Blog · October 23, 2026 · 9 min read

Best Yacht Charter Companies in Miami: An Honest Guide

Miami has hundreds of yachts for charter and almost as many companies offering them. Some own their boats, some are brokers with long lists, and some are concierge…

Pershing 116 yacht cruising on turquoise Biscayne Bay past Miami Beach islands and palm trees

Miami has hundreds of yachts for charter and almost as many companies offering them. Some own their boats, some are brokers with long lists, and some are concierge companies that plan the whole day around the yacht. From the outside they can look the same. On the water, they are not.

This honest guide explains how to choose a yacht charter company in Miami: the difference between a broker, an owner and a concierge, what is and is not usually included, 10 questions to ask, red flags, and where LUXTERIA fits. We do not name other companies here. The goal is to help you ask the right questions, wherever you book.

Call 305-465-5555 or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us your dates and what you need, and a real person replies within 15 minutes, 24/7.

The short answer: choose a Miami yacht charter company that knows the exact yacht, tells you the legal guest limit, puts everything included and extra in writing, and replies fast before and during the charter. If you want the chef, drivers and plans around the yacht handled too, a local concierge company is usually the best fit.

Broker vs owner vs concierge: who is on the other end of the phone?

	Charter broker	Owner-operator	Concierge company
Choice of yachts	Wide, many owners	One boat or a small fleet	Listed yachts plus Off-market yachts
Knows the boat personally	Sometimes	Yes, deeply	Yes, for the yachts it offers
Plans around the yacht	Rarely	Rarely	Yes: chef, drivers, decoration, villa, dinner
One contact for the whole trip	No	No	Yes
Best for	Comparing many boats	A simple boat day	Celebrations, families, VIP guests, full trips

All three models can be good. The key is to know which one you are dealing with, and what that means when something changes on the day. For the basics of how a charter works, read how a Miami yacht charter works and our step by step guide on how to rent a yacht in Miami.

Bow hot tub on the Pershing 116 yacht with the downtown Miami skyline ahead

What is included in a Miami yacht charter, and what is extra

This is where most surprises come from. Terms vary by yacht, so treat this as a checklist and ask for it in writing.

Usually included

The yacht for the agreed hours.
A licensed captain and crew.
Fuel for a standard cruising route.
Soft drinks, water and ice on many yachts.
Basic water toys on some yachts, such as a paddleboard or floats.

Often extra

Catering or a private chef on board.
Alcohol and special drinks.
Crew gratuity.
Extra fuel for long routes or high speed runs.
Jet skis and premium water toys.
Decoration for birthdays, proposals and parties.
Marina parking and transport to the dock.

Our full breakdown is in what is included in a Miami yacht charter, and the cost factors are explained in Miami yacht charter cost. Splitting with friends? Read how to split a yacht charter.

Guest limits: the question too many people skip

The number of guests a yacht may legally carry depends on its Coast Guard status, not just its length. Many private charter yachts are limited to a small number of passengers, even if they look big enough for more. Larger groups need a Coast Guard inspected vessel, or two yachts cruising together. A good company tells you the exact limit for the exact yacht before you pay. See yacht parties for more than 13 guests and yachts for 20 guests.

10 questions to ask any Miami yacht charter company

Is this exact yacht available, and can you send recent photos? Not “a similar boat”.
What is the legal guest limit for this yacht? Children count too.
Who is the captain, and how many crew will be on board?
Where do we board, and is there parking? See our guide to Miami marinas and where to board.
What is included, and what is extra? Get the full list in writing.
What is the weather policy? Ask how rescheduling works if a storm rolls in.
Can you arrange food, a chef and drinks? And can we bring our own?
Which route do you suggest for our group? Sandbar, skyline, sunset or a quiet cove.
Who do I call on the day if something changes? You want a real person who answers.
Do you have Off-market yachts? Some of the best yachts are never advertised.

More questions are in questions to ask before booking a luxury yacht charter.

Red flags when booking a yacht in Miami

A rate far below similar yachts on the same date.
No clear answer about the guest limit.
Payment by wire or crypto to a person instead of a company.
Photos that appear elsewhere under another boat name.
No written charter agreement or weather terms.
The yacht is “confirmed” but the company cannot name the marina or captain.

