Golden hour on Biscayne Bay
The best Miami sunset cruises
A sunset boat past the celebrity mansions, a champagne cruise on Biscayne Bay, a Vizcaya cruise with food and drink, catamarans with an open bar and a sunset paddle: here is how to pick, with honest advice on what the drinks deal includes, rain and summer storms, and big boats or small.
See our 6 picks
The best Miami sunset cruise for most people is the 2-hour sunset boat tour. It passes the celebrity mansions and the skyline, from about €42. On board, each guest also pays a $10 cash tip for the crew. Drinks are sold on board. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 6 picks for a Miami sunset cruise
All six have free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Each card says what the drinks deal covers and what you pay on top.
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from €42 per person Our top pick 2 hours 4.8 (34) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sunset boat tour past the celebrity mansions
A 2-hour sunset cruise on Biscayne Bay and the Miami River, with music, water and a restroom. Each guest pays a $10 cash tip for the crew. Beer, wine and an open-bar upgrade are sold on board.
Best for Most visitors, and couples
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from €116 per person 2 hours 4.6 (18) reviews on GetYourGuide
Vizcaya sunset cruise with food and drink
A 2-hour cruise on a small boat for up to 20, toward Vizcaya and past the Venetian Islands. Beer, wine and food are included. Not for children under 14.
Best for Couples who want dinner on the water
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from €79 per person 2 hours 4.8 (6) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sunset catamaran with open bar and DJ
A 2-hour catamaran cruise with an open bar of Aperol, prosecco, wine and beer, light snacks and a live DJ. Parking is validated. Tips are extra.
Best for Friends who want a party
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from €27 per person 1.5 hours 3.9 (139) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sunset champagne cruise from Bayside
A 90-minute cruise from Bayside with a DJ and a bilingual guide. A bottle of champagne comes with some options. Drinks, parking and tips cost extra.
Best for Visitors on a budget
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from €95 per person 2.5 hours 4.7 (3) reviews on GetYourGuide
Luxury catamaran sunset cruise with open bar
A 2.5-hour cruise on a 60-foot catamaran with unlimited Aperol Spritz, prosecco, champagne, wine and beer, plus snacks. Adults 21 and over only. Tips and photos cost extra. Few reviews so far.
Best for Adults who want the full open bar
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from €76 per person 2 hours 5.0 (1) reviews on GetYourGuide
Sunset paddle on Biscayne Bay
A 2-hour paddle at sunset on a board or kayak, with life vests. You may spot manatees or dolphins. Not for non-swimmers. Food and drinks are not included. Few reviews so far.
Best for Active couples who can swim
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Miami sunset cruises compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset boat tour past the celebrity mansions | €42 per person | 2 hours | Up to 40 | Most visitors, and couples | Rated 4.8, at a mid-range price. |
| Vizcaya sunset cruise with food and drink | €116 per person | 2 hours | Up to 17 | Couples who want dinner on the water | The only cruise here with food and drink in the price. |
| Sunset catamaran with open bar and DJ | €79 per person | 2 hours | Up to 49 | Friends who want a party | An open bar and snacks in the price; rated 4.8 from 6 reviews. |
| Sunset champagne cruise from Bayside | €27 per person | 1.5 hours | Up to 100 | Visitors on a budget | The cheapest sunset cruise here; rated 3.9 from 139 reviews. |
| Luxury catamaran sunset cruise with open bar | €95 per person | 2.5 hours | Not stated | Adults who want the full open bar | The longest cruise here, with taxes and fees included. |
| Sunset paddle on Biscayne Bay | €76 per person | 2 hours | Not stated | Active couples who can swim | The only way here to see the sunset under your own power. |
Sunset boat tour past the celebrity mansions
€42 per person2 hours 4.8 (34)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 40
- Who it suits
- Most visitors, and couples
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.8, at a mid-range price.
Vizcaya sunset cruise with food and drink
€116 per person2 hours 4.6 (18)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 17
- Who it suits
- Couples who want dinner on the water
- Why we picked it
- The only cruise here with food and drink in the price.
