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Ride a yellow amphibious bus from South Beach into Biscayne Bay, where comedy-led narration and a dramatic splashdown give tourists a fast, entertaining look at Art Deco streets, celebrity islands, and Miami’s coastal history. Read on for what to expect and how to prepare.
Ride a yellow amphibious bus from South Beach into Biscayne Bay, where comedy-led narration and a dramatic splashdown give tourists a fast, entertaining look at Art Deco streets, celebrity islands, and Miami’s coastal history. Read on for what to expect and how to prepare.
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Operated by Duck Tours South Beach, LLC · Miami Beach, Florida
You step from James Avenue onto a bright yellow amphibious vehicle and the Atlantic breeze pushes ideas of traffic and towers away. Engines cough, the guide cracks a joke, and the crowd leans in as the bus becomes a boat and the ocean welcomes a new passenger. South Beach’s pastel facades slide past as the vehicle heads for the bay; soon the hull cuts Biscayne Bay and the homes on Star and Fisher Islands loom like private stages.
easy.
90 minutes.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal mobility required to board a low-step amphibious vehicle
Check in at the operator’s office at 1661 James Avenue (between Lincoln Road and 17th Street) 30 minutes before departure to collect your boarding ticket.
The tour is not wheelchair accessible and involves boarding a vehicle with steps; contact the operator for current accessibility options.
No—there are no bathrooms on the vehicle or at the office; please use facilities beforehand.
Tours may be canceled for poor weather; the cancellation policy typically allows full refunds if canceled at least 24 hours in advance or if the operator cancels due to conditions.
Miami Beach grew rapidly in the 1920s land boom; the Art Deco District you pass was largely built between the late 1920s and 1940s and reflects the city’s boom-era optimism.
Biscayne Bay faces pressures from development and runoff; operators and visitors are encouraged to avoid littering and to follow local guidance to protect seagrass beds and marine life.
Duck Tours South Beach, LLC operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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