• People on a boat looking at the water. One has pink hair and sunglasses. Buildings line the shore.
  • Waterfront mansions at dusk, illuminated lights reflecting on water.
  • Two police officers examining a phone at a crime scene. Yellow tape reads
  • Water fountain display at night with pink and blue lights.
  • Person wearing fedora and sunglasses, gazing upward in shadowed lighting.
  • Nighttime view of Miami skyline with illuminated buildings reflecting on water.
  • Crime scene with yellow tape reading
  • Man in fedora and suit, smoking a pipe, exhaling smoke.
  • People on a boat viewing waterfront houses. Blue water, sunny sky. Palm trees line the shore.
  • People on a boat viewing a large mansion with columns, palm trees, and clear water.
  • Person on a boat taking photos of a waterfront property with manicured lawn and palm trees.
  • Two people on a boat overlooking water; one with red hair, the other with dark hair. Palm trees and buildings in the background.
  • City skyline at dusk, buildings with lit windows against a twilight sky over dark water.
  • Two people on a boat; man with red hair, colorful shirt; woman in a light purple top, on the water near buildings.
  • Waterfront modern house with glass walls and a boat dock, seen from a boat on turquoise water.
  • A house with a thatched roof near a dock with a boat, surrounded by palm trees.
  • Modern floating house on water with glass windows and white frame. Viewed from a boat.
  • Person on boat taking photo of tall building near water. Blue sky and water.
  • A boat travels on water in front of a city skyline with skyscrapers, a Ferris wheel, and a ship.

Miami River Mobsters Crimes Corruption Ghosts Cruise

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1 hour 20 minutes

Description

Step aboard for a 80 minute journey through the dark side of Miami’s waterfront. Glide past the sparkling skyline as your guide brings to life the stories of smuggling, gangsters, and the drug era that once ruled these waters.


Hear true tales of daring bootleggers along the Miami River, secretive deals on Brickell Key, and haunted mansions on Star Island where the ghosts of the past still linger. From mysterious lights on Flagler Monument Island to shadowy figures along the Venetian Islands, this tour blends history, crime, and the supernatural for an unforgettable experience.


Perfect for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and anyone who loves a touch of the paranormal — don’t just see Miami, experience the secrets hidden beneath its waters. Book your seat and get ready for stories you won’t hear anywhere else!


  • What's Included?

    • 80 minute boat tour on Biscayne Bay
    • Live narrated Crime, Ghost & Mafia story experience
    • Skyline sightseeing and photo opportunities
    • Views of Brickell, Star Island, Venetian Islands

  • Exclusions

    • Gratuities

  • Please note

    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Please check in at least 15 Minutes prior to the departure time

  • What do I need to bring?

  • Itinerary

    401 Biscayne Blvd, , 33132-1977 Miami


    Miami-Dade County


    Miami-Dade County


    631 Brickell Key Dr, 33131 Miami


    33139 Miami-Dade County


    Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach


    33139 Miami-Dade County


    I-195, 33137 Miami-Dade County


    1 Fisher Island Dr, , 33109-0001 Miami Beach

  • Meeting Points

    You can start this experience at the following places.


    Water Taxi Miami

    401 Biscayne Blvd, 33132 Miami-Dade County Miami, US 

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