Journal
Notes from the water.
Guides written by the people who run these charters — seasons, crossings, costs, and the days worth planning properly.
August 25, 2026
The best time to charter a yacht in Miami, month by month
When to charter a yacht in Miami, month by month — winter glass, summer patterns, hurricane season honesty, and the event weeks that book out first.
August 25, 2026
Miami to Bimini by yacht: how long it takes, customs, and what to expect
The Miami-to-Bimini crossing, explained: 50 nautical miles, 2-2.5 hours, customs cleared on arrival, and a full Bahamas day that ends back in Miami by dark.
August 25, 2026
Yacht charter vs. boat rental in Miami: what's actually different
Charter or rental? What each actually means in Miami — crew, licensing, the 12-guest rule, what's included, and how to tell a professional operation from a party boat.
August 25, 2026
Planning a yacht proposal in Miami: a quiet guide to the big question
How to propose on a yacht in Miami: the golden-hour timing, the skyline backdrop, a hidden photographer, and a crew that choreographs the moment without stealing it.
August 25, 2026
How much does a yacht charter cost in Miami? Real numbers.
Actual Miami yacht charter prices: day rates from $2,000 to $30,000, what's included, what costs extra, gratuity conventions, and why final quotes are personal.
By the Global Yachts Network charter team.