Planning
Planning a Bachelorette Yacht Charter in Miami: A Full Checklist
Yacht size, decorations, catering, photographer, sandbar timing — the complete bachelorette planning checklist from a Miami operator who books 200+ a year.
4 weeks out
- Lock the yacht (peak weekends sell out 4–8 weeks ahead).
- Send a save-the-date with marina address and arrival time.
- Confirm everyone has a passport (only if doing the Bahamas trip).
2 weeks out
- Order decorations (no glitter, no confetti).
- Confirm catering headcount.
- Hire photographer / videographer.
1 week out
- Send guests the marina address, parking instructions, dress code.
- Pre-pay catering.
- Build the playlist.
Day-of
- Arrive 15 minutes before charter start.
- Bring: sunscreen, water shoes, towels, phone case.
- Captain handles ice and water.
- Tip the crew at the end (18–20%).
See bachelorette yacht rentals for fleet options.