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    Julia H.

    Took the island queen boat from bayside this past weekend with some family visiting from out of town. It was a great cruise with lots of information on Miami and the rich and famous houses. We had a price on Groupon and they matched the price getting the tickets for a great price. The guide was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor - you could tell the crew enjoyed their jobs. Will be adding this to my list of things to do when I have visitors!

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    Angela V.

    Today's we're visiting Bayside Marketplace in Miami, Florida. Being from Chicago, this space reminds me of Navy Pier and Oakbrook Mall all wrapped up into one location. There's lots of shopping, places to eat, and tours to take on the water, including speedboats and there's a huge ferris wheel.  We're here specifically to check out the Millionaire's Row Cruise with Island Queen Cruises and Tours. I highly recommend you purchase your tickets online. Your ticket confirmation will give you details on what to do and where to board.  This is very important because there were tons of sight-seeing tours at this location, and they will scam you and tell you that your tickets will work with them, and actually no, you're at the wrong spot, so be sure to follow the directions of where to go.  The tickets will say you absolutely need to be there 45 minutes prior to take off. It's fine if you arrive later.  We arrived 10 minutes before boarding and ended up being the first people in line; and the boat was full. They want your money.  Parking can be hard to get, and you may have to walk far to get to the docking area, so please keep that in mind.  Boarding the ship was accommodating, and they also had bathrooms, and a mini-bar onboard with non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks and snacks.  They took cash and credit card payment too.  Before arriving to Star Island, we saw a lot of cruise ships, including Icon of the Seas! That ship is massive!  There are so many mansions and estates on Star Island. Our tour guide and captain had so much trivia and details to share about the homes, former and current owners. It definitely put into perspective the difference between rich and wealthy! If you're in the Miami area, I highly recommend taking this tour.

    Sara C.

    A friend and I were in Miami and decided to do an Island Queen Cruise. At the time they were doing the Millionaire's Row cruise, so we hopped on that one. It was a nice little cruise around Biscayne Bay, but I wasn't too interested in the millionaires' houses and docks that we passed. I knew that was the theme of this cruise going in, so I don't blame them for that aspect not being my favorite. I just enjoyed the ride and breeze more than looking at the fancy houses. There were a few sights to see aside from the mansions, though. We saw some giant high-rise buildings, some neat boats that we passed, and went under a few bridges. We did our cruise in November, so it was a little bit chilly out on the water, but not frigid, being that we were in Miami. The cruise was about an hour and a half, and I think that is a little long for the style of cruise. I'd recommend this if you are interested in seeing celebrity's houses or just like the feeling of a quick cruise on the bay.

    Mayako N.

    I had an opportunity to get on a Sunset cruise. I didn't expect much since a day trip was a kind of ok experience. But this sunset cruise was a super nice experience. You get to enjoy beautiful houses and gorgeous Miami night views. You can see the colors of sky changing slowly. Even if you live in Miami, looking at Miami skyscrapers at night from the water is worth it. The cruise was packed with locals and tourists. It was fun!

    Chrystal L.

    UPDATE- furious they charged us twice and it's been over a month, still no refund. Went from 3 stars to 0 Easy to book, easy to find. It was a nice ride and the guide was comical. Get there early so you can get a good seat. Don't waste your time and sign up for the raffle because it's just time share bullshit. Our family enjoyed it and for some good pics of the skyline

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    Christina C.

    Overbooked cruise, we got in a storm in the end of our trip and all upper floor came downstairs. People didn't even care about social distance. Our table had empty 2 chairs and people took this seat without even asking us. Some strangers were sitting beside us and boat was full inside. Also dirty windows bother to take good photos! I mean I understand ticket price isnt high but anyways I think no matter how much you charge you should give people what they paid for. I had to go outside and to take good pics without having dirty marks on them from the window. Also I find it annoying tour guides begging for tips. Seriously? I mean I didnt even heard half of what they were saying because it was too loud inside.

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    Devin W.

    The combo of the hop on hop off bus and millionaire's row boat cruise is a great way to enjoy all of Miami from south beach and Wynwood Marketplace to bayside marketplace and Little Havana.

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    Thanks to YANINA MORLEY! It's the best way to see Miami if you're pressed for time." We loved it all.

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    GREAT attraction for tourists. Knowledgeable staff and clean boat! Snacks and alcohol are served on board as well

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    Cruise is an 1 1/2 hr, family friendly, and it basically takes you to Star Island to see celebrity homes.

