Miami Beach Raccoon Island Guided Cruise
Explore a wild Biscayne Bay island and look for raccoons
Duration
2 hrs
Includes
Guided tour, captain, safety gear
Highlights
Step ashore on an undeveloped island in Biscayne Bay on this shared guided outing. Explore the natural shoreline and look for wildlife in its natural habitat.
- Explore a wild, uninhabited island accessible only by boat
- Look for raccoons, dolphins, manatees, and native birds as wildlife activity varies
- Join a shared small-group experience led by experienced captains and guides
- Respect the island's natural setting while exploring its shoreline
Itinerary
Depart Miami Beach Marina Cruise along Biscayne Bay to Raccoon Island See stunning mansions along the way at Star Island, Venetian Islands and Billionaires Bunker/Indian Creek. Beach at Racccon Island for your hike around the island with the raccoons. Departure back to Miami Beach Marina
What's Included
- Guided tour
- Experienced captains and guides
- Island-access ladder
- Safety equipment
- Cooler
Important details
- Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure
- Remove your shoes before boarding the vessel
- Island access involves using a ladder and stepping into about 1 foot of water
- Wear shoes or sandals that can get wet for island access
- Bring a reusable water bottle; bottled water is not provided
- Apply insect repellent before boarding, especially during humid summer months
- Expect no bathrooms, docks, or trash bins on the island
- Carry out all food, beverage, and personal-item trash to dispose of at the marina
- Do not feed wildlife; feeding wild animals in Florida is prohibited by law
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Full refund if weather forces cancellation before departure.
Product ID: T972K8
FAQs
Yes. There’s no dock. You’ll step into about 1 foot of water from the boat using a ladder to get ashore, so wear shoes or sandals that can get wet.
No. The island is undeveloped and has no bathrooms, docks, or trash bins.
Bring your own ice, water, and any beverages. Bring sunblock, towels, and insect repellent (especially in summer). Bottled water isn’t provided, so bring a reusable water bottle.
Meeting details
Miami Beach Marina, Dock E, 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL
Related locations
Raccoon Island Miami
Admission includedTucked within the calm waters near North Miami, Raccoon Island Miami offers a rare pocket of urban wilderness where the city feels far away. Paddlers and nature walkers arrive to find dense mangrove canopies, wading birds picking through shallow flats, and the quiet hum of a functioning coastal ecosystem. Raccoon Island Miami rewards those who seek stillness and a genuine connection with South Florida's natural landscape.
