Miami Beach, FL - A luxury cruise turned chaotic Saturday evening when a $4 million Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 yacht capsized near Star Island, stranding 32 passengers atop the sinking vessel before a swift multi-agency rescue brought everyone to safety.
The incident unfolded around 5 p.m. as the 63-foot, black-and-white yacht began taking on water and quickly became nearly vertical in the water, leaving its passengers clinging to the bow[1][2][4]. Eyewitnesses described a flurry of a police and rescue boats converging on the scene, while social media exploded with videos showing the dramatic rescue and bikini-clad partygoers unfazed, some even continuing to celebrate as the vessel sank.
Authorities from the U.S. Coast Guard, Miami Beach Police, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and other agencies responded rapidly, aided by nearby Good Samaritan boaters[1][3][5]. All 32 people were safely evacuated and brought to Miami Beach Marina, with no injuries reported.
The cause of the sinking remains under investigation. Officials confirmed the yacht was carrying twice its legal capacity, with the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 rated for a maximum of 16 people. Commercial salvage crews later removed the yacht, which did not pose a hazard to navigation.
The incident has drawn attention to overcapacity and safety violations on luxury charters in Miami’s busy waters. As the investigation continues, authorities are reminding boaters to adhere strictly to passenger limits and safety regulations.
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