Start with the four-hour charter price
The most useful starting point is a yacht's listed four-hour rate. The 40-foot Sealine starts at $1,490 for four hours and accommodates up to 12 guests. The 45-foot Sea Ray is $1,590 for four hours with capacity for 13 guests, while the 43-foot Regal is $1,790 for up to 13.
These are charter prices, not per-person prices, and gratuity and tax are added. Start by choosing yachts that fit your group, then compare their rates and listed features. Check the yacht page before settling on a budget.
Budget for gratuity and tax, not just the headline rate
Miami charters add 18% gratuity on the charter and 7% tax. For a $1,490 charter, the gratuity is $268.20. If the 7% tax is calculated on the base charter price, it adds $104.30, producing an estimated total of $1,862.50.
Use that calculation as a planning example, not a final invoice. Confirm the tax calculation and complete total in your quote, and check the yacht page for what is included rather than assuming the advertised price covers every part of your outing.
How yacht size and features affect the price
Length helps organize your search, but it does not produce a predictable price ladder. The 52-foot Azimut Atlantis is listed at $1,990 for four hours, the 60-foot Azimut at $2,990 and the 70-foot Sunreef Lux Cat at $6,000. Compare individual yachts rather than assuming every extra foot carries a fixed premium.
Larger yachts are not always more expensive than smaller ones: the 90-foot Azimut + Jacuzzi is $4,250 for four hours, while the 80-foot Sunseeker + Jacuzzi is $6,870. Water toys, jet ski time, slides and Jacuzzis appear across different listings. Check each yacht page for its exact features and inclusions before deciding which offers the best value for your plans.
Compare duration without assuming an hourly rate
The supplied prices cover four-hour charters. Dividing by four can help you compare options: the $1,490 Sealine rate works out to $372.50 per charter hour before gratuity and tax. That is a comparison figure, not a published hourly booking rate.
For any duration other than four hours, check the yacht page or request a quote. Do not assume a shorter trip costs a proportional share, or that a longer trip simply doubles the four-hour price. Compare quotes for the same duration so your budget reflects the trip you actually want.
Match guest capacity to your group budget
Guest capacity matters as much as yacht length. Many listed yachts accommodate up to 13 guests, while the 46-foot Sea Ray accommodates 10 and the 40-foot Sealine accommodates 12. For a larger group, the 50-foot Catamaran accommodates up to 35 guests at $4,650 for four hours; the 60-foot Cat Mariah also accommodates 35 and is listed at $4,750.
To compare shared costs, divide the charter price by your actual guest count. The $1,590 Sea Ray rate split among 13 guests is about $122.31 each before gratuity and tax. The $4,650 Catamaran split among 35 guests is about $132.86 each before those additions. These are cost-sharing examples, not individual ticket prices; fewer guests means a higher share per person.
Reserve with a clear quote and payment timeline
Deposits from $300 reserve a date, and the balance is due seven days before the charter. A deposit is not the full charter budget. Before reserving, confirm the selected yacht, duration, guest capacity, listed inclusions, deposit amount and total with gratuity and tax.
Prime Experiences has offered Miami private yacht charters since 2011. For help comparing options or pricing yachts without a published rate, call 305-892-3573. The office is at 990 Biscayne Blvd; check your booking details for your charter's boarding instructions.