Miami Small Group Boat Tour: History, Wildlife, and Stiltsville
Description
Experience Miami by water with an expert local guide on an authentic and immersive small group boat tour. Miami’s history comes alive exploring the city’s hidden gems, popular sights, marine life, and the iconic Stiltsville. This intimate, guided boat tour is perfect for up to six passengers. Departing from Miami Beach Marina in the heart of South Beach, our journey begins with a sweeping view of Miami from the clear blue waters of Biscayne Bay. Your experienced local guide will narrate Miami's fascinating history, from its origins as a swampy outpost to its rise as the global city it has become today. With exclusive access to unique and colorful Stiltsville, you will also have the chance to encounter marine life such as wild dolphin and manatee, all against the backdrop of the magnificent Miami skyline. Explore insider locations including colorful Stiltsville, the Scarface mansion, Biscayne National Park, Star Island, and the vibrant Miami River among other unique locales.
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Explore areas of Miami including downtown, historic Miami River, Port Miami, Fisher Island, Venetian Islands and more.
Experience areas of Miami Beach including Venetian Islands, Star Island, Fisher Island, South Beach shoreline and more.
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.
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.
Scenic Departure: Begin your tour from Miami Beach Marina with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and a chance to see dockside marine life and corals.
Port of Miami: Witness the bustling activity of massive Panamax cargo ships.
Historic Miami River: Explore the riverbanks once home to Native Americans, now lined with towering skyscrapers.
Brickell Avenue: Cruise by the famous shoreline featured in numerous TV shows and movies.
Biscayne Bay National Park: Spot native marine life including wild dolphins, manatees, and sea birds.
Cape Florida Lighthouse: View the oldest structure in Miami and learn about its storied history.
Key Biscayne: See stunning private homes and the iconic house from Scarface.
Celebrity Mansions: Glide past luxurious homes on Star Island and hear stories of the Vanderbilts on Fisher Island.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(70)
Our speed boat trip to Stiltsville and Key Biscayne was wonderful! It started off with a brief spot shower but then the sun came out for the far majority of our trip. Collin, our captain, was great! He was friendly, smile-y, knowledgeable. We started off at Starr Island and then Fisher Island. He told stories of the rich and famous and pointed out their homes. Then we enjoyed a speedy trip to Stiltsville where we learned the history of the homes there and the unfortunate dwindle down to 6 homes. We enjoyed the scenery and beauty of Key Biscayne. We highly recommend this fun tour!
A superb way to see Miami and the coastline from the sea. Our captain, Colin, was very informative and entertaining
Had a great tour with Captain Louis. Fun to see Stiltsville and hear about the history of the islands around Miami Beach.
This was a wonderful experience. Our captain Collin did a great job explaining and identifying celebrity houses, Stiltsville, downtown Miami and the various spots. We saw many great sights in only a short 2 hours. Lots of fun!
It’s was a fun and informative tour! We had a great captain and enjoyed learning about the various points of interest in and around Biscayne Bay.
I was searching for a company which provides boat trips to Stiltsville, and I found the perfect match. I had the pleasure to join captain Kim and two other guests for a trip around Miami including Stiltsville. I did a very touristic sunset cruise in a bigger boat, nothing to what captain Kim offered us. She is very knowledgeable and knows answers to all questions. The company Ocean Force Adventures is very responsive, quick in responding via SMS and very professional. For those who want to see the invader placed at one of the Stiltsville houses - this is the best address for such a trip. Thank you!
Loved it! Fun, safe, informative, and comfortable. Captain Lewis did an excellent job and took the time and effort to make it a great experience. We saw the ocean, Miami skyline, Stiltsville, mansions, and wildlife.
Great boat trip with Captain Colin with a small group (only 4 of us on this trip). Colin has vast experience and knowledge of the bays around Miami which he shared with us and he was very engaging and friendly throughout. The trip took in the history of the area, celebrity and interesting houses, Fisher Island and Key Biscayne as well as downtown Miami. We travelled at speed out to Stiltsville which was fabulous to see. A great experience and we were also fortunate to see a dolphin close to the boat. Highly recommended
It was interesting, fun and beautiful for all ages in the family; plus our guild was a Miami Flordian, which added to our education of Miami
Our family had a great day on the water and seeing wildlife. Louis, our captain and guide, is from Miami and has extensive knowledge of the history of the area. He was amazing!
