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Miami Party Boat Cruise Drinks & Skyline Views

Recommended by 94% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Miami, USA
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Kenny_K ·
Apr 2026
It was everything, can't listen to bad reviews, have to come experience the thrill ride. Worth ever penny. This boat was Hella live and fun. And them dranks was on point, them bartenders was not playing 💯. Definitely will be back. And we planned it a couple of weeks and paid close attention to the weather. Awesome weather.
· Antonio_D ·
Apr 2026
That they will have a wonderful time and to come and be prepared to enjoy their selves!! Good drinks good food amazing dj and great people!!

Overview

Dance under the starry Miami skies aboard a party boat with a live DJ playing favorite tunes. The boat cruises the calm waters of Miami while you enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail; other drinks are available for purchase. This cruise is a perfect way to wrap up a fantastic day in Miami.
  • Hit the dance floor as the DJ plays favorite tunes
  • Watch the lights of the Miami waterfront glide by
  • Purchase drinks from the bar if desired
  • Enjoy a festive night cruise with vibrant atmosphere and skyline views

What's Included

  • Evening Party Cruise
  • City of Miami Surcharge
  • Stroller Accesible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Restroom
  • Music on board
  • Snacks and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Miami Aqua Tours
    401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, USA

    Once inside Bayside Marketplace, head toward the Ferris Wheel across from Hard Rock Cafe. Go down the stairs to the dock and line up in front of Landshark Bar & Grill under the beige umbrellas. Arrive 30 min early. A member of our Crew will check you in 15 min before departure and give your ticket.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Bayside Marketplace

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion
  • Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
  • The boarding time will take approximately 10 minutes
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This activity operates in most weather conditions
  • We suggest wearing comfortable clothing
  • Seating is first-come, first-served. If you arrive late and the cruise is full at the time of your arrival, you will be placed on the next boat, depending on availability
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Kenny_K
It was everything, can't listen to bad reviews, have to come experience the thrill ride. Worth ever penny. This boat was Hella live and fun. And them dranks was on point, them bartenders was not playing 💯. Definitely will be back. And we planned it a couple of weeks and paid close attention to the weather. Awesome weather.

Reviews

4.8
based on 952 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Miami

Callary_B, Jun 2026
Loved the smooth ride and very nice vibe they gave you a bottle of champagne and they even had food and other drinks on board

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the smooth ride, great atmosphere, and the onboard experience with drinks and service. Hope to see you again soon for another fun time on the water.

Fun fun fun

Shumbaya_M, Jun 2026
Great ride, music to fit all that was on the ride! The views were amazing! It did rain however, the boat had a canopy so the party didn't stop.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the great music, beautiful skyline views, and that even with rain the experience stayed fun and lively on board. We hope to see you again soon for another amazing time on the water.

Terrible tour - money back demanded

Louis_R, Jun 2026
We were promised 2 hours - tour lasted 1 hour only. We paid for drinks for 2 hours - we could only get 1 hour Tour started 30 minute late Very badly organised

Very rude and unprofessional

rrkk7v4qft, Jun 2026
Very unprofessional didn’t give me a refund and the turned us around st the gate and talked rude to us we never made it to the party boat

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We understand how disappointing it can be when a vacation activity does not go as expected. Our goal is always to provide every guest with a smooth and enjoyable experience. According to our records, the tour operated as scheduled on the date of your reservation, and all guests receive detailed check-in instructions and departure information prior to arrival. In situations where guests miss their scheduled departure, we make every effort to accommodate them on the next available cruise whenever possible. As outlined in our Terms and Conditions, refunds are not available for missed departures or no-shows. While we understand your frustration, we must apply the same policy consistently to all reservations. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with our team as we continuously work to improve the guest experience. We wish you the very best in your future travels.

