Sightseeing Cruises in Miami
There are so many sightseeing cruises in Miami and we want to direct you to the right cruise that will guarantee you an amazing time on the water.
Whether you choose to sail during the day or at night, each journey will become a great experience for you and your family.Read more
90-minute Cruise
Each sightseeing cruise is 90-minutes long and covers the entire harbor.
Tour Guide
Each sightseeing boat cruise has a live guide to point out the many popular highlights and tell stories about the past.
Bayside Marketplace
All the boat cruises depart from Bayside Marketplace and all you have to do is find which one you want to enjoy.
Star Island & Celebs
Each sigthseeing cruise passes by Star Island and all the celebrity homes throughout bay.
Star Island & Skyline 90 min Cruise Adventure!
Unleash the Magic of Star Island & Miami's Skyline on a fun 90-min cruise!
Choose between Best Price, Original and Best Includes
Sightseeing Cruise Pricing
Best Price
This is the best price for a Miami boat tour around the bay.
$18.13 / per adult
- Biscayne Bay cruises
- Live guide
- Bilingual commentary
- Open Bar
Standard
The original tour by Island Queen Cruises.
$35 / month
- Biscayne Bay cruises
- Live guide
- Bilingual commentary
- Open Bar
Premium
The best way to enjoy your tour is by departing at sunset and enjoying a fresh cocktail from the full bar. All drinks are included.
$62 / per adult
- Biscayne Bay cruises
- Live guide
- Bilingual commentary
- Open Bar
Boat Tour
Tour Includes
What to expect on every boat tour
Miami is one of the best places to take a sightseeing cruise around the bay. From the towering condos to the multi-million dollar mansions throughout the Venetian Islands there is so much to see.
After checking in at the ticket booth you will need to line up to board the vessel. You'll want to get there early to get the best seats. Whether you sit on the first level or the open air top level each will provide amazing views of the Magic City.
Buy tickets early!
You'll want to buy tickets ahead to guarantee a spot on the vessel you choose. All you need to do is click on a buy now button and you'll be set.
A typical boat cruise will depart from Bayside Marketplace where you get your first glimpse of the Miami skyline. As you cruise North along Bay, you will see the American Airlines Arena - home of the Miami Heat - and other newly built skyscrapers on one-side. While the other side of the boat tour will have great views of the Port of Miami.
You will want to move around the boat and take photos of all the amazing sights everywhere you look while also paying attention to the fun facts shared during the tour.
Soon, the boat cruise will turn East towards Miami Beach and venture through the Venetian Islands. These exclusive islands is home to countless celebrities. Your tour guide will point out the visible celebrity homes and tell funny facts of each celebrity. The highlight of these narration will be Star Island - home to Glorida Estefan, P Diddy and more.
South Beach
During your boat cruise you'll pass near Miami Beach. You'll now it's South Beach because the boat will once again turn South and you'll have enormous skyscrapers on the left hand side. This is home to all the famous things you heard about of the Miami.
Exotic Wildlife
Throughout the cruise you have plenty of chances to see exotic wildlife native to South Florida. From cute, massive manatees to dolphins jumping and swimming near the boat there will be so many things to see. It doesn't matter which Miami boat cruises you choose they all will provide the same opportunity. Just be prepared and keep looking around.
Miami skyline
The best part about the cruise is the Downtown Miami skyline. This massive sight is breathtaking as you see huge building rise up to the sky from the water. You'll want to take plenty of photos of this time seeing the skyline from the water.