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Miami Skyline Celebrity Cruise + Double Decker City Tour

About this experience

Enjoy a 75-minute cruise on a pontoon boat through Biscayne Bay in Miami. Relax on the shaded deck as you see the best of Miami the way people from Miami love to see it - from the water

Your experienced bilingual host will point out all the landmarks and the waterfront homes of the rich and famous. Cruise past vibrant South Beach, exclusive Fisher Island, the busy Port of Miami and the iconic Miami Skyline.

Then explore the many neighborhoods of Miami by land with a 2-hour city sightseeing tour on the top of an open-top double-decker bus. Visit South Beach, Lincoln Rd, Art Deco District, Downtown Miami, Wynwood, Little Havana, and the incredible beaches.

The bus tour is offered in both English and Spanish, with a live guide explaining its history and traditions and helping you experience Miami's diverse culture.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr

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Hop on Cruise & City Bus Tour
Duration: 5 hours
Upgrade: This option includes a Biscayne Cruise, Transportation and City Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No wheelchairs, pets (except service animals), luggage or large bags, smoking or vaping.

What is included

  • 75-minute cruise of Miami
  • Bus Stop at Lincoln Road, South Beach
  • Live bus commentary in English and Spanish
  • Host pointing out the sites in English and Spanish
  • Bus stops for 10-minutes in Wynwood for photos
  • 1-Day Double Decker City Bus Tour ticket
  • Bus stops for 25-minutes in Little Havana

Not included

  • Food and drink (available for purchase onboard)
  • Gratuities
  • Parking (paid parking is available)

Itinerary and highlights

Miami Beach is in the south Florida and is connected by bridges to Downtown Miami.

South Beach is known for its beaches and the night life. Ocean Drive, with outdoor cafes, shopping and Museums.

Downtown Miami is known for the busy shopping. At night, people go to Bayside Market Place to enjoy the outdoor bars and restaurants.

The Brickell Avenue Bridge is a bascule bridge in Downtown Miami, over the Miami River. The original Brickell Avenue Bridge was built in 1929, and replaced in 1995. It connects Brickell Key and Brickell.

Hibiscus Island, exclusive residential neighborhood with relatively high property values, is on a man-made island in Biscayne Bay, Florida.

Fisher Island has the highest per capita income of any place with 218 households.d description

We will pass the famous Star Island where we will see Jenifer Lopez's house

Meeting and pickup information

  • Cruise departs from Water Taxi Miami at Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd. Walk to the water, turn right toward Hard Rock Cafe—dock is down the stairs at Mambo’s Bar. Check in on arrival. Bus departs hourly 9am–3:30pm (Lincoln Rd) & 10am–2:30pm (Bayside Visitor Center).

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Attractions4us LLC

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Boat check-in closes 10 minutes prior to departure. Customers arriving after this time will have to reschedule for a later time or another day, subject to availability.
  • This cruise & bus tour operates rain or shine
  • You can get off the bus in South Beach. The next bus is usually about an hour later.
  • You will be scheduled to do the Double Decker City Bus Tour the same day as your cruise – either before or after.
  • There are no bathrooms on the boat, so please use the bathroom before you board the boat.
  • Foldable Strollers & prams are allowed
  • Infants must sit on an Adult’s lap
  • No wheelchairs, pets (except service animals), luggage or large bags, smoking or vaping.
  • Paid Parking is available at Bayside Marketplace or at meters around Bayfront Park.

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 3 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 3–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Foldable Strollers & prams are allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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