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Boatsetter vs Getmyboat in Miami: fees and how booking works

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Boatsetter and Getmyboat are booking platforms: the owner sets the boat price, and the platform adds a renter service fee. Getmyboat’s help center puts its fee at up to 13% plus a flat $20; Boatsetter’s help page lists a service fee without a percentage, plus a 10% fee on add-ons.

None of the operators in our directory publishes its price through a Boatsetter listing; 1 does through a Getmyboat listing. We do not rate either platform.

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Fees and booking, side by side

From each platform’s own help pages, checked Oct 23, 2026. Fees change; the checkout shows the final amount.
BoatsetterGetmyboat
How you bookYou send a booking request with payment details, and the owner approves or declines it; pending requests expire after 72 hours. You can also message the owner first (an inquiry) and pay after pre-approval. [source]You send a booking inquiry and chat with the owner, who sends you an offer; you accept and confirm it. [source]
Renter service feeA service fee is charged on each booking, applied to the price before coupons or credits; the help page does not give a percentage. Add-on services carry a 10% add-on service fee. [source]The help center says up to 13% of the total rental plus a flat $20; the How it works page says 13% for USD transactions. Non-refundable except in extenuating circumstances. [source] [source]
When you payThe full booking amount is charged when the trip is approved. [source]Your card is charged the full amount when you accept the owner’s offer; the owner is paid after the trip. [source]
DepositA security deposit is held on your card 48 hours before the booking and released 48 hours after if no damage is reported; the fee policy sets a $500 minimum. [source] [source]A security allowance is not charged at booking; it is only charged if the owner makes a valid claim within 48 hours of the trip. [source]
Other chargesCaptain fee and renter insurance fee at checkout; Florida sales tax; fuel per the owner’s policy; docking fees and gratuity may be collected in person. [source]In some locations Getmyboat charges and collects applicable taxes; 3% extra for non-USD currencies. Tipping is at your discretion and can be paid in cash or through Getmyboat Charge. [source] [source] [source]

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Listing prices in our directory

Listing prices of the operators in our directory whose published price comes from a Boatsetter (0) or Getmyboat (1) listing, before platform fees. n = operators publishing that price.
Published priceLowestMedianHighestOperators publishing
Getmyboat listings, per hour$500$500$5001
Getmyboat listings, 4 hours$1,950$1,950$1,9501

Operators whose price comes from these platforms

Tiki Paradiso (Tiki Tours)

Haulover / North Miami Beachup to 29
Sunset cruiseCorporateBirthday
$500 / hrEst. 4 hrs: $2,000
  • Captain included

FAQ

What is the difference between Boatsetter and Getmyboat?

On Boatsetter you usually send a booking request with payment details and the owner approves it; on Getmyboat you send an inquiry and accept the owner’s offer. Both charge a renter service fee on top of the boat price; see the table for what each help page says.

How much is the Getmyboat service fee?

Getmyboat’s help center says up to 13% of the total rental plus a flat $20 USD; its How it works page says 13% for USD transactions.

How much is the Boatsetter service fee?

Boatsetter’s help page says a renter service fee is charged on each booking but does not give a percentage; add-on services carry a 10% add-on service fee. The checkout shows the full breakdown before you pay.

When am I charged?

Boatsetter charges the full amount when the owner approves the trip. Getmyboat charges the full amount when you accept the owner’s offer.

Can I book the same boat directly?

Some operators in our directory publish prices on their own sites and take bookings directly. None of the operators in our directory publishes its price through a Boatsetter listing; 1 does through a Getmyboat listing. Each operator page links to its source.

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