Renting a boat in Miami is easy: 

Choose your boat: 

1. Find the perfect boat or yacht for your day out on the water. You can choose your preferred location on the map, and then sort boats by price, size or type. 

Talk to the owner: 

2. Feel free to chat with the boat owner if you’ve got any questions for him before booking. If you want to know something specific about the boat, or you have an itinerary question, the owner will happily answer you. 

Book your boat: 

3. Once you’re ready to book, you can securely complete your booking with your credit or debit card through our website. 

Get out on the water: 

4. The day has come! It’s time to get out on the water and enjoy everything that is out on the water in Miami has to offer. 

Boating in Miami: 

Miami is hands down the most popular location for recreational boaters in the United States for several reasons. The weather, warm waters and wide plethora of activities available are why Miami is so popular with boaters. 

SamBoat has Miami’s widest and most competitively priced fleet of boats available in Miami. Whether you’re looking for a pontoon to head over to a sandbar, or a megayacht to celebrate a special event, SamBoat has got you covered. 

Some of the most popular places to visit by boat in Miami are the Haulover Sandbar, Star Island & Brickell Key, Biscayne Bay, Stiltsville or Elliot Key. Between the famous sandbar parties at Haulover, sightseeing around Star Island and Fishing in Biscayne Bay, your possibilities are endless on the water in Miami. 

Miami also features several docks and dining restaurants. Some of the more popular restaurants include: 

• Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge is right on the Miami River. A very trendy hotspot to eat, drink & dance. Dockage is available. 

• The Rusty Pelican, an iconic restaurant in Key Biscayne where you can take in the beautiful views of Brickell at sunset. Dockage is available. 

• Monty’s Raw Bar is a fantastic tiki-style restaurant right in the heart of Coconut Grove that offers delicious oyster platters. Dockage is available. 

Types of Boats Available in Miami: 

Jet boats: great for wakeboarding, wakesurfing and watersports.  

Pontoons: best for sandbar hopping.  shallow draft & stable. 

Center Consoles: fast, sporty and great for cruising or sport fishing. 

Express Cruisers: stylish, powerful and luxurious. Lots of room to sunbathe. 

Flybridge Yachts: luxury in its purest form. The ultimate yachting experience. 

Catamarans: wide, spacious and stable. Best for weeklong yacht hires, very comfortable.

Cost of hiring a boat or yacht: 

Prices start at $200/hour for smaller bowriders, and can get up to around $10k/day for larger more luxurious vessels. The average cost of hiring a yacht in Miami is around $1000 for a half day and $500 for a bareboat hire. No matter your budget, SamBoat has got the perfect boat for your day on the water. 

Weather & seasons: 

The best time to be out on the water in Miami is between the months of March and November. The water is warm, and so is the outside temperature. During the summer months, don’t be surprised if you encounter a surprise shower or two during the course of your boat hire though. 

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Rules & Regulations: 

Before renting a boat, it’s important to know a few rules. The US Coast Guard does not allow more than 12 passengers on yacht hires. Furthermore, if you’re renting a boat without a Captain/driving it yourself, you must have completed a boating safety course and have obtained your Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.