacation rentals in the downtown core.
South Beach marina steps from the Art Deco district, South Pointe Park, and Government Cut. A preferred weekend departure point for groups staying in South Beach with direct offshore access and a scenic outbound transit past Fisher Island heading south into the bay.
On the Venetian Causeway between Miami and Miami Beach, central for weekend charter guests staying on either side of the bay. The most convenient midpoint departure for charters heading north toward Haulover Sandbar or south toward Star Island and the Venetian Islands corridor.
Boutique marina in Miami Beach's Sunset Harbour neighbourhood. A quieter, lower-traffic alternative to Miami Beach Marina for weekend charters. Street parking available and easy rideshare access. Well-positioned for routes heading north toward Haulover or south toward Star Island.
At the 79th Street Causeway, the most convenient weekend charter departure for groups in Aventura, Bal Harbour, and Sunny Isles. Haulover Sandbar is a short transit north. The full Millionaire's Row estate corridor runs to the south.
Watson Island marina adjacent to Island Gardens, with direct Biscayne Bay access and panoramic city views. A premium weekend departure point for Brickell and downtown Miami guests. Particularly convenient for groups arriving from Wynwood, the Design District, and the upper east side of Miami.
At the base of the Rickenbacker Causeway, the closest weekend departure point 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 weekend charter guests staying in Brickell, downtown Miami, and the financial district. Easy rideshare access and a calm boarding environment before weekend departure.
Full-service marina inside Crandon Park on Key Biscayne, surrounded by parkland and 5 minutes from Nixon Sandbar. The ideal weekend charter departure for groups in Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, and South Miami seeking quieter southern bay anchorages.
Full-service marina in Coconut Grove with a protected harbor and direct Biscayne Bay access. An alternative to Dinner Key for weekend charters heading south toward Biscayne National Park and the Nixon Sandbar anchorage off Key Biscayne.
Coconut Grove waterfront marina adjacent to the dining and restaurant district, with covered parking and direct bay access. A convenient southern weekend departure for charters heading to Stiltsville, Elliott Key, or a full day in Biscayne National Park.
South Miami marina and the primary gateway for full-day weekend charters into Biscayne National Park. Serves groups in South Miami, Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, and Kendall. The most direct weekend departure for Stiltsville and Elliott Key.
View Miami Beach weekend yacht chartersBOOKING PROCESS
Contact us via WhatsApp with your preferred Saturday or Sunday date, the number of guests, and what you have in mind for the day. Weekend bookings during peak season from December through April and around Miami event weekends including Art Basel fill quickly. We confirm availability and respond with vessel options within hours.
Based on your group size, the type of day you want, and the add-ons you plan to include, we send a curated shortlist from the weekend charter fleet. Options range from mid-size vessels ideal for intimate groups to larger yachts with wide deck space for DJ and entertainment setups. Every option includes full specifications and layout detail.
The captain builds the weekend route around your preferred stops. We confirm the departure marina closest to where your group is staying. Sandbar sessions at Haulover or Nixon Sandbar, scenic transits past Star Island, and full-day bay explorations are all available from any marina on the list.
A professional DJ with full sound and lighting, open bar package, private chef with a custom menu, custom decoration, and VIP transport to the marina are all available. Every add-on is coordinated and loaded before the group boards. Nothing to manage on the day.
Secure the weekend date with a deposit. You receive a full charter agreement covering the marina address, boarding time, captain contact, and a complete list of every detail included and pre-loaded for the day. All add-ons confirmed in the same document.
Arrive at the marina 15 minutes before departure. The vessel is fueled, set up, and ready. DJ equipment, bar, and catering are in place before you board. Cast off and spend the day on the bay while the crew handles navigation, anchoring, bar service, and every operational detail from departure to the final dock approach.
WHERE YOU CAN GO
Biscayne Bay and Miami's surrounding waterways offer some of the most spectacular scenery in South Florida. These are the most requested stops on weekend yacht charters departing from Miami marinas.
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Miami's most popular weekend anchor destination. The shallow, knee-deep turquoise water runs along the inlet just south of Bal Harbour. Hundreds of vessels anchor side by side during peak weekend hours, creating the most social scene on Biscayne Bay. Reached via Haulover Inlet in 20 to 30 minutes from most North Bay and Miami Beach marinas. Bar service, swimming, and catering on deck at anchor are the standard format. View Haulover Sandbar details.
The most photographed private island in Miami, home to some of the largest celebrity-owned waterfront estates in South Florida. The slow cruise along the Star Island waterfront is the defining visual of any Miami weekend charter. The South Beach skyline and downtown Miami frame both approaches. A standard transit stop on routes from Miami Beach and South Beach marinas. View Star Island yacht tour.
Nixon Sandbar off the northwest tip of Key Biscayne offers a calmer, less crowded alternative to Haulover for groups who prefer a quieter weekend anchorage. The water is clear and shallow, the anchorage is protected from bay chop, and the South Bay setting provides excellent views of the Miami skyline from the water. Accessible from Coconut Grove and Brickell marinas in under 20 minutes. View Nixon Sandbar details.
The Venetian Islands chain connects Miami Beach to the mainland via the Venetian Causeway, providing a scenic intracoastal transit corridor on any weekend charter itinerary. Waterfront estate properties line both sides at close range. The downtown Miami skyline frames the western approach. View Millionaire's Row and Venetian Islands details.
A barrier island 15 minutes south of downtown Miami offering calm, protected anchorages popular on full-day weekend charters. The western shore anchorages off Bill Baggs Cape Florida provide clear water and a quieter setting than the North Bay sandbars. Home to Nixon Sandbar and the gateway to Biscayne National Park. View Key Biscayne weekend charters.
Miami's main shipping channel into PortMiami and one of the most dramatic transits on any weekend charter. Cruise ships depart through the cut during peak afternoon hours. The scale contrast between a private yacht and a departing cruise ship is extraordinary. Fisher Island sits at the southern mouth, accessible on any route through Government Cut.
Open Biscayne Bay provides the most unrestricted panoramic views of the Miami skyline from the water. The full downtown Miami skyline, Brickell, and the Art Deco district visible from the center of the bay on a clear Miami weekend is one of the most distinctive perspectives in South Florida. A weekend yacht cruise in Miami across open Biscayne Bay is the defining route at sunset, the most requested end to any full-day charter in the fleet. View Miami sunset yacht cruises.
The largest island in Biscayne National Park, 7 miles south of Key Biscayne. The island's western anchorage has clear, calm water for swimming and snorkeling, and the isolation of the park environment provides a marked contrast to the busy sandbars closer to Miami. Accessible on full-day weekend charters from Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, or South Bay marinas. The most naturally scenic full-day weekend destination within a single-day cruise from Miami.
The wealthiest zip code in the United States, accessible only by ferry or private vessel. Fisher Island sits at the southern mouth of Government Cut between South Beach and the open Atlantic. A natural scenic addition to any weekend charter that includes the Government Cut transit heading south from South Beach or Miami Beach marinas. View Fisher Island charter details.
The stretch of ultra-luxury waterfront estates lining the Miami Beach Intracoastal Waterway between the Venetian Causeway and Bal Harbour. A scenic transit through the heart of Miami's most exclusive residential waterfront, typically covered on the return leg from Haulover Sandbar on any weekend charter departing from a North Bay marina. View Millionaire's Row yacht cruise details.
A quiet, park-covered island between downtown Miami and Key Biscayne with a calm bay anchorage on its western shore. The Miami Marine Stadium ruins are a distinctive visual landmark. Virginia Key's sheltered western anchorage is a popular weekend stop for families and groups who prefer a quieter setting than the main sandbars. View Miami skyline cruise details.
A slow cruise across Biscayne Bay with the full Miami skyline reflected on the water. Downtown Miami, Brickell, and the Art Deco district frame the horizon from open bay. Most spectacular at golden hour on a Saturday evening departure, making this the defining route for groups who want the complete city-from-the-water perspective. View Miami Skyline Cruise details.
270 square miles of protected bay and ocean water south of Key Biscayne with secluded anchorages, crystal-clear water, and abundant marine life. The most rewarding full-day weekend destination in South Florida, best reached from Coconut Grove or Black Point Marina. View Biscayne National Park yacht trip details.
Historic stilt houses standing over the shallow southern Biscayne Bay flats inside Biscayne National Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Flat, clear water with exceptional snorkeling visibility makes Stiltsville one of Miami's most distinctive full-day weekend charter destinations, accessible from Coconut Grove and Black Point Marina. View Biscayne National Park details.
The ultimate weekend charter extension: 50 nautical miles across the Gulf Stream to Bimini in the Bahamas. Available on select vessels as a Saturday to Sunday overnight with full professional crew. The two-day weekend package format is ideal for groups who want to make the Bahamas crossing without committing to a full week aboard. View Miami to Bahamas charter details.
BOOK A WEEKEND CHARTER
Share a few details and we respond with available weekend yachts matched to your group within hours.
WHY CROWN YACHTS MIAMI
Crown Yachts Miami operates Miami's most complete weekend charter fleet. Whether you are booking a full-day bay charter, a weekend party yacht with DJ and open bar, or a multi-day weekend package, every booking is fully private, fully crewed, and managed from first inquiry to return.

