Private - Raccoon Island Tour

Get ready for a fun and unforgettable Miami boat tour to one of the city’s best-kept secrets—Raccoon Island! Accessible only by boat, this 2-hour private experience takes you into the heart of Biscayne Bay, where you can spend time exploring the island’s tropical shoreline and meeting its playful raccoon residents up close in their natural habitat.

Along the way, enjoy a scenic cruise past celebrity mansions, Star Island, and the exclusive Billionaire's Bunker. Keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees, and native birds as we travel across the bay.

This is a one-of-a-kind Miami excursion—part wildlife encounter, part hidden island adventure—that few ever get to experience.

Why Weekday Mornings Only?

After years of taking guests to Raccoon Island, we’ve learned that early weekday mornings offer the best chance to see raccoons. On weekends and holidays, the island becomes a popular boating party spot, which can scare the raccoons into hiding. And during hot midday hours—especially in summer—they often retreat deep into the island’s shade, making sightings far less likely.

⚠️ What You Need to Know

The Island

• This is an uninhabited, wild island in the middle of the bay. There ARE NO FACILITIES, no bathrooms, no docks. You must enter the water from the boat to walk ashore. Think of it as a hike on a deserted island. DRESS ACCORDINGLY and bring shoes capable of getting wet. Apply INSECT REPELLENT during summer months when mosquitos are active on the island.

Tour Times

• We offer these trips based on the BEST time to see Raccoons on the island. Early mornings before other people arrive and on weekdays only when there are the least amount of people on the island.

Raccoon No-Shows

• Raccoons are spotted on the island during the vast majority of our visits. However, they are wild animals in their natural habitat, so their behavior can vary. While they’re often curious and visible, we can’t guarantee they’ll come close or be active during your time on the island. On rare occasions, you may need to walk a bit to spot them, or you may not see any at all.

• Please note: Because this is a wildlife experience, sightings are not guaranteed and refunds will not be issued based on raccoon activity.

Feeding Raccoons

• Please be aware that feeding wild animals in Florida is prohibited by law. While our captains provide guidance on how best to find the animals and ensure a safe experience, we do not monitor or control individual actions on the island. Any interaction with wildlife, including feeding, is done at your own discretion and risk.

What’s Included:

A boat ride to raccoon island that is safe and comfortable for all.
Experienced USCG captains.
A ladder for disembarkment at the island
All safety equipment
A safe and comfortable experience.
Cooler (You must bring ice/water)

What’s Not Included

Gratuities for your captain.
Parking at Miami Beach Marina.
Hotel Pickup/Drop-off.
Ice, Water, Beverages
Insect Repellent

Note:

To help protect Biscayne Bay and reduce single-use plastic pollution, we no longer provide bottled water on our tours. Please bring your own reusable water bottle so you stay comfortable and hydrated throughout your experience.

Itinerary

Depart Miami Beach Marina
Cruise along Biscayne Bay to Raccoon Island (about 25 minutes)
See stunning mansions along the way at Star Island, Venetian Islands and Billionaires Bunker/Indian Creek.
Beach at Racccon Island for your self-guided hike around the island with the raccoons. (1 Hour)
Departure back to Miami Beach Marina (about 25 minutes)

Arrival Time

Passengers must arrive 15 minutes before departure time or you risk missing the trip.

No refunds for passengers who miss the departure due to late arrivals.

All guests will be asked to remove shoes before boarding the boat.

What to Bring:

Water
Sunblock
Insect Repellent (Especially in Summer months)
Towels