Miami Beach Luxury Yacht Tour: Biscayne Bay Cruise with Captain, Champagne, and Sandbar Time
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Comfortable standing and moving around a boat; okay with sun and warm temps.
Overview
Skim across Biscayne Bay on a 50-foot yacht with a USCG-licensed captain, chilled champagne, and the skyline at arm’s length. Swim a sandbar, spot dolphins, and thread past storied islands where Miami shows off from the water. This is the city’s best angle—playful, polished, and easy to enjoy.
Miami Beach Luxury Yacht Tour: Biscayne Bay Cruise with Captain, Champagne, and Sandbar Time
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The yacht idles past South Pointe as Biscayne Bay opens like a mirror, winking with sunlight and skyline. Warm air lifts the salt from the water, and the bay—never shy—teases you to kick off your shoes and lean into its rhythm. A USCG-licensed captain takes the helm, easing the 50-footer along channels where pelicans skim, jet skis zigzag, and dolphins pace the bow as if daring you to follow. Music threads across the deck, glasses clink, and Miami’s pastel skyline slides by in slow, confident strides.
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Adventure Tips
Know the fees
Landing fees are paid separately at check-in: $100 for 2-hour tours and $200 for 4-hour tours.
Beat the heat
Hydrate and bring a sun shirt; Miami’s UV is strong even when it’s breezy on the bay.
Sandbar etiquette
At popular sandbars, keep music at a respectful volume and watch for swimmers when reboarding.
Protect your tech
Use a waterproof phone case and lanyard; wakes can surprise you and decks can get wet fast.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bottlenose dolphins
- West Indian manatees (especially in cooler months)
History
Biscayne Bay’s islands were shaped by dredging and land booms in the early 20th century, while nearby South Beach rose to fame for its 1930s Art Deco architecture.
Conservation
Slow zones protect manatees and seagrass beds—ask your captain about no-wake areas and avoid stirring up shallow flats when swimming or anchoring.
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Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Protects skin and the bay’s seagrass and marine life while you’re on deck or in the water.
Polarized sunglasses
Cuts glare so you can spot dolphins, manatees, and shallow sandbars more clearly.
Quick-dry towel or sarong
Useful after a swim or while lounging on the floating mat between dips.
Waterproof phone case with lanyard
Keeps your device safe for photos when spray and wakes roll across the deck.