Miami Beach Helicopter Tour: Fisher Island & Port of Miami

Circle Fisher Island and the Port of Miami from the air in half an hour.

A 30–35 minute helicopter tour of Miami's south beach area, departing with a live English-speaking guide and flying over Fisher Island, Golden Beach, Sunny Isles, Oleta River State Park, Aventura Mall, Hard Rock Stadium, and the Port of Miami. You choose between a standard tour or a private flight, and can request a doors-off option for unobstructed views.

Step-by-step itinerary

Miami Beach Helicopter Tour Highlights

• View Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino
• See Miami Beach sandy shores
• Fly over Sunny Isles Beach
• Pass Oleta River State Park
• Fly by Aventura Mall
• Circle Hard Rock Stadium
• Fly over Port of Miami
• See North Miami Beach
• View Fisher Island from above

The experience

The tour starts with an aerial pass over Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, one of the most significant horse racing venues in the US, then moves into the heart of Miami Beach itself. From above, you see the 150 waterfront homes and urban architecture that line the shore, followed by the golden sands of Sunny Isles Beach. The helicopter then swings inland to Oleta River State Park, a natural oasis bisected by the river where kayakers and paddleboarders work the water below, and passes Aventura Mall: the third largest shopping center in the United States and an architectural landmark in its own right.

The second half of the flight circles Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, then heads out over Biscayne Bay to the Port of Miami, the world's largest and busiest passenger port. From the helicopter, you watch cruise ships and cargo vessels move through the busy seaport at the mouth of the Miami River. The tour ends with a pass over Fisher Island, a three-mile offshore enclave accessible only by air or sea, where multimillion-dollar properties sit isolated from the mainland. Bottled water is included. The pilot can brief you on the doors-off option if you want to fly without the cabin doors for clearer photography.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• live guide in English.

Options for this experience

2 options

Helicopter Tour of Miami BeachUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 18:00, the last at 22:00

Private Heli Tour of Miami BeachUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 18:00, the last at 22:00Private option

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 30m–35m, runs Wednesday to Sunday, 9 start times, from US$ 236 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesWednesday to Sunday9 departure times: 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 and 22:00Another day? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (21 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (18 to 20 years) · Child (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Hollywood Helicopters

Is this one for you?Book the private flight if you want to control the schedule and avoid sharing cabin space. Choose the shared flight if you prefer lower cost and don't mind flying with other passengers.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 to 20 years); Child (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Fisher Island and why is it worth seeing from the air?

Fisher Island sits three miles offshore and is home to some of Miami's most exclusive properties. It is accessible only by air or sea, so the helicopter offers one of the few ways to see the island and its architecture up close.

How much of Miami does the helicopter cover in 30 minutes?

The tour passes Gulfstream Park, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Oleta River State Park, Aventura Mall, Hard Rock Stadium, the Port of Miami, and Fisher Island: roughly ten major landmarks and neighborhoods across the greater Miami area.

Can I request a doors-off flight?

Yes. Ask your pilot about the doors-off option when you arrive. This removes the cabin doors for unobstructed aerial photography and viewing.

What is the Port of Miami like from above?

The Port of Miami is the world's largest and busiest passenger port, and from the helicopter you see the scale of it: numerous massive cruise ships and cargo vessels moving through the seaport at the mouth of the Miami River.