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Miami Guided Raccoon Island Walk and Sandbar Swim 4 hr

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 19% in Miami

10 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Miami
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Cruise Biscayne Bay, walk among Raccoon Island’s wildlife, then swim and unwind at Haulover Sandbar on this four-hour Miami outing.

About this tour

Set out from Venetian Marina for a four-hour Miami Guided Raccoon Island Walk and Sandbar Swim, pairing a scenic Biscayne Bay cruise with two memorable stops. Watch the Miami skyline recede as you travel through the bay’s coastal waterways, with opportunities to spot dolphins and manatees along the way.

At Raccoon Island, also known as Sandspur Island, join a guided walk to observe the island’s raccoons and learn about their habitat. Then head to Haulover Sandbar for time to swim, float, and relax in clear, shallow water. Comfortable seating, shaded areas, onboard restrooms, and floats help make the cruise easygoing, while bottled water is included. A bar and lunch options are available onboard.

This Miami Guided Raccoon Island Walk and Sandbar Swim brings wildlife, skyline views, and time on the water together in one outing. Meet at Pier 3 at Venetian Marina and look for the AquaPartyBoat signs. Bring $10 cash per person for the crew, and book your spot to enjoy a refreshing day on Biscayne Bay.

Highlights

  • Cruise Biscayne Bay with views of Miami’s skyline
  • Join a guided walk on Raccoon Island to observe its raccoons
  • Swim, float, or unwind at Haulover Sandbar
  • Make two stops for a mix of wildlife and waterfront relaxation

What's included

Included

  • Guided walk on Raccoon Island (Sandspur Island)
  • Stop at Haulover Sandbar to swim, float, and relax
  • Licensed captain and professional crew
  • Comfortable seating and shaded areas onboard
  • Bottled water
  • Floats for use in the water
  • Onboard restroom
  • Onboard bar
  • Lunch options available

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and hard seltzers, available for purchase
  • Food and drinks unless selected with the ticket option
  • $10 cash per person required for crew

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or those who are pregnant
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Departure point: Venetian Marina & Yacht Club, 1635 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, Pier 3
  • Look for AquaPartyBoat signage at the main commercial pier; vessels are marked AquaPartyBoat

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 10 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Miami
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.6. Top 19% in Miami means it ranks in the top 19% of tours in Miami by this score.

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