What You Will Do
With our Miami Beach Boat Tour and Sunset Cruise, you and your loved ones will discover the entire spectrum of Biscayne Bay's splendor, from the lively daytime buzz of Miami to the peaceful, picturesque sunsets over Miami Beach.
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During this 90-minute narrated tour, you'll discover the opulence of Millionaires Row, Star Island, the charm of the Venetian Causeway & Islands, and the allure of the Miami skyline.
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Witness the breathtaking transformation of the Miami skyline at sunset.
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As the evening unfolds, the air-conditioned comfort of our lower deck or the open-air freedom of the top level will be your haven to relax and indulge in the scenic beauty.
This tour is an all-encompassing experience that allows you to savor Biscayne Bay's beauty from the energetic mornings of Miami to the tranquil sunsets over Miami Beach.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Please check in at the Bayride Tours window located on the north side of the marina.
You will be directed to your departing boat after checking in.
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Bayside Marketplace
The tours are located in the Bayside Marketplace. The address is 401 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132. When you arrive head towards Pier 5, Slips 21-23 - located behind the Victoria Secret. Please check in at the Bayride Tours window located on the north side of the pier.
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Port of Miami
Passenger section of the Port of Miami. This is where the famous Virgin Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, and other major cruise lines set sail to explore the Caribbean and beyond. Miami's port is one of the busiest in the world!
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Miami
Architecture and Skyscrapers of Miami's stunning skyline.
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Watson Island
Watson Island is a neighborhood and man-made island in Biscayne Bay, in Miami, Florida. It is located Immediately east of the Central Business District and Arts & Entertainment District neighborhoods of downtown Miami and is connected to the mainland and South Beach, Miami Beach by the MacArthur Causeway. The island was deeded to the city in 1919 with the restriction that it only be used for public or municipal purposes. The city gave it to the state and the state deeded it back to the city with similar restrictions - both in the 1940s. In 1979 the city attempted to circumvent this prohibition by claiming that the underwater land surrounding the island is a preserve and Watson Island need not be protected as per the deed, as a park, or for public ownership and use. The island had a name change from Causeway Island to Watson Island, named for John W. Watson Sr., who was Mayor of Miami 1912-1915 and 1917–1919.
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Venetian Causeway
The Venetian Causeway crosses Biscayne Bay between Miami on the mainland and Miami Beach on a barrier island in the Miami metropolitan area. The man-made Venetian Islands and non-bridge portions of the causeway were created by materials that came from the dredging of the bay. The Venetian Causeway follows the original route of the Collins Bridge, a wooden 2.5 mi (4 km) long structure built in 1913 by John S. Collins and Carl G. Fisher which opened up the barrier island for unprecedented growth and development.
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Venetian Islands
The Venetian Islands are a chain of artificial islands in Biscayne Bay in the cities of Miami and Miami Beach, Florida. The islands are, from west to east: Biscayne Island (Miami), San Marco Island (Miami), San Marino Island (Miami Beach), Di Lido Island (Miami Beach), Rivo Alto Island (Miami Beach), and Belle Isle (Miami Beach). Flagler Monument Island remains an uninhabited picnic island, originally built in 1920 as a memorial to railroad pioneer Henry Flagler. The islands are connected by bridges from the Miami mainland to Miami Beach.
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MacArthur Causeway Bridge
General Douglas MacArthur Causeway is a six-lane causeway that connects Downtown Miami to South Beach via Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade County.
The highway is the singular roadway connecting the mainland and beaches to Watson Island and the bay neighborhoods of Palm Island, Hibiscus Island, and Star Island. The MacArthur Causeway carries State Road 836 and State Road A1A over Biscayne Bay via a girder bridge. Interstate 395 ends at Fountain Street, the entrance to Palm Island Park which has a traffic light as well as bus stops.
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San Marco Island
San Marco Island is a neighborhood in the City of Miami, Florida, United States. It is the 2nd westernmost of the Venetian Islands, a chain of artificial islands in Biscayne Bay. It is between Biscayne Island and San Marino Island. It contains upscale houses and the Venetian Causeway.
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Di Lido Island
Di Lido Island is a neighborhood in the city of Miami Beach on a man-made island in Biscayne Bay, Florida, United States. It is the third island from the east of the Venetian Islands, a chain of artificial islands in Biscayne Bay in the cities of Miami and Miami Beach.[1] It is between San Marino Island and Rivo Alto Island. It is home to residential neighborhoods and a portion of the Venetian Causeway. The unfinished artificial island Isola di Lolando from the Florida land boom of the 1920s is located near the north tip of Di Lido Island.
