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  • Venture on a cruise that tells the stories of the people who moulded Biscayne National Park and the surrounding Miami and Florida Keys area to what they are today. The Heritage Of Biscayne Cruise is a 3.5-hour experience that will motor you across Biscayne Bay and Florida Keys’ northernmost islands. You will have the chance to stop at Boca Chita Key, Elliott Key, or Adams Key, based on the day’s conditions; please note that the inside of Boca Chita Lighthouse is not currently accessible to the public. While on the cruise, you’ll hear the captivating history of Biscayne's past that is suitable for all ages. Moreover, you’ll encounter some exceptional wildlife that habitat in the protected Mangroves and Seagrass meadows as you cruise along the pristine waters of Biscayne Bay. Furthermore, you’ll have downtime at Boca Chita’s small beach, making it an ideal destination for family outings. 
  • Venture on a cruise that tells the stories of the people who moulded Biscayne National Park and the surrounding Miami and Florida Keys area to what they are today. The Heritage Of Biscayne Cruise is a 3.5-hour experience that will motor you across Biscayne Bay and Florida Keys’ northernmost islands. You will have the chance to stop at Boca Chita Key, Elliott Key, or Adams Key, based on the day’s conditions; please note that the inside of Boca Chita Lighthouse is not currently accessible to the public. While on the cruise, you’ll hear the captivating history of Biscayne's past that is suitable for all ages. Moreover, you’ll encounter some exceptional wildlife that habitat in the protected Mangroves and Seagrass meadows as you cruise along the pristine waters of Biscayne Bay. Furthermore, you’ll have downtime at Boca Chita’s small beach, making it an ideal destination for family outings. Be sure to wear clothes that can withstand the water splashes, and drink plenty of water provided (bring refillable container). This is neither a snorkeling nor a paddling experience, but you will see the bottom of the bay clearly from the sides of the boat.

Version 3 – March 21, 2023 02:33

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Short Description
  • Venture on a cruise that tells the stories of the people who moulded Biscayne National Park and the surrounding Miami and Florida Keys area to what they are today. The Heritage Of Biscayne Cruise is a 3.5-hour experience that will motor you across Biscayne Bay and Florida Keys’ northernmost islands. You will have the chance to stop at Boca Chita Key, Elliott Key, or Adams Key, based on the day’s conditions; please note that the inside of Boca Chita Lighthouse is not currently accessible to the public. While on the cruise, you’ll hear the captivating history of Biscayne's past that is suitable for all ages. Moreover, you’ll encounter some exceptional wildlife that habitat in the protected Mangroves and Seagrass meadows as you cruise along the pristine waters of Biscayne Bay. Furthermore, you’ll have downtime at Boca Chita’s small beach, making it an ideal destination for family outings. Be sure to wear clothes that can withstand the water splashes, and drink plenty of water provided (bring refillable container). This is neither a snorkeling nor a paddling experience, but you will see the bottom of the bay clearly from the sides of the boat.
  • Join us as we journey across Biscayne Bay and back through time to tell you the stories of the people who’s influence shaped Biscayne National Park and its surrounding Miami and Florida Keys areas into what they are today.
  • This 3.5 hour experience will motor across Biscayne Bay and along the the northernmost islands of the Florida Keys with a stop at either Boca Chita Key, Elliott Key, or Adams Key. (The key stops are based on the conditions of the day, the inside of Boca Chita Lighthouse is not open to the public at this time.)
  • While you listen to the stories of Biscaynes past, you will have the opportunity see some of the extraordinary wildlife that inhabit the protected Mangroves and Seagrass meadows as you cruise along.
  • This activity is great for all ages and there is no snorkeling or paddling during this experience. There is a small beach at Boca Chita. We recommend you wear clothes that could potentially get wet from water splashing onto the boat. This is not a glass bottom boat tour although you will be able to see the bottom of the bay in the clear waters of Biscayne from the side of the boat.

Highlights
  • experience the stories of biscayne's past, motor across biscayne bay and florida keys, opportunity to see extraordinary wildlife

Included
  • 3.5 hours of educational cruise experience, life jackets upon request, water provided (bring refillable container)
  • 3.5 hour experience, life jackets upon request, water provided (bring refillable container)

Excluded
  • - gratuities
  • gratuities

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