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Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline & Celebrity Homes

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Miami, USA
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Set sail on a thrilling pirate-themed adventure through Miami’s iconic waters! The Miami Pirate Boat Tour offers an unforgettable sightseeing experience, complete with stunning skyline views, celebrity mansions, and lively pirate entertainment. Cruise past Star Island, the Venetian Islands, and the luxurious shores of Miami Beach while soaking in the magic of Biscayne Bay. Perfect for families, couples, and adventurers of all ages!
  • Explore Miami aboard a famous pirate-themed boat
  • Sail past Millionaire’s Row, home to celebrities and moguls
  • Glide by Star Island, Venetian Islands, and Miami Beach
  • Music onboard for an upbeat and exciting atmosphere

What's Included

  • Bi-Lingual Tour Guide
  • Pirate Ship Hats for Children
  • Music Onboard
  • Restroom on board
  • Alcoholic drinks (available on request)
  • Snacks and drinks (available on request)
  • Souvenir photos (available on request)
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • El Loro Pirate Ship
    401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, USA

    Directions: the Check-in point for boarding the boat is located right next to PIER 5. You will see "Tequila and Mezcal" bar and next to it is our blue sales stand, where you will complete your Check-in with our guide wearing "Miami Aqua Tours" logo T-shirt

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Bayside Marketplace (Pass By)

Miami Aqua Tours (Pass By)

Star Island (Pass By)

Venetian Islands (Pass By)

Miami Beach (Pass By)

Downtown Miami (Pass By)

Hard Rock Cafe (Pass By)

Pier 5 (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Check-in occurs 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
  • The boarding time will take approximately 10 minutes
  • This activity operates in most weather conditions
  • You should wear comfortable clothing
  • Seating is first-come, first-served. If you arrive late and the cruise is full upon your arrival, you will be put on the next boat, depending on availability
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion.
  • A person must be 21+ to consume alcohol
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.8
based on 1,622 reviews
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1 Star: Save Your Money, This Is NOT a Pirate Experience

Philip_L, Sep 2026
If you're thinking about booking this because your children are excited about a pirate adventure, stop. Save your money and book a normal sightseeing cruise instead. Calling this a “pirate experience” is a rather impressive piece of marketing. The boat looks vaguely pirate-themed, and apparently that's where the pirate experience begins and ends. No pirates. No pirate entertainment. No pirate atmosphere. No interaction. No fun pirate activities. Nothing. We spent the trip waiting for the actual pirate experience to start. Spoiler alert: it never did. The boat itself is old and desperately in need of some care and maintenance. It certainly has an authentic pirate look, although more “pirate ship that's been abandoned for several years” than swashbuckling adventure. The children were also supposed to receive pirate hats, according to the tour description. No hats. Apparently even the pirates couldn't afford them. The “2-for-1” Drinks Deal Then there's the drinks promotion. The normal price of a drink is $15. We were offered a “2-for-1” deal, which sounds pretty straightforward: buy one for $15 and get a second one free. Except that's not what happened. The so-called 2-for-1 deal was actually two drinks for $20. In other words, you're not getting a second drink free at all. You're simply being offered two drinks for a different combined price. Calling that “2-for-1” is, at best, extremely misleading. Apparently, on this pirate ship, even the mathematics has been taken hostage. And Then Comes the “Free Holiday Raffle” There was also an offer for a “free holiday raffle.” This sounds great until you discover that the offer is tied to a timeshare sales pitch. What initially sounds like a free holiday opportunity turns into a sales presentation designed to get you interested in purchasing a timeshare. So another “free” offer that comes with a fairly large asterisk attached. If you're expecting a fun family pirate adventure, the last thing you probably expect is to spend your time being exposed to sales promotions. What You Actually Get The sightseeing itself is perfectly fine. Miami looks great from the water, and most of the staff were polite and pleasant. But here's the problem: This isn't really a pirate tour. It's a sightseeing tour wearing a pirate costume. If the advertisement simply said “Miami sightseeing cruise on a pirate-style boat,” I wouldn't have much to complain about. But when you sell it as a pirate adventure, families reasonably expect their children to actually experience something pirate-themed. Instead: No pirates. No treasure hunt. No pirate games. No pirate entertainment. No pirate atmosphere. No children's hats. Just Miami. And apparently a drinks promotion and a timeshare sales pitch thrown in for good measure. If you want a sightseeing cruise, book a sightseeing cruise. If you want a pirate adventure for your children, look elsewhere. The most adventurous part of this experience was apparently trying to find the pirates. One star. And that's being generous.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. Our experience combines sightseeing in Miami with a pirate-themed vessel and includes elements of that theme, but it is primarily a sightseeing experience rather than an interactive pirate adventure with treasure hunts, games, or live pirate entertainment. We understand that this distinction may not have matched the expectations you had for your children. Regarding the pirate hats and the drink promotion, we appreciate you bringing these points to our attention and will review them with our team to ensure the information and onboard offerings are communicated clearly. Regarding the holiday raffle mentioned in your review, this promotion is not operated, managed, or provided by Miami Aqua Tours. It is handled independently by the party responsible for that promotion. We’re glad you enjoyed the views of Miami from the water and found most of our staff polite and pleasant. We appreciate your feedback regarding the overall experience and will share your comments with our operations and management teams.