Disappointing open bar experience on birthday excursion

Shania_N, Jun 2026
Boat was over an hour late, which is fine because I can be patient and understand that things happen. The only real issue I had was with the open bar. After waiting over an hour for the boat to arrive, the host was rushing around getting the VIP section set up right before boarding. About two minutes before we got on, he gave me a purple wristband, took a quick picture of us, and we boarded. A minute later, I went to the bar to get a beer. The bartender seemed confused by my wristband and immediately got who I assume was the captain or supervisor. He came over and said, "No, no, no, we don't do this." I explained that I got the wristband from the employee who checked us in because I paid for the open bar. To be fair, he did say it wasn't my fault, but his attitude throughout the interaction made it feel like I had done something wrong. When I asked for a Corona, which was supposed to be included, he huffed, listed off the drinks that were included, and then said, "Give her a Corona." The whole interaction was uncomfortable and honestly ruined the experience for me. After that, I didn't even feel comfortable going back to the bar for another drink. I'm usually not someone who leaves reviews, but this was booked as part of my birthday trip and it was a bummer. I paid $75 total for this excursion expecting to enjoy the experience, but the way the situation was handled made what should have been a fun part of my birthday feel awkward and disappointing.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback about the Miami Party Boat Cruise Drinks & Skyline Views. We understand your concerns regarding the boarding delay and the confusion around the open bar wristband. The wristbands are used to help differentiate service packages, and we will review the internal communication between staff and bar team to ensure smoother coordination and a clearer process for guests at boarding. The open bar selection is included as advertised for your package, and your experience should have been seamless from the moment you boarded. Your comments about staff interaction and comfort at the bar are noted and will be addressed with our team for improvement. We appreciate you taking the time to share this, especially for such a personal occasion like a birthday trip.

Avoid this company

Ambar_K, Apr 2026
This party boat was a big disappointment. The advertised boat was a pirate boat, but it was a very crappy boat, poorly maintained, and it played Spanish music. The drink package was disappointing with a bad wine. Would not recommend!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback regarding the Miami Party Boat Cruise Drinks & Skyline Views. Regarding your comments: in some cases, vessel assignments may change due to operational requirements, and an alternative boat is used to ensure the Miami Boat Tour and Miami Sightseeing Cruise can continue as scheduled, including the Skyline Cruise experience. Music selection and onboard offerings can also vary depending on the crowd and event setup. Your notes about the drink package and overall experience have been noted for internal review and improvement.

I do not recommend at...

Nana_J, Apr 2026
I do not recommend at all! They didn’t even answer the phone or anything and direction was not clear at all!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback regarding the Miami Party Boat Cruise Drinks & Skyline Views. We understand that clear directions and communication are important for the Miami Boat Tour and Miami Sightseeing Cruise experience which is why we always communicate with customer about the direction on how to get to us through email, messages or phone; we always have people in office hours picking up any call. We will take your comments into account to improve clarity for future guests.

Fun activity

Keisha_D, Apr 2026
Overall a fun activity and boat ride, the crew was nice and fun, this boat was for families, I didn't think party boat would involve kids, so if not looking for that pick a different cruise

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback! 😊 We’re glad you had fun on the Miami Party Boat Cruise Drinks & Skyline Views and enjoyed our friendly crew. We appreciate your note and hope to see you again on a Miami Boat Tour that fits the experience you’re looking for! 🚤🌴

Just wow!

Antonio_D, Apr 2026
That they will have a wonderful time and to come and be prepared to enjoy their selves!! Good drinks good food amazing dj and great people!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much! 😊 We love hearing that you had such a great time on our Miami Party Boat Cruise Drinks & Skyline Views! It’s awesome that you enjoyed the drinks, food, DJ, and vibes during your Miami Boat Tour and Miami Sightseeing Cruise, especially the Skyline Cruise and Millionaire’s Row Sightseeing. Hope to see you again on another Boat Tour Miami and Celebrity Cruise! 🚤✨

Terrible Boat Ride

Maria_M, Apr 2026
The boat ride was quite poorly organized. The boat ride was only an hour or maybe less. The boat was booked to board the passengers at 9:30, however, it actually arrived at 10 pm and left the docking area at around 10:16, while arriving back to the mouth of the marina at 11:00. I also must say that the playlist was not good. Some music repeated while the majority of the songs were just not good hype music for the occasion. And besides that, apparently the crew members of the Artemis managed to align all of the stars upon reentry to the Earth because you guys managed to board the stinkiest people in all of Miami on one vessel. In addition to very little time on this vessel, stinky people, horrible music, and cramped facilities. This boat ride was the absolute worst. I’ve ever experienced in Miami.

