How do I match a Miami yacht to my budget and group size?
In Miami, set 3 numbers before you browse: guests, hours and budget. For 13 guests, 4 hours starts around $1,000.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity on Ibiza. Filter by guests first, since a boat that can't take your group isn't an option at any price. Then compare price at the same duration.
Pricing · By The VCYC Team · September 6, 2026 · 9 min read
Entry boats: BALI (up to 11 guests): $650.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity. Easy (up to 8 guests): $850.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity.
Mid-size: Ibiza: $1,000.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity. Monaco: $1,750.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity. Julia Valentine: $2,000.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity.
Larger: Kilauea: $2,550.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity. Happy Place: $3,350.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity. Sebastian: $3,100.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity.
Flagship: Spysea: $5,950.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity. Yesenia: $7,700.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity. Archipelago III: $9,450.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity.
Compare the same duration
Prices don't scale evenly with hours. Monaco is $1,750.00 USD for a 4-hour charter, before tax & gratuity, or $2,350.00 USD for a 6-hour charter, before tax & gratuity. Compare two boats at the same number of hours.
What the price covers
Captain, fuel, ice, coolers, sound system and safety gear. Not included: food, drinks, crew gratuity and add-ons like catering or jet skis. Checkout shows the full total before you pay, and each boat's page shows its gratuity minimum.
Frequently asked questions
Should I compare length or capacity first? Capacity. Length changes comfort, not the guest limit.
What's the cheapest way to take 13 people? Ibiza and Habana are among the lowest-priced boats listed for 13 guests.
Is six hours worth it? For sandbar days, usually. The extra hours cost less per hour than the first four on most boats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I compare length or capacity first?
Capacity. Length changes comfort, not the guest limit.
What's the cheapest way to take 13 people?
Ibiza and Habana are among the lowest-priced boats listed for 13 guests.
Is six hours worth it?
For sandbar days, usually. The extra hours cost less per hour than the first four on most boats.
How do I reserve?
Pick the boat, date and hours, then pay the deposit shown at checkout. The balance is due on charter day.