Private Miami Boat Tour: Snorkel Biscayne Bay and Cruise Millionaire’s Row
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most; comfortable standing on a moving boat and swimming short distances if you plan to snorkel.
Overview
Cruise Biscayne Bay on a private 22-foot boat, snorkel calm island shallows, and glide past the famous addresses of Millionaire’s Row—all with your playlist and chilled drinks on board. This is Miami’s waterline at its best: playful, scenic, and surprisingly easy to fit into your day.
Private Miami Boat Tour: Snorkel Biscayne Bay and Cruise Millionaire’s Row
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Biscayne Bay slides open like a blue door as the bow lifts and the city loosens its grip. The water does what Miami water always does—shimmers, taunts, and then invites. Music hums through the Bluetooth speakers, a soft backbeat to gulls tracing the skyline and wind threading salt through the air. Out here, the skyline feels close enough to pocket, yet the bay still calls the shots—tides push, currents nudge, and whitecaps clap when the breeze picks up.
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Adventure Tips
Time your snorkel with the tide
Incoming tides pull clearer ocean water into the bay, improving visibility around Monument Island and the flats.
Pack reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the bay’s seagrass and marine life by using mineral, reef-safe formulas that won’t wash off as harmful chemicals.
Polarized lenses change everything
Polarized sunglasses cut surface glare so you can spot dolphins, rays, and shallow coral rubble from the deck.
Go midweek for quieter sandbars
Weekends get busy; weekday departures mean easier anchoring and more relaxed time in the water.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bottlenose dolphin
- West Indian manatee
History
Many of the bay’s islands are man‑made, carved from dredge in the early 20th century as Miami Beach boomed; Millionaire’s Row emerged as developers lured celebrities and magnates to waterfront estates.
Conservation
Observe no‑wake zones to protect manatees and seagrass beds, and use reef‑safe sunscreen to reduce chemical load in the bay.
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Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Miami’s sun reflects off the water—mineral sunscreen protects skin and the bay’s ecosystem.
Polarized sunglasses
Cuts glare for spotting wildlife, sandbars, and shallow hazards.
Quick-dry towel or poncho towel
Keeps you warm after a snorkel and makes deck time more comfortable.
Small dry bag (5–10L)
Protects phones, wallets, and cameras from spray and the occasional splash.