Raccoon Island Miami Boat Tour with Wildlife & Swimming
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Miami, USA
- 4 hours (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
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Haulover Inlet
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Indian Creek (Pass By)
4
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
alexsannar
The crew was great and made the experience so fun. The view while on the boat was incredible and visiting the island was amazing!!
Reviews
4.8
based on 31 reviews
Ashley_S, May 2026
Super fun experience. Got to see raccoons and other wildlife. Got to swim as well. Tour guides were great!
Cayley_O, May 2026
Bucci and Ren were so much fun! Great guides and super knowledgeable, they helped keep me company as I was traveling solo and let me ask a million and 1 questions. Definitely worth the price these guys are awesome!
Elizabeth_E, May 2026
Great crew and awesome island. The time was enough to walk around the island, share with the raccoon and swim in the ocean
Lyn_M, May 2026
Raccoons love fruit & Doritos! They are adorable. The boat ride
was smooth and enjoyable. Pricing is very reasonable.
Clarissa_J, May 2026
The tour was so much fun. We went in the morning but still saw about 8 raccoons on the island. Our captain and co-captain were entertaining and informative. Highly recommend!
Kaitlyn_K, Apr 2026
These guys were amazing. From accommodating when traffic tried to ruin our day, to making sure everyone on board was well taken care of, this experience was a once in a lifetime with Captain Wren and First Mate Butch. They were funny, skilled at what they do, and gave a great tour guide into the sites we were seeing and the places we’d be heading to. Definitely would recommend anyone who is looking for a fun filled afternoon to check out these guys!
Jennifer_R, Apr 2026
Fun experience, we got to see different raccoons, some were friendly and would come up to us, some just wondering around, but none seemed scared or ran off. A fun island to wander around.
Crystal_B, Apr 2026
Ren and Zoe were both so incredible! we had a slight hiccup with the island but Zoe and Ren were SO quick on their feet to change plans and make the best of our trip! We had such a great experience and got to see the raccoons and swim on the sand bar- money well spent! 1000% recommend!
alexsannar, Apr 2026
The crew was great and made the experience so fun. The view while on the boat was incredible and visiting the island was amazing!!
Angelica_W, Apr 2026
This was an amazing experience. Zoey was the absolute best.the captain was great too.1000/10 recommend
Sharon_H, Apr 2026
The party boat was amazing the crew were fantastic it’s a great morning out very knowledgeable and great atmosphere would definitely recommend
Hailey_J, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful time! The boat captain and mate were very friendly and helpful. They were attentive to us and knowledgeable. The raccoons were adorable and very friendly. I would recommend bringing fresh water, they were more interested in water than the peanuts!
Lexus_F, Apr 2026
SO fun! The hour long boat trip to and from the island was stunning and relaxing, the captain/co-captain were very nice, personable and had great information for the raccoon island and surrounding islands. The captain lead us to where the raccoons live on the island so we were able to see them immediately. We had 1.5 hours for free time on the island which was a perfect amount. The raccoons were adorable and friendly, hot tip: raccoons love potato chips
Kristen_M, Apr 2026
Great team and great communication. Highly entertaining and engaging activity for the whole family.saw dolphins and lots of raccoons! Thank you Kyra for being so understanding and accommodating when we had to reschedule! No seasickness even though it was super windy!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
We’re so glad you and your family had a great time and were able to see dolphins and plenty of raccoons :) those are always special moments. It’s also great to hear the trip stayed comfortable even with the windy conditions.
Kira will be especially happy to hear your feedback, we always do our best to be flexible and accommodating, so we’re glad that came through.
We truly appreciate you choosing to join us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Best regards,
Aqua Party Boat Experiences
Amy_H, Apr 2026
Very limited raccoons on the island. They provide peanuts to try to feed them but they weren’t not interested in them at all. Should have made this a longer time at the island for swimming. Also noted lunch available for purchase but didn’t even have enough for the half the boat. Boating time was hours beyond lunch and we were all starving.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Amy,
Thank you for your feedback, we truly appreciate you joining us and taking the time to share your experience.
We’d like to clarify that, as noted in our listing, the Raccoon Island stop is a guided wildlife walk where guests can observe raccoons and local wildlife in their natural environment. We do not promote or encourage feeding, as wildlife behavior and sightings can vary from day to day.
Regarding food, we do offer a limited selection onboard; however, items are not guaranteed unless reserved in advance. This helps us balance availability while minimizing waste. For future guests, we kindly recommend messaging us after booking and we’ll be happy to reserve lunch for you.
We also appreciate your feedback on timing and will keep it in mind as we continue refining the experience.
Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better experience.
Best regards,
Aqua Party Boat Experiences
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.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your kind words, we’re so glad you and your family had such a fun experience with us!
It’s great to hear you enjoyed the clean boat, friendly crew, and all the wildlife along the way. Seeing birds, dolphins, and raccoons in one trip really makes this Miami wildlife boat tour special.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Best regards,
Aqua Party Boat Experiences
Michael_P, Mar 2026
top crew - very entertaining. We got a lot of information about the surrounding. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your kind words, we truly appreciate the recommendation!
We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and found the crew both entertaining and informative. Sharing insights about the surrounding areas while creating a fun atmosphere is exactly what we aim for on every Miami boat tour.
We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great time on the water!
Best regards,
Aqua Party Boat Experiences
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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