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Small Group Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour of Miami including Stiltsville

Small Group Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour of Miami including Stiltsville

Overview

Experience Miami by water with an expert local guide on an authentic and immersive small group boat tour. Miami’s history comes alive exploring the city’s hidden gems, popular sights, marine life, and the iconic Stiltsville.
This intimate, guided boat tour is perfect for up to six passengers. Departing from Miami Beach Marina in the heart of South Beach, our journey begins with a sweeping view of Miami from the clear blue waters of Biscayne Bay. Your experienced local guide will narrate Miami's fascinating history, from its origins as a swampy outpost to its rise as the global city it has become today.
With exclusive access to unique and colorful Stiltsville, you will also have the chance to encounter marine life such as wild dolphin and manatee, all against the backdrop of the magnificent Miami skyline. Explore insider locations including colorful Stiltsville, the Scarface mansion, Biscayne National Park, Star Island, and the vibrant Miami River among other unique locales.

City: Miami

Sun 25 May

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Starting at $186.83

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Sun 25 May

Starting at $186.83

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Historical and cultural sightseeing boat tour

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We do not recommend this tour for infants.
The Stiltsville area is weather dependent and not accessible during small craft advisories. For safety purposes, be advised the captain may alter the route during instances of heavy wind conditions.

What To Expect

Miami

Explore areas of Miami including downtown, historic Miami River, Port Miami, Fisher Island, Venetian Islands and more.

Miami Beach

Experience areas of Miami Beach including Venetian Islands, Star Island, Fisher Island, South Beach shoreline and more.

Stiltsville

Experience the unique and colorful Stiltsville. Located within Biscayne National Park, (the largest underwater park in the US) these historic houses were built out over the water 1.5 miles from shore and seemingly "float" above the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay. Hear the history of these venerable structures from the bootlegging days of prohibition to use as locations for movie and fashion photo shoots.

Miami Beach Marina

Scenic Departure: Begin your tour from Miami Beach Marina with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and a chance to see dockside marine life and corals.

Port of Miami

Port of Miami: Witness the bustling activity of massive Panamax cargo ships.

Miami Riverwalk Trail

Historic Miami River: Explore the riverbanks once home to Native Americans, now lined with towering skyscrapers.

Brickell Avenue Bridge

Brickell Avenue: Cruise by the famous shoreline featured in numerous TV shows and movies.

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne Bay National Park: Spot native marine life including wild dolphins, manatees, and sea birds.

Cape Florida Lighthouse

Cape Florida Lighthouse: View the oldest structure in Miami and learn about its storied history.

Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne: See stunning private homes and the iconic house from Scarface.

Fisher Island

Celebrity Mansions: Glide past luxurious homes on Star Island and hear stories of the Vanderbilts on Fisher Island.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (46)

elizabethmM4074RW

Jan 2025

Can't say enough great things about our tour. Captain Colin was fantastic. It was the most exciting boat ride I've ever been on!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us exploring Miami by water!

LynnN642

Sep 2024

We were able to book two for the next day and then my husband found out that evening that he could join us. I emailed and it was a simple process to add him. Kim was so informative and the trip was great. The rain kept us from seeing Stiltsville, but Kim made up for it by showing us additional attractions. We saw so many dolphins as well. Great trip and value.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

So enjoyed having you all aboard Lynn. It's always a great day when you are on the water in Miami, but a pod of dolphins as we were lucky to encounter yesterday, adds a special touch!

VesperS_12

Aug 2024

Stiltsville was our focus and we were not disappointed! Captain Colin gave us a great tour on a beautiful, hot day. Only one elusive dolphin on our tour, but I was there to see the weird buildings standing in the ocean, a relic of a former era. Also, we were scheduled to do the tour on the morning that Tropical Storm (soon to be Hurricane) Debby was due to hit Miami. Kim emailed us back and forth to work on rescheduling it for later in our trip so that we didn't have to worry about a cancellation the morning of--and also gave us some other local tips for our trip! Overall a great tour, the boat is easy to ride in and when Colin was going fast, it was a beautiful breezy day in the bay.