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Miami Water Taxi Between Bayside and South Beach 30 min

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  • Miami
  • 30 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Cruise between Bayside Marketplace and South Beach, taking in Biscayne Bay islands and Miami skyline views along the way.

About this tour

Trade Miami traffic for a breezy ride across Biscayne Bay. The Miami water taxi connects Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami with Miami Beach Marina in South Beach, making the journey part of your day out.

Each leg takes about 30 minutes, with a captain providing commentary in English and Spanish. Along the way, look for Fisher Island, Star Island, and the Venetian Islands, then enjoy views of Downtown Miami’s skyline, the mouth of the Miami River, Brickell, and Brickell Key. Choose a one-way ticket or make it a round trip and spend time exploring before returning. For round-trip tickets, confirm your return departure time with the captain before you disembark.

The Miami water taxi carries up to 34 passengers and operates rain or shine. Check in at least 10 minutes before departure, and plan ahead since there are no bathrooms on board. Pick the departure point that suits your plans and see Miami from the water.

Highlights

  • Cruise between Bayside Marketplace and South Beach
  • Admire Biscayne Bay islands, including Fisher Island and Star Island
  • Take in views of Downtown Miami, Brickell, and Brickell Key
  • Choose a one-way trip or return later on a round-trip ticket

What's included

Included

  • One-way or round-trip water taxi ticket
  • 30-minute cruise in each direction
  • Bilingual captain and commentary in English and Spanish
  • Departure from Bayside Marketplace or South Beach

Not included

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, available to purchase
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed; other animals are not permitted
  • Foldable strollers and prams are allowed
  • Boat check-in closes 10 minutes before departure
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  • For round-trip tickets, book your return time with the captain before disembarking
  • No bathrooms are available on the boat; use facilities before boarding
  • The service operates rain or shine
  • Alcohol consumption requires a valid ID and a minimum age of 21
  • The ride is not recommended for people prone to seasickness

Frequently asked questions

How long is the water taxi ride?

The cruise takes about 30 minutes each way.

Where does the water taxi depart?

Departures are available from Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami and Miami Beach Marina in South Beach.

Can I choose a one-way or round-trip ticket?

Yes. Choose a one-way or round-trip ticket. For a round trip, arrange your return boat time with the captain before disembarking.

What languages are available on board?

The captain and commentary are available in English and Spanish.

Are there bathrooms on the boat?

No. Please use the bathroom before boarding.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 1.00 from 1 review. 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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  • 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 7.0.

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