Miami · high season Dec–Apr
How much does it cost to rent a yacht in Miami?
Renting a yacht in Miami costs $200 to $1,200 for a full day. Half days run $100–$600. Weekly charters span $10,000 for a sailing yacht to $80,000 for a large motor yacht. Day rates are all-in: rate plus roughly 7% Florida sales tax and a 15–20% crew tip.
Miami is the biggest day-rental market in the US. High season runs December to April; the same boat prices at the top of its range in those months and discounts in summer.
Miami — estimated total
$854
Full day (8 h) · mid range
- Base $700 (82%)
- APA $0 (0%)
- Tax $49 (6%)
- Tip $105 (12%)
High season: Dec–Apr. Tax note: FL sales tax approx — verify.
Miami charter rates
| Format | Rate | APA | VAT | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full day (8 h) | $200–$1,200 | — | 7% | 15% |
| Half day (4 h) | $100–$600 | — | 7% | 15% |
| Sailing yacht, per week | $10,000–$33,000 | 35% (crewed) | 7% | 15% (crewed) |
| Catamaran, per week | $18,489–$40,000 | 35% (crewed) | 7% | 15% (crewed) |
| Motor yacht, per week | $29,000–$80,000 | 35% (crewed) | 7% | 15% (crewed) |
Tax note: FL sales tax approx — verify.
What a Miami yacht rental really costs
The advertised rate is most of the bill, but not all of it. Add Florida sales tax — roughly 7%, confirm the exact figure on your quote — and the crew tip, 15–20% in the US market. A $700 full-day rental lands near $854 once both are in.
Boat length drives your position in the $200–$1,200 range. The low end books a compact boat for a few guests. The high end is 80 ft and up with captain and crew. Sunset slots and high-season weekends sell at the top of the range.
Weekly charters out of Miami run $10,000–$33,000 for sailing yachts, $18,489–$40,000 for catamarans and $29,000–$80,000 for motor yachts. Crewed weekly bookings add 35% APA and the same 15–20% tip — the calculator stacks all of it.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a yacht rental in Miami for a day?
A full day (8 hours) costs $200–$1,200 depending on boat size and season. Add roughly 7% Florida sales tax and a 15–20% tip. A mid-range $700 rental totals about $854 all-in.
How much is a half-day yacht rental in Miami?
About half the full-day rate: $100–$600 for 4 hours. Operators treat that as the floor — popular slots price closer to the full-day rate.
How much does a weekly yacht charter in Miami cost?
Sailing yachts: $10,000–$33,000 per week. Catamarans: $18,489–$40,000. Motor yachts: $29,000–$80,000. Crewed bookings add 35% APA plus a 15–20% tip.
When is yacht season in Miami?
High season is December to April. Rates sit at the top of their range in those months. May to November is cheaper, with summer availability easiest to book.
Do Miami yacht rentals include tax and tip?
Usually not. Quotes list the base rate; Florida sales tax (roughly 7% — verify on your quote) and the 15–20% crew tip are added on top.