Night boat tour Miami Beach: the Miami skyline and Brickell lit up at night over Biscayne Bay

Miami Beach · Private night cruise · Evenings from 5pm

Miami after dark,
all lit up,
from the water

A private night boat tour across Biscayne Bay: the Miami skyline, Brickell and the islands glowing over the water. Your group, your music, your captain.

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The Miami skyline and Brickell lit up over Biscayne Bay

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USCG-licensed captains

Captain, fuel, water & ice included

100% private — your group only

Free cancellation 24hrs

No OTA fees — book direct

Departs 2400 Collins Ave

The night

Miami comes alive at night.
See it from the bay.

Miami is beautiful by day, but the skyline is at its best after dark.

On a private night boat tour in Miami Beach, you cruise Biscayne Bay as the city lights come on: the downtown Miami towers, Brickell, the bridges and the islands all reflected on the water. Your captain anchors in front of the skyline so you can take it all in, with your own music and drinks on board.

No crowded rooftop, no cover charge, no waiting for a table. Just your group, the open water and the best night view in Miami — perfect for date nights, birthdays, bachelorette groups and anyone visiting Miami.

Want more ideas? Read our complete guide to night boat tours in Miami Beach.

Miami skyline at dusk seen from a private boat on Biscayne Bay at the start of a night boat tour — Dusk on Biscayne Bay, just before the city lights come on.

Duration

2–3 hours

Board about an hour before sunset to see both.

Ideal group

2–8 guests

Couples to small groups; up to 13 on larger boats.

Best time

After sunset

Evening slots from 5pm, all year round.

Departs

2400 Collins Ave

Miami Beach, across from 1 Hotel.

What you’ll see

The city lights, up close.

The best of Miami at night, seen from the middle of Biscayne Bay.

Downtown Miami skyline

The towers of downtown Miami glowing over the bay, reflected on the water — the view everyone wants a photo of.

Brickell & the bridges

Brickell’s high-rises and the lit-up causeways that connect Miami Beach to the mainland.

Star Island at night

Cruise past the celebrity mansions of Star Island and the Venetian Islands as the lights come on.

Cruise ships & the port

The giant cruise ships at the Port of Miami, lit up like floating cities on the evenings they’re in port.

What to expect

How the night unfolds.

Most groups book 2–3 hours and board about an hour before sunset.

Board at 2400 Collins Ave. Chill the drinks, queue the playlist and meet your captain.
Sunset on the bay. Watch the sky turn pink and orange over Biscayne Bay as you cruise south.
The islands light up. Pass the Venetian Islands and Star Island as the mansions and bridges light up.
Skyline after dark. Your captain anchors in front of downtown Miami and Brickell for the city lights.
Cruise back to Miami Beach. An easy ride home under the night sky.

Private boat on Biscayne Bay with the Miami skyline lighting up at dusk during a night boat tour — Our Nautic Star on Biscayne Bay as the Miami skyline lights up.

What’s included

Everything for the night.

One rate, one boat, your group only. Here’s what a night boat tour covers.

Round-trip from 2400 Collins Ave on our private 25ft Nautic Star — or a larger boat for bigger groups.
Skyline views after dark of downtown Miami and Brickell from Biscayne Bay.
A pass by Star Island and the Venetian Islands as the lights come on.
Bluetooth speakers — your music, your volume.
Cooler space for your own drinks — water, soda and ice included (BYOB, 21+).
USCG-licensed captain, fuel, navigation lights and life jackets all included.

Duration & timing

Planning your night.

Sunset in Miami ranges from around 5:30pm in early winter to after 8pm in midsummer, so the city lights come on earlier in winter. We’ll suggest the best departure time when you book — usually about an hour before sunset so you get the sunset and the skyline at night in one trip.

Friday and Saturday nights book up first. Book a few days ahead for the weekend. Planning New Year’s Eve? Read our New Year’s Eve boat party guide and contact us early.

2 hours

$400

Sunset, the islands and the skyline lit up.

3 hours

$600 · most popular

More time anchored in front of the city lights, no rush back.

4 hours

$800

A full evening on the water for parties and celebrations.

6 hours

$1,200 · best value

Afternoon sandbar swim, sunset and the skyline at night.

Before you board

A light jacket or sweater — it gets breezy on the water after dark.
Drinks and snacks — BYOB is welcome for guests 21+; ice and cooler space are on board.
A charged phone — the skyline at night is one of the best photos in Miami.
Flat, non-slip shoes for moving around the boat.

Pricing

All-inclusive rates.
No surprises.

The Nautic Star 25ft is our boat — captain, fuel, water, sodas & ice all included. Book directly with us and skip the agency fees. Holiday dates like New Year’s Eve may have different rates — contact us for a quote.

2 hours

minimum booking

$400

all-inclusive

3 hours

$600

all-inclusive

4 hours

$800

all-inclusive

Full day · 6 hours

best value

$1,200

all-inclusive

Everything included in the Nautic Star rate

Licensed captainFuelWater & sodasIce & coolerBluetooth · 4 speakersLife jacketsUp to 8 guests

Up to 8 guests included. Children count as 1 person.
$100 deposit secures your booking via Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal. Balance due on the day.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
See the full pricing table and the rest of the fleet on the homepage.

Questions

Night boat tour FAQ.

More on deposits, BYOB and departure points in the general FAQ.

What time does the night boat tour leave?

Evening tours start from 5pm. For the full show, board about an hour before sunset: you see the sunset first, then the Miami skyline lights up after dark. In winter that means leaving around 4:30–5pm; in summer, closer to 7pm.

How long is a night boat tour in Miami?

Most groups book 2–3 hours. That is enough to cruise past the islands, anchor in front of the downtown skyline and enjoy the city lights without rushing back.

Is it safe to go on a boat at night in Miami?

Yes. Every night tour has a sober USCG-licensed captain who knows Biscayne Bay after dark, and our boats have navigation lights and life jackets for every guest.

Can we bring drinks on the night cruise?

Yes, it is BYOB for guests 21+. Bring champagne, drinks and snacks; water, sodas, ice and cooler space are included, plus Bluetooth speakers for your music.