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Miami Marina Pricing

What wet slips, transient dockage, and yacht slips cost in Miami

Miami wet slip pricing runs $28 – $55 per foot per month, with mega-yacht marinas like Island Gardens reaching $100 – $200 per foot for superyachts.

Miami's marina market splits into three tiers. Standard Biscayne Bay marinas (Dinner Key, Bayshore Landing) run $28 – $40/ft/month. Premium marinas (Sunset Harbour, Miami Beach Marina) hit $40 – $65/ft. Mega-yacht facilities (Island Gardens Deep Harbour) go to $100 – $200/ft for 100+ ft yachts.

Transient dockage in Miami runs $4 – $10 per foot per night, with peak rates during Art Basel, Miami Boat Show, and major sporting events. Reservations 60+ days ahead for those weeks.

Power adds $0.20 – $0.35/kWh metered. Liveaboard fees range $100 – $300/month at the few marinas that allow it — Miami has tight liveaboard caps.

Reading the per-foot number correctly

A per-foot rate is a starting point, not a quote. Two marinas advertising the same number can produce monthly totals $300–$500 apart for the same boat once they apply slip-length billing, beam premiums, tax, and shore-power markup.

When you compare miami marina pricing across marinas, build a three-line worksheet for every quote: base rent, utilities and recurring fees, and one-time deposits. That's the only way to compare apples to apples.

Miami Marina Pricing — 2025 Price Ranges

Standard Biscayne Bay marina$28 – $40 / ft / month
Premium marina (Sunset Harbour, MB Marina)$40 – $65 / ft / month
Mega-yacht (Island Gardens)$100 – $200 / ft / month
Transient$4 – $10 / ft / night
Liveaboard fee$100 – $300 / month

Cost by boat size

25 ft boatMinimum slip lengths often make small boats pay for 25–30 ft even when the hull is shorter.$300 – $1,500/mo
35 ft boatThe broadest inventory category; standard 30A or 50A power and conventional wet slips.$420 – $2,100/mo
45 ft boatMore beam and power requirements start narrowing the slip pool in older marinas.$540 – $3,150/mo
60 ft yachtDeep-water and end-tie inventory becomes important; some marinas add yacht premiums.$900 – $4,800/mo
80 ft yachtExpect 100A power, wider fairways, stronger docks, and more limited availability.$2,800 – $9,600/mo

Cost by marina type

Basic municipal marinaBest value, fewer resort amenities, often longer waitlists.$12 – $30/ft/mo
Full-service marinaFuel, pump-out, repair vendors, laundry, showers, and active dockmaster support.$18 – $45/ft/mo
Resort marinaPools, restaurants, concierge, valet, hotel access, and vacation-style amenities.$35 – $80/ft/mo
Yacht or mega-yacht marinaDeep-water slips, high-amp power, crew facilities, and premium security.$50 – $200+/ft/mo

Cost by region

Inland lakesLowest average rates; covered slips and seasonal contracts are common.$12 – $25/ft/mo
Gulf CoastStrong value, hurricane clauses, and good monthly availability outside winter.$15 – $35/ft/mo
Florida East CoastHigh demand from year-round boaters, liveaboards, and yacht traffic.$25 – $70+/ft/mo
Chesapeake / Mid-AtlanticBalanced pricing with seasonal contracts and strong sailboat infrastructure.$18 – $40/ft/mo
Northeast / CaliforniaShort-season or scarce-waterfront markets command premium rates.$25 – $80+/ft/mo

The fees nobody mentions on the phone

The phone quote covers base rent. The real bill includes electric, tax, pump-out, parking, key fobs, dock-box rental, mandatory resort fees, environmental surcharges, and sometimes a "marina fee" that's really a markup on shore power.

For longer stays, also ask about contract minimums, automatic renewal, break-lease penalties, and what happens to your deposit if the marina reassigns your slip. None of these are unreasonable on their own — they're only a problem when you don't know they exist.

Three boats, three very different bills

30-foot center console, inland lake, weekend use: roughly $450–$900/month all-in. Power is light, fees are predictable, and minimum-slip-length billing is usually the biggest variable.

42-foot sailboat, Chesapeake or mid-Atlantic, year-round: typically $900–$1,700/month with winter haul-out cycles and seasonal storage often calculated separately.

55-foot motoryacht, South Florida, full-time liveaboard with two ACs: $2,500–$5,000+/month is realistic once you stack base rent, 50A power, liveaboard fees, tax, and insurance-driven slip choices.

Use these as scaffolding. Your actual quote will move with the specific harbor, the specific slip, and what the marina decides to put on each line of the bill.

Miami Marina Pricing — FAQ

What's the cheapest marina in Miami?
Dinner Key Marina (Coconut Grove) runs at the low end of Miami pricing — public-marina rates with a long waitlist.
How do boat size and slip size affect the final bill?
Most marinas bill by the larger of your boat's length overall or the slip length. A 37 ft boat assigned to a 40 ft slip usually pays the 40 ft rate, and bowsprits, swim platforms, dinghy davits, and pulpits may count in LOA.
Is annual dockage cheaper than monthly dockage?
Usually yes. Annual contracts commonly save 15–35% compared with month-to-month rates, but they reduce flexibility and may include break-lease penalties.
What does liveaboard status add to the bill?
Marinas that allow liveaboards typically charge $100–$400/month per person on top of dockage to cover utilities, pump-out, and shore facility wear. Some markets cap the number of liveaboard slips, so the surcharge buys access more than amenities.
What is usually included in miami marina pricing?
The base price usually covers the assigned berth, dock access, fresh water, trash service, parking for one vehicle, and use of restrooms or showers. Electricity, liveaboard fees, pump-out, storage lockers, and premium Wi-Fi are commonly billed separately.
What hidden fees should I ask about before signing?
Ask about metered electric, flat power fees, liveaboard surcharges, pump-out, extra parking, key fobs, dock boxes, water usage, environmental fees, sales tax, security deposits, and cancellation penalties.
How does shore power get billed?
Most marinas either meter each pedestal and pass through the local utility rate, or charge a flat per-night/per-month power fee. Metered billing is fair for light use; a liveaboard running air conditioning in Florida summer can easily add $150–$400/month.

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