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Hibiscus Island
Hibiscus Island is a neighborhood in the city of Miami Beach on a man-made island in Biscayne Bay, Florida, United States. Hibiscus Island lies just north of Palm Island. It is an exclusive residential neighborhood with relatively high property values. The island is accessible via the MacArthur Causeway. The dredging which created the reclaimed land on which Hibiscus Island sits was completed in 1922 by the Army Corps of Engineers, work which completed Palm and Star Island the same year. Into the 1930s, as the Great Depression diminished real estate prospects in the wake of the Florida land boom of the 1920s, The twin islands of Hibiscus and Palm Island became the winter home of such notables as Al Capone and celebrities, who were impressed by the views of the skylines of Downtown Miami and Miami Beach.
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Flagler Monument Island
Flagler Memorial Island is an uninhabited artificial island of South Beach in the city of Miami Beach in Biscayne Bay, Florida. A 110-foot (34 m) high obelisk with allegorical sculptures at its base stands as a monument to Miami pioneer Henry M. Flagler and was built in the center of the freshly constructed island in memory of Flagler, who died in 1913. Miami Beach co-founder Carl G. Fisher commissioned the construction of the obelisk monument and the four allegorical statues at the base in 1920 at a cost of $125,000. His Alton Beach Realty Company deeded the land to the City of Miami Beach in 1939.[3]
During the preliminary dredging in 1919, a Native American war club was discovered by workers. Believed to be from the Tequesta, the club is currently in the archives at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Unlike the Venetian Islands, the perfectly rounded shape of the memorial island was not protected by a sea wall.
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Palm Island
Palm Island is a neighborhood in the city of Miami Beach on a man-made island in Biscayne Bay, Florida, United States;just south of Hibiscus Island. It is a residential neighborhood with high property values, solely accessible by land via the MacArthur Causeway. The entire island has an area of 82 acres (33 ha).
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Star Island
Star Island is a neighborhood in the city of Miami Beach on a man-made island in Biscayne Bay, Florida, United States. The island is south of the Venetian Islands and just east of Palm and Hibiscus islands. The name “Star Island” is thought to have originated from the fact that many of the homes on the island were once owned by famous celebrities and high-profile individuals, giving the island a “star-studded” reputation. Completed in 1922 by the Army Corps of Engineers by dredging sand, the land was initially owned by developer Carl Fisher, who purchased several land parcels of what would become the city of Miami Beach. It is accessible by land and barrier islands via the MacArthur Causeway. According to Bloomberg L.P., it is the most expensive neighborhood in the USA.
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Miami Beach Marina
EXTRAORDINARY LUXURY
The magic of Miami Beach is yours when you plan your waterfront stay at the Miami Beach Marina. Located adjacent to Government Cut, with no fixed bridges and plenty of deep water, Miami Beach Marina affords easy accessibility to great fishing…sailing…and cruising.
With the famous Art Deco District nearby you are also a few steps from the exciting shopping and nightlife of trendy South Beach.
Our 400 boat slips provide plenty of dock space for vessels up to 250 feet. Slips are complete with fresh water, electricity, telephone, and cable hook-ups…with a courteous and professional staff focused on making your stay a quality experience. Make it your stop in Miami Beach!
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Fisher Island
Fisher Island is a census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, located on a barrier island of the same name. Since 2015, Fisher Island has had the highest per capita income of any place in the United States. It is located in the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 561.[2]
Named for automotive parts pioneer and beach real estate developer Carl G. Fisher, who once owned it,[citation needed] Fisher Island is three miles off the shore of mainland South Florida. No road or causeway connects to the island, which is only accessible by private boat, helicopter, or ferry. Once a one-family island home of the Vanderbilts, and later several other millionaires, it was sold for development in the 1960s. The property sat vacant for well over 15 years before development began for very limited and restrictive multi-family use.
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Port of Miami
The cargo section of the Port of Miami, is a vital hub for international trade, demonstrating Miami's global significance.
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Bayside Marketplace
I hope you've enjoyed this tour of Miami, filled with history, culture, and the glitz and glamour that make this city truly unique. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon for another exciting adventure on the waters of Miami!
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