Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting
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4.5/5
Based on 64 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting worth booking?
Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting is a 2-hour experience in Miami, United States, from $65 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 64 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (64)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $65 per person
Experience one of the top-rated private boat tours in Miami aboard our Bayliner 22, rated 4.9⭐ on Google with 1.2k+ reviews. Choose between an unforgettable Miami Sunset Cruise or an adventure-filled boat tour where you
What you get
- Life Jackets and Safety Equipment
- 100% refund is guaranteed, if there is a strong storm at the start time of your activity
- Bottled water
- Cooler on board
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Captain licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard to serve as master of a vessel.
About this experience
Experience one of the top-rated private boat tours in Miami aboard our Bayliner 22, rated 4.9⭐ on Google with 1.2k+ reviews. Choose between an unforgettable Miami Sunset Cruise or an adventure-filled boat tour where you can snorkel, explore Biscayne Bay, and connect with Miami’s marine wildlife. Cruise through crystal-clear waters spotting dolphins , discover the famous Raccoon Island, snorkel among tropical fish, swim at sandbars, and enjoy Miami from the water like a local. During sunset hours, enjoy breathtaking golden-hour views with the Miami skyline, ocean breeze, music, and the perfect atmosphere to relax and unwind. Connect your phone to our Bluetooth sound system and bring your own food, drinks & alcohol. Water, ice & cooler included. Our boats & captains are fully licensed and certified by the USCG, ensuring a safe, professional, and worry-free experience from start to finish.
What's included
Included
- Life Jackets and Safety Equipment
- 100% refund is guaranteed, if there is a strong storm at the start time of your activity
- Bottled water
- Cooler on board
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Captain licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard to serve as master of a vessel.
- ICE
Not included
- Captain Fee $50 Per Hour
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Miami
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
2Hour Boat Tour with Captain see the islands, beaches & sanbard in Miami Beach
Duration: 2 hours
4 Hour Private Boat Tour Miami
Duration: 4 hours
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Dolphin Water Sport
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It's required to sign a Waiver.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 64 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
64 verified traveler reviews for Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best Va-cay Ever!
It was very amazing. Worth the wait!!!!
via Tripadvisor
Smooth and nice
Monica is a great captain, the location is good — right next to Racoon island and the sandbar. The boat is nice.
via Viator
Captain Monica is 10/10
We had such a delightful time. Captain Monica was delightful and made sure we had a blast. Would 10/10 recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Strange Experience
I will do my very best to provide a comprehensive and unbiased review. Overall, I had a pleasant experience working with this company, however, I did not enjoy my experience with our boat captain, Michelle. I would not book with her again - but unfortunately you do not get to choose your captain when you sign up for this tour. An area for improvement would be the option to choose your captain based on ratings and review from prior attendees. What you should know: Do not schedule a 2:00pm tour time. . If you want to see sea creatures and feed animals, you need to arrive during their feeding time (early morning or sunset hours). Call your captain immediately when you arrive - do not look for them first. You will waste time walking around when you could be on the boat. Bring small pieces of ‘junk food’ for the raccoons, high value items that are stinky, like chips, beef jerky, and cookies, not bananas or fruit. And arrive with it, there isn’t a place to purchase food at the dock. Don’t book a tour on a Saturday in February: everywhere you visit in the bay is overcrowded with party boats, including the island and sandbar. Add 30+ mins to your GPS route to account for unforeseen traffic leaving downtown Miami, if you are new to this city. The blue route in Google maps is telling a lie. It should be yellow. Red flags: - An hour before our tour, our captain texted me saying we could pick up raccoon snacks at the gas station on the corner near the dock. There was no gas station on the corner. (But I overlooked this detail at the time, wondering if I missed it while driving) - Our captain told us to meet at Dock 3. We met promptly at 2:00pm on Dock 3, after confirming our location with nearby local boat owners. The captain was at Dock 1 (we’d walked past her while she was talking to a different group and neither of us recognized each other). - The captain called me and said she was wearing a hat and a white golf shirt, so I could find her. Her name was Michelle. She said she’d stay on the phone until I got there. I walked down the dock the opposite direction I came from and a woman waved at me wearing a long-sleeve blue tech shirt with no hat on. As I approached she hung up her phone. She told me she was Michelle, confirmed my real name correctly (“Are you …..?), and asked if I was there for the tour. I was very close to not getting on the boat with her due to her inconsistent self-description, but her phone voice matched up and I’d literally seen her hang up the phone as I was on the other line. - Once everyone was on the boat and it pulled away from the dock, Michelle commented how surprised she was for it being so busy on a Friday. After she said this 4 times and nobody responded to her, I finally said, “Today is Saturday.” She looked at me as though she heard me, but instead of responding, ignored my comment, looked away, and continued muttering (out loud) about the water being so busy with boats for a Friday afternoon. - Right before we got off the boat, Michelle told us she was a certified Coast Guard and that she was legit because she passed their drug test every week, which was a requirement of Coast Guards driving a boat. Then she said, we aren’t allowed to have marijuana on the boat because it’s also illegal in Florida. Her disclosing these two facts so plainly and out of context may not have been quite as weird if everything else she had told us made sense. But something was definitely off - why didn’t we get the experience we were sold, and why did our captain make incorrect observations about reality? Immediately I had this icky feeling in my stomach, as I pulled out my wallet to give her the $100 cash payment + $20 cash tip, requested by the boat company. Positive experiences: We went as a bachelorette group (5 people), and the bride was happy the whole time. She really was only interested in taking pictures on the boat and didn’t want to get in the water, and accomplishing that mission was a success. - Michelle took lots of group pictures for the bride to post on her Instagram. - We brought alcohol but we didn’t drink any of it or even eat the food we brought because we were so ‘busy’ posing for pictures. The silver lining is our bellies stayed trim, all the bridesmaids were sober, and nobody got seasick on