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Miami Wildlife Boat Tour to Raccoon Island 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 41% in Miami

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Miami
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Cruise Biscayne Bay, watch for local wildlife, and explore boat-access-only Raccoon Island with a licensed captain.

About this tour

See Miami from the water on a 120-minute wildlife boat tour to Raccoon Island. With a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain at the helm, cruise through Biscayne Bay and take in its tropical scenery while watching for seabirds, fish, dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and raccoons. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but the bay offers plenty to watch along the way.

The journey includes a stop at Raccoon Island, also known as Sandspur Island, a distinctive spot accessible only by boat. Step ashore to explore, take photos, and enjoy a quieter side of Miami. Your captain shares local stories and short insights about the bay, its wildlife, and the island, and captures moments from the experience. Selected photos are available to download after the tour. Bottled water, ice, and snorkeling equipment are provided.

Meet at Bill Bird Marina, where the dock is behind the pastel green building. Choose this Miami Wildlife Boat Tour to Raccoon Island for an easygoing outing that pairs a bay cruise with time on a hidden island.

Highlights

  • Cruise Biscayne Bay with a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain
  • Look for seabirds, fish, dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and raccoons
  • Stop at boat-access-only Raccoon Island, also known as Sandspur Island
  • Explore the island and capture photos of your experience

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain
  • Experience photos
  • Ice
  • Fuel surcharge

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet at Bill Bird Marina, 10800 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33154; the dock is behind the pastel green building

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 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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  • 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 7.1. Top 41% in Miami means it ranks in the top 41% of tours in Miami by this score.

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