The best day of our trip was aboard the Pelican with Capt. Jules, on a six hour sail to Sands Key…read morewithin Biscayne National Park. It was an outstanding sail, with plenty of space for the four of us to feel comfortable. Capt. Jules was very friendly and informative, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. It was really nice to get to know him, and learn a little bit about sailing. Once we arrived at Sands Key, the snorkeling was so nice. Water is warm enough to just wear a swimsuit and feel comfortable. We saw little school fish, a puffer fish, and a spiny lobster! The water was very shallow (less than 7 feet, some places more like three feet). Capt. Jules provided fins and life jackets, and we decided to bring our own snorkel gear (though he offered that as well). We enjoyed the bottled water and Gatorade that he provided on our way back to shore. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a high quality sailing experience. It was worth every penny!

My partner and I booked captain Jules for a sunset sail for our last night in Miami and we couldn't…read morehave been more pleased. The booking process was very simple and the captain was very prompt to respond and communicate. We booked directly through his website, which I would recommend. The captain took safety very seriously and gave us a full briefing before we head out. But after that it was all laughs and good times. He explained all about the boat to us when we asked questions and shared some cool tidbits about the region's history with respect to pirates, which we really enjoyed. The two seats at the front of the boat had the best view, and we felt very relaxed there. Can't wait to some back and get out on the water with Captain Jules again!

We had an amazing experience with everything related to our event. The staff, the food , the…read moreamenities where all top level. Highly recommend

I got the yacht with the jet ski included. We were only allowed to use the jet ski for an hour. We…read morehad 7 people on the boat. If everyone wanted to ride it, that's less than 10 minutes per person. Water toys were supposed to be included, but it was either a lie or someone forgot to bring them. They forgot to tell me that we needed parking passes to park at the marina. As a result of that, our cars were booted. I don't feel like I got my money's worth. I'll be back in Miami, in November, and I will be using a different company.

Owner Fernando and his Captain Emmanuel + First Mate Luis were nothing short of incredible. And the…read more62S Azimut yacht is simply gorgeous! Booking & coordination was seamless. Cannot say better things about the experience we had cruising Miami and Biscayne Bay this March during Miami Music Week. We will be back on Life is Great for sure in the future. THANK YOU!

We had an amazing time! ! Super nice yacht, clean, amazing and knowledgeable captain and the crew…read more We were able to see Miami skyline and this was unforgettable! We highly recommend it!

This port in Miami serves both commercial/cargo and cruise/passenger ships. It also employs…read morehundreds of thousands of people and contributes tens of billions of dollars to the economy. Each year millions of tourists cruise in/out of this port. Cruise lines currently include Azamara, Carnival, Celebrity, Crystal, Cunard, Explora, Holland, Hurtigruten, MSC, Norwegian, Oceania, P&O, Ponant, Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn, Virgin, and others. I think that this port has eight cruise terminals. My husband and I have been cruise passengers in this port. Most recently, in March 2026, we sailed on a Norwegian ship from terminal B to several countries. Our ride-share driver got angry at the amount of traffic, but obviously thousands of passengers were arriving at the same time. My husband and I went through security fairly quickly, but we had a sort of long wait to board the cruise ship. Later we went through U.S. Customs in a reasonable time.

I've gone through PortMiami a couple times now, sailing out on both Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal…read moreCaribbean International, and it's been a solid experience each time. The first thing that stands out is how organized everything is. With the amount of people moving through there, you'd expect it to feel chaotic, but it actually runs pretty smooth. Checking in and getting through the process is fairly straightforward. Lines move, staff directs you where you need to go, and before you know it, you're on your way. The location itself adds to everything. Sitting at the port before you depart is actually one of the best parts. You can just watch the city move. Boats going by, cars, people, everything just flowing. It's a really cool vibe. Last time I was there, I watched a guy land a seaplane right on the water, then take off again flying through the skyline with all the buildings in the background. That was one of those moments where you just sit back like... yeah, this is different. Definitely the kind of stuff I'm trying to be on when I grow up...lol. It can get busy depending on timing, so you'll want to give yourself a little extra time just in case, but nothing that feels out of control. Staff is helpful and keeps things moving, which makes a big difference when you're dealing with crowds. Overall, it's a good experience. Efficient, organized, and a smooth way to kick off a trip.

