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Scattering Ashes at Sea in Miami: Rules, Cost and Steps
Planning scattering ashes at sea in Miami? See the EPA 3-mile rule, what you can release, what a ceremony costs and how to report it within 30 days.
Graduation Party on a Yacht in Miami: Cost and Planning
Planning a graduation party on a yacht in Miami? See prices by boat size, how to split the cost per guest, the 21+ alcohol rules and when to book.
Dogs on a Yacht Charter in Miami: Pet-Friendly Boat Rules
Looking for a pet-friendly boat rental in Miami? See which yachts allow dogs, what fees to expect, how to handle heat and breaks, and the ADA rules.
Kids on a Yacht Charter in Miami: Life Jacket Laws and Tips
Taking children on a Miami yacht charter? See the federal and Florida life jacket rules, age-by-age tips, the best boats for families and what to pack.
Miami Boat Rental Weather Policy: Rain, Refunds, Reschedules
What happens if it rains on your Miami boat rental? See which weather cancels a charter, who makes the call and whether you get a refund or a new date.
Boat Rental Agreement Miami: Deposits, Insurance, Liability
Boat rental agreement Miami guide: how deposits work, who carries insurance, what Florida law says and what to check before you sign.
Weekly Yacht Charter in Miami: Costs, APA and Routes
See what a weekly yacht charter in Miami costs, how APA, tips and dockage add up, and which 7-night routes reach the Keys and the Bahamas.
What to Do on Thanksgiving in Miami: Top 10 Plans
Discover what to do on Thanksgiving in Miami, from private yacht outings and beachfront dinners to free activities, family plans and budget ideas.
Do You Need a License to Rent a Boat in Florida?
Learn whether you need a license to rent a boat in Florida, minimum rental ages, pontoon rules and what to prepare for a Book My Boat charter in Miami.
Top 10 Things to Do on New Year’s Eve in Miami
Discover the top 10 things to do on New Year’s Eve in Miami, including yacht fireworks cruises, free beach celebrations, rooftop parties and budgets.
Overnight Yacht Charter in Miami: Cost, Rules and Stays
Planning to sleep aboard? See what an overnight yacht charter in Miami costs, where you can legally anchor or dock, and how many guests can stay.
Sandbar Etiquette for a Big Bachelorette Group in Miami
Haulover and Nixon Sandbar get crowded fast. Here's how a large bachelorette group anchors, parties and packs up without ruining anyone's day.
Bride Tribe Outfit Guide for a Yacht Day Out in Miami
From the bride's look to matching bridesmaid sets, here's what works on a yacht bachelorette day in Miami, including shoes and a weather backup.
Milestone Birthday Yacht Picks by Age, Miami Edition
A 16th birthday and a 50th need very different boats. Here's the right yacht size and style for every milestone birthday in Miami, age by age.
Best Time of Day for Birthday Yacht Photos in Miami
Not every hour on the water photographs the same. See when to book a birthday yacht charter in Miami for the best light and skyline shots.
Themed Birthday Boat Party Decorations That Won't Blow Away
Wind and wake wreck most party decor fast. See which themed birthday decorations hold up on a yacht, how to secure them and what to leave on shore.
Product Launch on a Yacht: The Full Setup Checklist
Generic launch checklists skip dockage, AV power, and weather backup. This product launch yacht checklist covers every phase of launch day on the water.
Best Yachts for Client Entertainment in Miami (2026)
Pitch dinners, executive tours, and client appreciation days each need a different yacht. Here's how to pick the right one for your business use case.
Midnight Champagne Setups That Look Good on Camera
The midnight toast is the moment everyone photographs. Here's how to style the glassware, lighting and timing so your setup looks good on camera.
What to Wear on a NYE Yacht Charter in Miami This Year
Sequins are great, stilettos are not. Here's what to wear on a New Year's Eve yacht charter in Miami, with footwear tips and layers for the wind.
