VIP Miami Speedboat Tour: Private 22-Foot Biscayne Bay Cruise to Star Island
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required—able to board a small boat and move around on a wet deck comfortably
Overview
Cut loose on a private 22-foot speedboat through Biscayne Bay—two hours of skyline views, Millionaire’s Row, Star Island, and optional swims at local sandbars. Fast, flexible, and intimate with wildlife sightings possible, this VIP tour packs Miami into a memorable waterborne run.
VIP Miami Speedboat Tour: Private 22-Foot Biscayne Bay Cruise to Star Island
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The bow punches through Biscayne Bay and salt spray mists the deck like a promise. On a clear morning the Miami skyline slides into view—glass towers bright as coins—while palm-fringed islands float like private estates. A 22-foot speedboat picks up speed, the captain grinning as wind snakes through your hair and the city’s rumble falls away to a staccato of gulls and engine notes. In two hours you’ll thread past Star Island, Millionaire’s Row, Palm and Hibiscus Islands, and the broad elbows of South Pointe Park, with time to cool off at a sandbar or slip into the clear, warm water for a swim.
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Adventure Tips
Confirm weather 24 hours ahead
Call +1 305 904 7750 the day before to confirm the tour will run—operators cancel for unsafe conditions.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Sun is intense on the water; use reef-safe SPF and reapply after swimming to protect skin and the bay’s seagrass.
Wear secure, non-marking footwear
Choose slip-resistant shoes or water sandals to keep your footing on a moving deck and protect the boat’s finish.
Use rideshare for pickup
Parking near the Mondrian is limited—arriving by Uber or Lyft avoids delays and tight lots.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bottlenose dolphins
- West Indian manatees
History
The route skirts areas shaped by 20th-century land reclamation and early 1900s real-estate booms; the waterfront architecture reflects Miami’s rapid transformation into a global coastal city.
Conservation
Biscayne Bay’s seagrass beds are ecologically important—avoid anchoring on grass and use designated sandbars for stops to minimize impact.
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Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and local marine habitat while you’re exposed on the open water.
summer specific
Sunglasses with strap
Polarized lenses reduce glare and a strap keeps them secure during high-speed runs.
summer specific
Light windbreaker
Shields from wind chill when the boat is moving, especially in mornings or evenings.
spring specific
Dry bag or waterproof phone case
Keeps valuables and electronics safe from spray and accidental dips.