Miami: Half-Day Private Boat Charter to Raccoon Island & Sandbar

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Miami, USA

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5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Biscayne Bay on a private boat charter designed for flexibility and comfort. With only your group onboard, this experience offers a controlled and personalized way to enjoy Miami’s waterways without shared passengers or fixed routes. The captain handles navigation while you relax, making it easy to combine sightseeing, swimming, or social time at your own pace.

Experience Miami from a water-level perspective
Private charter ensures full control of your experience
Set your own pace without fixed itineraries
Comfortable layout supports relaxing or socializing onboard

What's Included

Bottled Water
Ice
Cooler
Restroom on board
Floating Water Mat
Premium Sound System: Play your own Music
BYOB: Bring your own drinks and snacks onboard.

Captain Surcharge - USD 50 per HOUR (Government Charge - Agreement w/ Government for Private Boats)
Fuel Surcharge - USD 50 Per BOOKING (Government Charge - Agreement w/ Government for Private Boats)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Miami River, Miami, FL, USA
The exact marina address will be provided once your Captain is coordinated. Please check your email and phone notifications after booking your charter; Our team will guide you every step of the way.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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

Lifejackets for everyone aboard? Yes
Maximum amount of Passengers is 10, including Toddlers and Kids.
At least one traveler must be 18 years or older.
Smoking is not allowed (Only Vapes)
Customer must leave their shoes on a basket prior to boarding.
Sunscreen must be applied prior to getting on the water, to prevent stains in the cushions.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

Olena_G

We had so much fun! Racoons are so cute! We even saw dolphins and stringrays. Captain Eli was very attentive, professional, and friendly. He did his best for us to enjoy this trip. I highly recommend this tour and Captain Eli! One small thing, take mosquitos repellent to the Racoon Island! ;))

Reviews

5.0

based on 17 reviews

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Gergo_L, Dec 2025

Very nice and professional team! Ortega was our captain, who was very cool and kind! He took us to beautiful places! There were 7 of us, and we fit comfortably on the boat! Full privately feeling!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hearing that the experience felt both professional and relaxed means a lot to us. It’s great to know the group was comfortable on board and that Captain Ortega’s calm, kind approach made the day enjoyable while showing you some beautiful spots. Gergo, we truly appreciate you taking the time to share this and hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Great family outing, well worth the money!’

Lisa_T, Oct 2025

Ray Morales was our captain, he was awesome and the whole 4 hour trip was great! We had our kids and grandkids from 19months - 31 with my husband and I. Ray was just great, the scenery was 5 star and feeding the raccoons was so fun!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Lisa! I’m really happy to hear you and your family had such a great time with Captain Ray. He’s fantastic with guests of all ages and always makes sure everyone has fun and feels safe. Feeding the raccoons is definitely one of the highlights! We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you all back again soon!

So much fun!

Olena_G, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We’re so glad you had a fun and full experience at Racoon Island, Olena. Seeing dolphins, stingrays, and raccoons all in one trip is hard to beat. Captain Eli will be happy to know his efforts made the day even better for you. Thanks for sharing your adventure with others.

Capitan Omar was...

Dmitriy_I, Jan 2025

Capitan Omar was professional, attentive, paid attention to details. Great Experience Would strongly recommend and completely satisfied 5 stars.

Excellent

Saifuzzaman_C, Nov 2024

It was a great ride and Daniel the captain was really nice guy very friendly courteous and sober and I will certainly book again in near future

Outstanding!

Nyjah_S, Aug 2024

Captain Duniel was amazing and the experience was outstanding! We did the 2 hour tour and had an absolute ball. Duniel was informative, professional and fun to hang around! 20/10 experience!

Just book it!!!

BENITTA_P, Jun 2024

Omar was our captain and he was AWESOME!!!! He made sure we were safe then he made sure we enjoyed and made the most out of the time we had!!! He was the perfect captain match for our group. We would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun day in the Miami sun!

Perfect Miami Boat

Claudia_M, May 2024

Rented out this boat for my birthday weekend, beautifully maintained & wonderful captain to take you out on a boat tour around the city.

Amazing experience !!

sarah_f, May 2024

Thank you to our wonderful captain Duniel !!! Also, the customer service was amazing from Adiel!! Thank you!!

Fun in the sun

Tangi_R, May 2024

Our group was able to have a great time w Orlando. We anchored near an island to swim, go ashore and just enjoy the sun.

The captain and mate were...

Elaine_K, Apr 2024

The captain and mate were first class. Very knowledgeable and Friendly. I would highly recommend this Captain and cruise around the Miami area.

Incredibly fun & easy trip

Hannah_M, Apr 2024

Eli was a wonderful captain. He was accommodating, friendly and fun. I can’t recommend this trip enough! Amazing value for the price.

Great boat tour in Miami

Luca_Z, Jan 2024

As a Christmas gift from our sons, we received this wonderful 3-hour boat tour. We started the tour at 10 AM and we were lucky to have as captain Duniel. He was very friendly and very professional. He knew so much about Miami and many buildings around the bay and downtown. We were so pleased and had a great time, do not even know when the 3 hours ended. We strongly recommend Duniel as a tour guide and your captain.

New Year’s Day on the Harbor

Brett_F, Jan 2024

Great New Year’s Day tour around Miami with Yuri. We soaked up the sun, saw the sights and lazed around the harbor while Yuri, a nice and easy going guide, expertly guided the boat.

We had a great time...

Toma_A, Jun 2025

We had a great afternoon with Captain Eduardo! We were able to feed some raccoons and then swim somewhere else. Eduardo is very professional and knows the surroundings very well.

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Response from Host, Jun 2025

Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une excellente après-midi avec le capitaine Eduardo. Il connaît effectivement très bien la région et aime partager ces moments uniques comme la rencontre avec les ratons laveurs et la baignade dans des endroits calmes. Ce sera un plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau à bord !