Best Anchor Spots for Bayfront Fireworks From a Boat
Not every spot on Biscayne Bay has a clear view of the show. Here's where to anchor for the best look at the Bayfront Park fireworks from a boat.
How to Plan a Surprise Engagement Cruise, Step by Step
Plan a private engagement cruise in Miami that stays a total surprise, with the cover story, crew briefing and timeline that make it work.
Hidden Photographer Setup for a Yacht Proposal, Explained
Hiding a photographer on a boat takes more planning than on land. See how a hidden photographer for a boat proposal works, from disguise to chase boat.
Best Month for a Yacht Proposal in Miami (2026 Guide)
Weather, sunset timing, and crowds all shift by month. See the best month for a yacht proposal in Miami, plus how to plan a great moment in any month.
Best Sunset Times for a Yacht Wedding in Miami by Month
Sunset in Miami shifts by nearly three hours over the year. Use this month-by-month table to time your yacht wedding ceremony around golden hour.
Yacht Wedding Ceremony vs. Reception Capacity Guide
A yacht's brochure capacity and its seated ceremony count are two different numbers. See how ceremony and reception guest counts work before you book.
Florida Marriage License: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Marrying on the water this year? See how to get a Florida marriage license, what it costs in 2026, how long the wait is, and who files it afterward.
How Much to Charter a Yacht? Miami Prices & Party Packages
Discover how much to charter a yacht in Miami. Compare hourly rates by size, crew costs, party packages, overnight stays and weekly charter prices.
Pink Yacht Rentals Rio de Janeiro - BookMyBoat
Book a private pink yacht rental in Rio de Janeiro. Bachelorette favorites, photo-ready decks, and licensed captains. Instant booking on BookMyBoat.
Large Group Boat Rentals Rio | 20-150 Guests | BookMyBoat
Private boat rentals in Rio de Janeiro for large groups. Yachts and party boats for 20, 40, 60, and 100+ guests. Licensed captains and easy booking.
Catamaran Charter Rio de Janeiro - BookMyBoat
Book a private catamaran charter in Rio de Janeiro. Sailing, power, and party cats with licensed captains. 300+ vessels and instant booking on BookMyBoat.
How to Plan an Ibiza Bachelorette Party on a Yacht
Plan an Ibiza bachelorette party yacht day with route ideas, boat options, timing, packing tips, group logistics, and booking advice.
Best Sunset Boat Trips in Ibiza and Where to Watch
Discover sunset boat trips in Ibiza around Cala Comte, Es Vedrà, San Antonio, and the west coast, with useful timing and booking tips.
Best Snorkeling Spots in Ibiza to Reach by Boat Guide
Discover the best snorkeling spots in Ibiza by boat, what conditions to expect, beginner tips, and how to protect the marine environment.
Half Day vs Full Day Yacht Charter in Ibiza Compared
Compare a half-day and full-day yacht charter in Ibiza by routes, pace, activities, group needs, and costs to choose the right option.
Complete Ibiza Boat Rental Guide for First Time Visitors
Planning an Ibiza boat rental? Learn how booking works, which boat to choose, what costs to check, where to go, and what to bring.
8 Best Places to Anchor in Ibiza on Your Boat Trip
Explore scenic Ibiza anchorages, what makes a safe stop, and how captains avoid protected Posidonia while planning a day on the water.
Best Boat Routes in Ibiza for Full Day Charters
A full-day charter gives you enough time to move beyond the nearest bay, but it does not mean the boat should circle all of Ibiza. The most satisfying itineraries group destinations that make geographic sense and leave room for swimming, lunch, and changing sea conditions.
10 Best Coves in Ibiza to Explore on a Yacht Charter
biza has more than one coastline personality. The west is known for sunsets and recognizable bays, the north feels more rugged, and the south pairs calm-water stops with restaurants and beach clubs. A yacht lets you see those differences from the water and combine nearby coves without spending the day searching for parking.