Poor Pirate Ship

Sara_A, Sep 2026
Arrived in plenty of time due to recovering from broken ankle, no clear direction rude staff. Left late and arrived back early. Boat didn’t look like it had enough spaces as we were all crammed like sardines. As for the hot dog drink and chips I am still waiting for them as they didn’t arrive. Wish I had paid extra and went for another cruise around the islands as I felt that some of the music was in bad taste

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concerns, especially regarding the lack of clear directions, the interaction with our staff, and the difficulty you experienced while recovering from a broken ankle. Our vessels operate according to passenger capacity and safety requirements, and boarding is managed accordingly. We also understand your comments about the late departure and earlier-than-expected return. Regarding the included hot dog, chips, and drink, please contact us directly with your booking information so we can review what happened and check this with our team. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the music and overall atmosphere. We understand that the experience did not meet your expectations and value you taking the time to share these details.

They cancel the trip. The...

DianaDavidoff, Aug 2026
They cancel the trip. The kids really wanted to go on it . They were really upset! I think they should notify us earlier that it wasn’t going to run

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand how disappointing the cancellation must have been, especially since your children were looking forward to the pirate boat experience. Trips may occasionally need to be cancelled due to weather and marine conditions, as the safety of our passengers and crew is always a priority. We understand your concern regarding the timing of the notification, and we work to inform guests as soon as we have confirmation that a trip cannot operate. We recognize that a last-minute change can be particularly frustrating for families who have planned their day around the experience, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding earlier communication.

Mediocre at best

Dan_H, Aug 2026
The instructions tell you to meet at the Hard Rock Cafe / Landshark bar. My father, who has a bad back, walked all the way to the end of the pier because we were following the instructions on the ticket. When we got there, we were told turn around and go back to pier 5. No one was there to assist in any fashion, and we were told to wait under the blue umbrella and be there 20 minutes early or lose our spot. There was no point in being there 20 minutes early since they didn't show up until 5:30 and we didn't leave until 5:40. When we finally got on, it was basically a sightseeing tour of mansions. Other than being on the ship, nothing about it was pirate themed, and oddly, they gave pirate hats to pretty much every adult and not my child, which was odd. Lastly, we went to buy drinks, and the woman literally told me to stop talking while she answered a personal call and then eventually took my order about 4 minutes later. They had the nerve to ask for tips also. It wasn't bad, but it was certainly nothing like advertised.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concerns, particularly regarding the walking distance for your father and the confusion about the meeting location. Our boarding instructions are provided to guests, including the designated check-in area and the recommendation to arrive 20 minutes early. The early arrival time is intended to allow sufficient time for check-in and boarding procedures before departure. We understand your concern about the wait and the time spent getting to the correct location. Regarding the experience itself, the tour combines the pirate-ship atmosphere with sightseeing of Miami’s skyline and celebrity homes. The sightseeing portion is a significant part of the experience, while pirate-themed elements such as the vessel and pirate hats are included to add to the theme. We also acknowledge your feedback regarding the distribution of the hats and your interaction with our beverage service. We value your comments and will share them with the appropriate team, particularly regarding the communication at check-in and the service interaction you described.

