Aquarius Boat Rental and Tours
Captained private boat rentals and island tours leaving from West Avenue in South Beach, from small sport boats up to yachts.
Checado em outubro de 2026
Good for groups and couples who want a private boat with a captain for a few hours on Biscayne Bay. The trade-off: listed prices are starting rates, and the total grows with hours, boat size and add-ons.
Picking a boat
The 22-foot Miami Boat is the entry point: up to six people, one to eight hours, starting at $360. Groups of up to 11 move to the 29-foot Giant Comfort, a Sea Ray SunDeck starting at $485 with a two-hour minimum. The 34-foot Luxury Boat holds ten, starts at $1,490, needs at least four hours and may leave from a different spot. Yachts sit at the top tier. Every option comes with a licensed captain, so nobody in your group needs a boating license or any experience. Weekday pricing is available, so check it if your dates are flexible.
Where they take you
Raccoon Island is the trip reviewers keep bringing up: three hours, private, with captains steering you to the resident raccoons up close. The Star Island run takes two hours past waterfront mansions and celebrity homes. Haulover Sandbar is four hours and the social option, with clear water and plenty of other boats anchored around you. There's also a sunset cruise, a proposal package, and Anchor and Bubbles, a swim and sparkling wine stop off Star Island listed at $220. Captains Ben and Matt get named over and over in reviews, mostly for being funny and knowing the bay.
The fine print
Bring your own drinks. The boats have coolers and Bluetooth speakers, and food and drink packages cost extra. Booking happens online in a few minutes, and the confirmation email lists the meeting point and what to pack. Weather is the real risk on any Miami boat day, so look at the rain insurance option at checkout. Afterpay is accepted if you'd rather split the cost. The office is open 8 am to 10 pm every day. The 5.0 from about 1,300 Google reviews is unusually high for a boat outfit, and the written reviews mostly back it up.
Como chegar
- Most departures are from 518 West Ave, but the 34-foot Luxury Boat can leave from elsewhere, so check your confirmation email for the meeting point.
Reservas
Book online ahead. The 29-foot boat has a two-hour minimum and the Luxury Boat a four-hour minimum.
Bom saber
Rain insurance is an add-on at checkout. Pick it if your date can't move.
Perguntas frequentes
Do I need a boating license to rent from Aquarius?
No. Every rental comes with a licensed captain, so no license or experience is needed. They also offer private lessons if you want to learn to drive a boat.
Can I bring alcohol on the boat?
Yes, the boats are bring-your-own-beverage and have coolers on board. Food and drink packages are also sold as extras.
Where do the boats leave from?
The 22-foot and 29-foot boats leave from 518 West Avenue in Miami Beach. The 34-foot Luxury Boat has a flexible departure location, which is confirmed in your booking email.