11 Boat Tours in Miami That Repay the Ticket

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 yacht cruise around Biscayne Bay. Your English and Spanish guide points out Star Island, Fisher Island, the Venetian Islands, South Beach and Miami’s skyline, along with homes linked to the rich and famous. Choose air-conditioned seating or the open upper deck. Drinks are sold onboard.

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

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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 explore Miami by open-top double-decker bus, with nine stops, recorded commentary, live bus tracking, and a free one-hour bike rental. Add the 90-minute Millionaires Row cruise and evening city tour for waterfront views, illuminated landmarks, South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood, and more.

“The hop on, hop off bus is always a great way to see and learn about the city. The App that shows you the route and where the buses are traveling, assist you the plan your day. The App also goes into detail about the sites you will be seeing and is very easy to use.”

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

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

Cruise Miami’s skyline, Star Island, Bayside, the Port of Miami, and the Venetian Causeway on a private two-hour boat ride. You choose the captain, sign a bareboat agreement, bring drinks and snacks, and play your own music through Bluetooth. Captains such as Walter, Gustavo, Andrés, and Yolepsy are praised for friendly service.

“Great time Carlos was cool calm and collected! Thank you, we had a good time, will book again next time”

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

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

Spend about five and a half hours seeing Miami by air-conditioned double-decker bus and narrated boat. You’ll pass South Beach and downtown, stop in Little Havana, photograph Wynwood Walls, shop at Bayside Marketplace, and cruise past Star Island and Millionaire’s Row. Guide quality and transport timing can vary, so arrive 30 minutes early.

“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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5.Miami Skyline Boat Cruise Past Millionaire’s Homes Optional Stop

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,718 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $12Best value

Cruise from Bayside Marketplace past Miami’s skyline, Hibiscus Island, Star Island, Fisher Island, and waterfront mansions. This 75-minute boat ride offers indoor and outdoor seating, a cash bar, and commentary, with guides such as Leo sometimes leading the trip. Arrive early for the best seats, and confirm your departure details carefully.

“I did not go because it was raining and I picked 5:30 and the owners said I had to 6pm because I didn’t want to stay on the beach and that’s not on the itinerary that I have to stay on the beach so she said I need to do the 6pm after I showed her I paid for the 5:30 and she didn’t care I feel it was a racist situation we were the only different ones out there”

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

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

Use a Big Bus open-top route to connect Bayside, South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana, and Miami’s Design District. Recorded commentary plays in several languages, while optional upgrades add the Millionaire’s Row boat cruise or a 90-minute night tour. Your ticket also includes one free hour of bike rental in Miami Beach.

“Pros. The bus was a great way to see so many parts of Miami, it’s an enjoyable route. So much to see Cons. Audio did not work so missed a lot. Employees not friendly Bottom line. It’s worth doing”

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

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

Start at Bayside Marketplace for a bilingual Big Bus tour through Miami, South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana, and the Design District. Then take a 90-minute Island Queen cruise past downtown, Miami Beach, and Millionaire’s Row. English and Spanish commentary, Wi-Fi, and a full bar are included, though drinks cost extra.

“The tour was great! But the person who greeted us was not customer friendly at all. We could pull up our confirmation # but not the code. She told us we could not go and refused to even look at my phone. A couple from Germany overheard her rudeness and offered to help us. thankfully we could get on the tour. She was so rude to us. Terrible!!!”

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8.Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,998 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Cruise Biscayne Bay for about 80 minutes with a bilingual guide, passing Downtown Miami, the Port of Miami, Venetian Islands, Fisher Island, Star Island, and Millionaire’s Row. The boat has restrooms, music, and a bar selling drinks and snacks. Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early for a good view.

“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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9.The Original Millionaire’s Row Cruise

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

Spend 90 minutes on Biscayne Bay with a bilingual English and Spanish guide, passing Brickell Key, Fisher Island, PortMiami, Star Island, and Millionaire’s Row. You may spot homes linked to Shaquille O’Neal, Gloria Estefan, P.Diddy, and Thalia. Choose the open upper deck or air-conditioned salon, with snacks and drinks sold onboard.

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

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10.Miami Skyline Cruise of Millionaire Homes

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 468 reviews · 75 minutes - 4 hours · from $17

Cruise Biscayne Bay from Bayside Marketplace aboard a shaded leisure boat with a bilingual crew. See Star Island, Fisher Island, the Venetian Islands, South Beach, and Miami’s skyline. Buy drinks onboard, take the full return trip, or get off at South Beach and return later. Commentary may vary by departure.

“It was so good! Totally worth the price. KB and Sam were wonderful.”

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11.Miami Skyline Sightseeing Cruise and Millionaire Mansions

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 419 reviews · 80 minutes - 2 hours · from $35

Cruise Biscayne Bay for 80 minutes to two hours, passing Downtown Miami, Star Island, Fisher Island, Miami Beach, and waterfront mansions. A live English or Spanish guide shares local stories while you enjoy skyline views, music, drinks, and sunset light. Open bar and champagne for two are available with selected options. Check in 30 minutes early for first-come seating.

“It was greaat! I took the tour in the noon and got to see the skyline, the wonderful islands and the staff was very informative, so i learned and saw all the millionaire’s houses, plus, the boat was very neat and everyone was kind. I’d definitely come back again, I enjoyed this tour 100%.”

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