Rent a boat in Miami is both simple and, contrary to what one might think, not always as expensive as that.
In this article we answer the big questions you can ask yourself about the charter boat in Florida.
Should a Permit to Rent a Boat in Miami?
First thing to know, you must be at least 18 to rent a boat in Florida .
Second thing to know, there is no need a boat license in Florida (boating license). The boat license is simply not there.
However, since 1 January 2010, for driving a boat of 10 horses or more (that is to say the vast majority of motor boats), Florida laws require that every person born on or after 1 January 1988 :
- complete a maritime safety course (Boating Safety Course) and obtain a maritime security card (Boating Safety Education Card), or else
- obtains a temporary certificate of navigation
If you were born in 1988 or later and you are just passing through Miami, it will opt for the second solution.
Temporary certificates are navigation licenses for a period of one year. Check with a boat rental company to obtain a certificate.
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Where to find Boat Rental Companies in Miami?
The price for renting a boat vary depending on the renter, the type of ship, the term of the lease but if you choose to drive yourself boat or if you do hire a personal driver. Here are some addresses and information to rent a boat in Miami (there are many others!):
Captain Joe’s offers a large selection of boats. 12 types of boat are available, from the small 60 horsepower for 2 people $ 99 for two hours at 700 horsepower for 17 people $ 940 to three hours.At these rates, it will add taxes and fuel costs.
American Watersport has 5 different types of boat. The fleet has recently been renewed (2012).Possible choices include including the famous Sandbar Pontoon in particular style. Expect $ 450 for a day’s rental.
Blue Waterway has an interesting class of boats. The choice is possible among a sailboat ($ 899 dollars for half a day with a driver), a party boat with integrated toboggan ($ 499 half day and optional barbecue), a yacht with driver ($ 2,200 half-day) or even an inflatable boat ($ 189 half day, this is probably the cheapest boat rental Miami ). Prices include fuel.
Miami Catamarans rents small boats from 90 to 115 horsepower. The rental price is $ 120 an hour, $ 295 half day (4 hours), $ 495 dollars a day (8 hours). The boats can accommodate up to 10 passengers. At this price adds refuel your responsibility. A deposit of $ 1000 is also expected. A driver can take you to $ 50 an hour.
Primetime Boats offers boat rental for $ 160 (excluding tax) per hour, or $ 480 dollars for 4 hours.The boats can accommodate up to 6 passengers. Larger boats for up to 11 passengers are available. A driver can take you to $ 35 an hour.
