Miami Wedding Yacht Rentals

Miami Wedding Yacht Rentals

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.

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Wedding yachts in Miami

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).

285 yachts in Miami
62 ft Azimut flybridge yacht “Az” for yacht charter in Miami
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AZFrom$1,775· 6 Hours
3480 nw 21st st, Miami, 33142
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Yacht rentals for weddings: six ways to use the water

  • Ceremony and cocktail cruise: vows on deck, then passed bites, photos and the skyline.
  • Reception and dinner: a buffet or plated meal, toasts, the first dance and an open bar.
  • Welcome cruise or rehearsal dinner: a relaxed evening that introduces out-of-town guests to Miami from the water.
  • After-party: board after the ballroom reception for a late DJ and the city lights.
  • Elopement or micro-wedding: vows with your closest people, then champagne, cake and a sunset cruise.
  • Photo cruise: a timeline built around portraits, video and a first look.

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.

How many guests, and which yacht

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.

The minute of the ceremony

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.

Timing the ceremony to the sunset

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.

Setup, vendors and what to wear

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.

Booking and paying

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.

Questions

Wedding yacht questions

How many guests can a wedding yacht in Miami take?
Up to 13 on a private yacht, the couple included. Larger weddings book an inspected event yacht; Opus 1 hosts 50 to 300.
How long should a wedding yacht charter be?
Four to six hours for boarding, the ceremony, sunset photos, dinner and dancing. An elopement fits in three to four.
What time should the ceremony start for sunset photos?
Board 45 to 60 minutes before golden hour and hold the ceremony 20 to 40 minutes after departure, so the vows land in the best light.
What happens if it rains on the wedding day?
Clouds and light rain rarely stop it. In unsafe weather the event is delayed, moved under cover, or moved to another day, so plan a covered ceremony spot. If the Coast Guard says it is not safe to go out, we will gladly refund you. That is the only time we do.
How far ahead should we book a wedding yacht?
Thirty to ninety days is ideal, more for a weekend in the dry season or an event yacht such as Opus 1.
How much does a wedding on a yacht in Miami cost?
A boat under 40 feet starts from $675 for three hours and $775 for four, with the captain, the crew and the fuel. The bands for every size are on the Miami yacht rental prices page. Decor, catering, a bar and photography are their own lines. A wedding for more than 13 is quoted per event.
Do you offer Miami yacht wedding packages?
Yes, built per wedding rather than off a shelf: the yacht and hours, ceremony setup and decor, catering or a private chef, bar service, photography and the car to the dock, in one proposal with one timetable. Send the date, the guest count and what the day needs.
How much is a yacht wedding in miami?
Most couples book four to six hours around sunset. A private yacht for up to 13 starts from the published four-hour rates, and four hours on a 60 to 79 ft yacht start from $1,200. A larger wedding uses an inspected event yacht and is quoted.

Plan a wedding on the water

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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