6 VIP Experiences in Miami Worth Your Morning

1.Everglades VIP Airboat Tour with Transportation Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 696 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

From Fort Lauderdale or Miami, ride to Everglades Holiday Park for an approximately 60-minute narrated airboat trip across the River of Grass. Your captain looks for alligators, birds, snakes, and native plants, then the shuttle returns you to your pickup point. Drivers and captains vary; past trips have included Bruce, Demetrius, and Captain Rich.

“We had a great time! The transportation was top notch, Bruce was very courteous and knowledgeable. The boat captain made every effort for us to see alligators and wildlife. Worth every penny!”

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2.Fully Private Speed Boat Tours, VIP-style Miami Speedboat Tour of Star Island!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Meet your captain at 1100 West Ave for a private speedboat ride of about two hours, including roughly 90 minutes of fast running on the water. Pass Star Island, South Beach and waterfront homes as your guide shares local stories. The boat holds up to six, bottled water is provided, and you can bring your own drinks.

“excellent a ne surtout pas manquer. nous sommes deux filles et ne savions pas trop a quoi nous attendre et nous avons juste adorer . aller a fond voler au dessus des vagues vraiment génial. et merci au guide vraiment très sympa”

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3.Miami Sightseeing Cruise on a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 333 reviews · from $18Best value

Take a 75-minute, English and Spanish narrated cruise from Bayfront Park aboard a two-level boat. You’ll pass celebrity homes, South Beach, Fisher Island and the Port of Miami, then return with skyline views. Seating is first come, the outdoor deck is limited, and drinks and snacks cost extra.

“Nice trip while waiting on our flight home. Drinks were too expensive. Staff friendly. The boat was an older model well kept. Restrooms were clean and smelled fresh. The camera person taking pics before boarding should actually look at the pic before saving. I'm a beautiful woman. However on the pic I looked like one od the ugly step sisters.”

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4.Miami Express Private Boat a 1- Hour Luxury Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Set out from Coconut Grove on a private, one-hour cruise for up to eight people. Your captain takes you past marinas, waterfront homes, and Miami’s skyline, with a route you can discuss with the crew. Bring your own drinks, connect your phone to the boat’s Bluetooth speaker, and request champagne before departure if you want it.

“Our captain, Fernando, was both fun and knowledgeable. We saw magnificent high rise condos and homes. The view of the skyline from the water back to the city was beautiful.”

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5.Welcome to Miami’s Best & Only 6 hr VIP Full Day City Land Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $75

Cover Miami Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and more in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. Guide Al is praised for lively local commentary, clear stop instructions, and keeping water and snacks on hand. At $75 per person, this six-to-seven-hour tour is built for a broad city overview, not long visits at every sight.

“Al is a brilliant driver/guide. We had a fabulous and memorable day seeing so many amazing places that we could not have seen ourselves. He showed us even more places than were on his itinerary. Al is very friendly, knowledgable, professional, helpful and good fun. He constantly refilled his supplies of water/soft drinks/snacks for us to use. I would definitely recommend Al and this tour to everyone, it’s fantastic.”

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6.Miami & South Beach: 35-Minute Private Luxury Airplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 111 reviews · 35 min · from $84

Take a private 35-minute flight from Miami Executive Airport in a Cessna 177 Cardinal. Your commercial pilot provides live commentary as you pass South Beach, Key Biscayne, downtown Miami, and Coconut Grove. Bring your ID, arrive 30 minutes early, and remember the $19 per-person airport fee.

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