Miami Sightseeing Cruises & Boat Tours
Bayside Marketplace boat tours past Star Island mansions and the skyline, from a 60-minute night cruise to a 21+ party boat.
Checado em outubro de 2026
Best for first-timers and families who want the mansions and skyline in 90 minutes for about $32. It's a packaged tourist cruise with narration and a cash bar, not a quiet day on the water.
Picking a cruise
The 90-minute daytime boat tour is the default. It starts at $32 on a double-decker with a captain, a guide and narration in English and Spanish. The sunset version runs the same length from $36, and the site flags it as likely to sell out, so book that one first. Short on time? The night cruise is 60 minutes from $28 and is all about the lit-up skyline. Adults who want drinks included have two options: the two-hour sunset cocktail cruise from $75 with unlimited drinks, or the 21+ party boat from $55 with two drinks, Fridays and Saturdays only.
Along Millionaire's Row
The route covers Biscayne Bay's greatest hits: the mansions of Star Island, the Venetian Islands, Fisher Island, the Port of Miami and the downtown skyline. The guides point out whose house is whose, which is most of the appeal. Reviews quoted on the site mention a funny, knowledgeable guide and the occasional pod of dolphins. It's a tourist product and doesn't pretend otherwise. The standard tours have a cash bar on board, so budget extra if you want a drink. For a group with real money, the private speedboat tour runs two hours from $489.
Booking and boarding
There are no walk-ins. Every seat is sold online, so showing up at Bayside hoping for a spot won't work. Google lists the business as open 24 hours, which really just means you can book anytime; sailings run on a set schedule, so check departure times when you reserve. Boats leave from Bayside Marketplace at 401 Biscayne Blvd downtown. The operator sits at 4.7 from about 250 Google reviews, solid for a high-volume sightseeing outfit. Most cruises are open to all ages, which makes this an easy pick with kids or visiting grandparents.
Como chegar
- Cruises depart from Bayside Marketplace at 401 Biscayne Blvd.
Reservas
Book online before you go: there are no walk-in reservations, and the sunset cruise tends to sell out.
Bom saber
The party boat is 21+ only and runs just on Fridays and Saturdays.
Perguntas frequentes
How long is the Miami Sightseeing Cruises boat tour?
The standard sightseeing and celebrity homes tours last 90 minutes. The night cruise is 60 minutes, and the sunset cocktail cruise and private tour run two hours.
Can you buy tickets at the dock?
No. The company doesn't take walk-ins, and all reservations must be made online.
Are the cruises good for kids?
Yes, the daytime, sunset and night cruises are listed for all ages. Only the Friday and Saturday party boat is limited to adults 21 and over.