These magical Miami boat tours prove The 305 is best seen by water

Given that Miami is such a hotbed of culture, cuisine and commerce, it’s no surprise that some of the biggest names in film, music, fashion and sports have homes in the city, including basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, Grammy winner Gloria Estefan and the “Queen of Latin Pop,” Thalía. And you’ll be able to get up close and personal with some of those lavish celebrity homes with this 90-minute sightseeing cruise around Biscayne Bay. From the comforts of a modern (and air-conditioned!) yacht, you can take in views of the Downtown Miami skyline, the exclusive Fisher Island and the pricey properties lining Millionaire’s Row, as a bilingual guide offers up colorful stories and fascinating facts about Miami’s history.

Miami isn’t just a bustling metropolis—it’s also a hub of incredible nature and wildlife, all of which you can experience on this exciting and educational boat tour of the famed Everglades National Park, the largest tropical wilderness in all of the United States. Explore the lush, diverse landscape of the Florida Everglades on an airboat made to navigate the park’s winding waterways of sawgrass and swampland, with expert commentary on all of the creatures you’ll see along the way, including alligators, turtles, rare birds and the elusive Florida panther. You can even snap a photo with “Jaws,” the famous gator!

Miami boasts one of America’s most beautiful skylines and you can take in all of the glitz and glamor of those towering buildings aboard an evening boat cruise along the iconic Biscayne Bay. As well as the bright lights of South Beach, the 90-minute sea trip will sail you past local landmarks like Hibiscus Island, the Freedom Tower, the Port of Miami, the Venetian Islands and more, with live onboard commentary from an expert guide detailing interesting facts about the city and its famous residents. Drinks and snacks are available to purchase from the onboard bar, in case you want to add a little aperitivo moment to your sunset cruise.

Would you rather experience Miami from the water or from the sky? With this adrenaline-pumping parasailing tour, you can do both: marvel at once-in-a-lifetime views of the Miami skyline from both the clear waters of Biscayne Bay as well as 350 feet above it. An experienced captain and crew will make sure you have everything you need for a soaring and safe ride—including lifejackets, harnesses and the 800-foot line that will help you take flight—so all you have to worry about is soaking up every inch of those stunning scenes around you, including the dolphins, sea turtles and stingrays swimming in the ocean blue below.

Enjoy the serenity of the Miami River aboard a charming, fully-electric Duffy Boat during this relaxing (and eco-friendly!) river cruise. While you wind through Miami’s downtown waterways and under movable bridges—keeping an eye out for Florida’s majestic manatees as you go—you can sit back beneath the boat’s signature scallop-edged canopy and indulge in your choice of wine (white, red or sparkling) as well as yummy charcuterie snacks, including meats and cheese, crackers and fresh fruit. Have a big group joining you? You can book the whole boat for a luxurious private tour!