Awesome crew, they showed us a great party and beautiful city view.

Kenny_K, Apr 2026
It was everything, can't listen to bad reviews, have to come experience the thrill ride. Worth ever penny. This boat was Hella live and fun. And them dranks was on point, them bartenders was not playing 💯. Definitely will be back. And we planned it a couple of weeks and paid close attention to the weather. Awesome weather.

It was a good experience....

Ray_W, Mar 2026
It was a good experience. I can’t give 4 or 5 stars however. The boat ride was NOT the advertised time length. It was much shorter. It was about 30 mins to 1 hour.

For Spanish people only.

Shanell_J, Mar 2026
Spanish music only. Does not depart at the time you choose. Ticket person lacks good customer service.

awful it’s a scam.

Lilah_M, Mar 2026
False advertising it is not $28, Horrible experience with the tall, chopped, bad bleached hair male worker directing boarding he was extremely rude and belittling, we paid online 28.99 dollars to board (without open bar) as advertised and when we got there they said we had to pay an additional 79 dollars to get on and out ticket was only a “deposit” and we had to pay an additional amount and when I asked for help and tried explaining we got out tickets online he said and I quote “if you don’t wanna pay you can find another boat” and pointed his hands in my face to go. Also the direction link was incorrect and took us to the complete other side of the bay.

They didn’t even let us...

Tiffany_D, Feb 2026
They didn’t even let us on to the boat. And they tried to charge us an extra $100 per person to even get on the boat even though we already paid for our tickets.

Never ever!!!!

Gricelda_H, Dec 2025
Horrible and unreliable. We got to the departure location almost 45 min early, no one was on the designated booth to assist. Our plans completely changed for our weekend trip. There was no boat, no guide to assist. Almost at 10:20pm (not to sure of the exact time) suddenly a returning boat came to sight. I was told by one of the boat workers that the 9:30pm trip was “cancelled”. I was never informed about a cancellation. Neverrrrrrrrrrr! Long story short, now I have to request a refund and submit evidence to support my claim (which we have). Wasted $120 in uber (to & from) to experience a waste of our time, money, and a highly disorganized promo. Never again!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience. We would like to clarify that the 9:30 pm tour was canceled due to circumstances beyond our control, and all affected customers were notified prior to the departure time. In addition, we offered an alternative schedule to accommodate guests who still wished to enjoy the experience. We understand how frustrating it is to have your plans disrupted, especially while traveling, and we sincerely apologize for the impact this had on your evening. Our team is reviewing the situation to ensure communication is always clear and timely. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Awesome 👌

Marco_M, Oct 2025
It was fun , relaxing and very informative. The tour guide was knowledgeable and vibrant. The staff overall was welcoming and caring.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a fun, relaxing, and informative experience. Our team — especially our tour guides — take great pride in creating memorable moments, so it’s wonderful to know their knowledge and energy made an impact. We’ll also be sure to pass along your appreciation to the rest of our welcoming staff. We hope to see you again on another adventure soon!

Aqua tour Miami Worst place to sail with , watch out cause it rains a lot and you might loose your money like I did

Elsa_R, Sep 2025
I didnt experience anything cause they canceled at last minute cause a lot of rain and cause it was only 3 people, they send us to another boat with more cover for people not to get wet, but when they saw only 3 people and couldn’t get more people to sail at 9:30 pm they cancel, we wait the whole day in Bayside cause of the party boat at 9:30 pm, now they lie to company I grabbed the tickets from, and they said they did sailed at 9:30 Saturday September 20th 2025, now I cant have my refund. This was my partner birthday weekend and very disappoint of the Aqua tour , and we are from New Jersey

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We are truly sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating this must have been, especially on such a special weekend. Please note that tours can be affected by weather and minimum passenger requirements for safety reasons, but we never intend to cause disappointment. To resolve this matter directly, kindly contact us at (305) 358-7600 / (305) 358-7612, or by email at info@miamiaquatours.com . Our team will be happy to assist you.

