Miami Boat Tour with Expert Local Guide

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.

Meeting Point

Ocean Force Adventures

300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Check in at our boat located on Dock E. As you walk through entrance gates, first boat on the left on the lower dock.

What's included:

• Historical and cultural sightseeing boat tour

Not included:

• Captain's Gratuity Not Included
• Marina Parking Not Included

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Miami

Miami, Florida

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

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Miami Beach

Miami Beach, Florida

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

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Biscayne Bay

Biscayne Bay, Florida, USA

You will experience more than 40 miles of Biscayne Bay visiting historical, cultural and popular locations including a chance to encounter marine life such as dolphin, manatee and more.

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Stiltsville

Cape Florida Lighthouse, Florida

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.

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Miami Beach Marina

300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, 33139-8982, Florida

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.

5 minutes

Port of Miami

1435 N Cruise Blvd, Miami, 33132-2023, Florida

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

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Miami Riverwalk Trail

Miami, 33132, Florida

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

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Brickell Avenue Bridge

448-482 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, 33131, Florida

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

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Biscayne National Park

Florida

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

10 minutes

Cape Florida Lighthouse

1200 Crandon Blvd, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, 33149-2795, Florida

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

5 minutes

Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne, Florida

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

5 minutes

Fisher Island

1 Fisher Island Dr, , Miami Beach, 33109-0001, Florida

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

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