Fisher Island Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Fisher Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Miami Biscayne Bay Rich and Famous Sightseeing Boat Tour

• Best of Miami: Private Top-Rated Boat Charter & Guided Experience

• Private Boat Ride in Miami with Experienced Captain and Champagne

• Explore Miami in Style: Private Boat Cruise with Captain

• Private Captained Boat Tour in Miami for up to 12 passengers

Access to Fisher Island is reserved for guests of its lavish private resorts, but you can admire the palm-lined beaches and luxurious real estate from the water. Boat cruises around Biscayne Bay start around US$20 per person, or you can enjoy an aerial view on a scenic flight from US$90.

Yes, if you're lucky enough to stay at one of Fisher Island's 5-star, invitation-only resorts, congratulations! For everyone else, you can get a taste of the VIP lifestyle by chartering a luxury boat, or enjoy a view of the millionaire mansions on a boat cruise or scenic flight.

Per one customer who booked the Best of Miami: Private Top-Rated Boat Charter & Guided Experience, "We had an excellent experience on this private boat tour of Miami, one of the true highlights of our week! We took our two boys (ages 11 and 12), and everyone loved it. The views of the Miami skyline and the incredible waterfront homes were stunning. Omar, our captain, was outstanding. He's incredibly knowledgeable about Miami and went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. We're so glad we booked this tour and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Miami."

No, the beaches on Fisher Island are not open to the public, except for guests staying at Fisher Island Hotel and Resort or guests of residents on the island. Fisher Island Hotel and Resort considers their beachfront one of the most exclusive private beaches in the state of Florida.

Yes, tourists can stay overnight on Fisher Island at the Fisher Island Hotel and Resort. Fisher Island is a members-only residential island, frequented by the rich and famous. Guests should be aware that rates for Fisher Island Hotel and Resort are expensive, even compared to the most lavish hotels on Miami Beach.

The only way to get to Fisher Island from Downtown Miami (and any other location) is by boat. Unless you have a private yacht, you’ll need to take the 24-hour ferry to Fisher Island. The ferry departs near Miami Beach’s MacArthur Causeway, though guests must pre-arrange a security clearance check.

No, most tours associated with Fisher Island are boat and helicopter tours that depart from Miami and the surrounding area. None of these tours stop on Fisher Island itself. Guests of Fisher Island Hotel and Resort may be able to arrange an informal tour, but there are no public tours.

Fisher Island was an undeveloped piece of land in Biscayne Bay attached to Miami Beach. Fisher Island was split from Miami Beach in 1905, changing ownership throughout the century. The 1980s saw the development of Fisher Island Club and a massive restoration process took place in the 2000s.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Fisher Island. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Miami:

• Bayside Marketplace

• Little Havana

• Coconut Grove

• South Beach

• Wynwood

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Miami.