Miami and Everglades Adventure: Airboat & Bay Cruise Combo

This Miami tour combines two classic South Florida experiences in one day: an Everglades airboat ride and a sightseeing cruise on Biscayne Bay. Meeting by the Torch of Friendship in Downtown Miami, you’ll travel first to the wild landscapes of the Everglades for an eco-adventure led by knowledgeable guides, then return to the city to board a spacious yacht for a narrated cruise past some of Miami’s most famous waterfront sights. It’s a great choice for visitors who want to explore both Miami’s cityscape and its nearby natural wonders.

Your adventure begins with a journey out of the city and into the Everglades, where you’ll board an airboat and set off into the vast River of Grass. Guided commentary introduces you to the fragile ecosystem and the wildlife that call it home, from alligators to birds and turtles. The airboat ride offers the chance to spot native and exotic species in their natural habitat while gliding through sawgrass marshes unique to this part of Florida.

After the airboat experience, you’ll have time to visit the wildlife exhibit, where you can learn more about the Everglades’ animals and the efforts to protect them. Returning to Miami, your next chapter takes place on the water: you’ll board a large, climate-controlled yacht for a laid-back cruise through Biscayne Bay. The narrated journey is offered in English and Spanish, ensuring everyone can enjoy the stories behind the city’s skyline, its neighborhoods, and its cultural legacy.

The cruise sails past some of Miami’s most iconic coastal sights. You’ll see the sparkling downtown skyline, the busy Port of Miami, Fisher Island, Miami Beach, and the luxurious mansions of Millionaire’s Row, including the celebrity homes on Star Island. Whether you choose the shaded main level or the open-air top deck, you’ll have plenty of photo opportunities as you relax and take in the views.

Included in your booking are the Everglades airboat ride, the wildlife exhibit, and the Biscayne Bay cruise, along with all taxes and handling fees. Food and drinks, gratuities, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not part of the package, so plan accordingly. All experiences are shared with other travelers.

The tour showcases two very different sides of Miami: the wild, subtropical scenery and rich biodiversity of the Everglades, and the glamorous coastal vistas of Biscayne Bay, lined with art deco buildings, islands, and luxury yachts. The contrast between these settings gives you a fuller picture of what makes Miami unique.

The tour is conducted in English in the Everglades and in both English and Spanish on the Biscayne Bay cruise. It is open to travelers of all fitness levels, and service animals are welcome. Infants are permitted but must sit on an adult’s lap without seat belts. The experience starts and ends at a central meeting point in Downtown Miami, not at your hotel, so be sure to plan your arrival with time to spare.