Raccoon Island Miami Boat Tour with Wildlife & Swimming
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Miami, USA
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Scenic wildlife boat cruise through Biscayne Bay
- Crew-guided island walk to help spot raccoons and local wildlife
- Swim stop in shallow water with floats included
- Opportunities to spot dolphins and manatees along the route
- Scenic cruise past Indian Creek Island (“Billionaire Bunker”)
- Licensed captain and professional crew
- Comfortable seating, shaded areas, bottled water, bar & restroom onboard
- Opportunities to observe the island’s famous raccoons up close
- Gratuity not included$10.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Aqua Party BoatPier3, Venitian Marina, 1635 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, USA
Please arrive 20 minutes early at Aqua Party Boat – Pier 3, Venetian Marina (1635 N Bayshore Dr). Paid parking is available at the nearby Publix garage ($15–$30). Free parking is available in the Publix lot about a 7-minute walk away. The free Miami Beach Water Taxi stops directly at the marina. M-F
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Biscayne Bay
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Sandspur Island
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Indian Creek (Pass By)
3
Biscayne Bay
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Is this toddler, child, and infant friendly? Yes
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Stacy_B
Zoe was the absolute best!!! Highly recommend using this company. Seen so many racoon’s!!! Everything was great
Reviews
5.0
based on 14 reviews
Liana_F, Mar 2026
clean boat friendly guide and captain made this trip fun for entire family. got to see some amazing birds and dolphins. as well as feeding rakoons.
Michael_P, Mar 2026
top crew - very entertaining. We got a lot of information about the surrounding. Highly recommended!
Arella_B, Mar 2026
This tour was a ton of fun. Our boat captain Ren was very safe and took us around, stopping for interesting things so we had time for pictures and such.
Zoey was very knowledgeable and told us a lot about the different billionaires that live on “billionaire bunker” island. She also took us around raccoon island to show us where the raccoons like to hang out. She made us all cups of grapes and peanuts to feed the raccoons for free. If you want snacks for yourself they cost extra.
I recommend you bring water and a little bowl for the water for the raccoons. They really appreciate the water. They’re very friendly as well and if you can get one alone away from the group you’re with they’re more likely to come up to you and let you pet them and feed them.
I also saw puffer fish while swimming around raccoon island and on the way back we spotted some dolphins as well! Overall I think the trip was well worth the money and I’d totally do it again!
Aaron_S, Mar 2026
Zoe was amazing! I would go again just for her! She was so kind and funny and knowledgeable about all the animals!
tracie_j, Mar 2026
This was absolutely fabulous! We had a blast don’t let the party boat change your mind! Raccoons was out and the captain and hoochie (maybe) was great very knowledgeable and great!
Suzanne_S, Mar 2026
Great experience. Zoie and Ren were great. They provided food for the raccoons for us and Zoie took those who wanted a guided tour around to find the raccoons. Thought the snacks were included in the price, but they were for sale on the boat. We spotted dolphins on the way back which was exciting. A very enjoyable day. We had an extra trash bag which we took to the island and collected trash toward the end of our time at the island. It took all of 10 minutes to collect an entire bag. We brought it back to dispose of at the marina.
J_U, Mar 2026
Zoey and Ren were fantastic guides. The racoons were adorable and the island was so peaceful. We forgot to grab snacks so we were glad that they had some options for purchase.
Stacy_B, Mar 2026
Zoe was the absolute best!!! Highly recommend using this company. Seen so many racoon’s!!! Everything was great
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! Zoe will be thrilled to hear this. Our crew works hard to make every Miami Raccoon Island boat tour fun, safe, and memorable for our guests. We’re so glad you had such a great experience and got to see so many raccoons. We hope to see you again on another Biscayne Bay boat adventure soon!
Olivia_V, Mar 2026
Don’t let the “Party Boat” part fool you—this tour caters to many different kinds of travelers. Yes, there are the trappings of a party boat (tunes and booze), but you also get: to feed raccoons; hang out in the clear, tranquil waters around Racoon Island; and a little history lesson on how Miami and the islands in the bay were built. Our guide Hayes was really knowledgeable about the wildlife we spotted throughout the tour, and his co-pilot Bucci (not sure of spelling—sounded like Gucci with a B) was also a delight. Recommended.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and appreciated the balance of what this tour offers. While there’s music and a fun atmosphere on board, the trip is really about enjoying the beautiful waters of Biscayne Bay, visiting Raccoon Island, and learning a bit about Miami’s history and wildlife along the way.
Captain Hayes and Bucci will be very happy to hear your kind words. We’re proud of our crew and love sharing this unique Miami boat tour experience with guests from around the world. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on another Miami island adventure soon!
Kelly_H, Mar 2026
This was such a fun experience. I’m glad we found it. It was an enjoyable ride to the island where they gave us snacks to feed the raccoons. The guides provided information and you could choose to do a guided tour or go on your own. All the staff where friendly and very attentive.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the ride out to Raccoon Island and had the chance to see the raccoons up close. Our goal is always to create a fun and relaxed Miami wildlife boat tour while giving guests time to explore and enjoy the beautiful waters of Biscayne Bay. We hope to see you again soon!
KhaledBenYahia_B, Feb 2026
Wonderful experience. Great people and service. The Raccoons are indeed docile and very welcoming of visitors/food :) Would highly recommend it!
Liam_S, Feb 2026
Definitely take some fresh clean water with you to give the raccoons they probably value it more then any food you will take not many people know this! The trip was amazing everything we had expected and more, island itself was beautiful and the raccoons were just the cutest and friendliest little beings! The boat trip was fantastic and the staff were very welcoming couldn’t recommend more! Thanks guys
Sarah_T, Feb 2026
We had a great time! Staff and raccoons very friendly! Felt safe and organized, not too crowded. We can’t wait to go again!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for joining us! We’re so glad you had a great time on our Miami Raccoon Island boat tour in Biscayne Bay. Our crew loves sharing this special island and its wildlife with guests while keeping the experience fun, safe, and relaxed. We hope to welcome you back again for another Miami boat adventure soon!
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