2 hours
Sunset Cruise
from $2,900
Golden hour down the Miami skyline and back through Government Cut. The easiest yes in the city.
- Skyline & Star Island run
- Champagne service available
- Departs 90 min before sunset
Miami Beach · Private Charters
Private boat charter in Miami
and a day you will keep.
VIVA is a 2024 Azimut Verve 48 — Italian design, three Mercury Verado outboards and the whole of Biscayne Bay. A boat rental with a captain for up to 12 guests, departing Miami Beach.
- 49′4″Length overall
- 12Guests aboard
- 1,800 hpTriple Verado
- 2024Model year
The yacht
Built in Italy. At home in Miami.
The Verve 48 is Azimut's open sports cruiser — a 15-metre day boat with a walk-around deck, a full beach-club stern and enough shade to make August pleasant. It is fast when you want speed and very quiet when you don't.
Specifications
- Builder
- Azimut Yachts
- Model / Year
- Verve 48 · 2024
- Length overall
- 49′ 4″ (15.04 m)
- Beam
- 13′ 5″ (4.09 m)
- Draft
- 4′ 3″
- Engines
- 3 × Mercury Verado 600 hp
- Top speed
- Up to 50 knots
- Fuel / Water
- 618 gal / 79 gal
- Guests (day)
- Up to 12
- Cabins
- 2 · sleeps 4
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Beach club stern
A wide swim platform that sits inches off the water — the reason nobody wants to get back on board.
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Shade and sunpads
Triple-width bow sunpad, a hook-shaped bow lounge for six, and a hardtop over the cockpit.
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Two galleys
A cockpit wet bar with grills, sink, fridge and ice maker, plus a full galley below deck.
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Sound & comfort
Premium audio throughout, air-conditioned interior, and a full head with a separate shower.
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Professional captain
Every charter runs with a captain who knows the bay, the tides and the good anchorages. Billed separately from the charter rate.
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Water toys
Snorkel gear, floats and towables available — tell us what you'd like aboard and we'll load it.
Miami charter rates
Pick your hours. We'll handle the rest.
All charters are private — the yacht is yours alone. Rates below are for the yacht itself and are starting points; peak dates and holidays vary. Captain and fuel are not included and are quoted on top, so you see exactly what each costs.
4 hours
Most bookedHalf Day Sandbar
from $4,800
The classic Miami day: anchor at Nixon Sandbar, swim, eat, then a lap past the islands on the way home.
- Nixon Sandbar & Biscayne Bay
- Floats, cooler and ice aboard
- Swim stops on request
6 hours
Signature Day
from $6,800
Enough time to add Key Biscayne, a lunch stop on the water, and still be back for sunset.
- Sandbar + Key Biscayne
- Waterfront lunch stop
- Snorkel gear included
8 hours & up
Full Day & Custom
from $9,200
Elliott Key, Stiltsville, a proposal, a shoot, a birthday. Multi-day and Keys runs by arrangement.
- Custom itinerary planning
- Michelin chef & photographer add-ons
- Overnight for 4 on request
Included in the charter rate
- Ice, bottled water and soft drinks
- Towels, coolers and floats
- Bluetooth sound system
- Dockage at the home berth
Quoted separately
- Captain — required on every charter
- Fuel — billed on actual consumption
Popular add-ons
A Michelin-starred chef on board — cooking for you at the wet bar and serving at anchor. $400 per guest, arranged in advance.
- Catering, raw bar and grazing boards
- Champagne, bar service and a bartender
- Photographer or content creator
- Jet ski, seabob or towables
- Flowers, balloons and proposal setup
- Extra crew or a hostess
Rates are for the yacht only. Captain and fuel are not included and are quoted on top of the charter rate. Also excluded: dockage away from the home berth, catering, and gratuity for the crew (15–20% is customary). A signed charter agreement and deposit confirm the date.
Destinations
Where the Verve 48 takes you
Your captain will read the wind and the tide on the day and steer you to the best version of the plan.
Nixon Sandbar
Waist-deep turquoise water off Key Biscayne, a raft-up of boats and music. The centre of gravity of a Miami weekend.
Star & Palm Island
A slow cruise past the waterfront estates of Biscayne Bay, with the downtown skyline behind them.
Stiltsville
Seven houses standing on pilings in the flats at the edge of Biscayne National Park. Nothing else looks like it.
Haulover & the Beaches
North along the sand to Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles — the run the Verado triple was built for.
Key Biscayne & Cape Florida
The lighthouse, the calm south-side anchorages and clear water for snorkelling.
Elliott Key & Beyond
On a full day, keep going south into Biscayne National Park where the crowds thin out entirely.
Gallery
Aboard VIVA
Book
Check your date
Tell us the day and the shape of it. We reply with availability and a quote — usually within a couple of hours.
- info@charterboatmiami.net
- Departing Miami Beach · exact dock confirmed on booking
Every enquiry is answered by email, usually the same day.
FAQ
Good questions, answered
How much does it cost to rent a boat in Miami?
On VIVA, rates start at $2,900 for a two-hour sunset cruise and $4,800 for a four-hour sandbar day, with full days from $9,200. Those are for the yacht itself — the captain and the fuel you burn are quoted on top, and we put both in writing before you commit. Prices across Miami vary enormously with the size and age of the boat; this is a 2024 49-footer with three 600 hp outboards, not a twenty-year-old pontoon.
How many guests can come aboard?
Up to 12 guests for a day charter, plus the captain and any crew. For overnights the Verve 48 sleeps four in two cabins.
Where do we depart from?
The home berth is on Miami Beach. Pickups from Downtown, Coconut Grove, Bal Harbour or a private dock can usually be arranged — tell us where you'd like to board and we'll confirm.
Can we bring our own food and drinks?
Yes. Bring whatever you like — we'll have the ice, coolers and glassware ready. We can also arrange catering, a raw bar or full bar service instead.
Can you put a Michelin-starred chef on board?
Yes, for $400 per guest. The chef cooks aboard at the cockpit wet bar and serves at anchor, so lunch happens on the water rather than at a dock. It needs arranging in advance — tell us your date, your numbers and anything you don't eat, and we'll build the menu around it.
What happens if the weather turns?
Safety decisions sit with the captain. If conditions make the charter unsafe, you can reschedule to another date at no charge or take a full refund of your deposit. Passing rain alone is not a cancellation — Miami storms usually move through in twenty minutes.
Are the captain and fuel included in the rate?
No. The rates quoted are for the yacht alone. A professional captain is required on every charter and is billed separately, and fuel is charged on what you actually burn — a slow day on the bay uses a fraction of what a run to the Keys does. We put both figures in writing with your quote, so there is no surprise at the dock.
Is a deposit required?
Yes — a signed charter agreement and a deposit hold your date. The balance is due before departure. We'll send both by email when we confirm availability.
Is gratuity included?
No. If the crew looked after you well, 15–20% of the charter fee is customary and always appreciated.
Are children welcome?
Very. Tell us their ages when you book and we'll have properly sized life jackets aboard.
How far in advance should we book?
For weekends in season, two to four weeks. Holiday weekends, Art Basel, the Boat Show and Spring Break go earlier than that. Mid-week dates are often available on short notice.
The bay is flat and the ice is in.
Tell us your date and we'll tell you what's open.