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    Miami Aqua Tours - Biscayne Bay

    Miami Aqua Tours

    (77 reviews)

    I had previously taken a similar tour in 2019 on Biscayne Bay. I am not sure if this was the same…read morecompany we sailed with. When I booked on TripAdvisor, the tour was listed as being 1hour and 20 minutes. The sail time was listed as 2:30pm with a suggested arrival time of 2pm. We arrived at 2pm on March 19th 2026. We easily found the waiting area...by the Ferris wheel and Hard Rock Cafe. There was no particular order to the line. Once the crew arrived they scanned our digital confirmations and handed us paper tickets. They pulled this wooden ship's wheel out, and began directing us to the wheel to take a photo. We knew this to be a marketing ploy for possible purchase of the photo later. Normally, I do not have an issue with this, I get it. However when we tried to decline the taking of the photo, we were told it was for "safety purposes " and we could always decline the purchase later. Really? I've never heard of such a thing? I felt as though they weren't being honest with us. Once on board, the ship did not pull off until 2:50pm. We returned at 3:50pm. So, in actuality the tour was an hour. The tour let us know about a few historical facts about Biscayne Bay and pointed out celebrity mansions. I know this is a pretty standard tour for the area. This particular one felt rushed with the narrator speaking fast, the music mediocre and not much group interaction. I probably have exhausted my Biscayne Bay tours. I do not see me taking another one, and certainly not with this company.

    Our boat tour experience aboard El Loro pirate ship was mixed. The tour guide had a dynamic…read morepersonality and made the tour fun. The tour in itself was very nice and relaxing. However, we were very disappointed because the ship was dirty, the smell of gasoline was nauseating at times, and even worse, there was a horrible smell, that of a dead rat or animal of the sort, and trash as well. That aspect made the tour unpleasant and it's unacceptable. THEY NEED TO CLEAN THAT BOAT! PS. The music they play its EXTREMELY LOUD!

    Miami Tours & Water Adventures - Jetboat Adventure Tours

    Miami Tours & Water Adventures

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    She so sweet and we had an amazing day. She showed us around. We even drove all the way down to…read moreMiami city spent extra time took his locations that she doesn't normally go. It was well worth the money.

    The good: This was a 3-4 star experience. I booked a…read moresnorkeling tour for 2 for my husband's birthday thru their website. It was easy to book and they had lots of availability. The best part of the trip was how we had the boat exclusively to ourselves! I didn't know it'd be a private tour until the day I came. So, the boat was just a total of 3 people (captain included). The water temperature was great and the clarity was decent. We even saw two dolphins! You meetup at Whiskey Joe's at the marina and you can start your excursion immediately. I liked that you didn't need to wait around much. I was able to see some cool looking fish, a bottom feeder and a crab. You get 2 hours for the snorkeling and you're not required to wear any life vests (in fact, we weren't offered any and I didn't see any). The water is super shallow so it didn't seem dangerous at all. The water is also salty and easy to float in. The boat was nearby the main snorkeling area. The bad: The area for snorkeling was pretty small. It was an artificial reef where the fish were but outside of that area there is just seagrass and there's no living things to observe. The website says snorkeling starts at $75/pp and up but that's misleading b/c that's only the price if you have 8+ people. When I came to the marina, the worker who had me sign paperwork said that "$25/hour tip is required" when I got an email saying 15% tip is optional. My husband clarified and he said "yes, it's required" but later retracted his statement after I clarified that it was strange to give tip upfront before we even went on the excursion. However, I did already give 15% tip upfront on 50% of the value and then Zelled an additional $25 tip to the captain himself afterward. The cost for snorkeling ended up being $407 for 2 people (pricey). The interesting: The captain swam with us to lead us to the reef and then swam back and was mostly on his phone.

    Mr. Sea Miami Boats

    Mr. Sea Miami Boats

    (26 reviews)

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    Excellent and speedy service! I highly recommend this if you want a private boat excursion…read more I booked this for my friend's bachelorette party. I used WhatsApp and they respond really quickly. Just provide details like the day, amount of people and the time. You can also book through their website which I also did but WhatsApp was immediate service. We quickly found an option that fit our budget and they send over a contract to sign. A small deposit is due during the time you sign your contract with the remaining balance and tip on the day of your trip. They offer drink and food services but we opted to bring our own as they provide an ice cooler. Our captain, Daniel, was great. He texted me right before and we let him know we were running late. Our Uber dropped us off at the wrong location which made us more late but he still gave us our time back when he did not have to all. Once he helped us onto the boat, he asked where we wanted to go and took us to a small island with other boats. He also gives you full access to the music. They also have an option for a large floatie for everyone to lay out and relax on. I highly recommend this if you're looking for a private boat ride. Prices are very reasonable. Easily our favorite excursion on the trip!

