The 15 Best Biscayne Bay Cruises in Miami

1.Biscayne Bay Millionaire’s Homes Sightseeing Cruise

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

Set out from Bayside Marketplace on a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise past Star Island, Fisher Island, South Beach, PortMiami, and the Venetian Islands. Enjoy English and Spanish commentary from guides such as Ricky, Nancy, Marlon, and Veronica, with indoor seating, an open-air upper deck, and drinks available onboard.

“Had a great boat trip around the harbour taking in all the million and billionaires homes. Ricky was our guide and he was the best - plenty of humour and spoke fluent English and Spanish. Would highly recommend!”

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2.Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

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

See South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood, and Miami’s skyline by double-decker bus, cruise Millionaire’s Row, then ride an airboat in the Everglades. Captain Jack is among the airboat guides mentioned by name. The $69.99 price is attractive, but expect a long day and possible delays.

“Be ready for rather rude employees. No information on scheduling and what to expect....passing the tip jar as if you are in church....lack of communication with passangers”

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3.Half-Day Open-Top Bus Tour Plus Biscayne Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,420 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Start at Bayside Marketplace or another Big Bus stop, ride the open-top route through Miami’s key neighborhoods, then take a 90-minute bilingual Island Queen cruise past downtown, Miami Beach, and Millionaire’s Row. The bus loop takes about two hours, but hop-on access lets you shape the day.

“This was self guided with a recording system. It was a pleasant diversion that my hubby and I enjoyed. We live here in Miami but like to see it like a tourist every once in a while. It was well priced”

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4.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 for an approximately 80-minute Biscayne Bay cruise with bilingual commentary, music, skyline views, and glimpses of mansions on Star Island, Fisher Island, and the Venetian Islands. The boat has restrooms and a bar selling drinks and snacks.

“Could have used a better description of where to park and where to meet at the boat. It’s a very busy place. Enjoyed the tour. We sat in the front row and one particular person kept standing in front of us to take pictures even though she was told not to. You might want to sit a few rows back.”

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5.Miami Skyline Views and Biscayne Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 905 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Meet at Bayside Marketplace for an 80-minute evening cruise past Star Island, Fisher Island, the Venetian Islands, Miami Beach, and the downtown skyline. A bilingual guide provides lively commentary in English and Spanish, with music onboard. Champagne packages include priority boarding and a reserved upper-deck table.

“Lots of fun with a very entertaining DJ! We saw many impressive homes along the way and a few porpoises too!”

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6.Biscayne Bay and Celebrity Island Homes Boat Tour 90 Minute

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 486 reviews · from $34

Cruise Biscayne Bay from Bayside Marketplace for 90 minutes, passing downtown Miami, the Port of Miami, Millionaire’s Row, Star Island, and private island homes. Arrive early for an upper-deck view, and bring cash for drinks at the onboard bar.

“The tour guide was extremely good and informative. They also had a nice variety of cocktails. The boat was clean and spacious.”

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7.Sail Biscayne Bay: An Intimate Eco-Adventure with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Top rated

Spend about 3.5 hours sailing Biscayne Bay with captains such as David or JP on a motor-free Hobie catamaran. Expect sandbars, snorkeling, mangroves, wildlife, Miami views, fresh fruit, and a relaxed group of no more than 10 people.

“We had a wonderful day. It was such a pleasant experience on the small catamaran. Our 14 and 12 year old loved it too. Thank you so much!!”

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8.Parasailing Experience in Biscayne Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 337 reviews · 1 hour · from $75

Meet Miami Watersports at Pier 9 in Dinner Key Marina for a one-hour speedboat outing and a 7 to 10-minute parasailing flight. You will fly 400 feet above Biscayne Bay, with wet or dry landing options. Captains Tom, Pierre, and other friendly crew members are known for keeping nervous first-timers relaxed.

“great experience overall, lots of fun and would absolutely do it again”

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9.Jet Ski Rental in Biscayne Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 288 reviews · 2 hours · from $12Best value

Meet your instructor at Sea Isles Marina, learn the controls, then ride a jet ski across Biscayne Bay in Miami Beach. You get about one hour on the water within a two-hour visit, with guides such as Jorge, Ariel, Yury, Ninja, Bryan, or Vladimir possibly leading the session.

“It was absolutely amazing, we had so much fun and everyone was extremely kind! The only company I want to book when I come to Miami for Jet skis and you should too!!”

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10.Biscayne Bay Millionaire’s Row Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 213 reviews · from $30

Take a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise with English and Spanish commentary from guides such as Lina and Javier. You’ll pass Star Island, Fisher Island, the Venetian Islands, South Beach, and Millionaire’s Row from open decks, with drinks, music, and sunset departures available.

“Had a great time. Went on tour with a party of 12 and the whole party had a blast. The staff was very entertaining and accommodating. Staff played music to our taste towards the end of the tour which made the experience much better. Definitely recommend if you’re visiting Miami.”

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11.Miami Biscayne Bay Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $159

Meet your guide in Key Biscayne, complete the safety briefing, and follow the group across Biscayne Bay toward Downtown Miami or Miami Beach. Guides such as Phillip, Bobby, John, and Darius are praised for patient instruction. Fuel and life jackets are included, but a temporary boating test may cost extra.

“Philip our tour guide was great!!! Only book if he is available! It was safe and great experience! Highly recommend!”

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12.Miami Biscayne Bay Private Boat Experience with Captain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews

Take a private two to four hour boat ride from Miami Beach with a captain such as Ben, Oscar, Santiago, or Keith. See Biscayne Bay, Fisher Island, Brickell City Centre, mansions, yachts, and possible dolphins or manatees. Bring drinks for the cooler, play music, and swim at Haulover sandbar.

“perfect sized boat and even though we only had two hours, it was a delightful ride around the miami waterways. oscar was a fantastic captain and guide. we will be doing this again on our next trip.”

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13.Biscayne Bay Ultimate Boat Tour with Kayak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 157 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Spend four hours with Soflo Water Adventures cruising Biscayne Bay, watching for dolphins and manatees, visiting Bird Island and Indian Creek Island, then kayaking mangrove channels toward Raccoon Island. Guides such as Sean, Adam, Oscar, and CJ are known for patient instruction and lively wildlife commentary.

“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!!”

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14.Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach Guided Jet Ski Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 142 reviews · from $50

Join a small guided group at 1416 18th St for a boat ride past Star Island, safety instruction, and about an hour on a Yamaha jet ski. English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French support is available. Expect a $75 balance plus 7% tax per jet ski on arrival.

“The area to ski was limited, but what I really would like is another way to get to the skis. We had to use a paddle board. The whole team Ninja, Ice and David; were awesome! Overall a great experience my son LOVED it.”

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15.Miami Biscayne Bay: Sunset Boat Cruise & Millionaire Homes

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 126 reviews · 1h 15m · from $18

Cruise Biscayne Bay from Bayside Marketplace toward Miami Beach as the sun drops behind Miami’s skyline. Your captain and crew provide English and Spanish commentary while you pass the Port of Miami, Venetian Islands, Fisher Island, Star Island, yachts, and waterfront homes. Drinks are available to buy onboard.

“activity was overall a good experience being new to Miami. Very beautiful. Was confusing locating the cruise. I personally did not see the company name. Very close to another sunset cruise”

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