Es Vedrà by Boat Complete Guide for Ibiza Visitors
Es Vedrà is one of those Ibiza landmarks that looks different with every change in light. From shore, the limestone islet fills the horizon beyond Cala d’Hort. From a boat, you can see its scale, the smaller Es Vedranell beside it, and the southwest coastline that frames the approach.
Ibiza to Formentera Island by Yacht Complete Day Trip Guide
Formentera may sit close to Ibiza on the map, but the experience changes once you approach it from a private boat. Instead of arriving at a ferry terminal and following a fixed schedule, you can build the day around swimming, lunch, and the parts of the coastline your group most wants to see.
New Year's Eve Boat Charters in Puerto Rico
Everyone wants a good view of the fireworks on New Year's Eve, but nobody wants to spend midnight squeezed into a crowded waterfront. San Juan Bay is the strongest option if you want a boat-based view of the metropolitan fireworks, while Fajardo offers a quieter east-coast alternative built around an evening cruise and coastal celebration.
Labor Day Weekend Boat Rentals in Puerto Rico
Labor Day weekend is a natural excuse for one last summer getaway, and spending it on warm Caribbean water beats another afternoon around a crowded resort pool. Puerto Rico offers several strong options for the holiday, especially around Fajardo and the east coast, with destinations like Icacos, Palomino, Culebra, and Vieques. San Juan works well too if you're mainly after coastal sightseeing and a shorter cruise.
Spring Break Boat Rentals in Puerto Rico Guide
Spring break usually means picking between beaches, warm weather, nightlife, and time on the water. Puerto Rico gives you all four, and March and April fall inside its popular dry season.
What Size Yacht Do You Need? A Guide by Guest Count
Rough rule: allow about four feet of boat per guest, and your day gets a lot more comfortable. That's a comfort guideline, not a legal one, and the two are different numbers. This guide covers what each length actually holds, what it feels like when it's full, and where the price steps up between tiers.
How to Rent a Yacht in Miami: A Step-by-Step Guide
Booking a yacht in Miami takes about twenty minutes once you know what the form is going to ask. Five things decide everything: your date, your guest count, how many hours you want, which marina you leave from, and any extras. Have those ready and the rest is genuinely fun. Here are the seven steps, plus the contract clauses worth two minutes of your attention.
Miami Boat Rental With a Captain: Cost and What to Expect
Here's the good news up front: almost every boat you can book through Book My Boat already comes with a licensed captain, and the cost sits inside the hourly rate. You're not hiring one separately, and you don't need a boating license of your own. This guide covers what your captain handles, what the service costs, and what to confirm before you pay.
Miami Yacht Rental Cost: Real 2026 Prices by Boat Size
Ask how much it costs to rent a yacht in Miami, and you'll get answers all over the map. That's because the real range is huge. Prices start around $145 an hour and can climb past $8,000. This guide breaks down real numbers from the Book My Boat fleet, size by size, so you know what to expect before you ask for a quote.
The Best Time to Rent a Boat in Miami: Month by Month
May and October are the two best months to be on the water here. Warm, quieter, and priced below the December-to-April peak. That said, every month works with the right plan. Here's the year broken down by weather, crowds and price, plus the weeks that sell out first.
Yacht Water Toys: Seabob, Jet Ski, Flyboard and More
Water toys are what turn a nice cruise into a day people talk about afterward. Seabobs, jet skis, flyboards, inflatables, and floating mats all add roughly $50 to $200 an hour each. Some come free with the boat. Here's what every toy actually does, who can use it, and which ones need a crew member watching.
Luxury Yacht Charter: What You're Actually Paying For
Every operator calls its boats luxury, so the word on its own tells you nothing. What does tell you something is crew ratio, build quality, galley capability, and what the boat carries in its toy locker. Those you can check before booking. Here's what actually separates the tiers, and when the premium earns its keep.
