Miami Boat Tours
Departing Daily from Bayside Marketplace
Early Bird from $17.99 • Standard Cruises from $24.99 • 90 Minutes • Daily Departures • Kids 3 & Under Ride Free
Official Bayside Marketplace Operator • English & Spanish
Miami Boat Tours Prices & Daily Departures
Early Bird Miami Boat Tour — 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM
Adults: $17.99
Children Ages 4–12: $15.99
Children 3 & Under: Free
Save on our first two departures of the day while enjoying the same 90-minute Biscayne Bay sightseeing experience.
Standard Miami Boat Tour
Adults: $24.99
Children Ages 4–12: $21.99
Children 3 & Under: Free
90 Minutes • Live English & Spanish Narration
Daily Year-Round Departures: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Summer schedules may include additional departures.
All Miami boat tours depart from Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami, located at 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33132.
Free Cancellation up to 48 Hours • Instant Confirmation
Best Miami Boat Tours from Bayside Marketplace
Miami Boat Tours depart from Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami for sightseeing cruises through Biscayne Bay. Along the route, guests see PortMiami, the Venetian Islands, Palm Island, Hibiscus Island, Star Island celebrity homes, Fisher Island, Miami Beach, South Beach, and panoramic views of the Downtown Miami and Brickell skylines.
A Miami boat tour from Bayside brings together the city’s most recognizable islands, waterfront mansions, cruise ships, beaches, and skyline views in one sightseeing experience, with live narration throughout the cruise.
The Family Behind Miami Boat Tours at Bayside Marketplace
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Miami Boat Tours is a family-owned Miami business led by three owners with roots at Bayside Marketplace dating back to 2008.
Years of firsthand experience working with Miami visitors, tour operations, crews, and daily sightseeing logistics shaped the standard behind everything we do: Service, Value & Experience.
Today, our owners and local team are on-site every day at three locations throughout Bayside Marketplace, helping guests with reservations, directions, check-in, boarding, and support when plans change.
Our goal is simple: deliver a great Miami experience and stand behind it with real people you can reach face to face.
The Boats Behind Our Miami Boat Tours
These are some of the actual double-decker sightseeing boats used for our Miami boat tours on Biscayne Bay. Guests can enjoy open-air upper-deck views for sightseeing and photos or relax on the air-conditioned lower deck with panoramic windows during the 90-minute cruise.
Types of Miami Boat Tours
From daytime sightseeing to sunset and nighttime skyline views, choose the Miami boat tour that best fits your plans. Each experience lasts 90 minutes and cruises through Biscayne Bay, with a different atmosphere depending on the time of day.
Miami Celebrity Boat Tour with Mojito Bar on Board
From $24.99 • 90 Minutes • English & Spanish
Best for first-time visitors and classic Miami sightseeing.
Cruise through Biscayne Bay to see Star Island celebrity homes, waterfront mansions, Fisher Island, Miami Beach, and the Downtown Miami skyline, with live bilingual narration and a Mojito Bar on board.
Miami Skyline Cruise – Architecture, Skyline Views & Celebrity Mansions
90 Minutes • English & Spanish • Mojito Bar on Board
Best for guests who want Miami’s skyline and architecture to be the focus without missing the celebrity mansions.
Cruise through Biscayne Bay with panoramic views of the Downtown Miami and Brickell skylines, PortMiami, Miami Beach, and Miami’s waterfront islands, while also passing Star Island celebrity mansions along the route.
Miami Sunset Cruise – Day, Sunset & Night Views
90 Minutes • English & Spanish • Mojito Bar on Board
Best for couples, families and sunset photos.
Depart while Miami is still visible in daylight, watch the colors change over Biscayne Bay, and return as the Downtown Miami and Brickell skylines begin to light up for the evening.
Miami Night Cruise – Miami Skyline Lights After Dark
90 Minutes • English & Spanish • Mojito Bar on Board
Best for evening sightseeing and Miami skyline views after dark.
Cruise Biscayne Bay at night with views of the illuminated Downtown Miami and Brickell skylines, waterfront islands, celebrity homes, and Miami Beach while enjoying the city from the water after sunset.
Not sure which Miami boat tour to choose? Our most popular option is the Miami Celebrity Boat Tour with Mojito Bar on Board, a 90-minute Biscayne Bay sightseeing cruise that works well for families, couples, solo travelers, and first-time visitors.
