4 Sightseeing Cruises in Miami to Build a Day Around

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.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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3.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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4.Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise

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

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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