Biscayne Bay Miami Boat Rides Lite

The Best Boat Rides in Miami for Authentic Guided Tours

Experience a guided boat ride in Miami on Ocean Force Adventures’ Biscayne Bay Lite tour. It is the boat tour you’ve always wanted – an immersive exploration of Miami, complete with fascinating history, iconic landmarks, celebrity homes and mansions, working rivers, spectacular views, and a thriving marine ecosystem including dolphin watching.

What is the Difference Between This Tour and Our Ultimate Miami Boat Tour?

While this Lite tour shares many highlights with our Ultimate Miami Boat Tours experience, its focus is more centered on the areas of South Beach, Venetian Islands, Vizcaya Museum, the Miami River, cruise ships basin, waterfront city parks, museums, and spectacular views of the city’s downtown skyline. This lite tour does NOT include Stiltsville, Biscayne National Park tours, Miami Scarface house, and other remote areas of the bay. We recommend this Miami boat ride for those desiring a more moderately priced sightseeing tour.

Shared or Private Miami Boat Tours – The Choice is Yours!

Experience our Miami Boat Tour Lite in the way that suits you best. This boat ride is available as a shared small group experience for up to six passengers, ensuring an intimate and sociable adventure with like-minded travelers.

Alternatively, if you prefer a more private and personalized setting, opt for the private tour for up to six passengers and make this tour your own. Whether it’s a speed boat tour you want or a casual cruise along the bay,  a private tour allows you customize your tour. The Lite Tour Miami is designed to cater to your desires, whether you seek the camaraderie of fellow explorers or the exclusivity of a private excursion. Whichever path you choose, we ensure an engaging and unforgettable boat ride to explore Miami by water.

Miami Skyline Views from the Water

On this tour, you’ll be treated to stunning views along the shorelines of South Beach, the Miami River, and the downtown Miami skyline.

As you cruise along you will also see:

• Star Island, the Venetian Islands, and Fisher Island
• The Miami River, Bayside Marketplace, and Flagler Monument
• The Port of Miami, South Beach, and Downtown Miami Skyline
• Brickell Key, Celebrity homes, the former home of Al Capone

While we don’t venture to Stiltsville, Biscayne National Park, Key Biscayne, the Scarface mansion, or the more far-reaching areas of Miami, you’ll still get a front-row seat to Miami’s fascinating history. Celebrity homes you will see during these Miami boat cruises include Gloria Estefan and Shaquille O’Neal.

Best Boat Tours for Dolphin Encounters

This is the best boat tour for encounters with the area’s resident dolphin population. Our nimble and quick Zodiac RIB boat is able to traverse remote and shallow water locations that larger tour boats are unable to reach. And although a dolphin encounter is always top of mind for our tour guides, we must keep in mind, that dolphins are wild creatures and not always up for human interaction so it is not guaranteed we will see them.

Because we have become so good at finding the areas most inhabited by these playful creatures, we have become known as the best dolphin tour in Miami. Your local tour guide enjoys introducing you to memorable wildlife encounters against the backdrop of Miami’s skyline, however, we are very careful to accomplish this on our boat tour trip in a manner that does not disturb or distress the dolphin populations found along our bayside boat tours.

Personalized Miami Boat Tours in Miami

Our guided Lite Miami boat tour is tailored to match your interests as you experience the city by water, creating a fun, engaging, and personalized boat ride for everyone on board. This Miami boat cruise is infused with local knowledge, delivered by our experienced local tour guide and USCG-licensed local captains who are passionate storytellers. Your local guide will bring Miami’s vibrant story to life as you cruise.

What’s Included in Our Boat Tours

• A comfortable and safe Zodiac RIB boat, expertly crafted for exploration and cruises.
• Our knowledgeable and engaging USCG-licensed captains, are ready to share fascinating stories about Miami and South Beach during your sightseeing cruise.
• Opportunities to capture stunning photographs of Miami’s skyline and more during our shared and private cruise.
• A 2-hour unforgettable sightseeing cruise, blending breathtaking views and Miami boat cruises with historical narratives, culture, iconic sights, and the potential for dolphin encounters.
• Complimentary bottled water and a cooler with ice.

What’s Not Included in Our Miami Beach Tour in Miami

• Food and other beverages.
• While gratuities for the crew are not part of the package, they are always greatly appreciated.
• Parking fees at Miami Beach Marina.
• Hotel Pickup/Drop-off.

Best Rated Miami Boat Rides

Why Choose Ocean Force Adventures?

Over 15 Years of Excellence: We’ve been perfecting our craft for over 15 years, ensuring that every tour in Miami exceeds your expectations.

Owner Operated: Unlike online travel resellers such as Viator, TripAdvisor, Get Your Guide, and Expedia, we are not the middleman. We directly own and operate our sightseeing boat tours, with Captain Kim, the founder of Ocean Force Adventures actively overseeing all daily boat tour operations.

Authentic Experience: We offer an authentic, one-of-a-kind boat tour experience where you will experience Miami in a way like no other. On this cruise you will explore just about everything there is to see of Miami by water and your tour guide will take the time to ensure all your questions are answered.

Licensed Expert Local Guide: Our team includes USCG-licensed captains and expert local guides who call Miami home. Our team does not have a tour guide script, they have a deep interest in Miami’s history, cultural, and natural worlds, and that shows in their delivery to you.

Comfort & Safety: Your comfort and safety are our top priorities, with our custom-designed Zodiac RIB boat offering a secure and enjoyable ride. Built for exploring and Miami excursions, our boat enhances your enjoyment during a boat tour.

Convenient Location: Your boat tour starts at Miami Beach Marina, conveniently located near all major South Beach and Miami Beach area hotels. Any easy way to find us is to search for Miami boat rides near me on our smartphone and we will come right up for you. Miami Beach Marina, 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Experience the Magic of Miami on Our Miami Boat Tour in Miami

On this tour in Miami, you’ll discover the vibrant soul of the city from the comfort of our Zodiac RIB boat. Join us for a memorable cruise exploring Miami by water and experience the heart of the Magic City. Book your “Biscayne Bay Miami Boat Tour Lite” now and be part of the Miami story.

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