Biscayne Bay Sightseeing Route – What You’ll See
Our 90-minute Miami boat tour cruises through Biscayne Bay, connecting some of Miami’s most recognizable islands, waterfront neighborhoods, celebrity homes, and skyline views. Daytime, sunset, and night cruises generally follow the same sightseeing route, although the exact path may vary slightly because of marine traffic and conditions on the bay.
Here are the main sights guests can expect to see along the route:
Bayside Marketplace & Downtown Miami Waterfront
Your cruise begins at Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami, with views of the waterfront, Kaseya Center, and the Miami skyline as the boat heads into Biscayne Bay.
PortMiami, MacArthur Causeway & Watson Island
Cruise alongside PortMiami, where some of the world’s largest cruise ships dock, and continue past the MacArthur Causeway connecting Downtown Miami with Miami Beach. Along this portion of the route, guests can also see Watson Island and Jungle Island.
Venetian Islands, Palm Island & Hibiscus Island
Continue through Biscayne Bay past the Venetian Islands, followed by Palm Island and Hibiscus Island, known for luxury waterfront homes, private docks, yachts, and views across the bay.
Flagler Monument & Star Island Celebrity Mansions
Pass the Flagler Monument before reaching Star Island, one of the signature highlights of the cruise. From the water, guests can see some of Miami’s best-known celebrity mansions and luxury waterfront estates while the live guide shares stories about the island and its famous residents.
Miami Beach, South Beach & Fisher Island
The route continues toward Miami Beach and South Beach, with waterfront views of the Miami Beach skyline and marina area before passing Fisher Island near the entrance to Government Cut.
Brickell Key, Miami River & the Miami Skyline
As the cruise returns toward Downtown, enjoy panoramic views of Brickell Key, the Brickell and Downtown Miami skylines, and the entrance to the Miami River. This portion of the tour delivers some of the widest skyline views of the entire cruise.
Return to Bayside Marketplace
The sightseeing loop finishes back at Bayside Marketplace, completing the 90-minute journey through Biscayne Bay.
Want to explore the route in more detail? See our complete Biscayne Bay Boat Tour Route.
Celebrity Homes You’ll See on Miami Boat Tours
Seeing celebrity homes on Biscayne Bay is one of the signature highlights of our Miami boat tours. During a 90-minute Miami boat tour, guests get waterfront views of luxury estates on Star Island, Palm Island, and Hibiscus Island — a perspective that is difficult to experience from the street.
Star Island Celebrity Mansions
Star Island is the best-known celebrity-home portion of the cruise. From the water, guests can see waterfront mansions, private docks, yachts, and properties associated over the years with famous entertainers, athletes, and business figures, including Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Shaquille O’Neal, Rosie O’Donnell, Rick Ross, and others.
Seeing these properties from Biscayne Bay provides a completely different perspective, with the waterfront architecture and full scale of the estates visible from the boat.
Palm Island & Hibiscus Island
The cruise also passes Palm Island and Hibiscus Island, where luxury homes, private docks, and waterfront estates continue along the route. Palm Island also has a long connection to Miami history, including the site associated with Al Capone’s former residence.
Together, these islands make the celebrity-home portion of the cruise more than a single stop on Star Island — guests experience several of Miami’s best-known waterfront residential communities from the bay.
Want to see more famous homes and the stories behind them? Explore our complete guide to the celebrity homes you can see from the water in Miami.
Why Miami Is One of the Best Cities in America for a Boat Tour
After years of working with Miami visitors, one thing stands out: the city makes more sense when you see it from the water.
Miami wasn’t built next to the water. Miami was built around it.
Biscayne Bay connects Downtown Miami, Brickell, Miami Beach, the waterfront islands, PortMiami, and many of the neighborhoods and landmarks that define the city. That is why a Miami boat tour can show visitors several different sides of Miami in a single 90-minute experience.
From the bay, the contrast is what makes the experience special: modern skylines, historic islands, luxury waterfront homes, cruise ships, beaches, and open water all appear within the same sightseeing journey.
For first-time visitors especially, Miami boat tours offer a simple way to understand how the city fits together before exploring more of it on land.
