Hijack Charters
$800 for 8 hrs≈ $100/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8)
Center console
Center console · Key Biscayne · up to 6 guests
From reel-guides.com · checked Oct 2026
Full-day yacht rental in Miami
13 published 8-hour pricesmedian $1,904
Short answer
Median $1,904 for 8 hours with a captain, across 13 published prices ($800–$4,500).
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A full day is usually 6 to 8 hours. It gives you time for things a half day can’t fit: two sandbars, lunch at a waterfront restaurant, or a run south to the islands of Biscayne National Park. This page shows the 8-hour prices operators publish, what an hourly rate adds up to over 8 hours, and the boats that fit a long day.
At a glance
- Short answer
- 13 operators in our directory (Oct 2026) publish a price that covers 8 hours with a captain: 10 as a 8-hour package and 3 as an hourly rate whose minimum is 8 hours or less (rate × 8, our math). Range $800–$4,500, median $1,904. Self-drive prices are listed separately and are not in the range: Best Boat Club.
- Per hour (our math)
- ≈ $100–$563/hr (price ÷ hours)
- Boat types
- Center console, Yacht, Pontoon, Catamaran
- Departure areas
- Miami Beach (3), Key Biscayne (2), Haulover & Sunny Isles (2), Miami River (1), Coconut Grove (1), Brickell & Edgewater (1); north of Miami: Fort Lauderdale (1)
- Typical length
- 6 to 8 hours
- Good for
- Two stops, lunch on the water, Biscayne National Park, Bimini
- How to book
- Ask for a full-day quote; most operators price shorter trips
Prices
Published 8-hour prices
From each operator's own site, checked Oct 2026. Gratuity, fuel and fees are often extra.
| Operator | Price for 8 hrs |
|---|---|
| Hijack ChartersCenter console · Key Biscayne · up to 6 guests | $800 for 8 hrs≈ $100/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8) |
| TALY YachtsYacht · Miami Beach · up to 11 guests | $1,050 for 8 hrs≈ $131/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8) |
| Sandbar Miami Boat RentalPontoon · Haulover & Sunny Isles · up to 12 guests | $1,100 for 8 hrs≈ $138/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8) |
| Come YachtsPontoon · up to 10 guests | $1,120 for 8 hrs≈ $140/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8) |
| Captain J Boat ToursYacht · up to 12 guests | $1,800 for 8 hrs$225/hr × 8 (our math) |
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| Operator | Price for 8 hrs |
|---|---|
| Around Coast Yacht CruisingYacht · Haulover & Sunny Isles · up to 12 guests | $1,904 for 8 hrs$238/hr × 8 (our math) |
| Yachts Miami ViceYacht · Miami River · up to 13 guests | $1,999 for 8 hrs≈ $250/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8) |
| Sea Life Yachts MiamiYacht · Key Biscayne · up to 13 guests | $2,300 for 8 hrs≈ $288/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8) |
| Miami Yachts (yachtrent.miami)Yacht · Miami Beach · up to 10 guests | $2,400 for 8 hrs$300/hr × 8 (our math) |
| Smooth Sailing MiamiCatamaran · Coconut Grove · up to 6 guests | $2,400 for 8 hrs≈ $300/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8) |
| Crown Yachts MiamiYacht · Miami Beach · up to 13 guests | $4,500 for 8 hrs≈ $563/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8) |
| Dolly ChartersYacht · Brickell & Edgewater · up to 12 guests | $4,500 for 8 hrs≈ $563/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8) |
| Fort Lauderdale departures (north of Miami) | |
| Pontoon PartyPontoon · Fort Lauderdale · up to 13 guests | $1,195 for 8 hrs≈ $149/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8) |
| Other lengths, or hours not stated (not in the range) | |
| Boat Rental MiamiYacht · Downtown Miami & Bayside · up to 7 guests | $399 for 4 hrs≈ $100/hr (4-hr price ÷ 4) |
| Carey's Jet SkisPontoon · Haulover & Sunny Isles · up to 12 guests | $499 for 2 hrs≈ $250/hr (2-hr price ÷ 2) |
