Miami Boat Tour and Celebrity Island Homes

Experience Miami at its finest with a serene boat excursion around Biscayne Bay. This voyage brings you to globally renowned private islands and plush dwellings of wealthy celebrities. The Port of Miami, Freedom Tower, and Monument Island are some of the historical landmarks you’ll see during the tour, which is narrated in both English and Spanish.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bayside Marketplace - Bayside Marketplace is a popular outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex located in the heart of Downtown Miami, right along the waterfront of Biscayne Bay. It’s one of Miami’s most visited destinations, offering a vibrant and lively atmosphere that captures the essence of the city.
  • Port of Miami - Known as the “Cruise Capital of the World,” PortMiami is bustling with massive cruise ships. The sight of these giant vessels adds to the excitement of the tour.
  • Fisher Island - One of the most exclusive residential areas in the U.S., Fisher Island offers views of lavish condos and private beaches, accessible only by boat or ferry.
  • Miami Beach Marina - Miami Beach Marina’s combination of luxury yachts, stunning views, and proximity to iconic Miami locations makes it a perfect setting for movies and TV shows that want to capture the essence of Miami’s glamorous, fast-paced lifestyle.
  • MacArthur Causeway Bridge - A prominent bridge in Miami, Florida, that connects Downtown Miami to the barrier islands of Miami Beach. It is one of the most traveled routes for those heading to Miami Beach, offering stunning views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami skyline, and various landmarks along the way.
  • American Airlines Arena - The Kaseya Center (formerly known as the American Airlines Arena), located in Downtown Miami, Florida. The arena is situated along Biscayne Bay, offering spectacular views of the waterfront and the Miami skyline.
  • Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College - The Freedom Tower is one of Miami’s most iconic landmarks, located in Downtown Miami at 600 Biscayne Boulevard. Known for its rich history and striking Mediterranean Revival architecture, the Freedom Tower is often referred to as the “Ellis Island of the South” due to its role in processing Cuban refugees who fled to the United States during the Cuban Revolution.
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes included.
  • Access to on-board restrooms.
What's Not Included
  • Available for purchase
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Snacks
Location
Bayside Marketplace
Biscayne Boulevard
Once you arrive at Bayside Marketplaces, you will have to walk over to pier 5 to check in and collect your boarding pass. Pier 5 is located behind Victoria's Secret store. Note: Check-in time is 40 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angelina_b
Jun 4, 2024
Fun in the sun - Riding on the boat enjoying my mom and dad. The host was great in telling us who lives in what house
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Tracy_b
Apr 29, 2024
Highly recommended - Great trip loved the host made it very enjoyable. Was very impressed with the views. And seeing star island.
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874normanj
Feb 12, 2024
Excellent - The Trip Was Awesome & I would definitely come back for sure & I will recommend my friends & family can't wait to go back met some really cool people out there
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Jimmy_l
Feb 7, 2024
Great experience! - We had such an amazing experience. Our tour guide, Ricki, was very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor :)
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R3202jnanct
Dec 8, 2023
Great experience. - This ride was excellent and made even better by our guide Enrique who was fantastic, knowledgable and funny. Had a great excursion.
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Companion680470
Dec 2, 2023
Birthday Celebration - The Tour Guide was very informative and seeing all the homes of the rich was very impressive. The ride on the water was very relaxing and fun. The event was an added touch to my .birthday. Thank you Skyline Tour. Chandra Porter - New Jersey
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Elenalinab
Mar 14, 2024
Great views, poor information - The boat tour by Island Queen is comfortable, spacious, on time and provides great views. However, there tour information provided by the tour guide was delivered exremely rapidly and the content was at bare minimum just slightly exceeding what can found on a generic pamphlet.We learned very little over this gorgous 90min tour when there was so much to see and learn about. If you are interested in fun ride and great views this is a tour for you, but if you are interested in learning about about Miami city, architecture, buildings, more than 5 celebrity houses, and islands, choose a different tour.
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Eliza_o
Dec 29, 2023
Never again - It was inconsiderate. It was raining and they did not give me a refund nor they did not wanted me to do the ride later in the day. I had my parents with me I was not going to let them be in the rain and get sick. The people did not wanted to even give us an alternative.
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504bradyc
Dec 27, 2023
Avoid avoid avoid - Awful nightmare No space on top so we’re below with moldy carpet. Guide screaming stupid jokes through loudspeakers was torture SO LOUD and thought he was funny. Ten bucks two small waters. We toured rich homes and now I know why folks get rich. They screw customers and keep the profits. Replace the moldy carpet. Only sell tickets enough for top.
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Rdgmr
Nov 20, 2023
Horrible tour, not worth the money and you don't get to see much. - It's said the tour takes 90 minutes but the tour was as follows. Leave late, 15 minutes to get the area, 25 minutes of looking at the houses and 15 minutes getting back. 95% of the houses they show are of Hispanic artists so if you're into that, great. The lady on the microphone was literally begging for tips saying she doesn't get paid much and that everyone should pitch in (said it about 8 times). Would not recommend going.
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