Waste of money.

JESSICA_J, Sep 2025
Was no experience. Very unorganized. No one will answer your call. No refund. We were sent on a back and forth hunt just to miss the bost which wasn't where we was sent.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. Please allow us to clarify: our Miami boat tours always depart from the designated dock at Bayside Marketplace, and our team is on-site to guide passengers. 🚤✨ It seems there was some miscommunication, and we regret that this caused you to miss the boat. We always answer calls and emails during business hours, and refunds or rescheduling are offered when applicable. 🌴 We’d love the opportunity to assist you directly and make this right. Please contact us at info@miamiaquatours.com, (305) 358-7600 - (305) 358-7612, so we can review your case and help you enjoy the beautiful Biscayne Bay cruise you reserved.

Ho-hum nighttime sail (no room to party)

NicholeWilliams, Sep 2025
There are better options. While it is exciting to think you’re going on a pirate ship, the fun stops there. The boat is not terribly pristine, which I could overlook if the experience itself was more enjoyable. I was excited to see this was one of the few boats that actually circles dodge island and you get to see all of the beautiful cruise ship terminals. However, the variety in music styles was ho-hum. I grew up in Miami and enjoy Latin music, but after a while of listening to Spanish songs I was just bored. Not to mention, there are 4 separate spaces on this boat, so there isn’t even room to actually party. I thought I’d get a party mix to bop to and I thought I’d have room to dance or watch people dance like other party boats have in the area, this boat didn’t offer that experience so it scored low on my scale.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We're glad you enjoyed the unique route around Dodge Island. It’s something that sets us apart! Our goal is to provide a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere for all our guests, and your comments about the music selection and space layout are noted. We’re always working to strike the right balance in our playlists and ensure that everyone feels the energy and fun of the party. We appreciate you giving us a try and hope to welcome you aboard again!

Horrible customer service

Alicia_O, Sep 2025
My event was canceled due to the weather. I was not able to get my money back even though they were the ones to cancel and not me. The most horrible experience I ever had and I will never buy tickets from them again

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Tours are sometimes affected by weather conditions, but in Miami Aqua Tours the safety will always be our top priority. Please know that when this happens, we offer the option to reschedule your ticket for up to one full year so you can still enjoy the Sunset or Skyline Cruise in Miami on another date. We’d love the chance to make this right — kindly contact us at 📞 (305) 358-7600 or 📧 info@miamiaquatours.com and provide us with more details so we can assist you personally. ⚓️

I had a good time. It...

Melissa_D, Aug 2025
I had a good time. It started pouting down raining. Therefore could not enjoy top level. Wish we could have got a rain check service for next time

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you had a good time on board. Our tours operate rain or shine, allowing guests to enjoy the full experience from our covered lower deck when the weather changes. We hope to welcome you back soon to enjoy the top level on a sunny Miami day!

Miami Stinks

Diana_I, Aug 2025
It rained and was a horrible experience. We waited more than half hours to board the boat. There was a puddle of water we had to walk thru

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We’re sorry the weather didn’t cooperate on the day of your tour. We understand that rain can impact the experience; however, it’s something beyond our control. We always work to ensure that, regardless of weather conditions, the service on board remains safe and meets our quality standards. We would appreciate it if you could take this into account for your review, as it doesn’t fully reflect the service we provided.

No clear meeting instructions!

Jeremy_S, Aug 2025
Not sure about the party cruise itself since me and the wife got left. But I’m sure it was great for anyone who could find the boat!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We’re sorry to hear about your experience. Please note that we send a booking confirmation with the location details to the email provided at the time of purchase, and we also have a phone line open during all boat schedules to provide guidance and assistance. Could you let us know when your tour was booked and share more details? Please contact us via email at info@miamiaquatours.com or by phone at(305) 358-7600 —we’d love to invite you and your wife to join us for another party cruise.

