Miami: Sunset Champagne Cruise & Skyline Views

Biscayne Bay at dusk: champagne in hand, Miami's skyline turning gold

You board at Bayside Marketplace, cruise Biscayne Bay for ninety minutes with a live DJ, pass Star Island and the Venetian Islands, watch the Miami skyline light up as the sun sets, and return with a bottle of champagne included for two. The boat has an open-air terrace and a main salon, and a bilingual guide narrates the route. Arrive thirty minutes early. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Step-by-step itinerary

Miami sunset boat cruise experience

• Start at Bayside Marketplace
• Pass by South Point
• Pass by theme restaurant chain
• Pass by outdoor entertainment venue
• Pass by cruise ship docks
• Glide past Venetian Islands
• Pass by Downtown Miami
• Pass by Star Island and Millionaire's Row
• Return to Bayside Marketplace

The experience

You're standing at Bayside Marketplace in downtown Miami, checking in thirty minutes before departure. The boat is waiting. In ninety minutes, you'll be out on the water watching the city transform as the sun drops and the skyline ignites, but right now it's still daylight, and the bay is just beginning to shift color. The boat itself is designed for this: a chic main salon with maximalist style, an open-air terrace where you'll actually want to stand, and a live DJ already setting the mood. A bottle of champagne comes with two people, which means you're not calculating drinks at the bar before you've even left the dock.

Once you're aboard, the route takes you past the Venetian Islands: six man-made islands from the 1920s connected by the Venetian Causeway, lined with waterfront estates that look like they belong in a different century. Then you glide past Star Island and Millionaire's Row, where the houses are so large and so famous you'll recognize some of them. The guide is bilingual and knows which landmarks matter. You pass South Point, Downtown Miami's glass and steel rising behind it, and then the real show starts: as the light changes, the skyline begins to glow. The city lights come alive in a way that photographs don't quite capture. It's not the kind of thing you narrate. You just stand there and watch it happen.

The boat circles back toward Bayside Marketplace as the evening settles in. If you've chosen the champagne option, you're holding a glass. If you haven't, beer, wine, and other drinks are available to buy. The DJ is still playing. Some people stay inside in the salon. Most stay on the terrace. Seating is first-come, first-served, so if you want a specific spot, you claim it early. The whole thing takes ninety minutes from start to finish, which is long enough to feel like a real evening and short enough that you're not sitting around waiting for something to happen. Check-in is at Bayside Marketplace, which is also where you return.

What’s included

• Your ninety-minute cruise includes a bottle of champagne for two (if selected), live DJ music on board, a bilingual tour guide, and a restroom.
• The boat departs from Bayside Marketplace with views of the Venetian Islands, Star Island, Millionaire's Row, and Downtown Miami's illuminated skyline.
• Additional drinks, snacks, and a City of Miami surcharge are available.
• Seating is first-come, first-served.

Options for this experience

3 options

Sightseeing cruise without drinksGuide in English or Spanish · 18:30 and 20:00Relaxed sightseeing on Biscayne Bay with Miami skyline and waterfront homes views; a welcome cocktail is included.

Champagne bottle for twoGuide in English or Spanish · 18:30 and 20:00

Open bar with VIP open-air terraceGuide in English or Spanish · 16:30, 18:30 and 20:00Unlimited wine, beer, tinto de verano and champagne; spirits, snacks, water and soda are not included. The VIP open-air terrace offers premium comfort and the best views.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 16:30, 18:30 and 20:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 150

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Once inside Bayside Marketplace, head toward the Ferris Wheel across from Hard Rock Cafe. Go down the stairs to the dock and line up in front of Landshark Bar & Grill under the beige umbrellas. Arrive 30 min early.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Miami Aqua Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want an evening on the water without planning the logistics: the boat, the champagne, the timing around sunset, and the route are all handled. The ninety-minute window is long enough to feel like an outing and short enough to fit into an evening without commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What time does the sunset cruise depart from Bayside Marketplace?

Departure times vary by season. Check-in is thirty minutes before your booked start time, and boarding takes approximately ten minutes.

Is the champagne included or do I have to pay extra?

A bottle of champagne for two is included if you select that option when booking. Other drinks (beer, wine, and Tinto de Verano) are available for purchase.

How long is the boat tour?

The cruise is ninety minutes long, departing from and returning to Bayside Marketplace.

What happens if I arrive late?

If the boat is full when you arrive, you'll be placed on the next available departure, depending on availability.

Is there a restroom on the boat?

Yes, there is a restroom on board.

Can service animals come on the cruise?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

Is the guide in English only?

No, the guide is bilingual.