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The 15 Best Boat Tours in Miami

110 tours  ·  from $12

The skyline only makes sense from the water. The 15 below run from a ninety-minute bay cruise to a private boat with a cooler on board, each priced per head or per group so you can tell which is which.

Miami: Biscayne Bay Millionaire's Homes Sightseeing Cruise - Boarding the yacht and choosing your seat
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Miami: Biscayne Bay Millionaire’s Homes Sightseeing Cruise

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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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise - South Beach and Miami’s Art Deco face
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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise

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

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

Use a 48-hour Big Bus pass to see Miami’s beaches, Art Deco streets, Wynwood, Little Havana, and Downtown. Add the 90-minute Millionaires Row cruise and evening city tour for a fuller visit. Buses run about every 30 minutes, with audio in several languages.

“Excellent. It permitted to see all the different areas of the city, for us to then visit some of them more closely the following days.”

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2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo - Leaving the Miami River and reaching the bay
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2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo

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

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

Take a private two-hour cruise from Miami with only your group aboard. Your captain can guide you past Downtown Miami, Bayside, the Port of Miami, Star Island homes, and the Venetian Causeway. Bring drinks, snacks, and your own playlist for a relaxed evening on the water.

“Absolute Scam do not book. We showed up and there was no captain and they said no refund after explaining to them that we were searching for their location because it is hard to find!”

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City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing Cruise - Little Havana in 25 minutes
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City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing Cruise

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

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

This 5.5-hour Miami tour combines an open-top bus ride through South Beach, downtown, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and Wynwood with a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise past Star Island and Millionaire’s Row. Arrive 30 minutes early, bring sun protection, and expect a large group with changing transport connections.

“Horrible, the bus never came back on time to pick us up. I will never ride the bus agian.but The boat was great.”

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Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire's Homes Optional Stop - Leaving Bayside Marketplace near the Hard Rock Cafe
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Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire’s Homes Optional Stop

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 the Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Marketplace for a 75-minute Miami Bay cruise. You will pass Hibiscus, Venetian, Sunset, Star, and Fisher islands, with skyline views, onboard drinks, and commentary from guides such as Leo. Arrive early for the best open-air seats.

“Two story, older boat. Small open air area where most people slammed in. Small cup of popcorn was $13. Seating is small wooden wedding chairs. Timeshare sales team visits. Entry photos are $20. There are a few other nicer boats with better sight lines and more outdoor seating. Do not recommend.”

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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride - South Beach, Art Deco, and the city bus route
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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

6.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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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Cruise & Free 1-Hour Bike Rental - Stop 1: Bayside Marketplace starts the Miami picture
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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Cruise & Free 1-Hour Bike Rental

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

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

Board the red Big Bus at any Red Loop stop and see Miami’s beaches, Art Deco streets, Wynwood Walls, Little Havana, and downtown sights with recorded commentary. Add the Millionaire’s Row cruise or night tour, then use your free one-hour Miami Beach bike rental when you want to explore on two wheels.

“It was raining that day and both buses we were on leaked terribly. There were towels out so they clearly knew it. We were dripped on entire trip. Not as good as other hop on hop off buses as there aren't as many points of interest.”

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Miami: Half-Day Open-Top Bus Tour Plus Biscayne Bay Cruise - Starting at Bayside Marketplace
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Miami: Half-Day Open-Top Bus Tour Plus Biscayne Bay Cruise

8.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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Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour - Bayside Marketplace is more than a meeting point
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Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour

9.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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Miami: Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour - The Everglades ride and the alligator show
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Miami: Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour

10.Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,918 reviews · from $80

See Miami from three angles: ride an airboat through the Everglades, watch an alligator show, cruise Millionaire’s Row, and tour Wynwood, Little Havana, Miami Beach, and the Art Deco District by open-top bus. English and Spanish options are available.

“Long ride to the Everglades but the Captain on the boat was excellent!!”

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Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise - Palm, Hibiscus, and Star Island mansion views
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Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise

11.Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise

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

Board at Bayside Marketplace for a casual Miami Bay cruise past Star, Palm, Hibiscus, Venetian, Fisher, and Miami Beach islands. Expect bilingual narration, skyline views, music, drinks for purchase, and guides such as Ricky, Eric, or the entertaining pirate host.

“We did the 5.30 tour so we came back in the dark it was fun to see the lights of the city a very relaxing fun and informative trip”

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Best of Miami: Private Top-Rated Boat Charter & Guided Experience - Biscayne Bay is the main scenic payoff
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Best of Miami: Private Top-Rated Boat Charter & Guided Experience

12.Best of Miami: Private Top-Rated Boat Charter & Guided Experience

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

Take a private 2 to 4-hour Miami boat charter for up to 10 people, cruising the Miami River, Biscayne Bay, and celebrity-home islands. Bring drinks and snacks, play your own music, and choose a sunset ride, a 3-hour swim stop at Flagler Monument Island, or a 4-hour outing near Marine Stadium.

“Very professional, everything worked as expected. Clean boat, very patient captain, decent marina (the area has some horrible places)”

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Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline & Celebrity Homes - The pirate theme comes with an important catch
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Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline & Celebrity Homes

13.Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline & Celebrity Homes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,244 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Cruise Biscayne Bay from Bayside Marketplace for about 80 minutes, passing Star Island, the Venetian Islands, Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, and Millionaire’s Row. A bilingual guide provides commentary, while music, children’s pirate hats, onboard restrooms, and drinks for purchase add to the outing. Boat assignment can vary.

“Bummed it was cancelled for a child I was bringing who was being treated at Nicklaus Children’s. Only day to do this.”

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Private Boat Ride in Miami with Experienced Captain and Champagne - Leaving Coconut Grove for the Rickenbacker Causeway
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Private Boat Ride in Miami with Experienced Captain and Champagne

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

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

Take a private Monterey M225 boat from Coconut Grove with your own group of up to eight. Captain Jorge, Rafael, Estefania, Leo, and others have earned praise for friendly service and local explanations. Choose a one or two-hour sightseeing cruise, sunset timing, or a separate sandbar option.

“It was definitely great I can’t wait until next time Raffael was great ❤️ very nice and chill. 1 hour is not enough please get at least 2 hours”

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Miami: The Original Millionaire’s Row Cruise - Downtown Miami and the skyline
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Miami: The Original Millionaire’s Row Cruise

15.The Original Millionaire’s Row Cruise

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

From Bayside Marketplace, you’ll cruise Biscayne Bay aboard an Island Queen, Island Lady, or Miami Lady yacht. A bilingual English and Spanish guide points out Star Island, Fisher Island, Brickell Key, Port of Miami, celebrity homes, and Miami’s skyline, with drinks and snacks sold onboard.

“Very nice people. Very funny and informative guide. Loved the upper deck openness to see 360 views!”

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