I rented a yacht for a group of friends for my husbands birthday. The experience with Mari was fantastic from start to finish. She is always available and very responsive which is huge for me when I am planning anything. She reached out to me a week before our yacht day and there were some concerns she had with the yacht I originally booked and she called me with a solution already which was such relief for me. Many times when there are issues, people don't always have a solution right away, but she did and the yacht was awesome. We had a yacht with a jet ski and my husband had the best time. Captain Joe was so much fun. I will definitely be doing this again and will use Starlux in the future. read more

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My experience with Starlux Yachts (Mari) was nothing short of extraordinary! Although she may take a bit to respond, just know that Mari's got your back (most likely because she is getting the best deal she can for you!). I would recommend calling (vs. text) for faster response times. Mari was able to help our group of 30+ book a very luxurious yacht for a reasonable price. We also opted in for an open bar and passed hors d'oeuvres. To be honest, the food was better than anyone expected and no one was left hungry! The yacht also had Bluetooth connectivity for music but our group was able to bring our own music equipment to play on the deck. We also let the captain know before we set sail that we would like to jump in the water and he was able to dock mid-way to give everyone the opportunity to swim. The crew in general delivered exceptional service and helped create an atmosphere of luxury and relaxation throughout our voyage. This yacht charter was definitely the highlight of our group's trip and I highly recommend booking with Mari for an unforgettable and 5 star yachting experience. read more

We had an amazing 6 hour charter. Gus and the crew were great. Weather was decent and we rode the jet ski at 2 different spots. There were 5 of us and we chartered the Azimut 58. We will definitely use StarLux again. Thank you Mari for setting it all up for us. read more

I joined my friend who was celebrating her birthday on this great charter yacht. While the weather wasn't the best, we managed to have an outstanding time with Captain Gustavo and his crew. We would definitely return for another excursion. read more

Mari is truly a super star with StarLux. The boat she helped with was fabulous, lots of space, perfectly pristine and ready to accommodate a group of friends ready to celebrate a special birthday. The day was absolutely perfect, not too hot, not too cool, the sun was out, the drinks were flowing, the vibes were chill and music was doing its thing! We had the chance to play with the jet ski and race around monument island before we went to Nixon Sandbar, a fun boat party area and hang out with amazing people and enjoy the lux MIA lifestyle. Highly recommend to work through Mari - she KNOWS what's good! read more

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To say we had a blast was an understatement! We went with 13 girls for a bachelorette party and it was perfect would recommend to anyone read more

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Please be aware when using Mari!!! I used her to broker a deal for my high profile clients. Mari was late to show up to meet them, despite giving the wrong directions (pin drop) numerous times, calling them & specifically giving them a meeting time. The clients had to walk over five minutes with their things while Mari sat and did nothing. My clients had to carry drinks (the lack of amenities unless you want pay 500% markup & lack of direction to have it delivered), food & personal items. All due to her incompetent, lazy directions, irregardless of the numerous attempts for an actual physical address, gate or business office. Her solution was to sit and wait not help, this is the caliber of broker you receive when dealing with Mari. She was rude to my clients, lied to my clients and completely put them at an Inconvenience. After giving her ample time for an actual physical address to insure my clients would have no issue she dropped a pin 5 times with the wrong location, all five times. Thankfully, I sent my clients 45 minutes early as to prevent loss of time on the yacht; as her sketchy directions made me nervous. Mari made my client feel as if she was at fault , due to Mari's lack of direction. All while Mari sat and waited, offered no help, other than a phone call. She did NOTHING!!! Although, she did comment to my client after their long trek, How convenient she was located to her next guest & was only a few steps away to meet them! I am giving her one star, because the boat Capt of the Poseidon was amazing and saved the trip for my clients!! I wish I could give him a separate review as he was amazing!!!!! Also, for for his help in arranging Jet skis & personally walking the clients to the proper pick up location!!! All which should have been handled once again by Mari!!!! Mari should return her commission, apologize to the Capt, me and the clients. Her actions and lack of excepting responsibility & constant shift of blame and messiness require me to tell you as a 20 year travel professional; please do your research when finding a broker, as she isn't capable of providing good customer service. There is nothing " Lux"Luxury about this business! Beware!!!! I tried to work with Mari about this embarrassing situation & inconvenience; she was saw no fault. Her solution was to blame my clients, the pin she dropped (without a physical location & correct Gate) and then place blame on the driver. Please beware when dealing with her! Also, get her actions in writing, as her lies are off the chart & you may to prove to your client you were not the one to fail them. read more