the boat. - All of the girls seemed to really enjoy themselves and thanked our captain her help taking photos, and were very positive about the whole thing, even among disappointments with other bridesmaids about a lack of wildlife experience we had been expecting. The girls even offered our captain, Michelle, a chocolate chip muffin when we got off the boat. -Viator itself was very communicative regarding our reservation and the text messages from this company were prompt, respectful, and detailed. The text message updates and response to my questions from the Viator communications team (or boating company) were very helpful and led to a successful tour arrival. Negative experiences: - We didn’t see any fish while snorkeling - We didn’t feed any raccoons (we only saw 2 raccoons after wandering around the island, and they weren’t interested in our bananas and pears so they continued foraging far from us. They didn’t even come up to us - I threw some fruit to them from far away and they just walked by. We had very few ‘junk food’ items, and didn’t think to bring them onto the island for the raccoons, they were all on the boat parked a few yards away.) - We didn’t get any pictures with raccoons. - We didn’t get any sort of real tour about the history of the island, Miami, get to visit famous house etc. We didn’t learn anything educational (3 teachers were on the boat) and we did not take back “memorable” pieces of information to share with our students or to help grow our in our knowledge of the environment’s flora, fauna, conservation efforts, geology, and appreciation of the culture. Michelle told us how vicious the raccoons were to each other (like 2 rival gangs) how sharp their nails were and that they would climb up our legs to get our food, so we had to be careful not to get hurt. This was our educational component. Michelle told us she got married young and then decided she was done being married. And hey, it’s Miami so she’s living her best life. The bride said maybe she would have many stories to share with us, but Michelle was quiet the whole boat ride. - We weren’t shown any pictures and names of tropical fish to keep an eye out for while snorkeling. It was literally 1 person driving a boat around for 2 hours, someone’s uncle with a boating license could have done the same thing. I guess that was the vibe - nothing special. Just the basic bus-driver treatment: tell me where you want to go. - The snorkel gear was minimal (just a few snorkel masks and 1 adult life vest for 5 people). When I visited Biscayne National Park three years ago, they gave us snorkel masks, flippers, anti-fog mask spray, and life vests. I saw a diverse group of fish in many parts of the water in Biscayne National Park. I recommend going there for snorkeling, not here. This location should not advertise snorkeling because there is literally nothing to see in the water except cloudy water and some seaweed. Michelle told us all the fish were by the dock, but that’s where the sharks were, so she decided not to take is there (after we were far from the dock with no time left to see more fish). I would have loved to see the sharks (assuming they were nurse sharks), as well as local fish. - We did not see any dolphins. Again, false advertising. Yes maybe they only come out when they feel like it, and yes we booked a 2pm Saturday boat ride on an overcrowded bay, so anyone reading, please keep in mind, dolphins are a rare sighting for a weekend afternoon where party yahts surround everything. - Multiple times Michelle complained or made passive aggressive comments about her 4:00 tour that she couldn’t be late for, before, during, and at the end of our 2-hr experience. This would happen when the bride asked Michelle to take photos of our group, or when the bride asked to visit the sandbar, pretty much anytime the bride made a request, Michelle threw in some attitude. It felt unprofessional for Michelle to bring up her concerns about timing in a negative way. It would have been more helpful for Michelle to provide a time estimation and offer a few suggestions. For example: you all have 10 minutes left of the tour, would you like option A or B next? While on the boat I tried to manage everyone’s needs and expectations, and felt responsible for Michelle’s annoyance at the bride, which made for an awkward experience between me and the boat captian. When I was getting out of the water with another bridesmaid, the bride suddenly decided to take photo of us climbing into the boat, and asked her other bridesmaids to get in the photo with us. As soon as this happened, Michelle said to everyone, “I wish you started this 10 minutes ago. I can’t be late for my 4:00 tour.” - Michelle told us she had cold water bottles and ice on board but never pulled it out and offered them to us. -We experienced technical difficulties getting the Bluetooth speaker to work. I think one of the girls must have helped Michelle with it because eventually it started playing the music from the bridesmaid’s phone.
via Viator
Not professional
Sent my kids on this tour. Although they appeared to have fun the tour started late, there was confusion as to where it was, there was issues with waivers that they did not get to us as discussed, and the snorkeling was non existent as there was like two feet of water and no fish. Essentially this was a boat ride to see racoons and such. The captain asked us where to take them which was confusing since there should know what the trip is. And they hit me with a surprise $100 "captain fee" at the last minute which I hadn't seen advertised on top of it.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $65 to $100
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 22
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Miami.
How much does Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting cost?
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Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Miami usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Miami is not rushed.
Is Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 64 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Miami, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting?
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Around 22 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Miami can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Miami and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Miami Private Boat Tour | Sunset, Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Miami within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Miami?
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Miami splits between the water and the neighbourhoods. Biscayne Bay boat tours, Key Biscayne snorkelling and Everglades airboats cover the first, while Wynwood mural walks, Little Havana food crawls and South Beach deco tours cover the second. We rank Everglades operators carefully: many depart from Miami but the good ones run their own boats rather than reselling seats. On Outty we rank every Miami experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 2 hrs Miami Private Boat with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo, Little Havana Food and Walking Tour in Miami, Miami: 2 Hour Private Yacht Cruise. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Miami?
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November to April, dry season, before hurricane and humidity months. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Miami?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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