The cost to rent a boat in Miami starts at $92 per hour, depending on the amount of time that you would like to use the boat.

With a Miami boat rental, top destinations include Biscayne Bay for its sparkling waters, sandbars, and unbeatable views of the Miami skyline. Cruise by Star Island and Millionaire’s Row to glimpse stunning celebrity mansions, or anchor at Haulover Sandbar, a social hotspot with floating bars and a festive atmosphere. Key Biscayne offers a quieter retreat with beaches and a historic lighthouse at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, while Nixon Sandbar is perfect for a weekend swim and gathering. From luxury views to laid-back tropical vibes, Miami is a boating paradise.

Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show — Feb 11–15, 2026. The world’s biggest boat and yacht show, spanning six venues around Miami & Miami Beach. You’ll find everything from kayaks to mega-yachts, plus marine gear, exhibitors, and on-water displays.
Bacardi Cup (Sailing Regatta in Biscayne Bay) — Typically held each March. A long-established sailing event that draws competitive and recreational sailors alike.
Groove Cruise Miami — A themed “boat-party cruise” and music-festival hybrid that sets sail from Miami (next one Jan 22–26, 2026). Great for boaters who enjoy music, cruising, and a social boating vibe.

Dinner Key Marina — A major marina in Coconut Grove with hundreds of wet slips and moorings; full-service facilities including fuel, electricity, pump-outs, and easy access to dining and shops.
Miami Beach Marina — 400 slips, deep-water access (no fixed bridges), and proximity to South Beach nightlife — great for cruising, fishing, or social outings.
Bayshore Landing Marina (Coconut Grove) — Well-equipped marina with wet slips (up to ~130 ft), hookups, fuel, and within walking distance of restaurants and galleries — a solid choice for transient stays or longer docking.
Black Point Marina (south Miami-Dade) — Public marina + park with ocean-access; common staging point for fishing or diving trips and known for its laid-back vibe.

Yes, passengers can drink alcoholic beverages on a boat in Florida. It is against the law, however, to operate a motor vehicle in Miami, Florida with an open container of alcohol. But if you travel by boat, or plan a party aboard your vessel, it is not illegal for the operator to be drinking an alcoholic beverage -- it is, however, illegal to drive a boat while drunk or while drinking an alcoholic beverage.

For those that want to rent a boat in Miami, Florida law requires individuals born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 to complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the FWC. A person must be at least 14 years of age to operate a personal watercraft in Miami, Florida and at least 18 years of age to rent. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly allow a person under 14 years of age to operate a personal watercraft (a second-degree misdemeanor).