See Miami from a Cessna 177 Cardinal on a private 30-minute scenic flight over South Beach, Biscayne Bay, the Venetian Islands and the Port of Miami. Ideal for photography and short celebrations, the tour pairs pilot narration with sweeping urban and coastal views.
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You taxi up to Miami Executive Airport, check your ID, and feel a small thrill as a bright Cessna waits on the ramp. The prop begins to whisper and the city slides away beneath you: a checkerboard of beaches, palms, and causeways, Biscayne Bay pushing light back toward the plane. The pilot drops into a steady, narrated rhythm—pointing out mansions, ports, and islands—while headsets tune the soundtrack of the city from above.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
30 minutes
Fitness Level
Minimal physical fitness required; able to board a small aircraft and sit for the short flight.
Wildlife
History
The modern Miami shoreline involved early 20th-century dredging and land reclamation that produced artificial islands and expanded the Port of Miami into a major cruise terminal.
Conservation
Biscayne Bay’s seagrass beds and mangroves are sensitive—avoid low-altitude hovering or wildlife disturbance and support operators who follow FAA and marine protection guidelines.
Reserve your spot on the Miami Airplane Tour: South Beach, Downtown, Islands & Port today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early for check-in
Plan to be at Miami Executive Airport 30 minutes before departure to complete waivers, ID checks and payment of the $19 airport fee.
Watch weight limits
Combined passenger weight must not exceed 490 lb and no single passenger over 250 lb—notify the operator in advance.
Bring a windproof layer
Even in Miami, altitudes and crosswinds make a light jacket useful for comfort during the flight and for pre/post-flight periods on the tarmac.
Use a wrist strap for cameras
Photos are allowed; secure cameras or phones to avoid dropping gear in tight cabin conditions or during movement.
Photo-ready camera or smartphone
Captures aerial views—use a wrist or neck strap to secure it during flight.
Valid photo ID
Required for check-in and boarding at the airport.
Sunglasses
Reduces glare and improves comfort when shooting over reflective water.
summer
Light windproof jacket
Provides warmth on the tarmac and against higher-altitude breezes.
winter