What Fees Are Included in a Miami Boat Rental Price?
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What fees are included in the rental price?
As of 2026-10-16, 149 of the 171 Miami boats publish an inclusions list, and every charter includes a USCG-certified captain. Among those listings, 140 include the captain, 135 include fuel, 116 include bottled water and ice, 107 include a floating water mat, 101 include a sound system, and 24 include a cooler. Extras like jet skis, catering, DJ and flyboard are quoted upfront separately. A 15-20% captain tip is customary and optional.
Charter rates are per-boat teaser prices, and what each covers varies by listing. Here's exactly what the Miami fleet publishes as included versus what's quoted separately as an add-on.
What the listings include
Of the 171 live Miami boats, 149 publish an inclusions list as of 2026-10-16. Within those listings, 140 include the captain, 135 include fuel, and 116 include bottled water and ice. On top of that, 107 include a floating water mat for swim stops, 101 include a sound system, and 24 include a cooler. These are per-listing counts, not fleet-wide policies, so what's covered depends on the specific vessel you book. Importantly, every charter includes a USCG-certified captain regardless — no boating license or experience needed. Because rates are per-boat teaser prices ($85/hr to $8150/hr, average $630/hr), your final quote reflects your exact date and duration.
What costs extra
Beyond the published inclusions, extras are quoted upfront separately so there are no surprises. Across the fleet, 12 boats offer a jet ski add-on, and other extras available on request include catering, a DJ and a flyboard. These are priced and confirmed before you book, not bundled into the teaser rate. A captain tip of 15-20% is customary and optional, on top of the charter price. The typical minimum charter is 4 hours, so at a boat's hourly teaser rate your base figure is that rate multiplied by at least four hours — for example, the fleet's lowest $85/hr rate works out to $340 for a 4-hour minimum before any extras.
How to confirm what your boat includes
Since inclusions vary by listing, the surest way to know exactly what's covered is to confirm the specific vessel. Booking is direct via WhatsApp with the operator, who provides the final quote based on your date and duration. Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the charter. After you book, the coordinator sends the exact marina name, dock number and address via WhatsApp. The Miami fleet departs from 59 distinct departure points across zones like the Miami River (69 boats) and Miami Beach (20 boats). With 804 reviews averaging 4.8 and a 5.0 Google rating from 496+ reviews, you can ask upfront about any inclusion before confirming.
Data verified as of 2026-10-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the captain included in the price?+
Every charter includes a USCG-certified captain, and of the 149 Miami boats that publish an inclusions list as of 2026-10-16, 140 explicitly include the captain. No boating license or experience is needed. A 15-20% captain tip is customary and optional, added on top of the charter price.
Is fuel included or charged separately?+
Of the 149 Miami boats publishing an inclusions list as of 2026-10-16, 135 include fuel. Because inclusions vary by listing, confirm the specific vessel you're booking via WhatsApp, where the operator provides a final quote based on your date and duration.
Do any boats include water, ice or a sound system?+
As of 2026-10-16, among the 149 listings with inclusions, 116 include bottled water and ice, 101 include a sound system, 107 include a floating water mat, and 24 include a cooler. These are per-listing counts, so check the exact boat you book for what it covers.
What costs extra on top of the rental?+
Extras are quoted upfront separately. Across the Miami fleet, 12 boats offer a jet ski add-on, and catering, a DJ and a flyboard are available on request. A 15-20% captain tip is customary and optional. All extras are priced and confirmed before you book via WhatsApp.
How do I know exactly what my boat includes?+
Inclusions vary by listing, so confirm the specific vessel. Booking is direct via WhatsApp, where the operator gives your final quote. Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the charter, and after booking the coordinator sends the exact marina, dock number and address.
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