Art Basel Miami yacht charters 2025: Your guide to VIP access & elite Miami Art Week events with Edmiston

The Art Basel Miami Beach is one of the premier events in the global art world, bringing together immersive art experiences and top-tier exhibitions and installations from some of the most prestigious galleries on the planet.

Supported by a host of VIP events and exclusive viewings, Miami is the place to be each December as the great and good of the art scene gather for a sensational and stylish showcase.

As experts in planning culturally-rich itineraries, our curated guide to the Art Basel Miami events 2025 is the only guide you need. 

An Art Basel Miami yacht charter: The elite Miami Art Week 2025 experience

Proudly positioned at the intersection of art and luxury, Miami Art Week, which in 2025 takes place from 1-7 December, is a cultural spectacle that brings vibrant art to the streets of Miami each year. Coming in the second half of the week, the esteemed Art Basel Miami (5-7 December 2025) is the pinnacle of the show and is considered the premier art show in the Americas.

If Miami Art Week is the cornerstone of the art world, hosting more than 20 art fairs featuring 1,200 galleries from five different continents, then Art Basel Miami is its thought-provoking sibling.

Each year, the boundary-pushing Art Basel Miami challenges the way we view the world and this year will be no different, with Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 giving voice to some of the more marginalised communities in the creative world, from indigenous peoples to Latinx and diasporic artists. These artists will come to the Art Basel 2025 as part of 287 galleries from across 44 countries and territories.

Reputable art houses such as Gagosian – which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary – and David Zwirner will share space with emerging artists. In 2025 the distinguished art fair will also strengthen its position as the leading international art fair in the Americas, with more exhibitors with spaces across North and South America than ever before.

Bridget Finn, Director of Art Basel Miami Beach, who is taking the helm of the show for only her second year. says: “This edition reflects the vitality of artistic production across the Americas – which continues to shape contemporary art practice, patronage, and discourse worldwide – and the fair’s role as a critical gateway for introducing pioneering international artists and perspective to the American art market. It is bold, rigorous, and attuned to the moment.”

Enjoy Art Basel Miami 2025 from a private yacht charter

Timed to coincide with the annual art event, a December luxury yacht charter in Miami provides access to the inner sanctum of Art Basel Miami 2025. Berth in superyacht marina Island Garden and you can enjoy panoramic city views of downtown Miami as you dine at The Deck and plan your day and evening. 

Like the art world’s answer to fashion week, Art Basel Miami inspires a whole host of exclusive events each year, many of which take place in the city’s cool Design District, with guestlists reading like a who’s who of the art and fashion scenes. 

With a dedicated office in the heart of Miami Beach Island, Edmiston’s well-connected charter team ensures you’ll be well ahead of the crowd when it comes to hearing about the must-see events at Miami Art Week 2025.

But of course, Miami yacht charters in themselves are fabulous venues for hosting your own exclusive events, if you’d rather the in-crowd comes to you. With a roll call of amenities that would make even the most discerning art critic blush, from outdoor pools and jacuzzis to Michelin-star dining, rooftop clubs, and personal concierge, your private yacht will ensure you’re the talk of the town.

For those who prefer a little privacy, your yacht can be a personal viewing platform, perfect for taking in the intoxicating atmosphere of the city when the mood takes, while allowing you to escape to your sanctuary below decks when it all gets too much.

Yachts like ACTA yacht, a classic Feadship that exudes elegance, would be ideal for an Art Basel Miami yacht charter. Her bridge deck is a great spot for soaking up the show’s atmosphere from a safe distance, while the club lounge is a sophisticated setting for post-show night-caps.

Art Basel Miami 2025 VIP events & experiences

The official opening party of Miami Art Week will be held at the city’s iconic Biltmore Hotel on the evening of 1 December, with the historic venue providing the perfect balance of old-world glamour and contemporary prestige. 

The hotel will also host some important panel discussions covering themes such as sustainability, AI and business in the art world, while the Miami Convention Centre is the hub of the main show.

But the beauty of Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami is that the art isn’t confined to one or two venues but seeps into every corner of the city. The trendy neighbourhood of Wynwood effectively becomes one giant art canvas as its permanent large-scale murals are joined by pop-ups, satellite fairs and interactive installations.

The city’s many cultural institutions also have some exciting exhibitions planned to run alongside the main fairs. The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, for instance, renowned for its contemporary art exhibitions, will be the setting for Dennis Scholl’s ‘A Day of Four Sunsets and Felice Grodin’s Where Do I Go From Here?’

In 2025, the Bakehouse Art complex, a not-for-profit art space that has been repurposing an old industrial Art Deco bakery since 1985, will celebrate its 30th birthday with the exhibition ‘Bakehouse at Fort: Past, Present, and Future’.

Take a charter beyond Miami

From the cool city of Miami you are within easy cruising distance of the network of quiet cays and luscious lagoons of the Florida Keys, which are the perfect antidote to the frenetic energy of Art Basel Miami.

This chain of tropical islands, which lies off the south coast of Florida, is a perfect extension to a Miami superyacht charter, with turquoise waters, marine parks and five-star resorts to enjoy, where you can slow down and switch off for a week or two post-show.

The largest of the isles, Key Largo, is the entry point to the archipelago and a great place for diving and snorkelling charters thanks to the corals and abundant sea life of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. 

Afterwards, ask your crew to arrange a visit to the Ocean Reef Club, an exclusive community with a private marina and airport, two championship 18-hole golf courses and an upscale spa.

Further south, Key West is the lively heart of the island group. Spend your days visiting the former home of esteemed American writer Ernest Hemingway – look out for the more than 60 six-toed cats that wander the house and gardens – shopping on the famed Duval Street, or admiring the conch-style architecture. When the sun sets, head to Hemingway’s old haunt Blue Heaven or pay a visit to the iconic Green Parrot bar.

To the west of the Florida Keys lies the Unesco protected Everglades – a subtropical wilderness of a variety of water habitats where rare species such manatee, alligators and crocodiles can be seen. 

Back on the mainland, a little further north of Miami, Fort Lauderdale is a must for yacht charters on Florida’s southeast coast, while a short hop north along the coast will bring you to Palm Beach.

For charter guests looking for some Caribbean cruising, our excellent charter crews can arrange a blissful Bahamas yacht charter, with the haven of Bimini (another of Hemingway’s favourite spots) just four hours away. This island resort is a great place to try big-game fishing or go diving with hammerhead sharks. Alternatively, you can also go a little further into the Exumas where you can swim with the famous local pigs – a dreamy contrast to the decadence of Miami.

For those seeking to pair adventure with culture, this luxury Caribbean events calendar highlights the region’s standout regattas and most exclusive occasions.

Planning your Art Basel Miami yacht charter experience

Luxury yacht charters in Miami have several good marinas to choose from: IGY Yacht Haven Grande Miami, Island Gardens, Epic, and the private One Island Park.

Our on-the-pontoon Miami brokers and crews can advise on the best marina for you and help arrange Art Basel VIP tickets, plus invites to private art shows and exclusive parties as part of your yacht-based itinerary.

Speak to your Edmiston charter broker today to start planning your Art Basel Miami yacht charter.