Bachelorette Yacht Charter Miami: A Planning Guide
Planning a bachelorette party on the water comes down to three things: guest count, hours, and how much shade everyone gets. Boats start at $199 an hour for a group of 12, and six hours is the sweet spot: enough time for a sandbar swim, champagne on the bow, and sunset photos on the way back. Here's what it actually costs, which boats suit a bridal party, and how to run the day so nobody's checking their phone.
Party Boat Rental Miami: Prices, Boats and the Rules
A party boat for thirteen people runs about $1,000 for four hours, which is roughly $77 a head. Skyline, sandbar, sunset, and a sound system the whole way. It's one of the best days out you can buy here. This guide covers the prices, the boats that handle a crowd, the three routes worth doing, and the rules that catch groups out.
Mega Yacht Charter Miami: Costs, Boats and Capacity
Once you cross 80 feet, everything changes. Full crew, real staterooms, a chef in the galley, and a swim platform the size of a small patio. Rates start around $2,700 an hour and climb to $8,000 on the biggest event vessels. Here's what each tier gives you, how many guests it can legally carry, and where the money actually goes.
Corporate Yacht Charter: COI, W-9 and Net 30 Terms
The event is approved and everyone's looking forward to it. Then procurement asks for a certificate of insurance, a W-9, and Net 30 terms, and the whole thing stalls. Good news: all three are standard here and none of them need to slow you down. Here's what to send, when to send it, and how long each step really takes.
How to Split the Costs on a Group Boat Day in Miami
Thirteen people on a $250 an hour boat for four hours works out at $77 each. That's a good afternoon for the price of dinner, and it's the number that gets your group to say yes. Here's how to work out the real figure, pick a fair way to divide it, and collect the money before the deposit falls due.
What's Included in a Yacht Charter Price? 2026 Guide
Your hourly rate covers the boat, the captain, the crew, and standard-route fuel. Four things typically sit outside it: catering, water toys, crew gratuity, and tax. That's the whole answer, and the rest of this guide puts a real number against each line so nothing surprises you at checkout.
Boat Rental vs Yacht Charter: Which Should You Book?
A rental hands you a boat. A charter hands you a boat and the people who run it. That one difference changes the license you need, the price you pay, and how much of the day you spend relaxing. Here's the cost and comfort math, so you can pick the right one before you start browsing.
Best Boats for 30 to 50 Guests: A Full-Capacity Guide
Here's the thing nobody tells you until you start calling around. Most crewed charters cap at 12 or 13 guests no matter how big the boat is. Getting 30 to 50 people on the water needs a specific class of vessel, and once you know which one, the whole job gets easy. This guide covers the boats, the rules, and what it costs per head.
Puerto Rico Boat Charter Calendar: Best Events
Puerto Rico doesn't really have a single "boating season." You can get on the water year-round, but the experience shifts a lot depending on when you go. So the right time to charter depends on what you want to do: visit Icacos, look for whales, fish offshore, catch a waterfront event, or just enjoy a quiet sunset cruise. In this article, we'll break the year into a boat charter calendar so you can match your trip to the right season.
Puerto Rico to Vieques by Boat: Complete Travel Guide
Getting to Vieques looks simple on a map, but the trip involves a few moving parts: getting from San Juan or elsewhere on the main island to Ceiba, arriving early enough for the ferry, and figuring out transportation once you land. Most travel problems on this route come from underestimating the time needed before and after the ferry, not the crossing itself.
Best Puerto Rico Boat Charter Routes & Itineraries
Puerto Rico is ringed by small cays, offshore islands, coral reefs, and protected waters, so picking a charter often comes down to choosing the right route more than picking a boat. Fajardo is one of the strongest starting points for island hopping, and Marina Puerto del Rey puts you within easy reach of La Cordillera Nature Reserve, Culebra, Vieques, and longer trips through the Spanish Virgin Islands.
