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Miami Boat Tours: Our 15 Best

25 tours  ·  from $13 a head

Deck space is finite and the good departures go early. These 15 miami boat tours are priced and timed so you can decide in a couple of minutes and get on with the rest of the trip.

Miami: Biscayne Bay Millionaire's Homes Sightseeing Cruise - Finding Bayride Tours at Bayside Marketplace
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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

Board Bayride Tours at Bayside Marketplace for a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise with English and Spanish commentary. You’ll pass Star Island, Fisher Island, South Beach, Port of Miami, and Miami’s downtown skyline while guides such as Ricky, Marlon, Nancy, and Veronica share stories about the mansions and city. Choose indoor seating or the breezy upper deck.

“fantastic afternoon activity! Friendly team,and a really nice clean boat to cruise on. Would definitely do this again:)”

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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show - The 30 Minute Wildlife Show
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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

2.Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,296 reviews · 1 day · from $42

You’ll take a 35 to 40 minute narrated airboat ride through Everglades National Park, followed by a 30 minute alligator and wildlife presentation. Guides such as Cody, Anthony, Jay, John, and Tom are praised for clear explanations and humor. Bring sun protection, and allow extra time for the park fee, food, and the gift shop.

“Super fun captain! We saw several animals including birds turtles and alligators, even babies! Highly recommend!!”

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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise - See Miami from the open top
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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Open-top Bus Tour and Optional Cruise

3.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 explore Miami by open-top double-decker, with nine stops, recorded commentary, live bus tracking, and a free one-hour bike rental. Add the 90-minute Millionaire’s Row cruise and evening city tour for a fuller picture of Miami’s beaches, waterfront estates, Art Deco streets, Little Havana, and downtown lights.

“The activity was ok. There was a lot of confusion related to starting hours, place to be etc. I had a 2 days ticket and maybe this made it a bit more complicated. But the person from the bus station was totally unprepared and unwilling to clarify for us the answer to a simple question, that would have probably taken a few seconds max… So, except for the confusion created by the people from the stations who gave us different answers to the same questions, the tour was ok.”

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2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo - Downtown Miami and Bayside from the water
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2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo

4.2 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 a captain such as Walter, Andrés, Gustavo, or Yolepsy. Cruise past Downtown Miami, Bayside, the Port of Miami, Star Island, celebrity homes, and the Venetian Causeway. Bring drinks for the iced cooler and play your own music through Bluetooth. Expect a relaxed sightseeing charter rather than a nonstop narrated tour.

“We really enjoyed our time 💙 the captain we had was super down to earth. Andres thank you for making our time in Miami memorable.”

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City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing Cruise - South Beach, downtown, and the long city circuit
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City Half Day Tour of Miami by Bus with Sightseeing Cruise

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

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

Cover Miami by open-top bus and 90-minute boat, starting at Lincoln Road. You’ll pass South Beach and downtown, stop in Little Havana, cruise past Star Island and Millionaire’s Row, then visit Bayside and Wynwood. Guides such as Pablo can add useful city context, but timing and transfers require care.

“An interesting tour with entertaining and enthusiastic guide. Saw some good sights. For us stopping at a cigar shop and being left in the vicinity for lunch in an area where we needed to get an Uber to get somewhere more central was not ideal. That was to us, a waste of time. The tour…recommended.”

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Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire's Homes Optional Stop - The Miami skyline sets the scene
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Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire’s Homes Optional Stop

6.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 cruise past Hibiscus, Venetian, Sunset, Star, and Fisher islands. You’ll see Miami’s skyline, port, and waterfront mansions from the water, with music, commentary, restrooms, and a cash bar. Seating is first come, first served, and the boat may vary.

“Our tour guide was so amazing! He was engaging with everyone spoke eight languages fluently, and was able to interact with everybody. And if they didn’t understand English, she was able to explain what was going on in their language. The views were amazing and his knowledge of Miami was on point. I would definitely recommend this cruise.”

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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride - Starting at Lincoln Road in Miami Beach
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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

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

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

This 9-hour Miami combo begins at 305 Lincoln Road with a narrated city bus tour, then moves to Bayside Marketplace and a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise before an Everglades airboat ride. You’ll see South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood, Millionaire’s Row, and Florida wildlife. Captain Jack is one guide praised for his Everglades narration.

“Tour covered everything but tour operators were bad, some didnt knew english and were non courteous so didnt find them good”

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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Cruise & Free 1-Hour Bike Rental - Stops 2 and 3: South Beach and Soundscape Park
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Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Tour + Cruise & Free 1-Hour Bike Rental

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

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

Use the dark red open-top bus to tour South Beach, Downtown Miami, Wynwood, Little Havana, and the Design District. Audio commentary is available in six languages. Add the Millionaire’s Row cruise or 90-minute night tour, and enjoy a free one-hour bike rental in Miami Beach. Buses run about every 60 minutes.

