Travel/Tourism

How to Plan Your Miami Boating Trip

No trip to Miami is complete without going sailing or partying it up on a Miami Boating Trip

Ranked as one of the best things to do in Miami year-round, a Miami boating trip offers many opportunities for sailing.

Whether you're an experienced sailor or you just want to rent a luxury boat to celebrate, Miami has it all. Here's a guide on how to handle a Miami boating trip and the best boat cruises to help you get the authentic Miami experience!

Rent A Boat

If you want to rent a boat to go on a Miami boating trip and go fishing or cruising, we recommend trusted online forums like Boatsetter. With numerous outlets in different locations, including New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, Boatsetter provides luxury yacht rentals, pontoon and fishing boat rentals, bachelor and bachelorette party rentals, and much more. All you have to do is search for the type of fleet you want, connect with the boat owners and captains online, book your date, and sail away! Renting boats has never been more accessible than it is today. Companies like Boatsetter focus on safety and customer service; the best part is that you don't need a boating experience to rent a boat!

Boat Tours

Since Miami is a coastal city, taking to the sea is an excellent way to explore it. Boat tours will take you to interesting locations in the area, and you'll be able to cover more ground in a shorter time span. Some boat tours are combined with walking tours and often include food and drinks, along with on-board entertainment and professional tour guides. 

Miami Tour Company offers relatively long and in-depth tours of the whole coastline, including Everglades National Park. Most boat tours range from around 7-9 hours, allowing you to thoroughly experience a Miami boating trip from an entirely different perspective.

If you’re an adrenaline junkie, there are some boat tours with some exciting excursions like kayaking, sailing, and scuba diving! South Beach Kayak offers a fun kayaking experience while providing expert training and equipment for a safe experience. Tropical Sailing boasts a fleet of sailing and power catamarans starting at Miamarina at Bayside. They offer daily trips, along with watersport activities like sunset sailing and snorkeling with inflatable slides and trampolines through Biscayne Bay.

If you’re willing to splurge and want to spend your day relaxing, Captain Sir! is a tour boat company that provides luxury boats for a whole day of lounging and indulgence. They offer waiting staff, concierge services, tasty menus, champagnes, and so much more.

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