Why VCYC

    Trust & Safety

    Your safety and peace of mind come first. Here's why thousands of guests choose us for their day on the water.

    5,980
    Guests served
    25'–135'
    Fleet size range
    41
    Boats in the fleet

    USCG-licensed captains

    Every charter is run by a licensed, experienced captain who knows Miami's waters inside out.

    Managed-vessel selection

    We keep the booking list focused on managed vessels — no marketplace middlemen, no inflated markups.

    Local Miami experts

    Born and based in Miami, our team knows the best spots, the hidden gems, and how to make your day perfect.

    Before you book anywhere

    How not to get burned booking a Miami charter

    Miami has a well-documented illegal charter problem. Four questions to ask any operator — including us — before you pay anyone a deposit.

    Ask who's driving the boat

    A real charter runs with a USCG-licensed captain. Ask who will captain your trip before paying. If an operator can't name their captain's license, keep your deposit.

    Ask what the price actually includes

    The classic bait-and-switch is a low hourly rate that grows on the water: fuel surcharges, docking fees, 'cleaning fees' invented at the dock. Our pricing includes the captain, fuel for standard cruising, ice and water — every cost is named before you book, and nothing new appears once you're aboard.

    Ask how the crew gets paid

    Crew gratuity follows each vessel's Admin-configured minimum and collection method. A direct-to-crew minimum is disclosed before booking and is never added to charged checkout totals; a holiday percentage is per-vessel and can only raise the normal minimum.

    Ask what your deposit actually buys

    A booking payment should buy a confirmed date on a real calendar — not a promise. With us, the required payment shown at checkout reserves your date and locks the boat; the balance isn't due until the day of the charter. If weather or mechanical issues prevent safe departure, the Perfect Day Guarantee rebooks you free on any future date with availability. If an operator can't tell you what happens to your date when it rains, that's your answer.

    Ready to book with confidence?

    Reach out to our team and we'll help you plan the perfect charter.

    Vice City Yacht Club