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Stiltsville Guided Bay Cruise
Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to 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…
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Bird Walk
The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bird…
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Moonlight Kayak Tour
Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and stop over at Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Enjoy a campfire and s’mores at the end of the event. For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruise
Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to 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…
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Lighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise
Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four 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 the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks and Boca…
DetailsBat Walk
Join us after sunset for our inaugural Bat Walk in honor of Bat Week. Bat Week is dedicated to learning about the important roles that bats play in nature. This hike offers visitors the chance to learn about these flying mammals while using special detectors to record their echolocation calls. Guests will be able to…
DetailsBird Walk
The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bird…
DetailsLighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise
Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four 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 the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks and Boca…
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Herp Tour
Join Deering Estate naturalist on a ‘Herp Tour’ throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand our reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a “sneak peek” of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some of…
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Historic Ghost Tour
Step into the past, as you explore the history of the Deering Estate. Through our historic stories we will share information about previous inhabitants as well as paranormal activity that has been experienced on the Estate by staff and visitors! You will walk in the same areas that Native Americans, Miami’s early pioneers, and even Charles…
DetailsMoonlight Kayak Tour
Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and stop over at Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Enjoy a campfire and s’mores at the end of the event. For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruise
Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to 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…
DetailsHistoric Ghost Tour
Step into the past, as you explore the history of the Deering Estate. Through our historic stories we will share information about previous inhabitants as well as paranormal activity that has been experienced on the Estate by staff and visitors! You will walk in the same areas that Native Americans, Miami’s early pioneers, and even Charles…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruise
Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to 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…
DetailsLighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise
Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four 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 the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks and Boca…
DetailsMoonlight Kayak Tour
Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and stop over at Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Enjoy a campfire and s’mores at the end of the event. For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space…
DetailsBird Walk
The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bird…
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Holiday Champagne Bay Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing and romantic Champagne Bay Cruise departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran. The vessel complies with Coast Guard Regulations and is ADA accessible. Toast to the occasion while cruising across the smooth waters of Biscayne Bay where you have the opportunity to see…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruise
Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to 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…
DetailsMoonlight Kayak Tour (CANCELLED)
Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and stop over at Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Enjoy a campfire and s’mores at the end of the event. For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space…
DetailsBird Walk
The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bird…
DetailsLighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise (CANCELLED)
Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four 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 the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks and Boca…
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Picnic in the Park
Spend a relaxing day with your family and friends at the Deering Estate! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the main lawn, explore the grounds and take a guided tour of the historic houses and natural areas. Guests can also enjoy the final day of Affair en Plein Air, a juried, outdoor painting experience…
DetailsLighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise
Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four 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 the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks and Boca…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruise
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 look at the village in the bay. Stiltsville is a reminder of the time when this area was known to be the playground for the wealthy. This is an experience that…
DetailsBird Walk
The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bird…
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Valentines Champagne Bay Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing and romantic Champagne Bay Cruise departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran. The vessel complies with Coast Guard Regulations and is ADA accessible. Toast to the occasion while cruising across the smooth waters of Biscayne Bay where you have the opportunity to see…
DetailsMoonlight Kayak Tour (CANCELLED)
Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and stop over at Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Enjoy a campfire and s’mores at the end of the event. For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruise
Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to 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…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruise
Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to 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…
DetailsLighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise (CANCELLED)
Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four 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 the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks and Boca…
DetailsMoonlight Kayak Tour (CANCELLED)
Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and stop over at Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Enjoy a campfire and s’mores at the end of the event. For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space…
DetailsBird Walk
The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bird…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruise
Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to 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…
DetailsMoonlight Kayak Tour (CANCELLED)
With the safety of our community as our top priority as the community deals with COVID-19, this program has been cancelled. Refunds for this program are currently processing. Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and stop over at Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately…
DetailsBird Walk (CANCELLED)
The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bird…
DetailsLighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise – CANCELLED
With the safety of our community as our top priority as the community deals with COVID-19, this program has been cancelled. Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park in a new light! Guided by a Biscayne National…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruises (April) CANCELLED
With the safety of our community as our top priority as the community deals with COVID-19, this program has been cancelled. Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to 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…
DetailsLighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise (Cancelled)
Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four 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 the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks and Boca…
DetailsMoonlight Kayak Tour (Cancelled)
Take a Moonlight Kayak Tour through Biscayne Bay! These tours will depart from Charles’ Deering’s boat basin and stop over at Chicken Key, a seven-acre mangrove island and bird rookery approximately one mile off-shore. Enjoy a campfire and s’mores at the end of the event. For ages 18 & older. Recommended for intermediate paddlers. Space…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruises, May (Cancelled)
Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to 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…
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Boca Chita Key Cruise (Cancelled)
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…
DetailsBird Walk (Cancelled)
The Deering Estate is part of the Biscayne Bay IBA (Important Bird Area) recognized as a globally important habitat for the conservation of bird populations. Search for some of the Deering Estate’s estimated 170 resident and migratory bird species. Watch for ibises, herons, egrets and other shorebirds in and around the shallow coastal waters. Bird…
DetailsHerp Tour (Cancelled)
Join Deering Estate naturalist on a ‘Herp Tour’ throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand our reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a “sneak peek” of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some of…
DetailsBoca Chita Key Cruise (Cancelled)
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…
DetailsBoca Chita Key Cruise (Cancelled)
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…
DetailsBoca Chita Key Cruise (Cancelled)
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…
DetailsStiltsville Guided Bay Cruises, June (Cancelled)
With the safety of our community as our top priority as the community deals with COVID-19, this program has been cancelled. Journey through the northern most parts of Biscayne National Park to 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…
DetailsLighthouses of Biscayne Bay Cruise (Cancelled)
With the safety of our community as our top priority as the community deals with COVID-19, this program has been cancelled. Departing from the Deering Estate on the Pelican Skipper, a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park in a new light! Guided by a Biscayne National…
DetailsHerp Tour
Join Deering Estate naturalist on a ‘Herp Tour’ throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand our reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a “sneak peek” of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some of…
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Fathers Day Fishing Charter Cruise (Cancelled)
With the safety of our community as our top priority as the community deals with COVID-19, this program has been cancelled. 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…
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Butterfly Walk
The Deering Estate is home to several rarely seen species of butterflies. Guests will explore various habitats in search of the Ruddy Daggerwing, Dina Yellow, & Atala as well as the nearly 40 species of butterflies that are onsite. Join us on a guided tour though their favorite spots on the Estate. Butterfly Walks are…
DetailsHerp Tour
Join Deering Estate naturalist on a ‘Herp Tour’ throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand our reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a “sneak peek” of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some of…
DetailsButterfly Walk
The Deering Estate is home to several rarely seen species of butterflies. Guests will explore various habitats in search of the Ruddy Daggerwing, Dina Yellow, & Atala as well as the nearly 40 species of butterflies that are onsite. Join us on a guided tour though their favorite spots on the Estate. Butterfly Walks are…
DetailsHerp Tour
Join Deering Estate naturalist on a ‘Herp Tour’ throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand our reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a “sneak peek” of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some of…
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