Guided Small Group Boat Tour + Iconic Stiltsville

Miami Small-Group Boat Tour of Biscayne Bay and Stiltsville

This guided boat tour departs from Miami Beach Marina, ideal for up to six passengers seeking a local history and wildlife experience.

Highlights

• Exclusive access to the unique and historic Stiltsville in Biscayne National Park
• Encounter marine life including dolphins, manatees, rays, and sea birds
• Panoramic views of the Miami skyline from southern Biscayne Bay

Description

Begin your tour from Miami Beach Marina with sweeping views of Miami across Biscayne Bay. Your local guide shares stories about Flagler, Collins, and Fisher, the developers who transformed Miami from swamplands into a major city.

As you cruise past Star Island, learn how this former sandbar became a home to business leaders and celebrities like Gloria Estefan and Shaquille O’Neal. Visit exclusive Fisher Island and hear how it was traded to the Vanderbilt family in the 1940s; see its winter residences for global billionaires.

Pass the Port of Miami, known as the Cruise Capital of the World, and observe Panamax cargo ships in operation. Navigate the Miami River skyline where Native Americans lived over 8,000 years ago. Continue along Brickell Avenue, recognized from TV series such as Miami Vice, Dexter, and CSI Miami.

Head south into Biscayne National Park, the largest underwater park in the US. Spot marine wildlife like wild dolphins, manatees, and seabirds. View the historic Stiltsville houses—colorful structures built between 1928 and 1965—as your guide explains their use as Prohibition-era speakeasies and private clubs. Notice the Space Invader mosaics by French street artist Invader on two houses.

Approach the southern tip of Key Biscayne to see the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse and learn about its role in battles between the US Navy and Native American tribes. Cruise along barrier island neighborhoods, viewing private homes including President Richard Nixon’s Winter Whitehouse and the Scarface House, a filming location for the movie Scarface.

Return to the dock with panoramic views of the Miami skyline, including Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and South Beach.

Includes

• Captain and guide
• Complimentary bottled water
• Dock fees
• Fuel

Excludes

• Gratuities
• Food
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Parking

Important Information

• Guests must sign a liability waiver at boarding
• The tour operates rain or shine
• Cancellation due to poor weather is at the captain’s discretion

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring sun protection and binoculars to spot wildlife. Morning departures provide calmer waters and clearer views.