Miami Aqua Tours

Business Details

28 Years

experience

Premier Boat Cruises & Private Tours in Miami

Miami Aqua Tours has been operating sightseeing cruise boat tours in Miami for over 25 years. Our mission is to entertain, excite, and create a pleasurable environment for guests through Biscayne Bay explorations. We specialize in skyline views, Millionaires Row showcases, and coastal points of interest, with a dedicated team of professionals ensuring memorable journeys. Our fleet includes the iconic Pirate Boat El Loro, Manatee II, and Island Princess, offering versatile options for sightseeing, private events, and celebrations.

With decades of combined experience, our crew prioritizes safety, hospitality, and immersive storytelling about Miami's history and culture. We maintain rigorous operational standards while innovating with themed cruises, open bars, and live entertainment to meet evolving customer expectations.

Services

Night Skyline Cruise Private Boat Rental Halloween Boat Party Champagne Cruise Pirate Ship Tour Corporate Event Charter Birthday Celebration Cruise Historical Sightseeing Tour DJ Boat Party Sunset Cruise

Details

Year established: 1998

Highlights and features

We operate Miami's only pirate ship cruise for unique sightseeing experiences
Our fleet includes four distinct vessels accommodating groups of all sizes
25+ years of expertise in Miami water-based tourism operations
Certified crew provides historical insights during guided bay tours
Offer 2-hour night cruises with open bars and live DJs for special events

What people say

Friendly staff Amazing skyline views Best tour ever Perfect hospitality Bilingual guides

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Services

Night Skyline Cruise

Experience Miami's illuminated skyline during this 2-hour cruise featuring open bar service and live DJ entertainment. Guests enjoy panoramic views of downtown Miami's architectural landmarks while sailing past celebrity waterfront properties. The climate-controlled interior and open-air terrace accommodate 25+ passengers for special occasions or casual sightseeing.

Private Boat Rental

Customize your Biscayne Bay experience with private yacht rentals for 10-110 guests. Options include the 1,000 sq ft Island Princess with dance floor or the 75 ft Michael B. Meli vessel featuring a stylish main salon. Packages include captain services, customizable itineraries, and optional catering for corporate events, weddings, or family celebrations.

Halloween Boat Party

Join seasonal costume parties aboard designated vessels like the B. Meli or pirate ship El Loro. These 2-hour excursions combine Miami skyline views with festive music, themed decorations, and special drink offerings. Available annually with early booking recommended for prime Halloween weekend dates.

Champagne Cruise

Elegant 90-minute sightseeing cruises featuring complimentary champagne service for adults. The air-conditioned Manatee II vessel provides 360-degree bay views with bilingual tour guides explaining Miami's history and architecture while guests enjoy premium amenities.

Pirate Ship Tour

Unique 58 ft pirate ship excursions offering family-friendly historical interpretations. The El Loro vessel combines educational narration about Florida's maritime history with interactive elements, making it ideal for multi-generational groups seeking distinctive sightseeing options in Biscayne Bay.

Questions

What types of boat tours does Miami Aqua Tours offer?

We provide sightseeing cruises, private charters, themed parties, champagne tours, and historical excursions aboard four unique vessels ranging from pirate ships to luxury yachts.

Can I book a private event on your boats?

Yes, we specialize in private charters for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations with capacity options from 10-110 guests across our fleet.

Are food and drinks included in the tours?

Select packages include open bars with alcoholic beverages. Private charters allow custom catering arrangements while standard tours offer onboard drink purchases.

What are the age requirements for different tours?

Most sightseeing cruises are all-ages, though select evening events with alcohol service require guests to be 21+. Family-friendly options available daily.

Do you operate year-round?

Yes, we maintain regular schedules throughout the year with seasonal variations including Halloween boat parties and holiday champagne cruises.

How do I book a tour?

Reservations can be made directly through our website or by calling (305) 358-7600. Early booking is recommended for weekend and holiday dates.

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Robert B.

Oct 25, 2021 Report

Today we booked a Pirate Boat Tour, it left around 2 p.m. This was the worst tour we've ever taken and we've taken the Pirate Tour 4 times before and other tours at least 4 times. The tour guide was inconsistent in describing homes. Often she would only speak Spanish and only pronounce the name of the owner of the house in English. This greatly confused our family and often we did not know which home she was talking about. It seemed as if this Tour was catered to Spanish speakers and normally the tour guide gives full definitions in both languages. The tour did not go for 90 minutes

Anne W.

Jun 26, 2021 Report

We were disappointed in our tour experience. We arrived 15 minutes early, the first to arrive. No staff were on site until a minute or so before the scheduled departure time. No signage directed us where to stand. After everyone booked on the tour had been waiting for awhile, a staffer notified everyone that the line formed on the opposite side from where we were standing, and we had to go to the back of the 'line.' All the people who got to sit up top arrived after us. We were seated downstairs, which was not open air. It made the activity less covid-safe for our unvaccinated children

Angela R.

Dec 03, 2020 Report

So glad we canceled and got our money back! scam artists at its finest!! horrible company!! run somewhere else!! do not book with them!!

Jon B.

Nov 30, 2020 Report

My wife and I booked the Party Cruise & Miami Skyline Tour for our first anniversary. We wanted something special, and this looked like the kind of party we were looking for! The website makes the cruise look great. That being said... The cruise is overcrowded with lots of chairs all over the top level, we had to stand by a garbage can all hour. There was no way to have any semblance of social distancing. Everything was on the right side of the boat, so only the 20 people on that side could see, or take pictures of, anything without crowding on top of each other. There were several people

Kristi Q.

Jan 04, 2020 Report

AWFUL! We bought a Groupon and followed every step to call and book ahead of time and inform them we would be using a Groupon, when we arrived they simply said we could not use it and gave no reason! They asked for more money because the full Groupon cost doesn't go directly to them, well then don't put yourself on Groupon!! They told us to call their main office and we have called over 10 times in 2 days and gotten no response, and they have no voicemail setup! TOTAL SCAM, save your money!!!!

Jonathan T.

Oct 02, 2019 Report

If you're looking for a good, decently quick tour around the waters of Miami. Go on this one! It's loaded with information. Plenty of famous mansion. A little bit of Miami history. Well put together!

Yves A.

Sep 06, 2019 Report

I have been trying to book over 40 tickets for a special event and it's taken about 2 weeks to get someone to send me the information to pay! I had done the tour with another group before, so it's not something new, but every time we call they tell us that they'll talk to manager and get back to us. I have the credit card ready to pay ... but I don't think they want the business...

Unfortunate, since it's something my new group wants to do as a special event in Miami... but we'll have to go with another option since we can't even book it!