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Miami Cruise & Bus Tour: Explore Biscayne Bay
3.3
34 Ratings
Miami
Experience a 90-minute sightseeing cruise of the Miami skyline, passing by South Beach, Biscayne Bay, and the famous Venetian Islands. Discover the luxurious mansions of the rich and famous. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious meal at the iconic Hard Rock Cafe.
Experience a 90-minute sightseeing cruise of the Miami skyline, passing by South Beach, Biscayne Bay, and the famous Venetian Islands. Discover the luxurious mansions of the rich and famous. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious meal at the iconic Hard Rock Cafe.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Miami Beach - Located in South Florida, Miami Beach is linked to Downtown Miami by bridges.
- South Beach - Renowned for its beaches and vibrant nightlife, South Beach features Ocean Drive, which offers outdoor cafes, shopping, and museums.
- Miami - Downtown Miami is famous for its bustling shopping scene. In the evening, visitors head to…
- Miami Beach - Located in South Florida, Miami Beach is linked to Downtown Miami by bridges.
- South Beach - Renowned for its beaches and vibrant nightlife, South Beach features Ocean Drive, which offers outdoor cafes, shopping, and museums.
- Miami - Downtown Miami is famous for its bustling shopping scene. In the evening, visitors head to Bayside Marketplace to enjoy the outdoor bars and restaurants.
- Brickell Avenue Bridge - The Brickell Avenue Bridge is a bascule bridge in Downtown Miami, spanning the Miami River. The original bridge was constructed in 1929 and was replaced in 1995. It connects Brickell Key and Brickell.
- Hibiscus Island - Hibiscus Island is an exclusive residential neighborhood with relatively high property values, situated on a man-made island in Biscayne Bay, Florida.
- Fisher Island - Fisher Island boasts the highest per capita income of any location with 218 households.
- Star Stable Miami - The tour will pass the renowned Star Island, where visitors can see Jennifer Lopez’s house.
What's Included
- 75-minute cruise of Miami
- 1-Day Double Decker City Bus Tour ticket
- Live bus commentary in English and Spanish
- Host pointing out the sites in English and Spanish
- Bus Stop at Lincoln Road, South Beach
- Bus stops for 10-minutes in Wynwood for photos
- Bus stops for 25-minutes in Little Havana
- 75-minute cruise of Miami
- 1-Day Double Decker City Bus Tour ticket
- Live bus commentary in English and Spanish
- Host pointing out the sites in English and Spanish
- Bus Stop at Lincoln Road, South Beach
- Bus stops for 10-minutes in Wynwood for photos
- Bus stops for 25-minutes in Little Havana
What's Not Included
- Food and drink (available for purchase onboard)
- Gratuities
- Parking (paid parking is available)
- Food and drink (available for purchase onboard)
- Gratuities
- Parking (paid parking is available)
Additional Information
Embark on a delightful 75-minute pontoon boat cruise through Biscayne Bay in Miami. Unwind on the shaded deck and enjoy Miami’s stunning views just like the locals do - from the water.
Your knowledgeable bilingual host will highlight all the landmarks and the waterfront residences of the rich and famous. Sail past the lively South Beach, the exclusive…
Embark on a delightful 75-minute pontoon boat cruise through Biscayne Bay in Miami. Unwind on the shaded deck and enjoy Miami’s stunning views just like the locals do - from the water.
Your knowledgeable bilingual host will highlight all the landmarks and the waterfront residences of the rich and famous. Sail past the lively South Beach, the exclusive Fisher Island, the bustling Port of Miami, and the iconic Miami Skyline.
Afterward, discover Miami’s diverse neighborhoods by land with a 2-hour city sightseeing tour on an open-top double-decker bus. Explore South Beach, Lincoln Road, the Art Deco District, Downtown Miami, Wynwood, Little Havana, and the breathtaking beaches.
