Miami · BOAT TOURS IN MIAMI
Almost all of these leave from Bayside or the Miami Beach marina and turn the same way out of the channel. These 15 differ on hull, narration and whether there is a stop - priced, timed and honest about which ones are a booze cruise.
See Miami’s skyline, celebrity homes, islands, beaches, and Port of Miami on a lively 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise for $20.
“Great tour, was quite busy for sunset so queue up a bit earlier to get the best seats (though you can of course move around). There’s a mojito bar on board which was 15$ for all different flavours.”
Explore Miami by open-top bus, cruise Millionaires Row, and see South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood, and downtown by day and night.
“The activity was ok. There was a lot of confusion related to starting hours, place to be etc. I had a 2 days ticket and maybe this made it a bit more complicated. But the person from the bus station was totally unprepared and unwilling to clarify for us the answer to a simple question, that would have probably taken a few seconds max… So, except for the confusion created by the people from the stations who gave us different answers to the same questions, the tour was ok.”
See Miami by private boat at night, with skyline views, your own music, drinks on ice, and a captain-led route through the bay.
“Really cool to explore Miami! Private Boat Tour on New Years Eve. Walter was a great captain and our family really enjoyed ourselves cruising the harbour at night time. Top tip: If going in December, bring a blanket or really warm practical clothes. It gets quite cold. I would also opt for a sunset time or midnight if I had a preference. It also doesn't include the the Captains Fee of $70 plus tip, just be mindful of that. There's also quite a bit of paperwork to fill in beforehand.”
See Miami by open-top bus and Biscayne Bay boat, with Little Havana, South Beach, Wynwood, and Millionaire’s Row for $34.
“An interesting tour with entertaining and enthusiastic guide. Saw some good sights. For us stopping at a cigar shop and being left in the vicinity for lunch in an area where we needed to get an Uber to get somewhere more central was not ideal. That was to us, a waste of time. The tour…recommended.”
Cruise Miami Bay past celebrity homes, islands, Fisher Island, and skyline views for $12.99, with several departure times and a cash bar.
“They need better directions to the pick up place. A big sign or color code. No red shirt representatives were seen. There are multiple boat rides in thearea.”
Review of Miami’s 3-in-1 tour with a city bus ride, Biscayne Bay cruise, and Everglades airboat adventure, including honest planning tips.
“The location where tour starts is an unorganized mess! No one is really in charge. They’d rather be snacking on food and talking! They never clearly explained how we were doing all three tours. It was piecemeal information and all tours started late. We did not see any alligators on Everglades ride except the caged ones! Bus tour was hard to understand guide as she had three different languages she was using and had a strong accent herself. Besides having 30 kids on bus yelling and screaming to people on the street! Boat tour was ok but didn’t show much! Boat was playing rap music so loud!! Get a different…”
Review of Miami’s Big Bus tour with hop-on access, Millionaire’s Row cruise, bike rental, stops, timing, value, and practical tips.
“It gets windy on the top floor, but otherwise a pretty decent pre-recorded audio tour. I did not have time to hop off, so it was just a 2 hour loop for me.”
Review of Miami’s $51 open-top bus and Biscayne Bay cruise, with practical tips on timing, stops, sun, value, and what to expect.
“Lovely trip. Had to go to the start location and do the tour to Quayside to get the boat. It was a nice experience, funny guide and good music. Option to buy drinks/cocktails and snacks on the boat. Then got back on the bus for the remaining part of the tour. We stayed on a little longer to our hotel stop which was super convenient for us :) Would recommend as I good way to see Miami!”
Cruise Biscayne Bay past Miami’s skyline, celebrity mansions, Venetian Islands, and Fisher Island with bilingual commentary for $28.
“Booked online. Confirmed. Travelled down to the dock. They had cancelled the sailing. Offered others which I couldn't make. No refund even though it was their fault. It's in the small print apparently. Don't bother.”
Pair an Everglades airboat ride with Miami’s open-top bus and Biscayne Bay cruise. Get wildlife, city sights, and mansion views in one flexible ticket.
“3 part tour was well arranged in a day ...weather was not conducive...but still good time with you guys ..”
See Miami’s skyline, celebrity mansions, mega-yachts, and islands on a casual 90-minute cruise from Bayside Marketplace.
“Reasonably priced. Cruise started on time. Boat was clean and staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the ride!”
Review of a private Miami boat charter with skyline views, BYOB, custom music, Biscayne Bay, island mansions, and flexible 2 to 4 hour routes.
“It’s your private time with loved ones or friends. Captain Victor was awesome! He is very friendly and welcoming.”
Review of Miami’s $28 pirate boat tour, with skyline views, celebrity homes, music, practical tips, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“It was not geared at families but at party goers. Not really aporopiate for families with small Childrens.”
Private Miami boat tour from Coconut Grove with skyline views, Star Island, champagne, music, and an optional sandbar stop.
“Great boat experience with a amazing caption highly recommend he eent above and beyond during our baot ride”
Cruise Biscayne Bay past Miami’s skyline, celebrity homes, islands, and Port of Miami sights on a relaxed 90-minute bilingual boat tour.
“Great guide and amazing views! Easy to redeem ticket from voucher”
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