| Ocean Force AdventuresParty boat · Miami Beach · up to 6 guests | $499 for 2 hrs≈ $250/hr (2-hr price ÷ 2) |
| Lauderdale ChartersYacht · Fort Lauderdale | $845 for 3 hrs + $225 captain fee≈ $282/hr (3-hr price ÷ 3) |
| YachtfullyYacht · Haulover & Sunny Isles | $1,680 for 4 hrs≈ $420/hr (4-hr price ÷ 4) |
| Wine VoyageSailboat · Coconut Grove · up to 6 guests | $1,800 for 3 hrs≈ $600/hr (3-hr price ÷ 3) |
| Tiki Paradiso (Tiki Tours)Pontoon · Haulover & Sunny Isles · up to 29 guests | $1,950 for 4 hrs≈ $488/hr (4-hr price ÷ 4) |
| Miami Boat ChartersYacht · Miami Beach · up to 13 guests | $1,999 for 4 hrs≈ $500/hr (4-hr price ÷ 4) |
| Self-drive (not in the range) | |
| Best Boat ClubPontoon · Fort Lauderdale · Self-drive | $367.25 for 2 hrs≈ $184/hr (2-hr price ÷ 2) |
Per hour = package price ÷ its hours, rounded. Our math, not the operator’s hourly rate. “× hrs” rows multiply a published hourly rate.
Operators
Best-fit operators for a full day
5 picks from the 22 operators listed above.
Come Yachts
$1,120 for 8 hrs≈ $140/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8)
Pontoon / deck boat
Pontoon · up to 10 guests
From come.yachts · checked Oct 2026
Crown Yachts Miami
$4,500 for 8 hrs≈ $563/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8)
VanDutch 55
Yacht · Miami Beach · up to 13 guests
From crownyachtsmiami.com · checked Oct 2026
Dolly Charters
$4,500 for 8 hrs≈ $563/hr (8-hr price ÷ 8)
38 ft Pardo
Yacht · Brickell & Edgewater · up to 12 guests
From dollycharters.com · checked Oct 2026
Captain J Boat Tours
$1,800 for 8 hrs$225/hr × 8 (our math)
38 ft Axopar
Yacht · up to 12 guests
From captainj-boattours.com · checked Oct 2026
Plan
What a full day adds
- Two anchorages: a morning at one sandbar and an afternoon at another, for example Haulover and Nixon.
- Lunch on the water: some captains dock at a waterfront restaurant; ask when you book.
- South Biscayne Bay: Boca Chita and Elliott Key in Biscayne National Park are a long way from Miami Beach, so they suit a full day. See Biscayne National Park boat tours.
- Bimini: a day trip to the Bahamas needs a full day, the right boat and passports. See Bimini trips.
Which boat fits: on a long day, shade, a bathroom and room to move matter more. A larger yacht or catamaran is the usual pick for groups. A center console suits a small group that wants to cover distance.
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Tips
Before you book
- Ask for the full-day price directly. It can differ from the hourly rate.
- Ask whether fuel is included: a long route uses more of it.
- Ask about food: can you bring your own, is there catering, or does the captain stop at a restaurant?
- For Bimini, ask about passports, customs and how weather affects the crossing.
- Ask whether gratuity and fees are in the price.
FAQ
How much is a full-day yacht rental in Miami?
13 operators in our directory (Oct 2026) publish a price that covers 8 hours with a captain: 10 as a 8-hour package and 3 as an hourly rate whose minimum is 8 hours or less (rate × 8, our math). Range $800–$4,500, median $1,904. Self-drive prices are listed separately and are not in the range: Best Boat Club. Ask whether gratuity, fuel and fees are included.
How long is a full-day boat charter?
Usually 6 to 8 hours. Operators that publish 8-hour prices include Come Yachts, Crown Yachts Miami and Dolly Charters; Hijack Charters lists an 8-hour sandbar trip.
Where can you go on a full day from Miami?
Two sandbars (Haulover and Nixon), a waterfront lunch, the islands of Biscayne National Park, or Bimini in the Bahamas with the right boat and documents.
What should I bring for a full day?
Sunscreen, water, hats, a change of clothes and food if it isn’t provided. Our boat day checklist has the full list.
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