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Private Sailing on the Miami Bay - Biscayne Bay
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Let's go Sailing! Experience Miami's Biscayne Bay aboard one of Destino Charters Beneteau stylish vessels in the company of experienced, but mostly fun, well traveled, passionate captains. A Private Sailing tour aboard Destino Charters vessels on the Miami Bay (called Biscayne Bay) is a unique experience. The perfect combination of unobstructed oceanic winds and lake like shoals makes this the perfect place to check sailing off your bucket list, or even better, introduce you to this wonderful sport/leisure activity! Marine life abounds and it is not unusual to spot dolphins, rays, turtles and other sea life. The sophisticated shoreline of the bay, with the Miami Skyline to the West and Key Biscayne to the East are the perfect backdrop for incredible pictures to share with friends and family. Want to venture underwater or in its surface on a paddleboard? we got you covered! ask us about all the extras we can include to customize your experience.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $850.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:30 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
A glamorous Island off the coast of Miami, Key Biscayne has some landmarks like President Nixon vacation home, the Bill Baggs Lighthouse and No Name Harbor. Anchoring and swimming are a good option in this area.
Off the South of Key Biscayne is this unique sight of Stilt vacation homes built in different times in the 1900s. Reminiscent of the Prohibition and post WWII eras of the intricate history of Miami.
Miami has developed into a big, modern city and its ever changing sophisticated skyline is wonderful by day or night. We will pass under the Rickenbacker Bridge that connects Virginia Key and Key Biscayne to Miami and approach Brickell, the Miami River and Downtown, with vistas of Miami's waterfront, the Port and Fisher Island.
On either side of the Rickenbacker bridge there are good anchorage areas where you can go for a swim, paddleboard or just relax and enjoy the amazing vistas of the city from the bay. In the meantime, we will barbecue some mean skirt steaks*, or teach you some paddle boarding techniques*. A 4 hour charter will allow for this.
Want to snorkel on a Reef near Miami? a 5 and up hours, good weather conditions and departure at or before 10AM will allow us to include this fascinating experience in your Private Charter.
Elliott Key, in Biscayne National Park, Florida is the largest key in the park and is the northernmost of the true Florida Keys. It's located east of Homestead, Florida. Elliott Key is popular for boating adventures. The Elliott Key Sandbar, or Sands cut, is one of Miami's most popular boating attractions, but is big enough to let us stay away from crowds and loud unpleasant music. It is a great area for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding and sunbathing on deck. Please note that Elliott Key is 18 Nautical Miles South of our departure at Coconut Grove, so allow for an 8 hour experience to include this option.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Sailing on the Miami Bay - Biscayne Bay lasts about 4–12 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $425 per person for this Miami experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $850. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 14 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is This is an approximate meeting point. We will coordinate the meeting point upon establishing the route, your tour preferences and our recommendations based on weather, length of outing and other considerations. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 6 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Sailing on the Miami Bay - Biscayne Bay | 4–12 hours | 4.9 (76) | $425 | |
 Sail Biscayne Bay: An Intimate Eco-Adventure with Snorkeling | 3h 30min | 4.9 (471) | $129 | View |
 Miami Biscayne Bay Private Boat Experience with Captain | 2–4 hours | 4.9 (178) | $549 | View |
 Hobie Cat Wave 14ft Sailing Rental at Hobie Beach Miami | 1 hour | 5.0 (1) | $107 | View |
 Miami Sunset Sailing Cruise Tour with Open Bar and Live DJ | 2 hours | 4.9 (91) | $89 | View |
 Private Miami City Tour + Biscayne Bay Cruise | 6 hours | 4.2 (789) | $200 | View |
 Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour | 1h 20min | 4.6 (2,964) | $30 | View |
On board: Cooler with ice, water, towels, toilet, outdoor shower; Snorkeling/Paddleboarding: Snorkeling Gear; Paddleboards ; Lessons (group) Private Charter: We will design the experience based on your preferences, our sailing expertise and what weather dictates; Duration: 4 hours: Enough time to sail around the bay and get close to the Miami waterfront, Key Biscayne and stop for activities in the water; Yummy Meal ($45/pp): Loaded charcuterie board + beef/fish/chicken grilled onboard + side + dessert; Mystiko: Beneteau Oceanis 400, a stylish 40' sailboat that can accommodate up to 6 guests comfortably; CAPTAIN REQUIRED: A US Coast Guard certified Captain is required. Fee paid upon boarding.
On board: Cooler with ice, water, towels, toilet, outdoor shower; Paddleboards: Want to learn to paddle board? or do you know and want to go for a ride while out there? no problem! just let us know; Private Charter: We will design the experience based on your preferences, our sailing expertise and what weather dictates; Duration: 8 hours: Great to get your sailing fix and confirm that if you don't sail frequently, sailing with us is a sound economic decision Yummy Meal : Loaded charcuterie board + sandwich + chips + dessert; grilled steak or fish; ceviche; chilean sea bass are some options; Mystiko: Stylish Beneteau 40' sailboats that can accommodate up to 6 guests comfortably; CERTIFIED CAPTAIN : A US Coast Guard is required. Fee paid upon boarding.
On Board: Fridge, water, towels, toilet, outdoor shower; Private Sailing Charter Duration: 3 hours Optional upon request: We will present you our menu options ranging from a charcuterie board to 3 course meals prepared on board Sailboat: Beneteau Oceanis 400 CAPTAIN REQUIRED: A US Coast Guard certified Captain is required. Fee paid upon boarding.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 76 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Destino Charters Miami.