Miami: Speedboat & Banana Boat Thrill Combo

Glide Past Miami's Waterfront Mansions, Then Hold On for the Banana Boat

You ride a 25-foot speedboat for thirty minutes past Miami's waterfront estates and skyline views, then transfer to a banana boat for thirty minutes of high-speed towing with up to five other riders. Professional captains handle both legs, all equipment and safety gear are included, and the route passes Key Biscayne's sandbar or the Vizcaya Museum shoreline depending on conditions. Reschedule vouchers are issued if weather cancels your departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Safety briefing for riders
• Enjoy 30-minute banana boat ride
• Glide over water at high speed
• View Miami skyline and mansions
• Visit sandbar near Key Biscayne
• See Viscaya Museum shoreline

The Experience

The boat accelerates hard off the dock and you're moving fast across the bay almost before you realize it. The 25-foot rigid inflatable cuts through warm water, and suddenly the Miami skyline is behind you and the shoreline is lined with those enormous waterfront houses everyone talks about — the kind with private docks and pools you can see from the water. Your captain knows the route and the pace, pointing out details as you pass, and the whole thing has that strange calm that comes when you're moving at speed on open water. This is the first half of the speedboat and banana boat combo, and it sets up what comes next.

After thirty minutes of that, you pull back toward the shallows where the banana boat is waiting. The safety briefing is quick and straightforward — your captain runs through it before you climb aboard — and then the real acceleration starts. Up to six riders sit in a line on the inflatable tube, and as the speedboat tows you out, the speed builds until you're skipping across the bay with your hands locked around the handles and the water spraying up on both sides. The banana boat thrill combo is built around this moment: the rush of being towed at speed, the unpredictability of the turns, the fact that you're all in it together and nobody's getting out until the thirty minutes are done. Groups stay small enough that everyone gets a real turn, not a token one.

The route takes you past Key Biscayne's natural sandbar or along the shore near the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, depending on conditions and what your captain chooses. Weather can delay or cancel the whole thing — that's the one real constraint — but if it does, you get a voucher to reschedule within two years. You need to bring a valid government ID or passport to check in, and if anyone in your group is under eighteen, a parent or guardian has to sign the waiver on the spot. The boats come in two sizes: the small one holds up to six passengers, and if your group is seven or more, they'll move you to the larger boat that takes up to twenty. Either way, professional instructors are there the whole time, all the safety gear is provided, and parking is available at the dock.

What’s included

• Professional captains and instructors.
• all safety equipment and gear.
• 30-minute speedboat ride through Miami Bay with views of waterfront mansions and the skyline.
• 30-minute banana boat ride at speed.
• parking at the dock.

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?Book this if you want the speed and the views in one outing without arranging two separate activities — the combo packs the calm scenic ride and the adrenaline rush back-to-back, so you get both in an hour and a half on the water.

Top questions

How fast does the speedboat go?

The reference content doesn't specify a top speed, only that the captain accelerates to give riders a thrilling experience across the bay.

What's the age requirement for the banana boat?

Children ages 5 and up can participate in the speedboat and banana boat combo.

Can I bring my own life jacket?

All safety equipment and gear are provided as part of the activity; you don't need to bring your own.

What if the weather cancels my tour?

If weather or other factors delay or cancel the activity, you'll receive a voucher to reschedule at any time within two years of your original date.

Is there parking at the dock?

Yes, parking is available at the location.

What ID do I need to bring?

You must bring a valid government-issued ID or passport to complete the paperwork at check-in. Amex cards without a full name printed, Apple Card, and gift cards are not accepted for payment.

How many people can go on one boat?

The small boat accommodates up to 6 passengers. If your group has 7 or more riders, you'll be assigned to the large boat, which holds up to 20 passengers.

Do I need to understand English?

Yes, you must understand English to follow the safety instructions given by the captain.