Why Book an Organized Tour?
Skip the Lines
Popular cruise routes fill up early in the winter season. Pre-booking secures your seat and avoids queueing at busy ticket windows at Bayside Marketplace.
Cashless Convenience
Mainland launch ramps and state park ticket tables often face payment processing downtime. Online booking guarantees transaction validation and instant mobile vouchers.
Risk-Free Planning
Enjoy peace of mind with a flexible 24-hour free cancellation policy. Cancel your reservation in one click if Florida weather conditions change.
Seamless Experience
Vetted excursions guarantee licensed captains, bilingual narration, modern safety equipment, and comfortable multi-deck viewing platforms.
Bookable Boat Tours & Excursions
Hand-selected, licensed boat tours and water activities with instant mobile confirmation.
Viator
$30.00 (~€27.60)
Miami Biscayne Bay Rich & Famous Boat Tour
View luxury celebrity estates on Hibiscus and Star Island from an open-air double-decker cruise yacht. Audio narration and full cash cocktail bar included.
Viator
$30.00 (~€27.60)
Miami Skyline Cruise Biscayne Bay Views
Watch the skyline illuminate at dusk. This sightseeing cruise passes the Port of Miami and Fisher Island under evening skies with music and drinks.
Viator
$24.50 (~€22.54)
Millionaire’s Row Cruise around Biscayne Bay
Discover local islets and marine channels from a coastal cruise boat. Guides outline the architectural development of Biscayne Bay's famous islands.
Viator
$159.99 (~€147.20)
Miami Biscayne Bay Jet Ski Guided Tour
Speed along marked open-riding zones with a certified guide. View coastal landmarks, Venetian Islands, and search for wild bottlenose dolphins.
Viator
$18.00 (~€16.50)
Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Boat Cruise
The most affordable boat tour focusing on Millionaire's Row. The vessel departs from the waterfront Bayside Marketplace in downtown Miami.
Viator
$78.88 (~€72.57)
Miami Combo: City Tour, Cruise & Airboat
The ultimate Miami discovery package. Includes an airboat ride in the Florida Everglades, a city open-top bus tour, and a Biscayne Bay cruise.
Official Gate Entry Fees & Parking Tariffs
If you visit the bay via the land-based public parks on the mainland or Key Biscayne, you must pay standard access tariffs. Biscayne National Park has no entrance fees, but county and state parks have strict fee systems.
| Park / Gateway | Access Type | Official Fee (USD) | Payment System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne National Park | General Land Admission | FREE (~€0.00) | No pass required |
| Biscayne National Park | Overnight Docking (Boca Chita / Elliott) | $25.00 (~€23.00) per night | Self-registration kiosk (Fri-Mon & holidays) |
| Biscayne National Park | Island Tent Camping | $35.00 (~€32.20) per night | Self-registration kiosk on site |
| Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park | Standard Vehicle (2 to 8 people) | $8.00 (~€7.36) | Paid at entrance gate |
| Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park | Single Occupant Car or Motorcycle | $4.00 (~€3.68) | Paid at entrance gate |
| Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park | Pedestrian, Bicyclist, or Rideshare | $2.00 (~€1.84) | Paid at entrance gate |
| Crandon Park | General Admission | FREE (~€0.00) | Open access |
| Crandon Park | Vehicle Parking (Monday-Thursday) | $7.00 (~€6.44) | PayByPhone App immediately on parking |
| Crandon Park | Vehicle Parking (Friday-Sunday & holidays) | $10.00 (~€9.20) | PayByPhone App immediately on parking |
Friends of Cape Florida offers an annual membership for $48.00 (~€44.16), providing 12 free admissions per year (restricted to the first Friday of each month) and a 10% discount at on-site gift shops and dining. Volunteer clean-up crews at Crandon Park receive complimentary parking on conservation event days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to common booking, ticket, and park entry questions.
No. General entrance to Biscayne National Park is completely free of charge. You do not need to purchase any entrance passes. However, all motorized tours, paddleboard rentals, and camping spots have separate operational fees managed by their respective providers. For a full breakdown, explore our Biscayne Bay FAQ page.
Crandon Park uses automated license plate scanning cameras rather than entry booths. You must pay your parking fee immediately using the PayByPhone app upon parking ($7 weekdays, $10 weekends). Failure to do so will result in an automated $35.00 citation. Check our transit & parking guide for city garage hacks.
The grounds of the Cape Florida Lighthouse in Bill Baggs State Park are open daily. Guided tours of the lighthouse tower are available Thursday through Monday at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Climbers must meet the minimum height requirement of 42 inches to climb to the top.
Morning cruises (around 10:00 AM) offer mirror-calm waters and optimal dolphin sightings, while evening cruises deliver golden hour vistas of the skyline. Check our seasonal timing guide for monthly climate and weather advice.