Ok Boat Tour

Jason_J, Aug 2026
Some nice views and well-narrated by the operator. Music made it upbeat. The boat itself could use some updating, and the drinks were expensive. Not much of a pirate theme, but unless you have small kids, not a big deal. Entering into a prize drawing to receive a timeshare presentation was a little off-putting.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the views, narration, and upbeat atmosphere aboard our **Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline & Celebrity Homes**. Our Boat Tour Miami is designed to offer a fun Sightseeing Cruise with beautiful Miami Skyline views, including Millionaire’s Row and celebrity homes. We also appreciate your comments about the boat, drinks, and overall experience. We’ll share your feedback with our team as we continue improving our Skyline Boat Tour. We hope to welcome you back for another Miami Sightseeing experience soon! 🏴‍☠️🌴

Best boat tour

Rachel_R, Jun 2026
Loved it! The entire staff is very knowledgeable with great sense of humor. They are kid friendly and make the whole experience fun!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for joining our Boat Tour: Skyline & Celebrity Homes! We’re happy you loved the experience and enjoyed our knowledgeable, fun, and kid-friendly crew while cruising Biscayne Bay with Miami Aqua Tours and taking in the Miami skyline views.

Amazing pics

paul_b, Jun 2026
Great trip, especially at sunset. Don't bother with the hotdogs deal as we didn't get one. Great pics of the millionaires houses

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline & Celebrity Homes, especially the beautiful sunset views and the sights along Millionaire’s Row. We appreciate your feedback regarding the hot dog offer and will review it with our team to ensure a better experience for future guests, also, please contact us at info@miamiaquatours.com so we can check why the hot dog wasn't provided. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon! 🚤🌅✨

Miami Scami

Ahmad_R, May 2026
Booked the pirate ship for 7:30, show and am told 2 different stories by 2 different workers why it’s not running and will have to do the regular boat at 8 pm.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Please know that we always aim to communicate clearly and keep our scheduling as accurate as possible across all of our vessels. We will absolutely look into why our staff provided inconsistent information regarding the 7:30 p.m. departure and ensure our team is completely aligned. We will keep your comments in mind as we work to keep our guest communication smooth and reliable. Thank you for letting us know about your experience.

Missleading advertising

Damian_V, Apr 2026
Trip was good but you advertised a Pirat boat trip which we also booked and the we get a normal boat. This is not in order and give the impression of missleading customer to get a insides advantage. I have a problem with this kind of false advertising!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback regarding the Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline & Celebrity Homes. Before departure, guests are informed that the pirate ship is not always available due to operational reasons such as maintenance, and in such cases an alternative vessel is used to ensure the Miami Boat Tour and Miami Sightseeing Cruise can still operate safely and on schedule, including the Skyline Cruise and Celebrity Homes route. We appreciate your comments regarding expectations and presentation, and this feedback will be reviewed to improve clarity in future communications.

Tour doesn't exist at the mentioned time.

Sourabh_S, Apr 2026
The tour never took place. They said they didn't get enough people so they pushed the tour back 2 hours which I couldn't make it.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand how important timing is when planning activities during your visit. Our Miami boat tour through Biscayne Bay operates on a scheduled basis, and in the event of any adjustments, departure times may be slightly modified—typically up to 20 minutes due to logistical reasons, weather conditions, or operational scheduling. In certain cases, schedule changes may extend up to a maximum of 1 hour and 30 minutes. When this occurs, guests are always notified in advance, either via email and/or phone call, so they can plan accordingly. As one of the most popular things to do in Miami, we aim to maintain consistent departures so guests can fully enjoy the Miami skyline and celebrity homes experience. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving for all guests.