The bus tour is available in both English and Spanish, featuring a live guide who shares the history and traditions, enhancing your experience of Miami’s vibrant culture.
- 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.
Location
401 Biscayne Blvd
Biscayne Boulevard
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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.3
(34 Ratings)
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Morris_m
Sep 27, 2025
My experience was... - My experience was rewarding and great, because I have fun, met new people and made friends.and enjoyed the food and boat ride.
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Melanie_w
Sep 21, 2025
Staff were lovely and helpful. - Great experience. In the comfy vip gondola. Staff explained everything to me and the fact that you can listen to your own music was great. They put the solo female at ease. Thankyou.
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Nakydra_m
Aug 3, 2025
Easy booking. No issue.... - Easy booking. No issue. Easy pick. Very firm with directions. Return. Car this morning before flight.
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Lilba_d
Jul 27, 2025
Miami South Beach Cruise Millionaire Homes & Hard Rock Cafe Meal - It was a beautiful day to cruise the Miami Bayfront. The tour guide was very informative. The only issue was the Viator app let me purchase a 10:30 am tour when in fact there wasn’t one and we were moved to a different area where the water taxis departed. A bit confusing. Also, be careful when selecting the type of tour you purchase. The tour advertised as including a meal but you have to make sure you select that option. Overall we had a nice time.
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Jennifer_b
Nov 29, 2025
Ship review - Check in location was very confusing. We didn’t get on the boat until 3:30. The ride was an hour. It was really sub par.
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Simone_s
Aug 17, 2025
Mediocre Cruise - The tour guide was very informative. However due to false advertising in regards to Hard Rock Meal included the overall experience was not as enjoyable as one would expect.
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H2757ehlynnm
Aug 2, 2025
Ehhh - To start with, I bought the boat cruise along with the Hardrock meal. I couldn’t figure out if we were suppose to eat first or after. I called the number listed and the man kind of had an attitude with me when I asked. He said “what does your ticket said?” I told him it didn’t say what time we were supposed to eat but the ticket said the event started at 6pm. So he says to eat before and be there at the boat before 6pm. Great, so me and my 3 daughters get there at 5:10 pm. We waited right at pier 1, to the right of the Ferris wheel, exactly where the ticket says to. It’s 5:45 and we notice no one else is there so I look over to the left, straight in front of the Hard Rock Cafe, and there’s a line of people. I walk over and ask the guy under the umbrella and he says yes that is the line, checks us in and then proceeds to tell me the boat isn’t coming until 7. He doesn’t say why, just hands us wristbands and tells us to wait further down away from where we were originally told to meet. If the boat was suppose to be at 7, then maybe you should say that instead of saying 6pm. We waited in the sun for almost 2 hours! The boat ride was ok. The speaker was good, but the boat ride was literally only 1 hour, not 90 mins We left 7:09 and returned at 8:10. I wouldn’t go on this excursion again.
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Rhoda_b
Feb 4, 2026
Wasted Money and Time - We booked for 8:30PM and it was confirmed online. We got at the venue at 7:30pm as it was stated in the instructions to be there 45mins prior to the schedule. Nobody was at the Kiosk. After 45mins of waiting, the water taxi has arrived only to be told that 7PM was their last trip and there’s no 8:30pm trip. We’re scheduled to head to Orlando that same night and we just wasted our time waiting for nothing. On top of that, we paid 50$ for the parking fee too!
I demand a refund for the tickets and parking fees!
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Peter_w
Oct 2, 2025
Fingers off - Total failure, greatest time of the tour through the harbor docks, not the villas of the VIP”s.
The boat came of age, Constant interruption of the sound system thus the information that arrived from the tour guide was incomplete.
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Trina_g
Jul 28, 2025
Not worth it! - This was not a kid friendly experience and you couldn’t understand what was going on because you couldn’t hear the announcer most of the time. Drinks are EXTREMELY overpriced and from what was advertised was not what was offered. Would not recommend.
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