    While we had so much fun with our captain Jorja I must say the boat itself was terrible! It looked…read moreas if it haven't been clean in years! The inside where the kitchen was had a very bad smell! The boat was so out dated! The mat was torn! We had to lay our towels down to sit on bc the boat was so unsanitary! The leather was torn badly! We had to do our own leg work upon boarding (as in picking the captain) and etc. We was told to arrive a hour early just for us to be sitting in our cars! Do I recommend this boat or company! No! But if others want to rent choose Jorga for your captain, he was a vibe! Oh we was on the 40 ft Sea Ray! Abort mission do not rent this particular boat!

    Fiesta Cruises of Miami

    Fiesta Cruises of Miami

    (71 reviews)

    Downtown

    I booked the Miami on the Water sunset boat ride by Fiesta Cruises…read more It was a really nice experience and well worth the $35 per person. We went around the mansions and islands of Biscayne Bay for about 90 minutes as the sun set. The tour guide was informative while keeping things light and fun, and the DJ added to the atmosphere by timing songs from artists like Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin as we passed their homes. There were plenty of photo opportunities, and although the boat was on the smaller side, it didn't feel crowded. The top and front were open-air, with covered seating downstairs. Approaching the lit-up Miami skyline at the end of the ride was a highlight. The boat had a bar with reasonably priced drinks ($5 beers and $10 cocktails) and snacks available for purchase. The only downside was unclear check-in instructions. The email said the booth was inside Bayside Marketplace behind Chili's on the second floor. Right across from Chili's is a storefront for a different tour operator, and downstairs there are at least ten other booths with similar names, which made it confusing. After asking around, we learned the Fiesta Cruises booth was actually outside on the dock--you have to walk through the Tasca Paella restaurant to reach it. Once we found it, check-in and boarding were smooth. Parking at the garage can also be challenging, especially on weekend evenings or during events. My tour coincided with a Miami Heat game next door, which made traffic and parking more difficult and expensive (a $57 flat event rate). The company did send a warning email recommending public transit or rideshare. Even arriving an hour early, it still took about 40 minutes to park and locate the check-in booth.

    We found Fiesta Cruises on Viator and loved the way their boat cruises looked, specifically the…read moresunset cruise with open bar! We live in Miami, but wanted to bring some friends in town for New Year's on a boat cruise to see the cruise port/downtown Miami area and the value for $70-80/per person was really great for a 2 hour cruise! Ask to be dropped off at the main parking/taxi area and walk straight back to the boat docks and you'll see a red umbrella for the Fiesta Cruises booth and they'll check you in for your reservation or sell you tickets if you don't have them. All staff were so warm and welcoming and we were shown right on the boat and got drinks from the time we arrived and the bar staff had a great selection of drinks and were all so warm and friendly. The captain and staff all were warm and welcome and had a great personality and were all knowledgable and had a great tour of the Miami area. The tour was truly outstanding and is a great tour for Miami locals and anyone visiting the Miami area from out of town!

    Everglades River of Grass Adventures - Little one.

    Everglades River of Grass Adventures

    (281 reviews)

    This was the second time I did one of River of Grass Adventure's boat tours. Both times, my guides…read more/ boat Captains were great. They are passionate about the Everglades, preserving it, and really love what they're doing. For about hour, we zipped and stopped around the park, through channels in between the high saw grass, over grassy flats, and within a few canals dredged many years ago. The fresh air felt great and I think maybe my blood pressure eased for a few moments. We saw wildlife, including a peregrine falcon, other birds and of course, many alligators, either resting on the grass or swimming off to do whatever it is they do. The guides I think know pretty much where to find the alligators, some of which have names. River of Grass is one of the first swamp tours west of Miami off of highway 41 past the casino. The boats take you pretty far into the Everglades where you don't see or hear any civilization, only the quiet rustle of the grass, i.e. when the engines are not powering the boat thru the glades (why can't they make a quieter engine?). The pictures I took really don't do it justice.

    What an absolutely unforgettable experience! The airboat ride through the Everglades grass was…read morebeyond amazing--we saw alligators and crocodiles up close, which was thrilling and fascinating at the same time. Robert was our guide, and he was incredible: knowledgeable, engaging, and so great with the kids. He made the entire ride fun, safe, and educational. My kids had an amazing time, and honestly, I had the best time ever--it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I would 100% recommend this airboat ride to everyone. If you're visiting, this is a must-do!

    Island Queen Cruises - boattours - Updated June 2026

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