A 20 person yacht rental in Miami is a private charter designed for groups larger than the usual 12–13 guest limit. We use inspected passenger yachts, superyachts, and multi-yacht raft-ups to host 20–300+ guests for birthdays, corporate events, and large celebrations.

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Under U.S. Coast Guard rules, many private charter boats operate as recreational, bareboat, or uninspected passenger vessels. In practice, that means a hard limit of 6 or 12 passengers for hire, depending on the vessel’s size and inspection status, unless the yacht is built and certificated as an inspected passenger vessel.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

That’s why a normal “party yacht” in Miami stops at 12–13 guests while underway. For 20–300+ guests, we move you to yachts and passenger boats that are specifically designed and documented for higher capacities.

A bareboat (demise) charter is when you legally “rent” the whole vessel without crew. The charterer becomes responsible for the yacht and usually chooses and pays the captain and crew separately. Federal guidance says a valid bareboat charter with no crew provided is generally limited to 12 passengers plus the charterer.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

For our 20–300+ guest yacht parties, the vessels are usually inspected passenger yachts or event boats with crew included, not pure bareboat, so that we stay inside U.S. Coast Guard passenger-for-hire rules.

You can read more about passenger-for-hire categories in the U.S. Coast Guard passenger-for-hire guide (PDF) .

Once you go above 12 passengers for hire, you’re in inspected passenger vessel territory. Those boats are built, equipped, and certificated under 46 CFR small passenger vessel rules to carry more passengers with a Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection (COI).:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

For groups 20–300+ guests, Feeling Yachty uses:

• Inspected passenger yachts and event boats
• Superyachts with proper documentation
• Multi-yacht raft-ups so no single yacht exceeds its legal capacity

Official small passenger vessel regulations are published in 46 CFR Subchapter T (PDF) .

Yes—when they are booked on the right type of vessel with a licensed captain and proper permits. We follow:

• U.S. Coast Guard passenger-for-hire and inspection rules:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Florida’s Boating Safety Act and livery / bareboat requirements enforced by FWC boating regulations:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Local business tax and charter licensing requirements via the Miami-Dade Tax Collector for applicable operations:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Feeling Yachty only matches you with yachts and operators that align with these safety and licensing frameworks.

On select yachts, we offer a Feeling Yachty exclusive 6-person mini boat that can tie up with your main yacht and other yachts in a raft-up. It’s perfect for VIP arrivals, photo content, and quick runs without losing the main party.

The mini boat is booked as its own charter with its own licensed captain and passenger limit, so we stay inside USCG passenger-for-hire rules while still giving your event that “extra yacht” energy.

Pricing for a 20–300+ guest yacht party depends on vessel size, event date, duration, and add-ons. As a ballpark:

• Smaller 20–40 guest yachts often start around $2,500–$4,000+
• Larger event yachts and mega yachts for 100–300+ guests can run higher, especially on weekends and holidays

All quotes are shown as All Fees Included on the yacht side—taxes, standard fuel, basic docking/anchorage, and cleaning are rolled in. Crew gratuity, catering, and premium bar packages are separate.

Yes. For U.S. Coast Guard passenger counts, every person onboard normally counts as a passenger—including babies and children. The vessel’s legal capacity is based on total souls onboard, not just adults.:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

When you request a quote, please include everyone in your headcount so we can propose yachts and event boats that stay within their inspected or documented limits.

Large-group yachts and inspected passenger vessels are more limited than standard 12–13 guest boats. For best selection:

• Weekends & holidays: aim for 4–8+ weeks in advance
• Weekdays / off-peak: sometimes available 2–3 weeks out

We’ll outline your deposit, payment schedule, and contract terms clearly before you sign, including whether it’s an inspected passenger charter or a bareboat-style structure with separate crew payments.

Boarding locations depend on the specific yacht and its permits. Common pickup points include Miami Beach Marina, Island Gardens, Bayside, Dinner Key, Haulover, and Fontainebleau.

We’ll confirm your exact marina, pier, and boarding instructions in your written itinerary so your guests know exactly where to go and when to arrive.