SHORE EXCURSIONS

Enjoy the best of both worlds as this tour encompasses all the highlights of Miami and Miami Beach. During your scenic drive you’ll pass through the heart of downtown Miami and the towering skyscrapers of the financial district along Brickell Avenue. Explore Miami’s Cuban heritage as you make your way down ‘Calle Ocho’ and into the heart of Little Havana. Continue to the laid-back and charming Coconut Grove – once the home base of Pan Am. Drive through Coral Gables, known as ‘The City Beautiful’, an upmarket residential area and home to the University of Miami (Go Canes!) and the historic Biltmore Hotel. Take in the glitz and glamour of Miami Beach and the trendy South Beach (SoBe) and Art Deco District. Arriving at Bayside you’ll board your vessel for a 90-minute tour of Miami’s Biscayne Bay. Head off to Fisher Island for a closer look at the most exclusive and wealthiest private island in the USA. Cruising by Star Island and Palm Island you can peek into the backyards of current and past owners Gloria Estefan, P. Diddy, Naomi Campbell and even the winter home of Al Capone! Back at Bayside you are just a short drive to the Port.

Depart the Port of Miami by air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable guide and drive for approximately one hour to enter Everglades National Park. This world renowned eco-system covers about 5,000 square miles and is home to most of Florida's alligators, snakes, black bear, wild pigs, over two hundred species of birds including herons, egrets, white ibis, anhingas, roseate spoonbills, wood storks, ospreys, hawks, vultures, eagles and more, plus the endangered and nocturnal Florida Panther - less than 100 remaining in the wild. Board your airboat for a thirty-minute exhilarating ride over this “River of Grass” and hopefully come face to face with a number of these different creatures. Afterwards enjoy the various crocodilian exhibits, visit the souvenir shop or perhaps try out the alligator nuggets in the snack bar. On the drive to the airport learn about the Miccosukee and the extremely wealthy Seminoles, the two Florida tribes of Native American Indians.

Visit the Florida Everglades and its treasured ecosystem from the comfort of your specially designed airboat. Take a 30-minute airboat ride through the mangroves and cypress swamps, where you’ll see alligators in their natural habitat. Also, see panoramic views as well as lush vegetation while your guide introduces you to this jungle of wilderness, called The River of Grass.

Next, you’ll visit the Alligator Wildlife Nature Show and Jungle Trail’s observation platforms and exhibits. Discover alligators, crocodiles and other exotic creatures. Learn about the conservation and preservation of this vital ecological system and its habitants. Take home a complimentary photo next to a baby alligator.

Depart the Port of Miami by air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable guide and drive for approximately one hour to enter Florida Everglades. This world renowned eco-system covers about 5,000 square miles and is home to most of Florida's alligators, snakes, black bear, wild pigs, over two hundred species of birds including herons, egrets, white ibis, anhingas, roseate spoonbills, wood storks, ospreys, hawks, vultures, eagles and more, plus the endangered and nocturnal Florida Panther - less than 100 remaining in the wild. Board your airboat for a thirty minute exhilarating ride over this 'river of grass' and hopefully come face to face with a number of these different creatures. Afterwards enjoy the various crocodilian exhibits, visit the souvenir shop or perhaps try out the alligator nuggets in the snack bar. On the drive to the airport learn about the Miccosukee and the extremely wealthy Seminoles, the two Florida tribes of Native American Indians.

Discover the beauty and diversity of Miami and neighboring cities of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables. Visit hip and trendy South Beach and see the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world. Pass Star Island and Fisher Island with multi-million dollar homes owned by Miami's rich and famous.

Depart the Port of Miami in your air-conditioned motor coach with your knowledgeable guide to explore the diversity of Miami and neighboring cities. You’ll cross scenic MacArthur Causeway and pass Star Island and Fisher Island – home to Miami’s elite and celebrities such as Gloria Estefan and Naomi Campbell. You’ll visit trendy South Beach “SoBe” with the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world. Marvel at the new home of The New World Symphony considered to be the one of the greatest works of world famous architect Frank Gehry.

Drive along downtown’s Brickell Ave, the second largest financial center in the USA to charming and laid back Coconut Grove, once the home base of Pan Am. Continue to Coral Gables “The City Beautiful”, an upmarket residential area with multi-million dollar homes, the campus of the University of Miami and the Biltmore Hotel. The Biltmore has the largest hotel swimming pool in the continental USA and when it opened in 1926, it featured Tarzan in a water show around the pool. On the way to the airport drive past the area known as Little Havana, it’s where Cuban refugees first settled upon arrival in Miami. After offloading City Tour only Guests, continue to Dolphin Mall for the shopping extension and eventual return to the airport.

Tour is for guests with flights departing Miami after 5:00 pm.

Depart the Port of Miami in your air-conditioned motorcoach with a knowledgeable guide to explore the diversity of Miami and neighboring cities. Drive over the MacArthur causeway past the private residential islands of Star Island and Fisher Island - home to Gloria Estefan, Naomi Campbell and many other well-known faces, to visit South Beach, which has the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world. Marvel at the new home of 'The New World Symphony' considered by many to be one of the greatest works of world famous architect Frank Gehry.

