A Miami corporate yacht charter for 20-50 executives runs $3,500-$15,000 USD depending on group size, yacht configuration, and service level. Miami is the #1 East Coast destination for corporate offsites — direct flights from every major US city, premier dining, and the brand value of "we hosted the closing dinner on a yacht."
This guide is for HR, marketing, events, or C-suite organizing a Miami corporate event. Covers configurations from 10 to 50, USCG capacity rules, branding pricing, and how to invoice correctly.
Group sizes and configurations
Configurations by size:
- 8-13 executives: single 55-65 ft yacht (USCG cap is 13 guests). $2,500-$4,500 USD / 4-6 hours. Ideal for C-suite retreats, deal closings.
- 15-26 people: two yachts running in parallel. $5,000-$9,500 USD total. Common for VP-level offsites.
- 30-50 people: 3-4 yachts coordinated. $9,500-$16,000 USD. Used for sales kickoffs, top-performer incentive trips.
- 50-100+ people: marina event + flagship yacht for executive leadership. Custom quote, starts $20,000 USD.
USCG cap note
Unlike Cancún (where Mexican Capitanía allows 25+ guests on a large yacht), Miami caps most charter yachts at 13 guests + crew. For corporate groups over 13, multi-yacht is mandatory by law.
Add-on services for corporate events
What companies typically add:
- Professional catering (chef + waitstaff): $40-$120 USD per person. See our private chef guide.
- Yacht branding (banners, flags with logo, decals): $150-$1,200 USD depending on production.
- Sound system + wireless mic for presentations: $200 USD. Useful for executive briefings or awards.
- Corporate photographer + videographer (4-6 hours): $1,200-$2,500 USD. Footage edited with corporate look in 5-7 days.
- Executive transportation (Sprinter, Suburban) from hotel to marina: $150-$400 USD per vehicle round-trip.
- Team building activities: kayak, paddleboard, snorkel with instructor, fishing gear. $300-$900 USD per activity for the group.
Invoicing and tax
Altamar can invoice corporate charters with proper W-9 / 1099 documentation for US tax purposes:
- Invoice issued in USD to the corporate billing address.
- Includes itemization (yacht rental, catering, services).
- Sales tax: Miami yacht charters are exempt from FL sales tax under "transportation services" classification — but the catering portion is taxable. We split correctly on the invoice.
- Net 30 payment terms available for Fortune 500 companies (with PO + signed contract). Standard is 50% deposit + 50% on charter day.
- For non-US companies: we can also invoice in MXN with IVA (16%) for Mexican-tax-reporting needs.
Typical corporate use cases
Cases we've operated in 2024-2026 (names anonymized):
- Fortune 500 sales kickoff — 35 top performers, 3 yachts coordinated, sandbar party + awards ceremony with branded backdrop. ~$12,000 USD total.
- PE fund closing dinner — 12 senior partners, 60 ft yacht, chef formal dinner, sunset cruise + skyline lighting. ~$4,500 USD.
- Tech startup offsite — 18 product team, single 65 ft yacht, brainstorm session on flybridge with whiteboard, lunch + Stiltsville stop. ~$5,500 USD.
- Client appreciation event — 24 VIP clients, 2 yachts, photographer + branded gifts, Star Island + South Beach cruise. ~$8,500 USD.
Lead time and approval flows
Corporate events have longer lead times than consumer charters:
- 6-10 weeks for peak season (Dec-May) with confirmed budget.
- 3-5 weeks for off-season.
- For longer corporate approval chains (PE-backed companies, public companies), we hold dates with a reduced 25% deposit (vs standard 50%) to lock the date while paperwork moves.
Corporate cancellation policy
30+ days notice: 100% deposit refund (more generous than consumer flow). Reschedule without cost up to 14 days before. Active hurricane warning: 100% refund regardless of timing.
How to start the quote
WhatsApp +52 56 3954 1062 with: tentative date (or window of 2-3 days), confirmed/estimated attendees, budget target, and services that interest you. Within one business day we send a proposal with 2-3 yacht + service scenarios, all with detailed quotes + invoice-ready data (Tax ID, W-9, etc.). Related reading: Miami yacht charter guide, Miami yacht with private chef, Sunset cruise Miami.