Sunset catamaran with open bar and DJ
€79 per person2 hours 4.8 (6)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 49
- Who it suits
- Friends who want a party
- Why we picked it
- An open bar and snacks in the price; rated 4.8 from 6 reviews.
Sunset champagne cruise from Bayside
€27 per person1.5 hours 3.9 (139)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 100
- Who it suits
- Visitors on a budget
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest sunset cruise here; rated 3.9 from 139 reviews.
Luxury catamaran sunset cruise with open bar
€95 per person2.5 hours 4.7 (3)
Details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Who it suits
- Adults who want the full open bar
- Why we picked it
- The longest cruise here, with taxes and fees included.
€76 per person2 hours 5.0 (1)
Details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Who it suits
- Active couples who can swim
- Why we picked it
- The only way here to see the sunset under your own power.
None of the 6 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site. All 6 offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 23 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Miami sunset boat tours compared
The 2-hour sunset boat tour suits most people. It is mid-priced, it passes the mansions, and it runs on the bay and the river.
Pick by what you want on board:
- Cheapest: the champagne cruise from Bayside, from €27. Drinks, parking and tips are extra.
- Best all-round: the sunset boat tour, from €42. Each guest also pays a $10 cash tip.
- Open bar: the catamaran with a DJ, from €79, or the luxury catamaran, from €95.
- Dinner: the Vizcaya cruise, from €116, with food and drink.
- Active: the sunset paddle, from €76.
Sunset cruises from Miami Beach
Three cruises leave from 300 Alton Rd in Miami Beach: the luxury catamaran, the catamaran with a DJ and the Vizcaya cruise. The luxury catamaran has few reviews so far.
Private sunset cruises
All six picks here are shared trips. For a boat of your own at sunset, see our yacht rentals in Miami. Captain and fuel fees are paid on board there.
Is there a sunset dinner cruise in Miami?
Yes. The Vizcaya sunset cruise includes food, beer and wine in the price. It is a small boat for up to 20 guests, so it feels calm.
The two catamarans serve light snacks only. Both give a discount voucher for a steakhouse dinner after the cruise.
Sunset cocktail cruises and city lights
The two catamarans are the cocktail cruises. Both have an open bar with Aperol, prosecco, wine and beer. The luxury catamaran stays out 2.5 hours, so you see the city light up after sunset.
For a cruise that is mostly about the lights, see the Miami night boat tour options in our boat tours guide.
What does the drinks deal include?
Only three cruises include drinks in the price. The rest sell drinks on board.
- Included: the Vizcaya cruise (beer, wine, food) and both catamarans (open bar, snacks).
- Bottle with some options: the champagne cruise from Bayside.
- Sold on board: the sunset boat tour, with an open-bar upgrade at check-in.
- None: the sunset paddle. Bring water.
Big boat or small boat?
A small boat is quieter, and a big boat is cheaper and livelier. The Vizcaya cruise takes up to 20 guests. The luxury catamaran is 60 feet long.
The champagne cruise from Bayside has a DJ and a big open deck. The paddle is just you on a board or kayak.
Small boat: the Vizcaya cruise, up to 20 guests. Big boat: the champagne cruise, with a DJ and a big deck. Paddle: just you on a board or kayak.
What happens if it rains?
If storms are in the forecast, cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund. All six picks allow it.
Miami's wet season brings afternoon storms. June and September are the wettest months, with over 10 inches of rain each. January is the driest.
Seaweed can wash up in summer and cannot be forecast.
Tips before you book a sunset cruise
Bring cash for tips
The sunset boat tour asks $10 cash per person for the crew. Tips are extra on most of the others too.
Check the age rules
The luxury catamaran is for adults 21 and over. The Vizcaya cruise is not for children under 14.
Watch the forecast
Summer storms are common. Check the day before, and cancel up to 24 hours ahead if needed.
Know your meeting point
Boats leave from Bayside, 1635 N Bayshore Dr, 300 Alton Rd in Miami Beach and Rickenbacker Causeway. Check your ticket.
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