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Miami Raccoon Island Wildlife Boat Tour 4 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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96 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Miami
  • 4 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise Biscayne Bay, look for dolphins and raccoons, swim in shallow water, and admire Indian Creek Island on a four-hour outing.

About this tour

Trade Miami’s city bustle for a four-hour escape across Biscayne Bay. This Miami Raccoon Island wildlife boat tour pairs open-water scenery with a chance to spot local animals and enjoy a refreshing swim.

Settle into comfortable, shaded seating as the crew guides the cruise through the bay. Keep watch for dolphins and manatees along the route, then step ashore on Raccoon Island for an optional crew-guided walk through its natural surroundings. Look for the island’s well-known raccoons and other local wildlife. Prefer to stay close to the water? Take a swim in the shallow area, with floats provided and the boat anchored nearby. On the return, cruise past Indian Creek Island, nicknamed “Billionaire Bunker.” Bottled water, an onboard bar, and a restroom add comfort throughout the trip.

With wildlife viewing, island exploration, sightseeing, and swimming in one outing, this Miami Raccoon Island wildlife boat tour offers an easygoing way to experience the bay. Arrive early at Venetian Marina, then come aboard ready to explore.

Highlights

  • Cruise Biscayne Bay in search of dolphins and manatees
  • Step ashore for a crew-guided walk on Raccoon Island
  • Watch for the island’s famous raccoons and local wildlife
  • Cool off with a shallow-water swim and included floats
  • Admire Indian Creek Island, known as “Billionaire Bunker”

What's included

Included

  • Licensed captain and professional crew
  • Comfortable seating and shaded areas
  • Bottled water
  • Onboard bar and restroom
  • Scenic wildlife cruise through Biscayne Bay
  • Scenic cruise past Indian Creek Island (“Billionaire Bunker”)
  • Shallow-water swim stop with floats
  • Crew-guided island walk

Not included

  • Gratuity

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Important information

  • 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 for $15–$30; free parking is available at the Publix lot about a 7-minute walk away
  • The free Miami Beach Water Taxi stops directly at the marina
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.80 from 96 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.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
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  • 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 7.1.

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