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Miami boat tours: four cruises compared

  • 4cruises compared
  • €25.05lowest price
  • 45 min to 1 h 30 mintime on the water
  • 3boarding points

The cruise to check first

Celebrity Homes Boat Tour

1 h 10 min · from €25.05 · 7.7/10 (756)

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Updated 2 November 2026

Which one, depending on what you want

Cruises in Miami side by side

Four Miami boat tours on Civitatis leave from Bayside Marketplace and have an English-language listing. The Celebrity Homes Boat Tour is the most booked, with 756 reviews and a 7.7, from €25.05. The speedboat has the best score, 8.5 from 63 reviews. Prices and scores are those on the listings on 2 November 2026.

The cruises run from 45 to 90 minutes. The celebrity homes boat and the night cruise start at the same price; the night cruise is the only one after dark.

Boat trips in Miami compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
Celebrity Homes Boat TourSightseeingOur pick 1 h 10 min Covered with open deck No food from €25.05 7.7/10 (756)
Miami Night CruiseEvening cruise 1 h 30 min Not stated No food from €25.05 7.8/10 (198)
Miami Speed Boat TourSightseeing 45 min Not stated No food from €35.36 8.5/10 (63)
Miami Pirate Ship Celebrity Mansions TourSightseeing 1 h 20 min Covered with open deck No food from €31.33 7.5/10 (20)

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Sightseeing · DayOur pick

Celebrity Homes Boat Tour

A 70 to 90 minute cruise on Biscayne Bay past Star Island, Millionaire's Row and the Venetian Islands, from €25.05.

from €25.05

7.7/10 from 756 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h 10 min
  • Covered with open deck
  • No food
  • Miami Aqua Tours, Bayside Marketplace, under the Hard Rock Cafe
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsFirst-timers who want the celebrity homes and the skyline from the water, from €25.05, with a standard, a lunch and an open bar option. It has the most reviews of the four, 756, with a 7.7 score.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want a live guide: the commentary is recorded.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Miami Aqua Tours, Bayside Marketplace, under the Hard Rock Cafe. Meet at Miami Aqua Tours in front of the Hard Rock Cafe in Bayside Marketplace, under the Skyviews Miami Observation Ferris Wheel. Arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The boat has two floors: the upper one is uncovered, with an awning, and the lower one is air-conditioned. It has a cafeteria and a bathroom.
Commentary
Prerecorded commentary in English, no live guide.
Included
  • 70 to 90 minute boat tour with prerecorded commentary in English
  • Lunch (depending on selection)
  • Open bar (depending on selection)
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Cancellations after that, or a no-show, are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 2 November 2026.

Evening cruise · Night

Miami Night Cruise

A 90 minute evening cruise from Bayside Marketplace past the lit skyline, the Freedom Tower, Star Island and Millionaires Row, from €25.05.

from €25.05

7.8/10 from 198 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h 30 min
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Bayside Marketplace
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsPeople who want the skyline lit up and the celebrity islands in the same cruise. The listing is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets, and pet-friendly. It has a 7.8 from 198 reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want food or drinks in the price: they are not included, and refreshments are not free on the day.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Bayside Marketplace. Meet behind the Victoria Secret store at 401 Biscayne Blvd, in Bayside Marketplace. Arrive at least 15 minutes early. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing does not describe the boat. At booking you can choose a boat with a mojito bar; drinks are bought on board.
Commentary
English-speaking audio guide.
Included
  • Boat ride
  • English-speaking audio guide
  • Mojito bar (depending on selection)
Not included
  • Food and drinks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Cancellations after that, or a no-show, are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 2 November 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Miami Speed Boat Tour

A 45 minute speedboat ride from Bayside Marketplace along Miami Beach, South Beach and the skyline, from €35.36.

from €35.36

8.5/10 from 63 reviews on Civitatis

  • 45 min
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Bayside Marketplace
  • Free cancellation up to 8 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsPeople who want speed rather than commentary and a short outing. It has the highest score of the four, 8.5, from 63 reviews. The minimum age is 3.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want to hear about the houses: the listing mentions no guide or audio guide. You cannot choose between the Thriller and the Hurricane.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
401 Biscayne Boulevard, Bayside Marketplace. Meet at 401 Biscayne Boulevard, inside Bayside Marketplace, at least 30 minutes early: before the ride you fill in a form accepting the risks of the activity. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
You ride either a Thriller, a catamaran-style boat for up to 36 guests, or a Hurricane, a high-speed jet boat for up to 85, depending on availability at booking.
Commentary
The listing does not mention a guide or an audio guide.
Included
  • 45 minute tour of Miami aboard a speedboat
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 8 hours before the start. Cancellations after that, or a no-show, are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 2 November 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Miami Pirate Ship Celebrity Mansions Tour

An 80 minute cruise on El Loro, a pirate ship with music and dancing, past Star Island, the Venetian Islands and Millionaire's Row, from €31.33.

from €31.33

7.5/10 from 20 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h 20 min
  • Covered with open deck
  • No food
  • Miami Aqua Tours, Bayside Marketplace
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsFamilies and groups who want a livelier cruise: the crew keeps up music and dancing. It is the only one of the four with a live guide.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want a quiet cruise or a proven score: it has 20 reviews at 7.5. It is not wheelchair accessible.

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Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Miami Aqua Tours, Bayside Marketplace. Meet at Miami Aqua Tours in Bayside Marketplace Miami, at 401 Biscayne Blvd. Arrive 20 minutes early. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
El Loro, which the listing calls the only pirate ship in the area, has two decks, a wooden deck, a cafe and a restroom.
Commentary
English-speaking guide.
Included
  • Pirate ship tour
  • English-speaking guide
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Cancellations after that, or a no-show, are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 2 November 2026.

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Miami boat tour: celebrity homes, night cruise or speedboat?

For the celebrity homes in daylight, the Celebrity Homes Boat Tour: from €25.05, 7.7 from 756 reviews, 70 to 90 minutes.

Questions about boat trips in Miami

Which is the best Miami boat tour?

By reviews, the Celebrity Homes Boat Tour: 756 reviews, a 7.7, from €25.05. By score, the speedboat: 8.5 from 63 reviews, from €35.36.

How much does a Miami boat tour cost?

From €25.05 for the celebrity homes boat and the night cruise, €31.33 for the pirate ship and €35.36 for the speedboat. Prices from the listings on 2 November 2026.

Where do the Miami boat tours leave from?

All four leave from Bayside Marketplace, at 401 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami. The celebrity homes boat and the pirate ship meet at Miami Aqua Tours.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes: up to 24 hours before for three of them and up to 8 hours before for the speedboat. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Are the Miami boats wheelchair accessible?

The night cruise and the speedboat listings say they are wheelchair accessible. The celebrity homes boat and the pirate ship are listed as not accessible.

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