Mari was extremely helpful helping me to find an appropriate yacht for our planned birthday party charter, and gave us lots of options for size of yacht, and cost. We settled on Onkor, an Azimut 45 (I think). Mari was extremely responsive, answering her phone whenever I called (or returning calls or text messages promptly), and met us at the Marina to help us get on our way. Our day with Captain Mike on Onkor was spectacular. After conferring with the Captain, we determined that forecasted thunder storms were not a threat to our day on the water, I was joined by 12 friends to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday. The weather was spectacular, the Captain was extremely flexible and accommodating, and the boat is perfect for this size of group. Leaving from Miami Beach marina, we opted to anchor at Hobby Beach and swim for a while, then relocated behind Fisher Island, before ending our charter back at the marina. My guests, who are mostly Miami/Miami Beach locals and have been on many charters, have told me it was one of the best charters/days on the water they have been on. A word about the boats - there are two identical Azimut (45's I think) - one is bright orange, and the other grey. Both are really cool. They have a great layout, with sun and shade options, bean bag chairs on the bow cushion, two heads and two bedrooms. The sound system is great - we'd originally considered bringing a DJ with us, but rather than give up the space and a spot on the guest list we curated our own music via blue tooth - it worked flawlessly. This boat is the perfect size for a dozen folks. By regulation, in Miami Beach, that is what most charters are limited to, regardless of the size of boat - so go bigger if you want - you don't need to. This has lots of space, a great swim platform, a swimming pad to lounge on when you toss anchor. I live in Miami Beach, and charter a few times a year...this was the easiest and most stress free experience I've had. I'll certainly be back to Mari and her team. read more

The service is amazing!! Mari Mata was very helpful and charming. The steps are easy and the whole process is fast. Mari answered all my questions. I needs to use different payment methods and she was very accommodating even tho it was more work for her. She met us at the doc which was very professional, she was there to make sure we were all set and ready!! We had a blast and I will definitely consider renting from them in the future. It was a rainy day but not for long since the captain knew exactly where to go and he made sure we stayed dry and even got some sunny spots. We had the opportunity to swim and some sand bars and the view of downtown/Brickell from the boat was amazing! read more

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BEST DAY EVER!!!!! My husband rented the 68' Azimut and it was spectacular! The crew was amazing, the toys on the boat were so much fun, the weather was ridiculously beautiful and Mari, the owner of Starlux took such good care of us there are just no words. If and when we do this again it will most definitely be with her. He professionalism is top notch and I interviewed 5 others before deciding to go with her....soooo happy we did! I just can't say enough great things about our experience. It truly was one of the best days of my life...thank you soooo much Mari! read more

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My experience with them was a total five stars, they pick me up right on time, accommodated my guest, made us feel safe, and let us have a lot of fun, I am grateful to have found such a reliable company where I can always trust to have a great time with him with my friends and family enjoying some beach and some sun, thank you so much for making such an unforgettable experience, I can't wait to plan another event with you guys again! read more

A group of my friends and I booked the 75' Sunseeker Predator for the weekend. We all had a amazing time! The yacht was fully equipped with the very best high tech appliances, extremely clean, and we had additional water toys to have a little fun on the water. The captain of the yacht was great, kind and courteous to all our needs. Once my friends and I started to get a little hungry. Mari and her wonderful staff were able to RSVP us dinner at the River Yacht Club. I honestly felt like a millionaire when my friends and I stepped off the yacht to have dinner. I truly had a wonderful, amazing, and life changing experience! Mari and her staff went beyond customer service to make sure we all had a incredible experience! Thank you! read more

If you're planning a yacht experience, these guys are the ones to go to! Mari was spectacular in making sure the sign up process went smoothly and had no issues in the accommodations I had requested for. You have multiple interfaces to complete payment and Mari was always readily available to answer and questions via phone, email, or text - even the day of. Our Captain, Phil, and our Stewardess, Christine, were so welcoming and gave us with an amazing afternoon (soda, water, and ice were included). We were able to cruise out, stop at a sandbar (they provided various floaties), and then ended the evening with a sunset ride. We couldn't have asked for more! When you book with other companies, keep in mind, sometimes they don't include the charge for fuel but our overall price had it included. They were very upfront with pricing and I felt peace of mind that there weren't any hidden fees. read more

The best yachts ever definitely recommended mari is great with customer service our experience was unforgettable read more

Starlux Yachts - Boat Charters Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! My family and I decided to rent a yacht for my moms 40th birthday very last minute (like 4 hours before last minute) and Mari was amazing! She listened to what we were wanting, sent us a variety of options and made it happen in literally less than an hour! Very easy to talk to and get ahold of. The yacht was simply beautiful and those 4 hours were the real Miami experience. She also took the time to follow up and made sure we had a great time. I know my mom had an unforgettable birthday! Highly recommend them. read more

