Miami Wildlife & Mangrove Boat Tour

Escape Miami’s busy beaches and discover a wilder side of the city with our private Miami Wildlife & Mangrove Boat Tour. This 3-hour adventure combines the iconic sights of Biscayne Bay with the natural environment and mangrove-lined shores of Virginia Key, where you’ll explore areas inhabited by manatees, dolphins, iguanas, rays, fish, and many species of coastal birds.

This 3-hour private experience is perfect for nature lovers, families, photographers, and travelers curious to discover the wildlife living around Miami. Wildlife is regularly spotted along this route, and on most days we encounter some form of local wildlife during the experience.

⚠️ However, all animals are completely wild and sightings are never guaranteed. Their presence and location change naturally depending on the season, weather, water temperature, tides, and conditions on the day of your tour.

What You'll Discover on Your Miami Wildlife & Mangrove Boat Tour:

🐬 As you cruise across Biscayne Bay, keep your eyes on the water. Dolphins are regularly spotted in the bay, sometimes swimming near the boat or appearing unexpectedly along the route. Every day is different, and spotting them in their natural environment is always a special moment.

🏘️ On the way, you’ll cruise along Millionaire’s Row, where spectacular waterfront estates line the shores of Miami Beach, before continuing toward the islands and more natural areas of the bay.

✨ You'll also pass Star Island, one of Miami’s most famous private islands, creating an incredible contrast between Miami’s luxury waterfront lifestyle and the natural environments you'll discover later in the experience.

🏝️ At Monument Island, depending on conditions and your preferred itinerary, you can enjoy time in the water, use our snorkeling equipment, observe fish, and take in panoramic views of the Miami skyline.

🌿 The nature-focused part of the experience takes you toward Virginia Key and its mangrove-lined waterways. Your captain will slow down and explore areas where we regularly encounter local wildlife, including manatees, dolphins, iguanas, rays, fish, and coastal birds.

🦭 Manatees are generally easier to spot during the cooler winter months, when they are more frequently found around South Florida’s warmer coastal and inland waters. While they can be encountered at other times of the year, winter typically offers the best opportunities for manatee sightings.

⚠️ Important: wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. We are fortunate to encounter wildlife very regularly on this tour, but this is not a zoo, aquarium, or controlled wildlife attraction. These animals are completely wild and move freely throughout Biscayne Bay, so we can never promise which species — if any — will be present on a particular day.

Your captain knows the local waterways and will explore areas where wildlife is frequently observed, giving you the best possible opportunity to encounter Miami’s animals in their natural environment. But ultimately, nature decides what we get to see.

The combination of Biscayne Bay, tropical islands, mangroves, marine life, swimming, and Miami skyline views makes this one of our most diverse private boat experiences.

Extend Your Tour: Explore Downtown Miami & the Miami River

🏙️ Want to experience Miami’s natural and urban sides in the same adventure? Extend your tour by one additional hour and continue toward Downtown Miami, Brickell, and the Miami River.

After exploring the waters around Virginia Key and the mangroves, cruise toward the city and between the skyscrapers of Downtown and Brickell before entering the Miami River, where yachts, bridges, waterfront restaurants, and modern architecture create a completely different atmosphere.

The additional hour allows you to experience an incredible contrast in a single trip: Miami’s mangroves and natural waterways followed by the skyscrapers and energy of Downtown Miami.

What's included:

🚤 Private boat exclusively for your group
🧑‍✈️ Professional licensed captain — English, French & Spanish available
⛽️ Fuel Included
🕺 Built-in Bluetooth Speakers
❄️ Large cooler with ice and water
🥂 Water included, you can bring your own beverages
🤿 Snorkeling equipment included

Miami Wildlife & Mangrove Boat Tour Prices:

Up to 6 people: $675
Up to 8 people: $720
Up to 10 people: $850
Up to 13 people: $1,400

3-hour minimum experience

A 30% deposit is required to secure your reservation. The remaining 70% is paid at the marina before departure.
We accept Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Credit Card (+7% processing fees), Revolut

DEPARTURE ADDRESS:

Your Miami Wildlife & Mangrove Boat Tour departs from 2400 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, in the heart of South Beach.

Our marina is conveniently located within walking distance of several of Miami Beach’s most iconic hotels, including 1 Hotel South Beach, W South Beach, The Setai, Shelborne South Beach, and Delano Miami Beach.

Exact meeting and boarding instructions are provided after booking.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Miami Wildlife & Mangrove Boat Tour:

1. Are we guaranteed to see dolphins or manatees during the tour?
No. Wildlife is regularly spotted during this experience, and on most days we encounter some form of local wildlife, but there is absolutely no guarantee of seeing dolphins, manatees, or any other specific animal. All wildlife lives freely in its natural environment. Your captain knows the areas where animals are frequently observed and will give you the best possible opportunity to find them, but sightings always depend on nature.

2. What is the best time of year to see manatees in Miami?
Winter generally provides the best opportunities to spot manatees in South Florida. During the cooler months, manatees seek warmer waters and are more frequently encountered around Miami’s waterways. They can also be seen at other times of the year, but sightings are never guaranteed, even during winter.

3. What other wildlife can we potentially see?
Depending on the season and conditions, you may encounter dolphins, manatees, iguanas, rays, fish, and different species of coastal and marine birds while exploring Biscayne Bay and Virginia Key. Wildlife is frequently part of the experience, but every tour is different, which is also part of the excitement of observing animals in their natural environment.

4. Is this Miami wildlife tour good for children?
Absolutely. This is a great experience for families and children interested in animals, boating, and nature. Beyond wildlife spotting, the tour introduces them to mangroves, tropical islands, marine ecosystems, and a very different side of Miami.