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Kayak Rentals
Enjoy kayaking on the scenic Biscayne Bay. Paddle over sea-grass beds and explore the mangroves. Rental fees include the use of a kayak, life vest, paddles and a small dry bag for personal belongings. COST: $25 per person for the 1st hour, $10 each additional hour, per person. Foundation Members: $10 per person, per hour.…
DetailsMoonlight Kayak Tour
Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and paddle out towards Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Cost: $45 per person. Space is limited! Register online below (Tickets sold online only). For ages 18 & older. Recommended for…
DetailsBoca Chita Key Cruise
Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this three hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park in a new light! Guided by a Biscayne National Park Ranger, guests will journey through Biscayne Bay to see Boca Chita Island and learn about the history…
DetailsClear Kayak Adventure
Depart from Deering Estate’s boat basin on a guided clear kayak tour of Biscayne Bay. Our transparent vessels give you an up close and uninhibited view of the marine life below as you paddle over sea-grass beds and head into a mangrove forest. Cost: $45 per person. Ages 9+. Space is limited! Register online below…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruise
Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park by the alluring historic Stiltsville Houses and learn about the rich history of this area of Miami and Biscayne National Park. Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, Stiltsville tours will take you for an up-close…
DetailsSunrise Clear Kayak Adventure
Depart from Deering Estate’s boat basin on a guided sunrise clear kayak tour of Biscayne Bay. As the sun rises over the beautiful waters of Biscayne Bay and wading birds are leaving their rookery you will paddle out towards Chicken Key, a seven-acre island and nature preserve surrounded by sandbars, tidal flats, and seagrass beds.…
DetailsLighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise
After departing from Deering Estate, a Biscayne National Park Ranger guides you on a journey through Biscayne Bay to see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, and Boca Chita lighthouses and learn about the history that surrounds them. You cut though the alluring Stiltsville and go to Boca Chita Key to get up close to…
DetailsBirds of Biscayne Boat Cruise
Departing from Deering Estate, this three hour tour will allow you to view the birds of Biscayne National Park while guided by a Deering Estate Naturalist. You journey through Biscayne Bay to locations such as Fowey Rocks, Soldier Key, and Boca Chita in search of the various species of birds found in Biscayne National Park.…
DetailsMothers Day at Deering Estate
The Deering Estate is the perfect setting to celebrate Mother’s Day! Bring the whole family to picnic and play or take a Bay Cruise on Biscayne Bay. Mothers Day Brunch: Bring your own picnic 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. General Admission: $15 for adults (ages 15+) & $7 for children (ages 4-14) Mothers Day Bay…
DetailsFathers Day Cruise
Celebrate Father’s Day with a cruise on Biscayne Bay! Throughout the year, Pontoon Boat Tours are offered on the Pelican Island Skipper, a 45-foot Corinthian Catamaran. This trip will depart from Deering Estate at 1:00 PM and return at 4:00 PM for a three hour trip. Deering Estate Naturalists will join to educate guests on…
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