Miami · BISCAYNE BAY CRUISES
22 reviewed
The skyline from the water is the Miami postcard, and Biscayne Bay is where you get it. Below are the best bay cruises: which pass Star Island and Millionaire’s Row, which run at sunset with a bar open, how long each one lasts, and what a seat costs, so you can match the boat to the afternoon you want.
90-minute Biscayne Bay millionaire homes cruise past Star Island and Fisher Island with bilingual guide, skyline views, and an open-air option for $20.
“Tour guide was lovely and knowledgeable nice to see all the houses”
See South Beach, Biscayne Bay and the Everglades in one day with bus, boat and airboat rides plus a Bayside lunch stop.
“The tour operator is not organised well. For messages I sent there was no reply. The one day tour I booked had three components. 1. City tour. 2 Biscayne Bay cruise 3 Everglade air boat When we went to tour operator office, the staff there wrongly sequenced the tour for us with the result we could do only first two on that day . Then they offered the third one after two days later Since we were in Miami for three days we could take it. Otherwise we would have missed the Everglades air boat for the poor organisation of the tour operator. Further for going to thier office one…”
Half-day open-top bus plus 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise with English/Spanish narration, Miami neighborhoods, and Millionaire’s Row views.
“I love the View of the City, the ride was pleasant and beautiful. I wish I wore a tie down hat to block the sun. It’s windy up there lol. There are multiple bus tours, it was confusing on who to look for if you’re hoping on at the Lincoln location. There’s no podium or sign for the company at the park. It would be nice to have the different times to ride the boat and an announcement for which stop for the boat ride. We had to catch an Uber back to the location for the boat. When we arrived it was only one time left which was 3pm.…”
A 1h20 Biscayne Bay boat cruise from Bayside, $28 per person, with live bilingual commentary, skyline views, and star-home islands.
“The tour guide was good. However they did a sketchy raffle on board that asked for personal contact information. They also took photos of everyone and then tried to sell pictures during the cruise,”
A value-heavy Miami combo: Everglades airboat and wildlife show, Biscayne Bay cruise past Millionaire’s Row, plus a panoramic open-top bus tour.
“Long ride to the Everglades but the Captain on the boat was excellent!!”
Sunset cruise from Bayside Marketplace through Biscayne Bay past Star and Fisher Islands, with bilingual narration and optional champagne.
“Pros: 1. its cheap 2. its a way to get on the water Cons: 1. boat is basically a refurbished ferry 2. the celebrity tour is very silly; 1/2 is absolutely fake. doesn't matter to me, but its nonsense 3. forced to take a photo upon boarding so they can try to sell you a printout 4. like other reviews say, there is a "raffle" to win a stay. Like 5 people won it. Are they generous, or is it really just a scam... 5. I paid $70, and got receipt for $220. Why... that is so sketchy. Does this company have a second set of accounting books or what”
Cruise Biscayne Bay on a 90-minute Miami sightseeing ride with Millionaire’s Row mansions, Star Island, and a cash bar on board.
“Prior to booking, I read some previous reviews and felt like they were harsh. The tour guide was friendly and informative. It was a beautiful, easy trip, and our drink from the bar was yummy.”
Wind-powered sailing in Biscayne Bay with wildlife, sandbars, and optional snorkeling on a small eco-catamaran. BYOB, 3.5 hours.
“We enjoyed a lovely evening on the bay. The sailboat was smaller than my wife expected, but after she got used to it we had a wonderful relaxing evening. (We had 4 passenger + Cpt David & no motor) We stopped at sand bar in 2-4 feet of water and snokled for a while. No much wiildlife on this adventure, but very peaceful. Great conversions with Cpt. David.”
Everglades airboat plus Biscayne Bay skyline cruise in one day. Spot wildlife, see Millionaire’s Row, and relax on the water.
“The ride to the Everglades took so long because the bus kept stopping. We were always running late and barely any communication or instructions once we got there. After the Everglades we had a boat ride booked at bayside market that was great but after it was done, the bus never showed up and we had to take an Uber back to our hotel”
Fly 400 feet over Biscayne Bay from Dinner Key Marina on a speedboat ride. Optional dip and photo package. Extra check-in fees apply.
“Kyle and Kay were awesome and funny the only complaint was the extra charge at check in. it is $30 per person for gas and taxes so for us it was around $230 on top of the original cost but over all we had a blast”
Jet ski in Biscayne Bay from Miami Beach: guided 1-hour ride, skyline views, wave jumps, life jacket and instructor included.
“I loved it I got the best captain and tour guide definitely had a blast and everyone was very attentive and helpful! I recommend for sure if you’re in Miami”
Biscayne Bay Millionaire’s Row boat tour in Miami: open-air skyline views, Star and Fisher Islands, live bilingual guide, $30, 90 minutes.
“The activity was great, loved it. The tour guide was awesome her name is Lina I believe, and she made the trip fun for me. One small twist is the instructions on how to get there could be a little more specific. Luckily there were booths from the company and I was able to ask them for help to get to the right dock.”
Miami’s Biscayne Bay jet ski tour from Key Biscayne: 1-hour ride with life jacket and fuel, multiple departures, beginner friendly.
“Lovely tour guide. Took pictures of my friend and I, allowed my friend ride on his jet ski as a passenger, as she was scared. Fun experience”
Private Biscayne Bay cruise from Miami Beach with a captain, Bluetooth sound, cooler for drinks, and a sandbar hour at Haulover.
“We had the best time! It was my daughter’s 22nd Birthday and she loved it! The Captain (Ben) made it a perfect trip. Stopping a few time for us and showed awesome spots of South Beach área. We took our own drinks and he supplied Coolers, Ice and water. Definitely do this!”
Spot dolphins and manatees, kayak mangrove tunnels, and visit Bird and Raccoon Islands on a 4-hour Biscayne Bay boat tour.
“Adam, Sean and Oscar where amazing. the tour was well paced. Racoons where the best part. make sure to bring grapes and have good water shoes. you will get wet!!”