I want to thank Mari from StarLux Yachts for working with me to setup the perfect day trip on one of their amazing boats. I was planning a surprise private sunset cruise with my girlfriend and everything went smoothly. The captain and crew were friendly and amazing and they gave us space when we wanted and were attentive to our needs. Nothing like being served drinks with someone special watching the sunset hearing your favorite music! Will definitely be doing this again on my next Miami trip!! read more

Excellent service! I arranged for a private cruise party for my girlfriend last cinco de Mayo weekend. My dear friend, who's getting married, and her bridal crew had a wonderful time celebrating her bachelorette party in Miami. We rented the 42 sea ray from this company and their service was excellent. They provided clear directions to the marina, was on time, and the captain and crew of the boat were very professional. Mari, who was my contact person the whole time, was even present during the actual day of the sail, and made sure everything went well. I highly recommend this company if you are looking to have a stress-free, fun and memorable boat party in Miami. read more

My wife booked with Mari for my 40th and I was blown away. Impeccable service and accommodating to all our requests. This is now something we plan to do a lot more often after this experience, 5 stars may not be enough for this review!!!! read more

Starlux Yachts - Boat Charters Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Oh man I actually booked them for my birthday weekend after calling 20 different yacht companies and this company really caught my eye . I believe I rented out the 48 ' and it was just perfect for the party in the sun kind of day . The boat ride was super smooth didn't drive Insane . The 2 captions we had really minded their own business but still friendly and kind . I would highly recommend this rental no doubt of the world I actually had to spread the word . I hope you enjoy your time like I enjoyed mine . read more

Starlux yachts has been great throughout the whole planning for my sister bachelorette party! Mari was very nice and answers all of our questions. Everything was smooth and easy! One got the 42' yacht and the captain and his wife was so nice and attentive to our needs. Service was excellent and we will definitely refer to friends and family! read more

We chartered a yacht for the day in Miami a couple weeks back to celebrate a birthday. We were a group of 8 people---the boat was amazing with great amenities and tons of space on board and very well kept. The captain was great! I did plenty of research before booking and overall Starlux Yachts provided the most reasonable price for what was offered. It was an absolute pleasure working with Mari She was super helpful and quick to respond to any questions. She definitely made the experience even more pleasurable than I would have imagined. I highly recommend Mari with Starlux Yachts For your next chartered yacht unforgettable experience. Thank you! read more

An unforgettable birthday experience. The accommodations were superb and the most gracious, professional and knowledgable hosts. My friends and I had such an amazing time. I don't think I would've made any better memories for my birthday than on this yacht. I will definitely recommend It to everyone. read more

Had a great time! Mari and the team were extremely responsive to our requests and ensured that we had everything set up on time. The captain was very nice and made sure to take us to multiple places. read more

I would recommend Starlux Yachts to anyone without hesitation. My friends and I had an unforgettable experience, thanks in large part to Mari and her amazing staff. She really went out of her way to make sure the day went smoothly, and the staff was extremely professional and welcoming. Everything was absolutely perfect. We had so much fun and can't to do it again! read more

We recently used Starlux charters to celebrate my birthday along with my friends. I was amazed at how wonderful the day turned out! This company is the most professional in the boat charting industry. They were able to coordinate the food and the beverages for the day and even helped us hire a DJ to take with us on the boat. They provided towels and the boat was impeccably clean. The captain of the charter was very knowledgeable and friendly and was and able to accommodate some of us in our group who wanted to swim and snorkle. He took us near the biscayne national park and we got to see coral and all sorts of beautiful fish! I would recommend this charter company without any hesitation to any of my friends and family. read more

What better way to enjoy Miami than with a company that has excellent customer service, a great selection to choose from, and competitive prices. Guaranteed a damn good time! read more

Let me just tell everyone how fantastic Mari, Captain Sasha and Shawna were!! My husband's 40th bday aboard Destiny with our close friends was amazing. We will be back!! read more

Had an amazing time on the boat. Everything ran smoothly as promised. The crew was great very accommodating to me and my guest. I would definitely use them again. Thanks again Mari read more

Spent a beautiful Sunday out in the bay on a gorgeous yacht that Mari chartered for us. The yacht was clean, impressive, and Mari made sure that we had everything we needed to have a perfect day. Really couldn't have asked for anything more from a day, and will definitely be using Mari again the next time I'm in Miami! read more

We spent hours trying to find a reputable and trustworthy person to book 3 yachts with for a large event. Would highly recommend Mari and Starlux. She was responsive and our day went off without a hitch! read more

Had the opportunity to charter a yatch with the assistance of Mari Mata and it was a wonderful experience from the beginning to end. Mari's communication was excellent at all times and the experience on the yatch was unforgettable! 100% recommended! read more

Had the best time out on the water in Miami all thanks to Mari and our amazing captain, Ray. I will not hesitate to book, again, with Mari in the future! The boat was beautiful, clean, and perfect for us. Our captain did an amazing job of making it a great experience! read more