Drive along Brickell Ave. in downtown Miami - the second largest financial center in the USA to charming and laid back Coconut Grove, once the home base of Pan Am. Continue to 'The City Beautiful' - Coral Gables, an upmarket residential area with multi-million dollar homes, the home campus of the University of Miami and the landmark Biltmore Hotel. On the way to the airport drive past the area now known as Little Havana where many Cuban refugees first settled after the 1956 revolution.

Capture the moment by taking the perfect selfie photo in Miami! Instantly share your experience with family & friends on your favorite social media site. Our Selfie-guide will teach you how to take the best selfie photo including composition, posing, lighting etc. Capture the spirit of this incredible destination. Your tour will start at Ocean Drive & Art Deco on South Beach. Other stops include: • Wynwood Area– Urban graffiti & street art.
• Little Havana - Calle Ocho.

To make this experience even more fun you will be provided with digital selfie frames to commemorate your visit. You will have free time to explore this fabulous city.

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a leisurely walk through the dynamic Wynwood neighborhood, a former warehouse district now known for its hip hangouts and street art, especially its seemingly infinite outdoor murals. The guide will describe how Wynwood has been transformed into one of Miami’s trendiest, most creative neighborhoods and the visionaries and world-renowned artists behind its renaissance. The story is inspiring, as are the bold murals that you will behold along the way. The highlight will be browsing Wynwood Walls, a street art museum whose collection features dozens of cutting-edge works from fine artists, muralists and masters of graffiti. If you wish to know the backstory behind the pieces and see how the art work has been adapted for everything from clothing to home décor, drop by the museum shop. You will also have the option of extending your stay in Miami or transferring to Miami International Airport in plenty of time for your flight.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Behold bold inspiring murals while walking through the Wynwood neighborhood.
• Gain an understanding of how art transformed the former warehouse district.
• Browse Wynwood Walls Museum, a collection of breathtaking street art.
• Extend your stay in Miami or transfer to Miami International Airport.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Capture the moment by taking the perfect selfie photo in Miami! Instantly share your experience with family & friends on your favorite social media site. Our Selfie-guide will teach you how to take the best selfie photo including composition, posing, lighting etc. Capture the spirit of this incredible destination. Your tour will start at Ocean Drive & Art Deco on South Beach. Other stops include:

To make this experience even more fun you will be provided with digital selfie frames to commemorate your visit. You will have free time to explore this fabulous city.

Ideal for guests who enjoy venturing out on their own, this tour takes you to the very heart of glamorous, trend-setting South Beach (SoBe) – the southern part of Miami Beach and home to the Art Deco District with the world’s largest collection of Art Deco buildings. Your knowledgeable Guide will show you many of the main points of interest before dropping you off on Ocean Drive or Lincoln Road.

Lincoln Road – the main shopping artery on SoBe and excellent for people watching. Ocean Drive – boutique hotels and many restaurants across from the Ocean. Hotels – all open to the public, The Raleigh where Clarke Gable learnt to scuba dive, the Delano and National are well worth visiting. The Wolfsonian Museum – a private collection donated to our local State University FIU. The New World Symphony – their new home designed by world famous architect Frank Gehry and considered by many to be his greatest work.

Experience a day of city sightseeing and discover a treasured ecosystem. First, see the Everglades’ natural beauty and wildlife during a 30 minute airboat ride. Keep an eye out for the numerous native birds and fish, or even a few alligators. Your guide will provide interesting facts about the 18th century Seminole Indians who lived in this area, as well as the native flora and fauna found in this unique ecosystem.

Continue to Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Little Havana and downtown Miami. Then cross Biscayne Bay to Miami Beach for views of the Art Deco district and fashionable South Beach. Next we will head over to Lincoln Road, where you'll have some free time on your own. Cross over the beautiful McArthur Causeway, passing between Star Island and the Port of Miami, one of the busiest in the world.

Depart the Port of Miami in your air-conditioned motor coach with a knowledgeable Guide to explore the diversity and magic of Miami and neighboring cities. Drive over the MacArthur causeway, past the private residential islands of Star Island and Fisher Island, to visit the southern part of Miami Beach known as South Beach (SoBe) and incorporating the Art Deco District which has the largest collection of Art deco buildings in the world. Marvel at the new home of ‘The New World Symphony’ considered by many to be the greatest work of world famous architect Frank Gehry. Drive along Brickell Ave in downtown Miami to charming and laid back Coconut Grove, once the home base of Pan Am. Continue to ‘The City Beautiful’ – Coral Gables, an upmarket residential area home to the University of Miami (Go Canes!) and the historic Biltmore Hotel. Experience Miami’s Cuban Heritage as you drive down ‘Calle Ocho’ into the heart of Little Havana, where Cuban refugees first settled after the island revolution.