2-Hour Miami Private Boat Tour: Skyline & Star Island
Overview
See Miami from the water on a private two-hour boat tour reserved exclusively for your group. Cruise from the Miami River toward Biscayne Bay, passing Star Island, waterfront homes, and Miami Beach while enjoying beautiful skyline views. Because this is a relaxed sightseeing cruise rather than a high-speed speedboat ride, you can completely unwind and enjoy the scenery at your own pace with no other travelers onboard.
This experience is fully BYOB-friendly. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks to store in the provided cooler with ice, and connect your phone to the Bluetooth sound system to play your favorite playlist.
- Please note: The lead traveler must complete the required bareboat charter process to select a captain. The captain fee is paid separately and is currently $70 for the two-hour trip (holiday rates may vary).
What's Included
- Boater's Certificate
- Safety Items: LifeJackets for adults, kids and infants, Flares, etc.
- Landing and facility fees
- Cooler with Ice, so you can bring your own drinks
- Radio with Bluetooth to play your own music onboard
- Restroom at the marina
- Restroom on board
- Captain Fee x 2 hours
Meeting Location
2610 Northwest 18th Terrace
Miami, FL 33125, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Arrive at the Miami River departure point about 20 minutes before your scheduled time for check-in. The lead traveler completes the required bareboat charter agreement and selects a captain according to the booking instructions.
Board your private boat for a two-hour sightseeing cruise along the Miami River toward Biscayne Bay and nearby islands. See the Miami skyline, Star Island, waterfront homes, and Miami Beach areas from the water. The exact route may vary with weather, marine traffic, and safety conditions.
During the cruise, play your own music through the Bluetooth sound system and keep your drinks and snacks cold in the cooler with ice. This is a relaxed sightseeing experience rather than a high-speed boat ride.
Return to the same departure point at the end of the two-hour cruise.
Important: The captain fee is separate. The live listing currently shows a $70 captain fee for the two-hour trip, with different pricing on selected holidays.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Weather Policy Apply.
- Person Making the reservation MUST go on the boat.
- This is a Private tour, only for you and your guests.
- Lead Traveler MUST sign a Bareboat Charter Agreement and must select a captain for their trip according to the USCG law.
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-169162P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Boater's Certificate.
- Safety Items: LifeJackets for adults, kids and infants, Flares, etc.
- Landing and facility fees.
- Cooler with Ice, so you can bring your own drinks.
- Radio with Bluetooth to play your own music onboard.
- Restroom at the marina.
- Restroom on board.
- Captain Fee x 2 hours.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2-Hour Miami Private Boat Tour: Skyline & Star Island is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2-Hour Miami Private Boat Tour: Skyline & Star Island will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Boater's Certificate
- Safety Items: LifeJackets for adults, kids and infants, Flares, etc.
- Landing and facility fees
- Cooler with Ice, so you can bring your own drinks
- Radio with Bluetooth to play your own music onboard
- Restroom at the marina
- Restroom on board
- Captain Fee x 2 hours
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Weather Policy Apply.
- Person Making the reservation MUST go on the boat.
- This is a Private tour, only for you and your guests.
- Lead Traveler MUST sign a Bareboat Charter Agreement and must select a captain for their trip according to the USCG law.
