Sailing trips · MIAMI SAILING TRIPS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 miami sailing trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the lines come off.
Take a private two-hour yacht ride from Miami with only your party aboard. Cruise past Bayside Marketplace and Star Island, play your own music, bring food and drinks, and use the onboard restroom. Captain and fuel fees cost extra, so check the full price before booking.
“We did a night ride. We really enjoyed ourselves seeing the Water seeing all the lights definitely a time to remember.”
Spend about 3.5 hours on a wind-powered Hobie catamaran with captains such as David, JP, or JD. Sail near Biscayne National Park, Key Biscayne, and Cape Florida Lighthouse, then stop for swimming, snorkeling, sandbars, snacks, and wildlife watching. Groups are limited to 10 people.
“This trip is definitely not worth the money. The tour guide was Argentinian and didn’t speak English well. He had no answers for our questions. And the snacks were already opened and eaten out of containers. The only thing “ECO” about the trip was the the old Hobby Cat was it had no motor. Terrible trip!!! My suggestion would be to take the boat trip out of Byscane National Park..”
Cruise Biscayne Bay for 75 minutes aboard a two-level sightseeing boat from Bayfront Park. A live bilingual guide points out celebrity homes, Miami Beach, Fisher Island, the Port of Miami, and the skyline. Choose shaded outdoor seating or air-conditioning, with drinks and snacks sold onboard.
“The meeting address was not helpful. It takes you to the park but you must know to meet behind the Ferris wheel. We planned to get there 45 minutes early as instructed, but we ran around so much trying to find it and had to call their main office for more specific directiRead more”
Take a private two-hour cruise around Miami Bay aboard a Sundancer yacht for up to 10 or 12 people. Bring drinks, use the supplied cooler and ice, and play your own music. Captains including Daniel, Jorge, and Aleksandar have led recent trips, with skyline, Brickell, port, and Bayside views along the way.
“it’s was the best time I had since i’ve been in Miami! I can’t wait to do it again”
Reserve a private 42 to 46-foot yacht in Miami for two or four hours with up to 12 people. Cruise the bay, see Brickell and Fisher Island, play your own music, and bring food and drinks. Fuel, ice, and a cooler are included, while the captain fee is extra.
“The overall experience was good not great. The yacht was clean and comfortable. We were expecting to see more nature and swimming in open waters but this trip is about the sightseeing of Miami skyline and mansions. Really not interested in that. The crew mate Layling Briceno was very helpful and had smile on her face. The captain (Diaz) of the yacht had good knowledge about the boats and city but he was not interested or was proactive to make this trip memorable. We had to ask about the things that could be done and not wasting our four hours just sitting in the yacht.”
Cruise Biscayne Bay aboard a private yacht for up to 12 people with Captain Kadir, Ben, Joseph, or Felipe. Swim at Haulover Beach Park, enjoy mansion views, use the Bluetooth speakers and cooler, and request a restaurant stop during your 2 to 6 hour outing.
“It was a great experience, the boat was super clean, plus it's new. Felipe was very kind to us and explained many things to us on the trip. It was a very fun trip that I highly recommend so far. The most beautiful experience we've had in Miami”
Board at Bayside Marina for a three-hour Miami night cruise with a live DJ, dancing, skyline views, and an advertised premium open bar. You must be 21 or older, arrive 30 minutes early, bring ID, and expect smart-casual dress. Extra charges may apply for upper-deck access and bottle service.
“wir sind mit dem taxi bis zum Hafen gefahren (50 Dollar) dort sagte man uns (5 Personen) heute fährt kein Boot, eine Strunde vor Ort gewartet, kein Boot, keine Infos und kein Ansprechpartner”
Spend 3.5 hours sailing Biscayne Bay with an English-speaking guide such as David, Dan, or JP. Learn basic sailing, stop to swim or snorkel, watch for dolphins and manatees, enjoy snacks and drinks, and try the boat’s trapeze harness.
“David has been an amazing sailor, my boyfriend and I had a wonderful experience I could not recommend more! We enjoyed the sailing, we were amazed by how much he knew and loved the biscayne bay, and we had a great time snorkeling (we were able to see different types of coral and dozens of different species of fish). In the end, we saw Miami Beach at the sunset, how beautiful! If you want to have a great time, book this experience 🤩”
Take a private 48-foot yacht from 5400 Collins Ave around Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay. You can cruise past South Beach, waterfront homes, and the Miami skyline, bring ready-to-eat food, and plan a sunset outing. The boat holds up to 12 people, with fuel, water, ice, and a floating mat included.
“Pedí guía en español el capitán no hablaba español, el barco extremadamente descuidado y viejo, la atención de la tripulación nula”
Travel from Miami Beach across the Overseas Highway to Key West, then choose a three-hour snorkeling cruise or dolphin-watching boat trip. Basic gear, beer, wine, margaritas, soft drinks, and water are included, followed by free time in Key West.
“Was super awesome. A little scary. Make sure you are comfortable in water.”
Board Mizner’s Dream at Miami Beach Marina for a 90-minute cruise with a captain and professional bilingual guide. Hear how Julia Tuttle, Henry Flagler, and Carl Fisher shaped Miami while passing Star, Hibiscus, Palm, and Venetian islands. Drinks are available to buy onboard.
“The crew was wonderful along with the tour itself was informative.”
Hire a private yacht for up to 13 people and cruise Biscayne Bay with a licensed captain. You can pass Miami’s waterfront homes, watch for dolphins, then anchor at Haulover Sandbar for swimming and snorkeling. Water, ice, a cooler, gear, and a floating mat are included.
“I was so excited being that the description was everything I wanted. Upon arrival I seen a boat not yacht pulling up. I started to pray. Hoping this wasn’t what I paid for. This was a nightmare experience and I was extremely disappointed. After the boat arrived I try calling to and there was no answer anymore. I was completely scammed. This is extremely disappointing and very devastating. The boat was dirty with worn out equipment. It had a very bad smell. One bathroom out of order and I didn’t fell comfortably at all.”
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