Terrible experience

Brandie_F, Apr 2026
The whole experience was bad. When we got to the “meeting point” it was not clearly labeled as there was no red umbrella as stated in the email. We asked the man at the podium who was very rude when telling us to “go down there” to get in the line. We tried 3 times to get clarification that line was for the pirate ship as NO KNE else in the line was taking that tour. Finally someone showed up to scan our voucher and simply told us to go fine there pointing right. We got to a boat that looked NOTHING like a pirate ship. When we asked about the pirate ship boat we were told it’s broken so we were moved to this boat. Our tickets were supposed to come with lunch, but no one ever offered us food. We could barely understand our tour guide, so honestly no clue whose homes we saw. At the end of the tour they came around to each person asking for tips. When we informed them we weren’t tipping since we didn’t even get the tour we paid for or our lunch they got angry. One woman asked to see our ticket and when showed to her she took off with our phone back to the bar area and at that point pulled out a crockpot to start cooking our hotdogs. The tour was over at that point! We were the only ones left on the boat. The entire experience was bad and every worker we encountered treated us like we were dumb and were very rude to us. Not worth our $280. We were never given any option to change our tour or get a refund. Hell we were on the boat before we were even told we weren’t going to ride the boat we paid for.

Seamless

Chancemore_M, Feb 2026
It was a seamless and engaging process and experience. My needs were catered for in advance. And the price is fair, no complains.

Fun way to take a leisure...

Cynthia_M, Jan 2026
Fun way to take a leisure boat tour with music that went along with the mansions . Shade and sun seats available.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We’re glad you enjoyed our Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline & Millionaire’s Homes as a fun and relaxing way to explore the bay. Great music, stunning mansion views, and the option of shade or sun seating are all part of the experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable Miami sightseeing boat tour! 🏴‍☠️🚤✨

Average fare

Anurag_D, Dec 2025
It was ok.. and a stark reminder of you get what you pay for .. so technically, I should give it 5 star but a 3 star is an average for an average expereince. things that went well.. 1. Miami harbour is beautiful and this ship provided me the means to see it 2. No drama on the cruise. We got back safe What didnt work, in order of its importance to me 1. 1. It's a Pirate Ship but so I guess its ok to have old fittings and look old but this ship was in dire need of maintenance. 2. Seats were not comfortable. 3. Toilets were not clean. 4. We left early. We arrived early. Lol..

Not recomended

Helene_F, Nov 2025
Bad speaker and to loud tour guide. The tour guide could speak better and clearer english. Not recomended.

Bathroom on the boat was disgusting.

Alicia_M, Nov 2025
Well it wasn’t a pirate ship when we arrived, which we booked ahead and paid for. And the “open bar” was really only a few premixed drinks that we were allowed to choose from. The bathroom on the boat was atrocious. Unbelievably disgusting.

The pirate ship that never materialized

Demetra_L, Oct 2025
We had paid to go on a pirate ship tour around Miami. We were told we had to go onto another ship which was not the pirate ship. I couldn’t understand the host that was speaking that was explaining the homes and their stories. Either the sound system or she was unclear. I would say that the trip was just okay. If you want to see the homes of the rich and famous, it’s an okay trip.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t fully meet expectations. Occasionally, we make changes to the assigned boat for logistical and safety reasons, always aiming to ensure the best and safest experience for everyone. We also continuously work to make our narration as clear and enjoyable as possible, following our quality guidelines. We truly appreciate your comments — they help us improve! 🌴

a boat mansion tour experience

Sean_K, Jul 2025
This is a must see tour in the water you get to see amazing houses that belongs to celebrities also, the vibes on the boat were amazing. Also, they played great music. It’s a mustsee tour. I enjoyed my experience. This is a tour that’s for all ages.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for the awesome review! 😍 We're thrilled you had a great time, enjoyed the music 🎶 and the celeb homes 🏝️🏠 Come back anytime — fun for all ages indeed! 🙌⛵

Absolutely recommend!!!

Jessica_K, Jul 2025
What a lovely boat ride- staff were all amazing. Boat was adorable. The tour guide spoke in English and Spanish and was very entertaining and informative. I loved seeing the houses up close! Absolute best thing to do while in Miami! Highly recommend!!!!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much! 😊 We're thrilled you enjoyed the ride, the views, and our awesome bilingual guide 🏠⛴️💬 So glad it was a highlight of your trip to Miami! 🌴💙 Come back anytime! 🙌✨

Gh

Gordon_H, Jul 2025
Too crowded. Not enough Seating and unsafe and broken seats. . Hard to understand speakers about mansions.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hello, at Miami Aqua Tours, passenger safety and comfort are our top priorities. Our boats undergo regular inspections and maintenance to ensure all seating meets safety standards. We also strive to provide clear audio so guests can enjoy and understand the tour details. We appreciate your comments and will continue working to enhance the experience for everyone on board. Please feel free to reach out directly if you have any further concerns.