Sirena 88 yacht cruising fast across green water off Miami

Our yachts

These are the yachts on our site, sorted by length. Rates are on request, because they depend on date, season and hours.

118′ Azimut Grande: our largest yacht, tri-deck, with a bow hot tub and a beach club. Boards in Miami Beach.
116′ Pershing GTX: sleek, fast and modern, with a bow hot tub and big open decks. Boards in Miami Beach.
112′ WHS Marine: custom flybridge superyacht with a hot tub and two jet skis. Departs Miami.
88′ Sirena: spacious and comfortable, ideal for families and sunset cruises. Departs Downtown Miami near Brickell.
85′ Astondoa: classic lines and a relaxed feel. Departs Coconut Grove.
68′ Azimut Fly: modern and nimble, great for smaller groups. Departs Aventura.

See all of them on the yacht charter page, compare sizes in Miami yacht sizes explained, or read top luxury yachts in Miami and the biggest yachts for charter in Miami.

Off-market yachts

Some owners do not advertise their yachts at all. They prefer to charter them quietly, through people they trust, to guests who value privacy. We offer these Off-market yachts on request, including larger superyachts across South Florida. Tell us your date, group size and the feel you want, and we will tell you what is possible. For very large boats, see Miami superyacht charters and discreet yacht charters.

Two underwater sea scooters ready on the teak swim platform of a yacht in Miami

Where LUXTERIA fits, honestly

We are a local concierge company, not a listing site. That shapes what we are good at:

5 years in Miami, working with the same captains, crews and marinas.
92 Google reviews, rated 5.0. See Google and our reviews page.
As featured in Forbes. Read the Forbes feature.
Reply within 15 minutes, 24/7, before the charter and on the day.
Listed yachts plus Off-market yachts.
Everything around the yacht. Private chef, chauffeurs, decoration, villa and yacht packages and dinner after the cruise.

Where another option may suit you better: if you want to drive a small boat yourself, a self-drive rental is a different product. If your trip is outside South Florida, we are not the right company, because we only work here.

Yacht charters for every occasion

Frequently asked questions

What is the best yacht charter company in Miami?

The best company for you is one that knows its yachts personally, is honest about guest limits and what is included, replies fast and stays reachable on the day. LUXTERIA Concierge has 5 years in Miami, 92 Google reviews rated 5.0, a Forbes feature, and offers its own listed yachts plus Off-market yachts. A real person replies within 15 minutes.

Is it better to book a yacht through a broker, the owner or a concierge?

A broker gives you choice, an owner-operator knows one boat deeply, and a concierge adds planning around the boat: chef, drivers, decoration, villa and dinner after. For a simple boat day any can work. For a full day or a celebration, a concierge usually saves the most time.

What is usually included in a Miami yacht charter?

Usually the yacht, captain and crew for the agreed hours and a standard cruising route. Food, drinks, a private chef, extra water toys, decoration, the crew gratuity, extended fuel use and transport to the marina are often extra. Always ask for the full list in writing.

How many guests can go on a yacht charter in Miami?

It depends on the yacht’s Coast Guard status, not only its size. Many private charter yachts may carry a limited number of passengers. Larger groups need a Coast Guard inspected vessel or two yachts. Ask every company for the legal limit of the exact yacht.

What are Off-market yachts?

Off-market yachts are private yachts whose owners do not advertise them for charter. They are offered quietly through trusted local companies. LUXTERIA offers Off-market yachts on request, besides the yachts on its website.

Where do Miami yacht charters depart from?

Common boarding points include Miami Beach, Downtown Miami near Brickell, Coconut Grove, Aventura, Sunny Isles and Fort Lauderdale. Some yachts can pick you up at a waterfront villa dock.

Why don’t you show yacht prices online?

Rates depend on the date, season, hours, route and group size, so we send exact options on request. Send your date and group size and we reply within 15 minutes.

Can LUXTERIA add a chef, drivers or a villa to the yacht day?

Yes. We can arrange a private chef on board, chauffeurs to and from the marina, decoration, water toys, a villa stay and dinner reservations after the cruise, all with one team.

Plan your yacht day with a local team

Send your date, group size and the kind of day you want. We will reply with yachts that fit, including Off-market options, and a real person answers within 15 minutes.