What to Expect on a Miami Boat Tour
Knowing what to expect before your Miami boat tour makes the experience easier, especially if it is your first time visiting Bayside Marketplace. From planning your arrival to choosing where to sit, a little preparation helps you enjoy the full 90-minute cruise without feeling rushed.
Plan Ahead for Parking at Bayside Marketplace
Downtown Miami traffic and parking can take longer than expected, particularly on weekends, holidays, and during major events near Kaseya Center.
Driving to Bayside? Plan ahead with our Bayside Marketplace Parking Guide.
Live English & Spanish Narration
Every cruise includes live narration in English and Spanish throughout the sightseeing experience. Guests hear stories and information about Biscayne Bay, Miami’s waterfront islands, celebrity homes, landmarks, and skyline as they see them from the water.
First-Come Seating & Two Ways to Enjoy the Views
Seating is first-come, first-served, with no assigned seats.
Guests who prefer open-air sightseeing and photography can enjoy the upper deck, while the air-conditioned lower deck with panoramic windows offers a more sheltered way to experience the cruise.
A Sightseeing Cruise, Not a Party Boat
Our cruises are designed for sightseeing rather than a party-boat atmosphere. Music may be played during parts of the cruise, but the focus remains on Miami sightseeing, live narration, and views from Biscayne Bay.
That makes the experience suitable for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups looking to see Miami from the water.
Why Book Direct With Miami Boat Tours
Booking directly with Miami Boat Tours connects you with the local team handling your reservation, check-in, and boarding at Bayside Marketplace. If you have questions before your cruise or need help on the day of your departure, you can speak directly with people who are actually on-site.
Direct Support Before Your Cruise
Have a question about your departure time, parking, check-in, or reservation? Our team can assist you directly before your Miami boat tour, so you know where to go and what to expect before boarding.
Help When Plans Change
Miami traffic, parking delays, flight schedules, and unexpected travel changes can affect your arrival. If something happens, contact us as soon as possible and our team will help you understand the available options whenever possible.
From Reservation to Boarding
Booking direct keeps your experience connected from reservation through departure, with on-site help for reservations, directions, check-in, and boarding at Bayside Marketplace.
Need help before your visit? Contact our Miami Boat Tours customer service team.
Onboard Your Miami Boat Tour – Mojito Bar & Premium Bar
During your 90-minute Miami boat tour, guests can enjoy drinks and refreshments from our Mojito Bar and full premium bar while cruising Biscayne Bay. The sightseeing boats also include two restrooms onboard, making it easy to relax and enjoy the full experience from departure to return.
Mojito Bar & Full Premium Bar
Enjoy freshly prepared mojitos, premium cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water while taking in the views of Biscayne Bay. Mojito selections may include classic and flavored options throughout the day.
Guests must be 21 or older with valid identification to purchase alcoholic beverages.
Drinks, Snacks & Onboard Convenience
Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase during the cruise, and two onboard restrooms are available for guest convenience throughout the 90-minute experience.
Departure Location & Check-In Information
All Miami boat tours depart from Bayside Marketplace at 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33132. For the fastest check-in, begin at our pink kiosk in front of Victoria’s Secret, where our team can confirm your reservation and direct you to the waterside check-in window behind Victoria’s Secret to receive your boarding passes.
What You Need to Check In
Bring your booking confirmation on your phone. A printed ticket is not required, and no ID is required for tour check-in.
Guests purchasing alcoholic beverages must be 21 or older and present valid identification.
How Check-In Works
- Arrive 30–45 minutes before departure
- Start at the pink kiosk in front of Victoria’s Secret
- Show your booking confirmation on your phone
- Proceed to the waterside check-in window behind Victoria’s Secret
- Receive your boarding passes
- Join the boarding line only after receiving your boarding passes
- Boats depart on time, so arriving early is strongly recommended
Tours operate rain or shine unless weather or water conditions make operation unsafe.
On-Site Guest Support
Our team is available at Bayside Marketplace to help with directions, reservations, check-in, and day-of-tour questions. Guests can also enjoy complimentary cold bottled water at our kiosk before the cruise.
For day-of-tour assistance, call 786-714-1314
What Guests Say About Miami Boat Tours
Real guest feedback is one of the strongest ways to understand the service behind Miami Boat Tours. Across our Miami sightseeing experiences, guests consistently mention knowledgeable guides, friendly service, bilingual communication, and memorable ways to experience the city.
