Miami Boat Tour Hidden Fees and Cash Costs
Short answer: 15 of 27 boat tours list extra costs not included in the price, such as Captain Fee x 2 hours; Fuel Surcharge - USD 50 Per Booking (Government Charge - Agreement w/ Government for Private Boats); Fuel & Dock Fees-USD 50 per Booking (Government charge - Agreement w/ government for Private Boats). Bring cash for these. Updated 2026-11-02
We checked 27 boat tours in Miami; 15 state extra cash fees details in the listing. 15 tours of 27 list a fee you pay on the day that is not in the online price. The most common: Captain Fee x 2 hours; Fuel Surcharge - USD 50 Per Booking (Government Charge - Agreement w/ Government for Private Boats); Fuel & Dock Fees-USD 50 per Booking (Government charge - Agreement w/ government for Private Boats).
| Tour | Extra cash fees | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Miami Private Boat Tour: Skyline & Star Island | Captain Fee x 2 hours | $44 | Check dates |
| Private Miami Boat Charter: Sightseeing, Sunset & Sandbar | Fuel Surcharge - USD 50 Per Booking (Government Charge - Agreement w/ Government for Private Boats) | $199 | Check dates |
| Private Boat Ride in Miami with Experienced Captain and Champagne | Fuel & Dock Fees-USD 50 per Booking (Government charge - Agreement w/ government for Private Boats) | $99 | Check dates |
| Private Miami Captained Yacht Rental: Sunset Options | Marina Fee of USD 50 per tour · Captain Fee of USD 50 per hour | $199 | Check dates |
| Miami Private Boat Cruise with a Captain | CAPTAIN SURCHARGE - $50 Per Hour (Paid at Dock, Goverment charge agreement for private boats w/USCG) · FUEL SURCHARGE - $50 Per Tour (Paid at Dock, Goverment charge agreement for private boats w/USCG) | $176 | Check dates |
| Yacht Rental Princess | 2 Free Jet Skis ,Miami River and Sea Pool | Fuel fee PER HOUR (USCG bareboat rules: fees paid to third parties) · Marina pick-up fee (USCG bareboat rules: fees paid to third parties) · Crew Service Fee per Hour (USCG bareboat rules: fees paid to third parties) | $10 | Check dates |
| 50ft Rose Yacht and 2 Jet skis | Miami Yacht Rental 13 ppl | Mandatory crew fee $125.00 Per Hour ( paid separately to crew)--> Bareboat Charter Law) · Mandatory Fuel fee $200.00 Paid separately at the Marina · Mandatory marina fee $250 paid separately at the Marina | $149 | Check dates |
| Luxury Yacht Rentals + 2 Free JetSkis - City Views - 60 ft Yacht | Pick up Marina Fee (USCG bareboat rules : fees paid to third parties) · Crew Fee Per Hour (USCG bareboat rules : fees paid to third parties) · Fuel Fee PER HOUR (USCG bareboat rules : fees paid to third parties) | $10 | Check dates |
| Private 50-ft Miami Yacht: 4 Hours + 1 Free, Optional Jet Ski | Fuel Fee $200.00 paid separately · Marina Fee $200 Paid separately · Temporary Florida boating certificate fee, for jet ski operators | $195 | Check dates |
| 1 Hour Miami Jet Ski Adventure + Complimentary Boat Ride | $50 each Jet Ski in Cash, for Fuel Surcharge, marina fee and insuranse | $88 | Check dates |
| Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting | Captain Fee $50 Per Hour | $65 | Check dates |
| 50ft Pink Yacht Miami-Jet ski Option | Mandatory Fuel Fee: $200 per booking Paid Separately · Temporary Boating Certificate Fee, if Required, Applies Only to Guests Operating the Jet Ski. · Mandatory Marina Fee: $250 per booking Paid Separately | $149 | Check dates |
| Jet ski Tour in Miami with Boat Ride | Only Valet Parking available $20.00 per vehicle | $160 | Check dates |
| 50ft with 2 Jet skis Miami Yacht Rental 13 Ppl Max | Mandatory Crew fee $100.00 per hour ( Paid separately directly to the crew)--> Bareboat Charter Law) · Mandatory Fuel fee $200.00 USD per booking, paid separately at the marina · Mandatory Marina Fee $250 per booking, paid separately at the Marina | $199 | Check dates |
| Parasailing in Miami | Marina captain & boat Fee | $40 | Check dates |
Not stated in the listing
These boat and catamaran trips in Miami do not mention extra cash fees. Ask the operator before you book.
- Speedboat Sightseeing Adventure of Miami THRILLER MIAMI SPEEDBOAT ADVENTURES · $42
- Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour Miami Aqua Tours · $30
- Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise Bayride Tours · $18
- Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline & Celebrity Homes Miami Aqua Tours · $30
- Miami Party Boat Cruise Drinks & Skyline Views Miami Aqua Tours · $30
- Raccoon Island Miami Boat Tour with Wildlife & Swimming Aqua Party Boat & Cruises · $89
- Miami Sunset Sailing Cruise Tour with Open Bar and Live DJ Sunset Breeze Tours · $89
- Miami Twilight Skyline Cruise Fiesta Cruises of Miami · $25
- Miami Catamaran Excursion with Jet Skis & Banana Tube Sunset Breeze Tours · $181
- Miami Private Boat rental with Jet Ski, Banana Boat and Drinks Sunset Breeze Tours · $189
- Miami Jet Ski Rentals with Free Boat Ride and Skyline Views Next Level Watersports & Jet Ski Rentals · $135
- Parasailing with Miami Watersports Miami Watersports · $129
Questions
Are there extra fees on boat tours in Miami?
15 of 27 boat tours list extra costs not included in the price, such as Captain Fee x 2 hours; Fuel Surcharge - USD 50 Per Booking (Government Charge - Agreement w/ Government for Private Boats); Fuel & Dock Fees-USD 50 per Booking (Government charge - Agreement w/ government for Private Boats). Bring cash for these.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.
Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.
More about boat tours in Miami
- Minimum age
- No driver’s licence needed
- Pregnancy
- Solo-friendly
- Restroom on board
- Stroller allowed
- Car seat provided
- Adults only
- Photos included
- Shade on board
- Seasickness risk
- Wheelchair access
- Fitness level
- Back and heart conditions
- Service animals