Trade a taxi for a moving waterfront view: this one-hour Water Taxi links Bayside Marketplace and Miami Beach Marina, cruising past millionaire islands, Fisher Island and the downtown skyline. Ideal for short visits, photography, and an easy introduction to Biscayne Bay.
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Step aboard at Bayside Marketplace and the city opens like a moving postcard: glass towers of Brickell rise on one side, pastel Art Deco façades of South Beach on the other, while Biscayne Bay nudges the hull with steady confidence.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
No specific fitness required; accessible to most travelers who can board a low gangway
Wildlife
History
The route highlights areas reshaped by 20th-century development—man-made islands and causeways that enabled upscale waterfront neighborhoods and expanded Miami’s port and tourism footprint.
Conservation
Biscayne Bay is ecologically sensitive; minimize noise, avoid feeding wildlife, and follow crew directions to reduce wake in shallow areas.
Reserve your spot on the Miami: Skyline Boat Cruise, Millionaire homes & Miami Beach today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Reserve your return with the captain
Before you disembark at either stop, confirm and write down your return departure time with the captain—boats leave on schedule.
Use facilities before boarding
There are no bathrooms on the boat; use restrooms at Bayside or the Marina before departure.
Arrive early for parking and boarding
Aim to arrive 20–30 minutes early—parking and foot traffic can add delays and check-in closes 10 minutes prior.
Protect against sun and glare
Bring sunglasses and apply sunscreen even for cloudy days—reflected light from the water intensifies exposure.
Sunglasses
Reduces glare and improves visibility for skyline and water photography.
summer
Sunscreen
Protects skin from strong midday sun reflecting off the bay.
summer
Photo ID
Required if you plan to purchase alcohol onboard (must be 21+).
Over-the-counter seasickness medication
Useful for those prone to motion sickness on open-water crossings.