Are There Additional Fees Beyond the Rental Price in Miami?
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Are there any additional fees beyond the base rental price?
As of 2026-09-10, the hourly teaser rates (from $85/hr to $8150/hr) are per-boat prices, and your final quote depends on the date and duration you book — it's confirmed upfront over WhatsApp. Across the fleet, 132 of the 165 boats list fuel and 137 list the captain in their inclusions. A captain tip of 15-20% is customary but optional, and any extras like jet skis or catering are quoted upfront before you confirm.
Wondering what shows up on your final charter bill? Here's exactly what's bundled into a Miami quote as of 2026-09-10, what many listings include, and the optional captain tip that's customary.
What the base quote covers
The hourly teaser rates shown per boat range from $85/hr to $8150/hr across the 165-vessel Miami fleet, with an average of $630/hr as of 2026-09-10. These are teaser prices — your final quote depends on the exact date and duration you choose, and the typical minimum charter is 4 hours. Of the 146 boats that publish an inclusions list, 137 include the captain and 132 include fuel, so on those listings those aren't separate line items. Every charter includes a USCG-certified captain, so no license or boating experience is needed. The full price is confirmed upfront over WhatsApp before you commit.
The optional captain tip
Beyond the charter price, a captain tip of 15-20% is customary but entirely optional. It's the one add-on that's expected by convention rather than billed automatically, and it goes to the USCG-certified captain running your trip. On a 4-hour booking, that percentage applies to the charter total you're quoted — so if you'd like to budget for it, calculate 15-20% of your confirmed price. Because 137 of the 146 boats with published inclusions already list the captain within the charter, the tip is a gratuity on top of that service, not a mandatory fee. You decide the amount.
Extras are quoted before you book
Optional extras never appear as a surprise. Add-ons like jet skis, catering, a DJ, or flyboard are available on request and quoted upfront, so you approve the cost before confirming. On listings specifically, 12 of the 165 boats offer a jet ski add-on. Many boats also list amenities at no extra charge: 114 include bottled water and ice, 105 include a floating water mat for swim stops, and 101 include a sound system. Booking is direct via WhatsApp, where the coordinator confirms your full price. Free cancellation applies up to 48 hours before your charter.
Data verified as of 2026-09-10
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the captain included in the price?+
On the listings that publish inclusions, 137 of the 146 include the captain, and every charter comes with a USCG-certified captain regardless — no license or boating experience needed. As of 2026-09-10, that means the captain isn't a separate fee on those boats. Your full price is confirmed upfront over WhatsApp.
Do I have to pay for fuel separately?+
Of the 146 Miami boats that publish an inclusions list, 132 include fuel as of 2026-09-10, so on those listings fuel isn't a separate charge. Because inclusions vary by vessel, the coordinator confirms exactly what your chosen boat's price covers over WhatsApp before you book.
Is the captain tip mandatory?+
No. A captain tip of 15-20% is customary but entirely optional as of 2026-09-10. It's a gratuity for the USCG-certified captain, not a required fee, and you decide the amount. If you'd like to budget for it, calculate 15-20% of your confirmed charter total.
How much do extras like jet skis cost?+
Extras such as jet skis, catering, a DJ, and flyboard are available on request and quoted upfront before you confirm, so there are no surprises. On listings, 12 of the 165 boats offer a jet ski add-on as of 2026-09-10. The coordinator prices any extras over WhatsApp.
When do I find out the final price?+
Your final quote is confirmed upfront over WhatsApp before you book. The hourly teaser rates ($85/hr to $8150/hr, averaging $630/hr as of 2026-09-10) are per-boat starting prices; the exact total depends on your date and duration, with a typical 4-hour minimum. Free cancellation applies up to 48 hours before.
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