Whatever you do do not rent from this company they are a complete scam. I rented a boat for my…read moreboyfriends birthday (spent $20,000) and everything was a complete disappointment. We were sold on a boat that looked incredible- nicely decorated, very lit up, ample food/drinks, and none of that was the case or existed. The boat was like a ferry from Disney world with no lighting, no cocktail tables, ran out of beer in the first 20 min. They were less than accommodating to the fact that this was a surprise party and started with guests when they were trying to board the boat AT THE BOARDING time. The bartenders and servers were told not to take tips from any guests as we were taking very generous care of them at the end (well they took tips lied to us and still took our 25% gratuity). The owner of the company promised me all of these things to make it right after the fact via email, and then ghosted me (that was all nonsense too). I have pictures and screenshots to show all of these things. Stay far away from this company.

I wish I could give them a ZERO star however hopefully my review will save someone from these…read moreCROOKS! They stole $3852 of my money. I started my conversation at 10:33am trying to find something for 12:00pm. (I've chartered a few yachts from Miami - one for my 50th with approximately 100 guests and a private solo tour which was a last minute decision) I was very animate about needing the boat to be on time because my sister needed to get back to Orlando to catch a flight. I initially spoke to Tania Padilla who said they couldn't do 12:00pm however they could accommodate 1:00pm tour. She also quoted me a rate of $2800 which was within my range only to tell me an hour later she misquoted me...by this time we didn't have much time to try to find another vessel so I went for it. I should have known then they were NOT HONEST PEOPLE. We got there at 12:28pm for a 1:00pm charter. Jeff from the dock took my information and at that time told me we had too many people (13 adults and one 2 month old). Tania never told me this until Jeff from the dock said something. She calls me acting as if she told me 12 was the minimum on a 64ft vessel. This was not the case but nonetheless we made a decision to to leave one behind because she said they could push it to 13. Then Jeff inquires about our charter and walks away as he is talking. He proceeds to help another couple who walked up so I ask him when were we leaving he says the charter company said they're not scheduled to get there until 2:00pm. After lengthy conversations from these crooks Tania had someone named Philippe call me...I keep telling them anything after 1:00pm was too late. Jeff (the dock guy) continued to tell me that they were not scheduled until a 2:00pm arrival according to the captain. He even so rudely to said do you see them out there?! At this point we had to leave because of my sister's flight. JUST BEWARE!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY!

WARNING: Avoid this jet ski rental company…read more I rented a jet ski from this company in Miami and had a terrible experience. When we arrived, they didn't do any safety inspection or explain proper procedures. We signed a waiver but they never gave us a copy. During the ride, everything was fine. We kept the 200 ft distance as they instructed. The only time we lightly touched was when the jet skis were already off and we were returning them. One small nose-to-nose contact happened due to ocean waves -- extremely gentle and slow. A few minutes later, the guy in charge came back and accused us of causing serious damage to the back side of a jet ski -- completely unrelated to what actually happened. We never hit anything from the side, and the damage was clearly old or caused by someone else. I asked to see the camera footage from when we picked up the jet skis, and they refused. They threatened to call the police, but then made us wait over an hour in the sun, refusing to give us water or say when police would arrive. No one came, and we had to leave on a passing boat. They're clearly trying to blame customers for damage they didn't cause. This was a scam-like experience, and we felt harassed and held against our will. I have photo evidence and witnesses who can confirm everything. I do not recommend this place to anyone. Stay away!

Santiago is A-1 and very accommodating. Definitely will be renting with Nice Waves againread more

Booked with George and AnnMarie for my brother's birthday and I would 100 percent do it again. They…read morewere super accommodating to my crazy family and gave us a great price on the rental for 4 hours. The yacht itself is super spacious both inside and outside, and provides different levels for sunbathing, eating, and just lounging. The hospitality from George was top notch during the boat trip and made it that much more memorable. We were able to play our music and swim in a designated area as well. I recommend booking with them to everyone I know. You won't regret it.

Great ship, great captain, great experience. Looking for an on water experience in Miami, this is…read morethe place to go, not Groupon. Quality, not quantity is always the goal for a unique boating experience in Miami. In 16 years of experience living the MIA lifestyle. Boss Sea is the way to go. Top of the line excellence at a reasonable rate.

Every time I've chartered a yacht with Experience Yacht Life and captain Brittany, my expectations…read moreare EXCEEDED!!!! Brittany is incredibly experienced, professional and fun!! She can provide boats no matter how big or small your budget is, and she'll ensure you have an unforgettable time on the water. If you're reading this, be sure to book your next boat with Experience Yacht Life and Brittany!!