The 13 Miami Boat Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Biscayne Bay Millionaire’s Homes Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,348 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20Our pick

Board Bayride Tours at Bayside Marketplace for a 90-minute cruise past Star Island, Fisher Island, South Beach, PortMiami, and Miami’s downtown skyline. Enjoy English and Spanish commentary, open-air or climate-controlled seating, and the chance to spot Icon of the Seas. Guides such as Ricky, Marlon, and Nancy are known for lively storytelling.

“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.”

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2.Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3,077 reviews · from $45

Use a 48-hour open-top bus pass to see Bayside, South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana, and more. Add a 90-minute Millionaire’s Row cruise and 8 PM night tour. Audio commentary, live bus tracking, and a free one-hour bike rental help you plan your day.

“Excellent tour guides and a way to learn & see the sights of the city. I highly recommend it.”

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3.2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,968 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Spend two hours on a private Miami boat with your own group and captain. Cruise past Downtown, Bayside, PortMiami, Star Island homes, and the Venetian Causeway. Bring drinks and snacks, connect your playlist by Bluetooth, and choose a sunset or evening departure for the best light.

“Great experience from start to finish. From booking to the boat ride. Our captain Walter was very welcoming and provided a lot of info as we were in the water about our surroundings. I will definitely book again another trip.”

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4.City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,747 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Start at Lincoln Road for a two-hour Miami bus tour through South Beach, downtown, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and Wynwood. Then take a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise past Star Island and Millionaire’s Row. The $34 package covers a lot, but clear timing and return-bus instructions can be uneven.

“The tour was a great way to experience several areas of Miami with little time. Wasn’t prepared for traveling up and down I-95 on the top of an open air bus but otherwise super efficient way to see and experience a lot when you’re short on time. The boat part of the experience wasn’t as informative because it was hard to hear/understand the guide but overall still nice to see these parts of Miami.”

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5.Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire’s Homes Optional Stop

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,718 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $12Best value

Board near Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Marketplace for a 75-minute Miami boat ride past Hibiscus, Venetian, Sunset, Star, and Fisher islands. You’ll see millionaire homes, the port, and downtown skyline. Guides may add lively commentary, and the boat has indoor seating, outdoor space, restrooms, snacks, and a cash bar.

“Awesome vibe, great staff, informative, family friendly, but also good for the adult crowd, great value, just an overall really great experience!”

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6.City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,487 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about nine hours seeing Miami from three angles: a narrated double-decker city tour, a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise past Millionaire’s Row, and a 40-minute Everglades airboat ride. Check in at 305 Lincoln Road by 8:30 am. Captain Jack has been praised for his Everglades commentary.

“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…”

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7.Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Cruise & Free 1-Hour Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,421 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Use the Big Bus Miami Red Loop to see South Beach, Downtown, Wynwood, Little Havana, and Miami Beach at your own pace. Recorded commentary is available in six languages. Add the Millionaire’s Row cruise or night tour, and use the included one-hour bike rental in Miami Beach.

“It is a good way to get an understanding of the different areas of Miami and what you might like to see. We spent over 2 1/2 hours doing the route because of a lot of traffic. The sits get pretty hard after that much time.”

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8.Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,998 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Set out from Bayside Marketplace on an approximately 80-minute Miami Aqua Tours cruise. A bilingual guide points out the downtown skyline, Venetian Islands, Fisher Island, Star Island, Millionaire’s Row, and Port of Miami. Expect music, open-air views, onboard drinks, and seating assigned first come, first served.

“Well worth 28 dollars. I have done this tour with other companies and didn’t feel like this one pointed out as much as the others. I knew because of my prior trips.”

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9.Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,475 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18

Cruise from Bayside Marketplace past Star, Palm, Hibiscus, Venetian, and Fisher Islands, with Miami skyline and PortMiami views. Expect bilingual narration, music, snacks, and drinks for sale. Guides such as Ricky, Eric, and the Pirate emcee are known for adding humor and energy.

“Fun boat tour. We had a great time and would recommend it for anyone. Arrive early to get a good spot. Most of the mansions were on the right side of the boat. A few on the left”

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10.Private Top-Rated Boat Charter & Guided Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,462 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Book a private Miami boat for up to 10 people and cruise the Miami River, Biscayne Bay, and famous island neighborhoods with a captain such as Fernando, Eli, Omar, or Ray. Bring drinks and snacks, play your own music, and choose a sightseeing, sunset, swimming, or half-day route.

“Supernice day with Captain Fernando. Boat was nice and superclean, and overall experience five stars! Will definently book again when in Miami.”

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11.Private Boat Ride in Miami with Experienced Captain and Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,160 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Cruise Biscayne Bay privately with your own group of up to eight and a captain such as Jorge, Rafael, or Estefania. Expect Miami skyline views, celebrity homes, Star Island, Bluetooth music, a cooler, and champagne on request. Choose two hours for the full sightseeing route.

“Every body was satisfied, we enjoyed a lot, and we was appreciated that and planing to come back when it’s possible”

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12.The Original Millionaire’s Row Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,135 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Board at Bayside Marketplace for a 90-minute narrated cruise with English and Spanish commentary. See Brickell Key, Fisher Island, Star Island, Millionaire’s Row, cruise ships, and Miami’s skyline. Choose the shaded upper deck or air-conditioned salon, with snacks and drinks sold onboard.

“What we expected! Nice cruise along the coast of dwntwn Miami, the port and expensive homes!”

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13.2 Hour Private Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98

Take a private two-hour yacht cruise from Miami with your own group, a captain, restroom, cooler with ice, and Bluetooth music. The route passes Bayside Marketplace, Star Island, and waterfront homes. Captain Jorge, Alex, Eduardo, Juan, and others have earned strong praise for friendly service, though captain and fuel fees cost extra.

“First time on a yacht for my birthday and it was a 10/10 experience !! Juan was the BEST captain we could’ve had and made the experience 10x more fun.”

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