Miami Speed Boat & Watersports: 30-Min Ride with Gear

Thirty Minutes on a Speed Boat Beats Hours in Traffic

You get a 20–25 minute speed boat ride with a professional instructor, all safety gear included, and parking on-site. Groups max out at six on the smaller Rib Boat or seven-plus on the Jet Boat. Bring a valid government ID and be ready to move — weather delays happen, but rescheduling is free within two years.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Arrive at Miami watersports location
• Enjoy 30-minute speed boat ride
• View Miami skyline from water

The Experience

Most people come to Miami and stay on the beach. You're on a boat doing 30 minutes of actual speed across warm water, skyline rising up on one side, nothing but horizon on the other. The boat leaves from a spot with parking right there — no hunting for a space, no walking a mile with kids in tow. Groups stay small: six or fewer on the Rib Boat, or if you've got a bigger crew, they move you to the Jet Boat. Either way, a professional instructor is running it, and every piece of safety gear comes with you.

The ride itself is the whole thing. You're not stopping to look at mansions or listen to a speech about the coastline. It's 20 to 25 minutes of gliding through the water, feeling the spray, watching the Miami skyline get smaller or bigger depending on which way you're headed. Kids from five years old can go — the only real limits are that you have to weigh under 250 pounds and be okay with the motion. If you've got a bad back or heart condition, this isn't the one. But if you just want to move fast and feel the water, it works.

Check-in means bringing a valid government ID or passport — they need it for the paperwork, and they're particular about it (Amex, Apple Card, gift cards won't work for payment). You need to understand English for the safety rundown. If weather cancels the day, they give you a voucher to reschedule anytime within two years, so there's no money lost, just a rescheduled morning.

What’s included

• 20–25 minute speed boat ride with professional instructor.
• all safety gear and equipment.
• parking at the location.
• choice of Rib Boat (6 riders or fewer) or Jet Boat (7+ riders).

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Miami Watersports

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want the thrill of speed and water without planning a full day tour — it's a quick hit of adrenaline that fits into a morning or afternoon, and the fixed 30-minute window means you're back on land before lunch.

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Top questions

What's the age and weight limit?

Ages 5 and up can ride. Each rider must weigh under 250 pounds.

How long is the actual boat ride?

20 to 25 minutes on the water.

What if the weather cancels my ride?

You get a voucher to reschedule anytime within two years, or a credit for any activity offered.

Do I need to bring anything?

A valid government ID or passport for check-in. All safety gear and equipment are provided.

How many people can go at once?

Six or fewer ride the smaller Rib Boat; groups of seven or more go on the Jet Boat.

Is parking included?

Yes, parking is available at the location.

Can I pay with a gift card or Apple Card?

No. The company only accepts standard payment methods with your full name printed on them.

Do I need to know how to swim?

Swimming ability is not mentioned as a requirement. All safety equipment is provided and professional instructors are present.