Good experience to the...

HuaTzu_F, Jul 2025
Good experience to the price. If you wait till the last minute, they give a sales price for the remaining seats before boarding.

A great way to see the Miami skyline

Jacqueline_W, Jun 2025
Great way to see the Miami Skyline and see who lives where! Enthusiastic guide, great fun, good music and well tied in to whose home you were viewing.

Miami Sunset Cruise

Hannah_D, Jun 2025
A delightful, open air, sunset excursion that showed the beauty of Miami and so many fun mansions and movie locations. See Miami and all of its islands at night. It is a beautiful site to behold. If you like a fun, calming Family boat event this is for you. It’s fun to do solo as well. The crew are great, the music is great and the seating is comfortable.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the sunset cruise and the views of Miami’s beauty and famous spots. It means a lot to hear that the experience was fun and relaxing for both families and solo travelers. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with the crew. Hope to see you on board again soon!

Great tour & beautiful mansions

Lori_G, Jun 2025
Fun times, enjoyed the atmosphere! Beautiful mansions. Only slight “turn off” in my opinion was upon entering the ship, one of the employees was handing out a little slip of paper for adults to fill out for “raffle” and seemed routine/mandatory. Turns out my husband was 1 of 3 people whose name was called as a raffle “winner.” We weren’t expecting a raffle and at 1st were excited that he was a lucky one that would receive a “prize”. Turns out the “prize” was an opportunity to participate in a time share program: go to a meeting during your stay in miami, so on & so forth, if you know how time shares work. I’m sure many people participate in and enjoy time share programs, but we have no interest in such. Since it’s being described as a “prize” we would’ve honestly been much more excited w/ a magnet, a t-shirt, a drink or appetizer voucher from one of the establishments surrounding the dock, etc, just something that has no-strings attached or a “catch”. Or no raffle/prize at all would have been fine too, and maybe just offer all patrons exiting the ship an opportunity to inquire about the time share program if interested. I understand promoting your business…..was just turned off by presenting it as a raffle/prize type of scenario. But the woman was was sweet when we politely declined.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about the Miami Pirate Boat Tour. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and the views of the beautiful mansions—it’s great to know that part of the experience met your expectations. We sincerely appreciate your honest comments regarding the raffle presentation. We understand how this may have felt unexpected and not aligned with what you anticipated as a “prize.” Your suggestion to offer small, no-strings-attached gifts or to clearly present the offer as optional is very helpful and will be shared with our team to improve the guest experience in the future. Thank you again for your thoughtful review—it helps us make each tour even better. We hope to welcome you back aboard for another fun and memorable adventure!

It was cancelled on us last minute and very confusing

Ariann_D, Jun 2025
It was cancelled on us last minute and there was no communication with this site or the company and we are still trying to get a refund

Response from Host, Jun 2025

We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. To help us better understand and resolve this situation, could you please provide more details such as the date and time of your scheduled tour, and any messages or notifications you may have received regarding the cancellation? Additionally, did our team offer you the option to reschedule at the time? Please contact us directly at info@miamiaquatours.com with all these details so we can assist you promptly and ensure the appropriate resolution, including your refund process. Thank you for your patience and for giving us the opportunity to make things right.

