The cruises compared here
All four leave from Bayside Marketplace, in downtown Miami, and all four have an English-language listing. They differ in time of day, length and how much you learn on the way. Prices and scores are those on the listings on 2 November 2026.
The Celebrity Homes Boat Tour has by far the most reviews, 756. The speedboat has the best score, 8.5, from 63 reviews.
1What each boat does
The Celebrity Homes Boat Tour sails 70 to 90 minutes on Biscayne Bay past the Miami skyline, Millionaire's Row, the Venetian Islands, Star Island, Fisher Island and the Port of Miami, with prerecorded commentary in English. The Pirate Ship tour covers a similar route in 80 minutes on El Loro, with a live English-speaking guide, music and dancing.
The Night Cruise takes 90 minutes after dark, past the Freedom Tower, the Venetian Islands and Star Island, with an English audio guide. The speedboat is the shortest, 45 minutes, along Miami Beach and South Beach, and the listing mentions no guide.
2Price, extras and cancellation
The Celebrity Homes and Night Cruise tickets both start at €25.05. The pirate ship starts at €31.33 and the speedboat at €35.36. The celebrity homes boat offers lunch (a hot dog, chips and a soft drink) or an open bar at booking, and the night cruise offers a mojito bar; drinks and food are not otherwise included.
Three of the four cancel free up to 24 hours before. The speedboat cancels free up to 8 hours before, and you must arrive 30 minutes early to sign a risk form.
3Which one to book
Book the Celebrity Homes tour if the houses are the point and you want the most proven option. Book the Night Cruise for the lit skyline: it is also wheelchair accessible, according to the listing. Book the speedboat if you want a short, fast ride and do not need commentary.
Choose the pirate ship for children and groups who want music and a live guide, knowing it has only 20 reviews. Confirm times and dates on the booking page.