Recent Guest Reviews
“Jay was amazing! He was knowledgeable and friendly. I learned so much! It was a tour I’d do again!”
— Gina McCary
“Excellent tour, the guide Nancy was unparalleled, entertaining, and speaks fluent Spanish and English.”
— Orieta González, Local Guide
“We had Fancy Nancy as our tour guide, and I can honestly say this was the best tour I've ever been on.”
— David Gonsalez, Local Guide
Other Miami Tours You Can Explore
In addition to our Miami boat tours, you can experience more of Miami and South Florida with guided city, water, wildlife, and day-trip experiences.
Miami 5-in-1 City Tour
See South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, and Brickell on a small-group guided sightseeing tour with multiple stops and time to experience Miami on land.
Miami Jet Ski Tour
Take the adventure onto the water with a guided jet ski experience through Biscayne Bay, with views of Fisher Island, the Miami skyline, and the sandbar.
Miami Everglades Tour
Discover a different side of South Florida with an Everglades airboat tour from Miami, including transportation and an opportunity to experience the Everglades landscape and wildlife.
Miami to Key West Day Trip
Travel through the Florida Keys on a full-day trip from Miami, with approximately six hours of free time to explore Key West at your own pace.
Looking for every experience we offer? Browse all of our Miami Tours.
Miami Boat Tour FAQ
Planning your first Miami boat tour? These answers cover common questions guests have before cruising Biscayne Bay. For more detailed policies and planning information, visit our complete FAQ below.
Is a Miami Boat Tour Worth It for First-Time Visitors?
Yes. Seeing Miami from Biscayne Bay gives first-time visitors a perspective that is difficult to experience from land. In one 90-minute cruise, guests can enjoy waterfront islands, celebrity mansions, Miami Beach, PortMiami, and the Downtown and Brickell skylines.
Which Miami Boat Tour Is Best for First-Time Visitors?
Our most popular option is the Miami Celebrity Boat Tour with Mojito Bar on Board. It combines the classic Biscayne Bay sightseeing experience, celebrity mansions, skyline views, live English and Spanish narration, and our onboard Mojito Bar.
Is the Sightseeing Cruise Shared or Private?
Our standard sightseeing experience is a shared cruise aboard a double-decker sightseeing boat. Guests travel together while enjoying live narration and views throughout the 90-minute route.
Do the Cruises Operate Year-Round?
Yes. Cruises operate daily throughout the year, weather and operating conditions permitting. Departures may be delayed, rescheduled, or canceled when conditions are unsafe.
Are the Boats Wheelchair Accessible?
Manual wheelchairs can be accommodated using the boarding ramps and vessel doorways. Electric wheelchairs cannot be taken onboard and must remain on the dock. Guests with specific accessibility needs should contact our team before arrival.
Can I Bring a Stroller?
Yes. Strollers are welcome but must be folded before boarding, and children cannot remain inside the stroller while onboard.
Are Pets Allowed?
Yes. Small, well-behaved pets are welcome on our sightseeing cruises. Service animals are also welcome.
What Happens if It Rains?
Cruises generally operate rain or shine. A departure may be delayed, rescheduled, or canceled if lightning, storms, or water conditions make operating unsafe.
Are Life Jackets Available on the Boat?
Yes. Life jackets are carried onboard for passengers as part of the vessel's safety equipment. The captain and crew are responsible for guest safety throughout the cruise.
Can I Take Photos and Videos During the Cruise?
Absolutely. Personal photography and video are welcome. The open-air upper deck is especially popular for capturing Biscayne Bay, waterfront homes, islands, and Miami skyline views.
Still have questions? Visit our complete Miami Boat Tours FAQ.
Ready to Experience Miami From the Water?
Choose your preferred cruise and departure time with Miami Boat Tours.
From $24.99 • 90 Minutes • English & Spanish • Kids 3 & Under Free
Book directly with our local Bayside Marketplace team and receive instant confirmation.
Miami Boat Tour Photos – Real Moments from the Water
See what the experience actually looks like. Every photo in this gallery was captured during our sightseeing cruises on Biscayne Bay, showing real guests, Miami skyline views, celebrity waterfront homes, and sunset moments from the water.
No stock photography and no staged scenes — just real moments from our cruises departing Bayside Marketplace.
