Close to home, yet far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Sanctuary cruises throughout the Biscayne Bay and the Intercoastal Waterway in Miami for half and full day sail charters. She is available for overnight voyages along the Florida coast, including the Florida Keys.
Charters for up to 6 passengers include a captain and a chef. Due to U.S. Coast Guard regulations, all charters for over 6 passengers are bareboat charters. A bareboat charter is where the charterer rents the boat for a half or full day and then hires a captain and mate to operate the vessel during the charter. At your request, we will be happy to assist you in selecting qualified crew. We will also be happy to assist you in provisioning for your food and beverage, as well as service crew.
If you have a special occasion to celebrate, such a birthday, anniversary or wedding party, please call to discuss. For day sails, please remember to appoint a designated driver in your party. We do not accept pets. Regrettably, Sanctuary is not equipped for children under age 14.
Use one of the following cruise suggestions or create your own day. Departure times are approximate; we can adjust the time to suit your needs.
Homes of the Rich and Famous – (maximum 12 persons)
Daytime Cruise – 4 Hours
Departs: 12:00 noon / Returns 4:00 p.m.
Star Island is where many movie and singing stars and celebrities have their Miami homes. This island is called home by Gloria Estefan, Sylvester Stallone, Rosie O’Donnell and many others. The mansions are fabulous and the setting is gorgeous, definitely a must for visitors who are passing through our beautiful city. West of Star Island there are two smaller islands, Hibiscus and Palm, the former originally owner by notorious gangster, Al Capone. These are now luxury waterfront homes with their own dockage facilities. Fisher Island, just next to and Southeast of the Port of Miami, is a very expensive place to live, accessible only by ferry, and founded by the same Mr. Fisher of General Motors fame. The structures are Miami Tuscan style with Oprah Winfrey being one of the many celebrity owners on this island. The western shore of the Miami Beach peninsula also has its share of celebrity mansions with homes owned by JLo, Captain Burke of Windjammer Cruise fame, and many others.
Serving sandwiches, sodas, juices, coffee, espresso, pastries, hors d’œuvres, beer, wine and cocktails.
Moonlight Cruise – (maximum 12 persons)
Evening Cruise – 4 Hours
Departs 7:00 p.m. / Returns 11:00 p.m.
Moon light cruise on the intercoastal along the Miami waterfront. Downtown Miami is stunning at night! Serving hors d’œuvres, beer, wine, and cocktails.
Biscayne Bay Play Day – (maximum 12 persons)
Daytime Cruise – 8 hours
Depart: 10:00 a.m. / Return: 6:00 p.m.
All day fun on the water with toys and floats, snorkel equipment, and tender. Your hired crew can barbecue lunch and serve afternoon snacks with sodas, beer, and wine.
Full Day of the Miami Sights – (maximum 12 persons)
Daytime Cruise – 8 hours
Depart: 10:00 a.m. / Return: 6:00 p.m.
Combine the itinerary of Homes of the Rich and Famous with that of Key Biscayne and Stiltsville, and still have time to stop at the sandbar for some fun in the water. Your hired crew can barbecue lunch and serve afternoon snacks with sodas, beer, and wine.
Cruise to Your Waterfront Favorite Restaurant
(maximum 12 persons)
Evening Cruise – 6 Hours
Departs: 5:00 p.m. / Returns 11:00 p.m.
Cruise the intercoastal to a restaurant of your choice with available docking. Monty’s at Coconut Grove, Monty’s at Miami Beach Marina, Hard Rock Cafe, Mambos, and Los Ranchos, just to name a few, have docking facilities available while you dine. On the way relax and enjoy the view while your hired crew serves pre-dinner cocktails and light hors d’œuvres. After dinner enjoy the ride back while sipping after-dinner cocktails or liqueurs, coffee, espresso and pastries.
Key Biscayne and Stiltsville – (maximum 12 persons)
Daytime Cruise – 4 Hours
Departs: 12:00 noon / Returns 4:00 p.m.
Cruise the Key Biscayne area and check out President Nixon’s House on Key Biscayne and his next door neighbor and friend, Bebe Rebozo’s mansion. You can stop for lunch, if desired. You can also use a dinghy to take a short run to the sandbar at low tide which is fun. There is a great open air Cuban restaurant at No-Name Harbor just around the corner with anchorage or the ability to dock along side the seawall. We often see manatee and pods of dolphin in these waters. Also, cruise through the middle of Stiltsville, a Miami landmark. Stiltsville was built in the 1920’s by rich Miamians as weekend party places. These houses are on stilts and have defied many hurricanes, including the direct hit from Andrew. There are seven houses left, still privately owned and used as party venues by the rich and famous. On the way back to the marina, pass by the old Vizcaya mansion, now a museum, that was built by the founder of the International Harvester machinery empire.
Serving sandwiches, sodas, juices, coffee, espresso, pastries, hors d’œuvres, beer, wine and cocktails.
Romantic Get-A-Way
All-Inclusive Overnight Cruise on Biscayne Bay. Your crew will attend to every detail. Serving hors d’œuvres and cocktails followed by a fantastic dinner. Anchor overnight in a quiet cove and awake to breakfast served on the aft deck
Departs: 6:00 p.m. / Returns 12:00 noon the following day
Long Weekend – (maximum 6 persons)
All-Inclusive Three Day Cruise to the Pumpkin Key Area. Your crew will attend to every detail. Cruise the sites of Miami as described in the itineraries of Homes of the Rich and Famous and Key Biscayne and Stiltsville, but then cruise on down to Elliot Key where the water is crystal clear and overnight there. The next day, head south towards Pumpkin Key and continue under the Card Sound Bridge to Jewfish Creek bridge. On the other side of the bridge, we’ll find Gilbert’s which is a great restaurant, and a good anchorage for the second night. Return to Miami on the third day.
Departs at 10:00 a.m. / Returns at 6:00 p.m. on the third day.
7 Relaxing Days From Miami to the Upper Florida Keys (maximum 6 persons)
Seven days of exploring the Florida Keys. Your crew will attend to every detail. Cruise out of Miami, heading south with stops along the way at Elliot Key, Key Largo, Islamorada, Long Key Bight, Duck Key, and/or Marathon. And because the itinerary is all about what YOU want to do, we can alter the route at any time you find yourself having an exceptional time in any one area and want to stay there longer. Your captain will be happy to make arrangements for deep sea fishing excursions out of any of these ports, dinner reservations, or any other activities that interest you along the way. If you’re a scuba diver, don’t miss taking a dive at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park! There will also be opportunities to fish from the boat or in the flats which are accessible by dinghy.