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Miami Shared Small-Group Boat Tour: River, Bay & Skyline Views

About this experience

See Miami from the water on a relaxed, 2-hour small-group boat tour limited to just 6 travelers. Avoid the big sightseeing crowds as your USCG-licensed captain navigates from the Miami River into Biscayne Bay, showcasing stunning skyline and waterfront views.

This intimate cruise perfectly combines city sightseeing with a laid-back vibe. Bring your own drinks and music—we provide an onboard cooler with ice, a sound system, and complimentary bottled water. Fuel is included.

Highlights:

- 2-hour scenic cruise of the Miami River & Biscayne Bay.

- Max 6 passengers for a premium, uncrowded experience.

- USCG-licensed captain handles all navigation.

- BYOB-friendly with ice, cooler, and bottled water provided.

Please note: A mandatory $25 per person captain fee is due at checkout/arrival in addition to the booking price.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr

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Miami Shared Small-Group Boat Tour: River, Bay & Skyline Views

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Music on board
  • Safety items
  • Cooler with Ice & Water
  • The captains are licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard to serve as master of a vessel.
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Restroom at the marina.

Not included

  • Gratuity for Boat Captain
  • USCG Licensed Captain fee

Itinerary and highlights

Begin at the marina and cruise along the Miami River as your group settles in on board. Take in city and waterfront views while the captain handles navigation. Enjoy bottled water, keep your own drinks cold in the cooler with ice, and relax with music as the boat makes its way toward the open bay.

Continue into Biscayne Bay for wider water and Miami skyline views. Take photos, relax on the 22-ft boat, and enjoy the smaller-group atmosphere with no more than six travelers. The exact sights and route depend on weather, marine traffic, tides, and operating conditions.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Bruschi Boat Rental

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Traveler must be able to get on or off the boat on difficult conditions like low or high tides.
  • Weather Policy Apply
  • Name on reservation must be the one on the boat No Exceptions.
  • No smoking on board.
  • Max 6 passengers by law (including infants).
  • Disruptive passengers may be asked to disembark at another dock in the city at their own expense.
  • Please arrive on time. The boat waits up to 10 minutes past departure. After that, late arrivals are considered no-shows and are non-refundable.
  • Every passenger, regardless of age, must pay a fare.
  • Trips require a minimum of 3 passengers. If fewer are booked, we'll contact you to reschedule, upgrade to a private trip, or purchase the missing seat.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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