** Good Tour - will recommend - there is NO PIRATE BOAT **

Varinder_G, Jun 2025
So just a heads up...there is NO PIRATE BOAT...they are advertising as a Pirate Boat but once you get there it will be a bigger boat..This can be good thing or a bad thing..if your kids are expecting a Pirate Boat...just know that you will see one docked..but it doesnt look like the engines even work on that one. It is a little scamy...cause you will just tell you "The Pirate boat is not working today."...how about...."The Pirate Boat is just a ruse and doesnt work at all." Once you reach Biscayne Bay main area..you need to look for the Blue and White umbrella near the "Hard Rock" Cafe..this podium will be located upstairs next to a restaurant sitting area and across from the "Hard Rock Cafe"...You will be boarding the boat downstairs across from a big decorative Arm Chair that people use for taking photos. I am letting you all know this because the guy at the entrance of Biscayne Bay was not good at providing directions. (A) Please go to the podium first so they can scan your bar code and print you a boarding pass. (B) They will take your picture before they board you...no you cannot say no....they do this so they can sell the pictures to interested parties at the end of the tour. (C) As annoying as it is...get there early...atleast 40 minutes to go stand in the que downstairs at the boarding dock...if you dont do this..the line will only get longer and you wont get good seats...Then you may be stuck inside the board and not on the roof which is the good spot...and last minute people will wanna squeeze in with you -- which can be really annoying. There are drinks available for purchase..but I dont drink..so I dont know what they are like....Sit in the middle of the roof seating area because the speakers are obnoxiously loud with music. The tour itself was fine..the boat moves at an ok pace and they show you all the celebrity houses from a distance -- I beleive there are restrictions on how close they can get..but I will et you know that this is the same tour all the boats take..so you are not missing anything. I didnt any other tour boat go any further than our boat..so I am guessing they have restrictions on where they can go. So you wont get anything extra special if you pick a different tour. It was an ok tour..it was 40mins to an hour I would say. The only annoying thing I found about this boat is that the seats should be facing in one direction instead of aliigning the sides of the boat because you have to turn around and look at the house and stuff..and someone's crotch will be in your face when they permit people to stand up and take pictures..and that's just annoying. Second annoying thing is that their music is too loud..you are already tired from standing around the dock to wait for a good seat on the boat and then you have loud music. Another annoying thing was that they will make you guess the celebrity who owns the house as you are doing the tour..but they are trying to manage so many things on the boat..that by the time you are already past the celebrity house..that's when you will know who the house belongs to..Just tell us straight up who the house belongs to and be done with it so we can take our pictures. I did not come on the boat to play jepordy..I just came to enjoy and stare like a creep inside celebrity houses...Otherwise this is a good tour and Staff is nice..Look out for the European tourists..cause they have no concept of personal space and ques..and will try to cut you off..Everything else was fine. I would recommend this tour for first time tourists.

It was difficult to...

Mary_F, May 2025
It was difficult to understand the guide and the tour left after 8pm, there was not much sunset to see. The website posted 7:30pm departure. It was extremely difficult to find the check in place.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the challenges you experienced with the departure time, guide clarity, and check-in process. We understand how important it is for everything to run smoothly—especially when it comes to catching the sunset. We’ll review our scheduling and communication to ensure the timing is clear and the check-in location is easier to find. We also appreciate your note about the guide, and we’ll work on improving audio quality and clarity for future tours. Thank you again for taking the time to help us improve, and we hope to have the chance to provide you with a better experience next time.

The seating is Horrible!...

Shawanna_R, Apr 2025
The seating is Horrible! The benches are very loosely. The smell from the engine was be inhaled while riding.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We take comments like yours seriously, as they help us improve the quality and safety of our tours. We are currently reviewing the condition of our seating and addressing the issue to ensure a more comfortable experience for our guests. Regarding the engine smell, our maintenance team has been notified and is already working to resolve it. Your comfort and safety are our priority, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back on board soon for a much better experience. Warm regards, Miami Aqua Tours Team

Disappointed

Antionette_G, Apr 2025
Bummed it was cancelled for a child I was bringing who was being treated at Nicklaus Children’s. Only day to do this.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and completely understand how disappointing it must have been, especially considering the special circumstances. 💙 Our team always strives to provide memorable moments, and we deeply regret that we couldn’t make it happen that day. Please feel free to reach out to us at (305) 358-7600 or info@miamiaquatours.com — we’d love to help you reschedule or find a way to make it right. You have a full year to use your tickets, and we’d be honored to welcome you and your guest aboard in the future.

pirate boat not there

M_K, Feb 2025
I booked the pirate boat but it wasn't the pirate boat. It was a regular boat. The people were nice.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

We truly appreciate your feedback and are sorry for any confusion regarding the pirate boat. 🏴‍☠️⚓ At the moment, the pirate boat is undergoing its annual maintenance to ensure it remains in top condition for future adventures. However, we’re glad to hear that you still had a pleasant experience with our team. We’d love to welcome you back in the future for the full pirate experience once maintenance is complete! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. 💙
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