



A wedding yacht rental in Miami is a private charter for a ceremony, a reception or both, with the captain and crew included. A private yacht suits an elopement or a micro-wedding of up to 13 guests; larger weddings book an inspected event yacht such as Opus 1, for up to 300. Most couples book four to six hours around sunset, from $1,200 for four on a 60 to 79 ft yacht.
Three to start with: the Bramante (43 ft, up to 13 guests), the Wine Down Specials (60 ft, up to 13 guests) and the 88' Azimut — CLOUD 9 (88 ft, up to 13 guests).










































Already booked a venue on land? The yacht fits into your timeline rather than competing with it. The other celebrations, from proposals to anniversaries, are on Miami yacht parties.
A private yacht carries up to thirteen guests, the couple included, whatever its length: the size for an elopement, a micro-wedding or a rehearsal dinner for the closest family. For a larger guest list, the wedding moves to an inspected event yacht certificated for the headcount. The flagship is Opus 1 Miami, a 120 ft event yacht with two salons and a sky deck for 50 to 300 guests; the other sizes are on large group yacht charters in Miami.
This page settles the minute of the vows, and whether the guests sit or stand. The boat has to be still for that minute. A reception for fifty is a different certificate, not a longer version of the same thirteen-guest charter.
Golden hour, the 60 to 90 minutes before sunset, gives the best light. Board 45 to 60 minutes before it so guests can settle with a welcome drink, start the ceremony 20 to 40 minutes after leaving the dock with the skyline or the open bay behind you, and use the 15 to 30 minutes after it for portraits as the sky changes. Favourite routes take in the Miami skyline, Brickell, Fisher Island, Star Island and Miami Beach. The dry season, November to April, brings cooler evenings and clearer skies; August to October is peak hurricane season, so read the weather terms and keep a plan B for the ceremony spot.
Simple arches, florals and aisle markers sized to the deck; welcome signs, table decor and LED candles; a speaker and microphone for the officiant and toasts; a DJ or musicians on boats with the room. The team shares timelines, load-in details and deck plans with your planner, florist, caterer and photographer, and can add catering, a private chef or a photographer from Miami yacht services. Choose light fabrics like chiffon or linen, block heels, wedges or dressy flats, and bring a light layer for the evening breeze. The couple and the photographer arrive 30 to 45 minutes early; guests 20 to 30 minutes before departure.
Thirty to ninety days ahead is the ideal lead time; Friday to Sunday dates go first, and a weekday wedding or sunset elopement is easier to place. On a private yacht each card shows the whole charter, boat, crew and fuel; 40% of the full price is paid today, and the rest is paid at the dock. Crew and fuel are included. Event yachts are quoted as one proposal with payment milestones, and the team can split payments so parents or family can each cover a part.
A boat under 40 feet starts from $675 for three hours, with the captain, the crew and the fuel. What the other sizes cost is on Miami yacht rental prices.
See also: Miami yacht event planning, yacht proposals in Miami, yacht catering.
Send the date, the guest count, ceremony or reception, and a budget, and the team suggests the yacht, the timeline and the vendors.
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