54' Sea Ray
- Length: 54′
- 2 Staterooms
- State of the art entertainment system
- Microwave
- Fuel capacity 600 gal
- 2 Heads (bathroom)
- Full galley with stove
- Refrigerator/freezer
- Coffee maker and oven
The 54′ Sea Ray Sundancer is the larger, more offshore-capable Sea Ray in the Miami Boat Charters fleet — carrying 600 gallons of fuel compared to the 300 gallons in the 50′ Sea Ray, which gives the 54 Sundancer full Bahamas range that the smaller vessel does not have. Sea Ray has built the Sundancer express cruiser line in the United States since 1959, and the 54-foot model is recognized within the line for its wide-beam hull design that produces interior volume and deck space noticeably beyond what the vessel’s 54-foot length would typically suggest. The two staterooms each have their own dedicated ensuite head — the Master with a queen bed and the VIP with a double bed — making both cabins appropriate for couples sharing overnight. The galley features wood cabinetry and a full appliance package for provisioned passages to Bimini and the Florida Keys. The vessel accommodates 12 guests during the day and 4 overnight. Learn more about this charter below or check out our other Miami Yacht Charters.
Yacht Overview
The 54′ Sea Ray Sundancer accommodates 12 guests during the day and 4 guests overnight across 2 private staterooms, both with dedicated ensuite heads. The Master Stateroom features a queen size bed with an ensuite head and shower. The VIP Stateroom provides a double bed with its own ensuite head and shower — a bed configuration suited for couples sharing the second stateroom, and not available in vessels where the second cabin uses twin single beds. The galley is equipped with refrigerator and freezer, stove, microwave, coffee maker, oven, and wood cabinetry throughout — a kitchen quality consistent with the Sea Ray Sundancer build standard. A comfortable seating and lounge area connects the galley and salon, providing shaded interior space for the full group during the cruising route or at the sandbar anchor stop. The state-of-the-art entertainment system is operational throughout the vessel. The wide-beam hull design — a specific characteristic of the 54 Sundancer — produces a cockpit and interior salon that feel larger than comparable 54-foot vessels at narrower beam specifications, giving day charter groups more usable social space both above and below deck.
Why Charter the 54′ Sea Ray Sundancer in Miami?
The 54 Sea Ray Sundancer sits in a specific position in the Miami Boat Charters entry fleet: it carries 600 gallons of fuel — double the 300-gallon capacity of the 50 Sea Ray and 50% more than the 48 Formula’s 400 gallons — which means Bimini passages and Florida Keys extended cruising are genuinely within range where those smaller vessels are limited to local Biscayne Bay operation. The Sea Ray brand is one of the most recognized American boat manufacturers, and the Sundancer line has been produced continuously since 1959 in the United States. The wide-beam hull design is the most practical differentiator for day charter groups: more cockpit space, a wider salon, and better stability at anchor than a narrower 54-foot vessel. Day charters include a USCG-licensed captain, professional crew, fuel for local Miami cruising, water, sodas, and ice — all-in from $2,500 for a 4-hour half-day charter, no fuel surcharge at the end. Charters depart from Miami Beach Marina (300 Alton Rd) for half-day (4 hours) or full-day (8 hours) formats.
The standard 54 Sundancer day charter route covers Government Cut for cruise ship views, the Star Island, Palm Island, and Hibiscus Island celebrity home cruise narrated by your captain, and a Nixon’s Sandbar anchor stop in Key Biscayne where the wide-beam cockpit gives the group more relaxed seating at anchor than most vessels at this length. The galley’s wood cabinetry and full appliance setup supports catered lunches at anchor when a chef add-on is arranged. As the afternoon closes, the route continues north for the downtown Miami skyline sunset return. With 600 gallons of fuel, the 54 Sundancer reaches Bimini in under 3 hours (50 nautical miles) and the Upper Florida Keys in a comfortable half-day run — making it the most offshore-capable Sea Ray vessel in the Miami Boat Charters fleet. Multi-day term charters to Bimini and the Florida Keys are available for 4 overnight guests. Contact our team at (305) 401-2707 to book.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 54′ Sea Ray Sundancer Charter Miami
Everything you need to know before booking the 54′ Sea Ray Sundancer in Miami.
The 54' Sea Ray Sundancer accommodates 12 guests for day charters and 4 guests overnight across 2 private staterooms — Master (queen bed, ensuite head with shower) and VIP (double bed, ensuite head with shower). Both staterooms have their own dedicated ensuite bathroom — no shared heads. The wide-beam hull design gives the cockpit and salon more usable social space than most 54-foot vessels at narrower beam specifications.
The 54' Sea Ray Sundancer starts at $2,500 for a 4-hour half-day charter and $4,200 for an 8-hour full-day charter. All pricing is all-in — USCG-licensed captain, crew, fuel for local Miami cruising, water, sodas, and ice included. No fuel surcharge at the end. Crew gratuity of 15 to 20% of the charter fee is the only additional cost, paid in cash to the captain at the end of the charter.
The 54' Sea Ray Sundancer carries 600 gallons of fuel — double the 300-gallon capacity of the 50 Sea Ray and 200 gallons more than the 48 Formula. Bimini is 50 nautical miles from Miami Beach Marina (under 3 hours at cruise speed). The Upper Florida Keys are comfortably within range for extended half-day and full-day runs south of Key Biscayne. Multi-day term charters to Bimini and the Florida Keys are available for 4 overnight guests. For Nassau (119 nautical miles), the 62-foot and larger vessels in the fleet with higher fuel capacities are the better choice.
Yes — all charters on the 54' Sea Ray Sundancer are fully crewed. A USCG-licensed captain handles all navigation, route planning, and offshore passage management for the full charter duration. A professional crew member manages boarding, cockpit and galley operations, and guest service throughout. No boating license or prior experience is required from any guest. Miami Boat Charters has operated fully crewed charters on Biscayne Bay since 2000.
Four things distinguish the 54 Sundancer from the 50 Sea Ray in the Miami Boat Charters fleet. Fuel capacity: 600 gallons vs 300 gallons — the 54 Sundancer has double the offshore range, making Bimini and Florida Keys passages accessible where the 50 Sea Ray is limited to local Biscayne Bay. Vessel length: at 54 feet, the Sundancer provides more total deck and interior space. The wide-beam hull design on the 54 Sundancer produces more cockpit width than the 50 Sea Ray's narrower beam. And the VIP stateroom on the 54 Sundancer has a double bed — the 50 Sea Ray's VIP has twin single beds — making the 54 a better fit for couples sharing the second cabin.
The 54' Sea Ray Sundancer is ideal for couples and small groups of 4 to 10 who want Bimini day trip capability or Florida Keys extended cruising at a price point well below the 60-foot-class fleet vessels, birthday and anniversary overnight charters for 4 guests where both the Master queen and VIP double cabin give each couple a proper bed rather than twin singles, bachelorette and bachelor day charters for 8 to 12 guests where the wide-beam cockpit gives everyone comfortable seating at the Nixon's Sandbar anchor stop, and first-time charter guests wanting more offshore range than the 300-gallon local-only vessels but a more compact and accessible vessel than the 60-foot flybridge options.
