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 [...]
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 [...]
All visitors must reserve tickets online in advance. Enjoying the view of the moon & the stars from the Deering Estate front lawn is a magical experience. Bring your binoculars or telescope (BYOT), pack a picnic and chairs, blankets, and enjoy a relaxing evening with family and friends for this after-hours outdoor admission. Picnic tables [...]
All visitors must reserve tickets online in advance for this event. Enjoying the view of the moon from the Deering Estate front lawn is a magical experience. Bring your binoculars or telescope (BYOT), pack a picnic and chairs, blankets, and enjoy a relaxing evening with family and friends. Picnic tables are available on a first [...]
The Deering Estate offers an exciting opportunity to photograph the sunrise over Biscayne Bay! Bring your camera, tripod, water, and bug spray. Bugs & mosquitos are very common throughout the year, please come prepared (mosquito spray/lotion, long sleeve shirts, & long pants are suggested). This program is for ages 15+. Cost: $20 per person (members [...]
Enjoy reduced cost adult admission to the Deering Estate on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Enjoy wildlife viewing, bay vistas and self-guided access of the museums. Check out our app-based audio tour available now on Cloudguide for only $2 (headphones or ear buds required). Pack a picnic & enjoy a day by the bay! Join our naturalist [...]
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. [...]
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. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable paddling clothing that can get wet, bug [...]
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. Bugs [...]
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 [...]
Explore the woods and it's wildlife as it comes to life at night! After the guided hike, gather around a campfire. Night Hike & Campfires are seasonal, held generally on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, October through May. Cost: $15 per person (ages 4 & older; members & nonmembers). Spaces are limited! Bugs & mosquitos are [...]
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 [...]