Puerto Rico to Culebra by Boat: Day Trip Guide
Can you visit Culebra from mainland Puerto Rico and get back the same day? Definitely! Getting from Puerto Rico to Culebra by boat takes as little as 45 minutes or up to about an hour and a half, depending on which crossing you choose, which leaves plenty of daylight for beaches and clear water on the other side.
Your Complete Guide to Palomino Island
You may have thought a secluded Caribbean island was something reserved for guests of an exclusive resort, out of reach if you're booking on your own. Palomino Island offers that postcard-perfect setting while remaining accessible through a few different boat options.
Icacos Island Guide: What to Know Before You Go
Cayo Icacos is known for its white sand beaches and shallow turquoise water, along with some of the best snorkeling near Fajardo. The small, uninhabited cay sits within a protected natural setting, which keeps its coral reefs and marine life in good condition.
Best Sandbars in Puerto Rico for Boat Day Trips
Puerto Rico's beaches draw travelers from around the world, but some of the island's most beautiful spots sit offshore, reachable only by boat. Spending a day hopping between shallow sandbars and small cays gives you a completely different view of the island, built around calm water and scenery you simply can't reach from the shore.
July 4th Yacht Charter in Miami: Best Fireworks Spots
There is something about the way a body of water elevates any kind of experience, may it be a wedding, a birthday, or simply a day out with friends and family. On Independence Day, that feeling gets amplified even further.
New Year's Eve Yacht in Miami: Best Fireworks Spots
There is no better seat for midnight in Miami than the middle of Biscayne Bay. Fireworks launching over downtown, the skyline lit up behind them, and your group on open water with room to breathe and a view that no rooftop or public park can replicate.
Memorial Day Weekend Yacht Charter Miami
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer on Miami's water, marked as Biscayne Bay fills up, sandbars get busy, and the city's boating energy shifts into a gear it will hold until Labor Day. For anyone planning a private celebration, a sandbar day, or a long-weekend escape, it is one of the best times of year to be on the water.
Spring Break Miami Yacht Rental Guide
Spring Break is one of the busiest periods on Miami's charter calendar, and the gap between a great experience and a stressful one almost always comes down to how early you planned. Most Spring Break yacht rentals in Miami should be booked 4 to 8 weeks in advance, as popular vessels and prime weekend dates sell out well before that window closes.
Miami Yacht Calendar: Best Events to Charter For
Miami is a year-round boating city, but not every week on the water feels the same. That being said, the right event can turn a good charter into a genuinely memorable one, where the city's energy, the weather, and the occasion all line up at once.
Miami to Key West by Yacht: Complete Route Guide
Plan your Miami to Key West by yacht with route ideas, stopovers, travel times, and itinerary inspiration for the Florida Keys.
Miami to Bahamas Yacht Charter Routes & Itineraries
Plan your Miami to Bahamas yacht charter with route ideas, island itineraries, travel times, and essential planning tips.
Miami to Bimini by Yacht Complete Day Trip Guide
Plan the perfect Miami to Bimini by yacht day trip with routes, timing, passport requirements, costs, and itinerary ideas.
Nixon Sandbar Key Biscayne Complete Guide
Use this Haulover Sandbar guide to learn the best times to visit, what to bring, boating tips, and safety rules before you go.
Haulover Sandbar Guide: What to Know Before You Go
Haulover Sandbar Guide: What to Know Before You Go Haulover Sandbar is one of Miami's most visited boating destinations, and for all the right reasons. The water is crystal clear, waist-deep in most spots, and on weekends it fills up with boats rafted side by side, floating vendors, music, and groups of people making the most of Biscayne Bay.
Miami Yacht Rentals in June: Peak Season at Sea
June brings Miami’s yacht rental boom, with about 12,000 charters and thousands of guests cruising daily.
Best Sandbars in Miami for Yacht Day Trips
See the best sandbars to visit, from Haulover's lively scene to the peaceful escape of Boca Chita Key.