Never again

Kenyetta_S, Aug 2025
First off we booked for 9:30pm and didn’t start moving until 10:15. The boat is definitely an older boat . The host played Latino music the entire time which wouldn’t have been a problem if you told people that in the description before you book . 2 of the songs were party songs but in no shape form or fashion was this a party boat . The host spoke in Spanish the entire time . The entire back of the boat were falling asleep .

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Please note that, due to logistical or safety reasons, departure times can occasionally vary. The boat is kept in excellent condition with regular maintenance, and it preserves its original charm. We play a mix of music styles to reflect Miami’s cultural diversity, and our tour guides are bilingual. If for any reason your expectations weren’t met, we’d appreciate more details about your tour—please contact us at info@miamiaquatours.com or (305) 358-760. We’d love to invite you to another party cruise.

Very fun and entertaining

Alecia_T, Jul 2025
It’s started off very late but once we got going everything fell in place. I just feel like they need to play more of different nationalities of music instead of playing Spanish music mostly. But other than that the drinks was very good.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks for your feedback! 😊 Glad the ride got better and you enjoyed the drinks 🍹 We’ll take note about the music variety to make it even more fun for everyone! 🎶🙌 Hope to see you again soon!

Missed The Boat

Nikki_G, Jul 2025
Missed the boat.. Didn't have anyone at the peer to give me information on how to move forward. Hope to get a refund, especially for future considerations.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Our tours follow a strict schedule to accommodate all guests on board, and we always aim to operate on time unless there are weather or operational issues. Unfortunately, we can’t delay departures for late arrivals, especially on the last tour of the night. We strongly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes early to avoid missing the boat. — Miami Aqua Tours Team

It was a lot of fun! ...

Maria_A, Jul 2025
It was a lot of fun! Would definitely book again! The music was excellent. The staff was very friendly and interacted with the people to make it more fun.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🎉 We're thrilled to hear you had a great time — our crew loves bringing the fun and good vibes to every tour. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to the team (especially the DJ 😉). Can’t wait to welcome you back on board soon! All the best, — The Miami Aqua Tours Team

I didn’t get to go. We...

Veronica_W, Jul 2025
I didn’t get to go. We were told to go to get in line but it was the wrong line and when we did find out where to go by the time we got there the boat was leaving

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Veronica, at Miami Aqua Tours, we always send detailed and easy-to-follow instructions after the reservation, via email regarding the check-in point, along with the recommended arrival time and all necessary contact information to avoid any confusion, especially considering that multiple companies operate in Bayside. Additionally, all our tickets clearly include the assistance phone numbers, so you can quickly locate us before departure. Our team at the check-in point and by phone is always available to help redirect passengers who may have joined the wrong line, ensuring they don't miss their departure. We invite you to give us another chance and repeat the experience—you'll always be welcome—and you can contact us directly for personalized assistance or to arrange your next tour without any issues: Miami AquaTours Assistance line 3053587600 - Info@miamiaquatours.com

Stay away! They do not stand behind what they sell you!

mtmasciale, Jul 2025
Original tone was 9:30. Wanted to see fireworks when it was dark. I received a text saying 9:30 was a mistake. It’s 10:30pm. I said what if I can’t do that time, do I get a refund. They said no either do the 10:30 or 7. No refund. That’s wrong! Your mistake!!! We ended up doing 7. To bright, no fireworks so I didn’t get what I originally paid for. Then, directions on where to meet wasn’t clear. It just said by carousel in front of Hard Rock. Well that’s a huge area! Then I booked online. This confused the ticket takers because they didn’t know what to do with a bar code or online reservation so I had to stand there while they figured out if I actually pad and was booked!!!! Visitor is just the booking agent not the actual boat. What a freaking mess! Visitor should be ashamed of itself. Such a well know tour company that I was possibly looking to use for a trip to Japan and Egypt. Now, no way!!!

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