Semi-Private Zodiac Tour: Stiltsville, Biscayne Bay Exploration
5.0
38 Ratings
Miami Beach
Embark on a thrilling semi-private Zodiac tour of Miami's Biscayne Bay, uncovering hidden gems like Stiltsville and the Scarface mansion. Encounter marine life and explore insider locations with expert local guides.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Miami - Explore areas of Miami including downtown, historic Miami River, Port Miami, Fisher Island, Venetian Islands and more.
- Miami Beach - Experience areas of Miami Beach including Venetian Islands, Star Island, Fisher Island, South Beach shoreline and more.
- Biscayne Bay - 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.
- Stiltsville - 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.
What's Included
- Historical and cultural sightseeing boat tour
- Bottled water included
- All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
- Captain’s Gratuity Not Included
- Marina Parking Not Included
Additional Information
Embark on a semi-private (limited to 6 passengers) guided Zodiac RIB tour to explore Miami’s waterfront splendor. Thanks to our exclusive agreement with Biscayne National Park, we can introduce you to the historical marvel of Stiltsville. Dive into an enriching, personalized journey helmed by knowledgeable local guides and uncover Miami’s rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and renowned spots that embellish Biscayne Bay. Delight in potential sightings of marine wildlife such as wild dolphins and manatees, all framed by Miami’s stunning skyline. Highlights of your tour include the vibrant Stiltsville, the famous Scarface mansion, Biscayne National Park, Star Island, and the lively Miami River, among other secret spots.
- We do not recommend this tour for infants.
- The Stiltsville area is weather dependent and not accessible during small craft advisories. For safety purposes, be advised the captain may alter the route during instances of heavy wind conditions.
Location
Ocean Force Adventures
Alton Road
Check in at our boat located on Dock E. As you walk through entrance gates, first boat on the left on the lower dock.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(38 Ratings)
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Jkmm
Apr 9, 2024
Private Boat Tour of Miami!! - This was a great 2 hour trip!! Me and my wife were taken by Captain Colin all around Miami and Miami Beach. The tour was a great combination of city sights and rows of mansions. Captain Colin gave great history and current knowledge of all the sights. We would recommend this tour. We also recommend Monty's Sunset - Restaurant right next to the dock! Before or after the tour.
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Sharshap913
Mar 17, 2024
Making waves! - A great excursion exploring from the water with a history lesson. Our captain was fascinating to listen to and mage the afternoon very entertaining!
Definitely recommend when in town to participate!
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Franee0409
Feb 18, 2024
Boating Beautiful Bay of Biscayne - Wonderful sea adventure on a gorgeous day with a knowledgeable captain. Captain Colin knew so much about the history of the area that the 2 hours flew by. Such a terrific experience.
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H1373xnbarbaras
Feb 17, 2024
Highly recommend - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Our Captain was extremely knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts. We vacationed in FL for a week and it was our favorite excursion
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Glennhn6907qq
Feb 9, 2024
So much fun! - Captain Kim so wonderful skillful and knowledgeable. Worth every cent and a big tip. You will have a wonderful time. Book it!!
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Mike765569
Feb 8, 2024
Well worth the money! - We were very impressed with this tour. Kim, our Captain, was professional, knowledgeable & friendly & the rib boat was great fun. A super combination of informative tour & thrill ride!
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Mchunky
Jan 26, 2024
Worth Experience - I had the chance to take part in the Ultimate small group tour during my short stay in Miami Beach. It was a great occasion to explore some unusual areas of the city. Even though we did not encounter any dolphins, and it was a little bit cloudy, the boat trip was extremely comfortable and interesting thanks to the professional captain who was an amazing storyteller, too. I do recommend this activity if you are into discovering the curiosities of Biscayne Bay. Stiltsville is a must!
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K1earlyed
Jan 10, 2024
A Wonder Way to Spend Time on Biscayne Bay! - 12/2723 - We had so much fun on this same tour, two years ago, that we decided to go again! We were so happy to see Captain Colin when we arrived at the pier! He’s the best and our trip around Biscayne Bay was wonderful! We went with another family of four, but there was plenty of room for everyone. It’s just so, so nice to be out on the water in a small boat and not have to strain to hear the highlights and history pieces of the tour. We didn’t spot any ocean creatures, but it was still fun. We’d highly recommend this 2-hour boating excursion with Captain Colin! The 11:45-1:45 time slot was nice. It had warmed up nicely by then, and afterwards, it was so convenient to get lunch at the marina.
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Kmkviking
Dec 21, 2023
Miami boat tour - Despite the not-so-great weather Captain Collin gave us a great tour of Miami & got us out to see Stiltsville. He was very knowledgeable as well. We even got to see manatee in the harbor for an extra treat! Kim, the owner, was great getting us booked for the tour!
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Rrooobbbb
Dec 15, 2023
Fantastic Way to See Biscayne Bay - My partner and I wanted to take a tour of Biscayne Bay and had limited time to go. We called Ocean Force Adventures and spoke to one of the owners. She was very friendly and helpful, and got us on a tour that day. We met our boat captain, Captain Collin, at the marina a few minutes early, and he was ready to go. He was very friendly and made us feel welcome. We took off in the Zodiac boat and it was a blast! Captain Collin was a fantastic captain and tour guide. He knew so much about the area and the sites we were seeing. Riding in the Zodiac boat was a blast! I love taking boat tours, but they are usually on a big lumbering boat. This one was fast and nimble, but it felt very stable. We zipped around to different areas including Stiltsville, which I knew nothing about. It turned out to be the highlight of the tour. The history was very interesting, and Captain Collin knew a lot about it, which he shared with us. Even though this boat tour was a little more expensive than a typical boat tour, it was so much more fun that I can't say enough good about it. I want to thank Captain Collin and the owner of Ocean Force Adventures for a one-of-a-kind tour of Biscayne Bay.
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