“Our flights got canceled due to weather and we were not originally planning to stay in Miami so we had nothing planned and had done no research on the area. The Bigbus tour is always good way to get to know the area and see some of the main attractions.”

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Miami: Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour - Starting at Soundscape Park or Bayside Marketplace
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Miami: Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour

9.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 Biscayne Bay past Millionaire’s Row, and tour Wynwood, Little Havana, Miami Beach, and the Art Deco District by open-top bus. Guides speak English or Spanish, and you can spread the package across several days.

“Our guide on the bus to the Everglades had zero enthusiasm and minimal nuggets of tour content…our airboat driver and cruise boat guide both had awesome energy and provided lots of info! We ended up skipping the open-air bus tour.”

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Miami: Sightseeing Speedboat Tour - Leaving Bayside Marketplace near Hard Rock Cafe
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Miami: Sightseeing Speedboat Tour

10.Sightseeing Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,829 reviews · 45 min · from $45

Join Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures at Bayside Marketplace for a 45-minute ride into the Atlantic. Your English-speaking crew combines Miami sights, music, jokes, and fast turns past Star Island, Fisher Island, South Beach, and millionaire homes. Manny, Alex, Chris, Captain Darius, and Gilbert have all been praised for lively hosting, though the exact crew varies.

“Fast paced (hold down loose items!) and fun, guides were knowledgeable and funny! Great time!”

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Best of Miami: Private Top-Rated Boat Charter & Guided Experience - Starting along the Miami River
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Best of Miami: Private Top-Rated Boat Charter & Guided Experience

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,462 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $190 per boat, seats 10

Reserve a private Miami boat for up to 10 people and choose a 2 to 4-hour route through the Miami River, Biscayne Bay, and Miami Beach islands. Captains such as Fernando, Eli, Omar, and Victor provide local guidance, while you bring drinks, snacks, and music. Longer trips add swimming time and a floating mat.

“Last day in Florida. Couldn't of picked a better ending to our trip. I loved the veiws and getting to know the area”

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60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide - The approximately 60-minute airboat ride
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60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide

12.60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,252 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Miami in a shared minibus with a guide such as Christian, Dominick, Ross, or Ruslan, then take an approximately 60-minute airboat ride through an Everglades wildlife area. Expect a group boat of up to 25 people, an alligator show, souvenir time, and a return to Miami in about 4 to 5 hours.

“Easy booking and fast confirmation Got picked up and dropped off at our hotel by host Ross who was super! Shuttle van was comfortable and not crowded. Ross gave nice narrative and on arrival made sure our small group knew what to expect and where to go. Airboat ride with Captain Victor was super fun and lasted about an hour!! A mix of fast and slow speeds. It was beautiful and we saw lots of wildlife. The gator show after was nice and the guy was funny and entertaining. We received free individual photos which was a nice surprise. There’s time to buy souvenirs food & drinks. Ross drove expertly…”

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Private Boat Ride in Miami with Experienced Captain and Champagne - Seeing the Miami skyline from Biscayne Bay
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Private Boat Ride in Miami with Experienced Captain and Champagne

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,160 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $100 per boat, seats 8

Take a private Monterey M225 boat from Coconut Grove with your own group of up to eight. Captain Jorge, Rafael, Estefania, and others are known for friendly service and local explanations. Choose a one-hour express ride, a two-hour sightseeing cruise, or a sandbar option. Bring drinks, connect your music, and request champagne.

“Jorge was absolutely AMAZING! He made us feel like family and gave us a personalized experience. I would recommended Jorge for your next trip, you won’t be disappointed!”

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Miami: The Original Millionaire’s Row Cruise - Brickell Key, Fisher Island, and the changing view
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Miami: The Original Millionaire’s Row Cruise

14.The Original Millionaire’s Row Cruise

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

Cruise Biscayne Bay for 90 minutes from Bayside Marketplace with live English and Spanish narration. See Brickell Key, Fisher Island, PortMiami, Star Island, Miami’s skyline, and waterfront homes linked to famous names. Choose the open upper deck or air-conditioned salon, and buy drinks and snacks onboard.

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

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Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride - The one-hour Miccosukee airboat ride
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Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

15.Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 811 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours (approx.) · from $189

Start with a naturalist-led walk in Everglades National Park, where you may spot alligators, turtles, birds, and native plants. Then ride a smaller airboat through the River of Grass, with possible stops at Miccosukee tree island villages. Guides such as Ryan, Addy, Tammy, Mitch, and Lindsay bring strong local knowledge. Pickup, snacks, drinks, and luggage storage are included.

“The Everglades experience was wonderful from start to finish! Knowledgeable, friendly guides on this well-run full day excursion to a beautiful place.”

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