Wine Voyage
$1,800 for 3 hrs≈ $600/hr
Private sailboat
Coconut Grove · up to 6 guests
From wine-voyage.com · checked Oct 2026
Romantic boat ride in Miami
For 2 or a small group≈ $225–$600/hr
Short answer
A private sailboat at sunset, a yacht with champagne, or a boat to a waterfront dinner. Private prices here: ≈ $225–$600 an hour (our math).
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A private boat for two costs about the same as a boat for eight, so for a date the question is mood, not size. Sailboats are quiet and slow; motor yachts are faster and have a cabin; a dock-and-dine trip adds a restaurant stop. Plan around sunset for the best light.
At a glance
- Per hour (our math)
- ≈ $225–$600/hr (n=5)
- Departure areas
- Coconut Grove (2), Miami River (1), Miami Beach (1)
- Best time
- 1–2 hours before sunset
- Sailboats leave from
- Coconut Grove
Prices
What a romantic boat ride costs
From each operator's own site, checked Oct 2026. Gratuity, fuel and fees are often extra.
| Operator | Published price |
|---|---|
| Captain J Boat ToursYacht · up to 12 guests | $675 for 3 hrs$225/hr × 3 (our math) |
| Smooth Sailing MiamiCatamaran · Coconut Grove · up to 6 guests | $1,200 for 4 hrs≈ $300/hr |
| Yachts Miami ViceYacht · Miami River · up to 13 guests | $1,299 for 4 hrs≈ $325/hr |
| Crown Yachts MiamiYacht · Miami Beach | $1,500 for 4 hrs≈ $375/hr |
| Wine VoyageSailboat · Coconut Grove · up to 6 guests | $1,800 for 3 hrs≈ $600/hr |
No published price that fits: Feeling Yachty, FlySOBE (Mizner's Dream), Miami Sailing.
Per hour: each operator’s one per-hour figure (its lowest published hourly rate, or its single-boat package closest to 4 hours plus any published fee, ÷ hours; our math). Other packages show price and hours.
Operators
Best-fit operators for a romantic boat ride
5 picks from the 8 operators listed above.
Crown Yachts Miami
$1,500 for 4 hrs≈ $375/hr
Yacht (boat not named)
Miami Beach
From crownyachtsmiami.com · checked Oct 2026
Yachts Miami Vice
$1,299 for 4 hrs≈ $325/hr
37 ft Sea Ray
Yacht · Miami River · up to 13 guests
From yachtsmiamivice.com · checked Oct 2026
Captain J Boat Tours
$675 for 3 hrs$225/hr × 3 (our math)
38 ft Axopar
Yacht · up to 12 guests
From captainj-boattours.com · checked Oct 2026
Miami Sailing
Ask for a quote
Sailboat · Coconut Grove · lists boats for up to 12 guests (largest boat)
Which boat
Which boat fits a date
- Sailboat: quiet, slow and the classic sunset date. Wine Voyage, Smooth Sailing. Ask about champagne or decor.
- Dock & dine: cruise to a waterfront restaurant, eat, and ride back at night.
- Shared sunset cruise: the lowest cost, but you share the deck with other guests.
What operators offer for couples
“Private anniversary yacht cruise with … captain, crew, and fuel included. Champagne, private chef, and decorations arranged”
“Depart two hours before golden hour, glide past the South Beach skyline and anchor as the sky turns pink over Biscayne Bay. Champagne, a charcuterie board, soft acoustic music”
Dock & Dine: “Perfect for romantic dinners or fun group outings”
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Tips
Tips for a romantic trip
- Check the sunset time for your date and leave 1 to 2 hours before it.
- Ask whether champagne, flowers or decor are offered and what they cost.
- Bring a light layer for the ride back after dark.
- Ask whether the boat is private or shared.
- For a proposal, see our proposal page for more ideas.
FAQ
How much is a romantic boat ride in Miami?
For a couple, the most romantic options in our directory are a small private sailboat at sunset (Wine Voyage and Smooth Sailing), a private yacht with champagne (Crown Yachts and Yachts Miami Vice) or a boat that takes you to dinner at a waterfront restaurant (Captain J’s Dock & Dine). Private prices on this page work out to ≈ $225–$600 an hour (each operator’s per-hour figure, our math); the lowest is Captain J Boat Tours, $675 for 3 hrs. Ask whether gratuity, fuel and fees are included.
What is the best romantic boat ride for couples?
For a quiet date, a sailboat at sunset. For more comfort, a private motor yacht with champagne. For dinner, a dock-and-dine trip to a waterfront restaurant.
Can we have dinner on the boat?
Crown Yachts can arrange a private chef. Captain J’s Dock & Dine takes you to a restaurant instead.
Is a private boat for two expensive?
Private boats are priced per boat, not per person, so for two it costs the same as for a small group. A per-person sail can be cheaper for couples.
What time should we go?
Leave 1 to 2 hours before sunset for golden light on the skyline.
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