- Departs From: Deering Estate
- Sat.
- 4 Hours
- Boat Cruise
Depart from Deering Estate and experience Biscayne National Park in a new light!
Experience Historic Stiltsville
Quick Details
Departure Location: Dinner Key Marina in Coconut Grove, FL
Duration: 2 hours
Start Time: 12:30 PM & 3:00 PM
Available Days: Thursday-Sunday
Age Limit: All ages are welcomed! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Important Information:
Journey through the northern most part of Biscayne National Park to the six alluring historic Stiltsville Houses that appear to be floating on the Bay, just one mile off of the coast line. Learn about the rich history of this area of Miami and Biscayne National Park.
Departing from Dinner Key Marina in Miami’s Coconut Grove, Stiltsville tours will take you for an up-close look at the village in the bay. You’ll see that each house has it’s own unique character and story. Stiltsville is a reminder of the time when this area was known to be the playground for the wealthy. On this 2-hour boat cruise, you too can experience what draws people to these legendary waters. This is an experience that the whole family will enjoy.
Departs from Dinner Key Marina.
3400 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133.
The tours and activities departing from Dinner Key Marina are possible thanks to a partnership between Biscayne National Park, the Florida National Parks Association, City of Miami, and the Miami-Dade County Parks Recreation and Open Spaces Department.
This program Departs from Dinner Key Marina in Coconut Grove at 3400 Pan American Drive, Miami 33133. To ensure a smooth and timely departure, we ask that visitors plan to arrive at the dock location 30 minutes before the scheduled trip.
Please be aware that traffic conditions closer to Downtown Miami can vary, giving yourself ample time for travel is advised to avoid any delays. To account for potential traffic delays, the recommendation is to give yourself at least 1 hour of buffer time, especially during peak traffic hours. This precautionary measure ensures that visitors have extra time to navigate through any unexpected traffic situations, allowing you to arrive at Dinner Key Marina in Coconut Grove with ease.
Check out our Transportation Page to learn more about transportation options for this location.
The boat is docked at Pier 9 between Miami Watersports and the sign for Pier 7. Look for the Biscayne National Park Institute signage. See confirmation email for more detailed directions. Upon arrival, check in with your Captain/Naturalist.
Please note: You will have to pay for parking at this location.
Important Note: Visitors are advised that on certain days and time of day, parking availability at our departure location in Coconut Grove may be limited. To ensure a hassle-free experience, we recommend to opt for ride-share options such as Uber or Lyft. This will help mitigate potential challenges associated with limited close by parking availability.
This Biscayne cruise is great for all ages. We do ask to keep an eye on younger passengers in your group to ensure everyone’s safety.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
This program has movements that could cause problems for pregnant women, those with recent surgeries or back injuries, and can cause motion/sea sickness. To best accommodate you and make your trip safe and enjoyable, please make a note in your reservation or privately notify our captain or mate if:
We recommend that you bring along the following:
On windy days, water might splash in to the boat. We recommend storing any valuables in a waterproof bag.
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Boat Information
While cruising in the bay, especially on a windy day, there’s a chance that water will splash into the boat; we highly suggest storing anything that you don’t wish to get wet in a drybag.
Online waivers will be sent with the booking confirmation. No printing necessary. You can even complete the waivers on your phone! Adults over the age of 18 must complete and submit their own waiver. Minors ages 17 and younger must have a parent or legal guardian complete and submit a waiver on behalf of the minor. For snorkeling activities there are separate waivers for adults and minors, please be sure you are completing the appropriate waiver. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. To complete the waiver process, you will need to confirm your email address through and email that will be sent by Smartwaiver.
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Depart from Deering Estate and experience Biscayne National Park in a new light!
Join us daily for a private evening sunset cruise into Biscayne Bay from November to March.