The Crown Yachts Miami weekend charter fleet covers every group size and style, from intimate mid-size vessels for couples and small groups to large open-deck yachts for full-party Saturday charters. Every weekend booking is entirely private. The Pershing GTX 116, Azimut 116, and San Lorenzo 97 are among the most requested weekend charter vessels. Every vessel comes with a full captain and crew on every booking. If you are looking for a luxury weekend yacht rental in Miami, browse the full fleet and we match the right vessel to your group within hours.

The weekend charter add-ons at Crown Yachts Miami are what separate a good day on the water from an unforgettable one. A professional DJ with full sound and lighting set up on deck, open bar service running from departure to dock, full catering served at the sandbar anchor, and a private chef preparing a custom menu on board. All coordinated and loaded before the group boards. For groups celebrating a birthday or a bachelorette weekend, custom yacht decoration is available and installed before arrival at the marina.

Miami's weekend charter destinations cover some of the most distinctive waterways in South Florida. Haulover Sandbar in knee-deep turquoise water, the slow cruise past Star Island at golden hour, the Venetian Islands intracoastal corridor, and the protected anchorages off Key Biscayne are all available on a single Miami weekend charter day. For groups wanting to venture further, Biscayne National Park and multi-day packages toward the Bahamas are available on select vessels.

Crown Yachts Miami weekend charters are built around the occasion, not the other way around. Birthday weekend charters with DJ, open bar, and custom decoration are the most booked format on Saturday mornings. Bachelorette yacht parties on Biscayne Bay are the defining Miami weekend experience for groups celebrating before a wedding. Anniversary charters, corporate weekend retreats, and sunset cruises are all available in the same fleet. Every weekend charter is fully private, full-service, and configured around your group from first inquiry to the final dock approach.
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