The Vessel Miami

The Vessel Miami is a floating venue in Miami Beach offering weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and engagement parties on the water. It combines open-air deck space with customizable indoor areas across three decks. The venue spans three decks totaling over 5,000 square feet, including a 2,700 sq ft open-air Weather Deck, a 2,000 sq ft Sail Deck with a 360-degree full-service bar and architectural shade sails, and a Top Deck with a DJ booth and coastal views. Founded by Sebastian Phillips, who brings formal training in naval architecture and ship design and previously transformed waterfront spaces with Riverside on Miami's historic river; operating since 2021. Based in Miami Beach, operating on Miami's waterways. Guests highlight the spacious layout, sunset and city-light views, elegant atmosphere distinct from party boats, and coordinated logistics handled by on-site staff including host Anya and coordinator Carlos Trivino.