Waterfront
Sunset and wildlife cruises near North Bay Village
See your neighborhood from the water. Start with Pelican Harbor, the Pelican Island Skipper and a few practical details before you book.
Keep reading ↓You do not need to own a boat to spend an evening on Biscayne Bay. A guided cruise can bring the shoreline, seabirds and skyline into a different view.
Pelican Island Skipper
The name on the hull caught our attention. The Greater Miami tourism bureau describes the Pelican Island Skipper as a 45-foot catamaran offering sunset, moonlight and group cruises from Pelican Harbor Marina.
That listing is a starting point, not a departure schedule. The Skipper also appears in Deering Estate programs farther south. Check the boarding location and the vessel for the specific outing you choose.
Read the tourism bureau listingStart with Pelican Harbor
Pelican Harbor Marina is at 1275 NE 79th Street in Miami, near North Bay Village. Pelican Harbor Seabird Station lists two-hour guided bay cruises with birdwatching, provided binoculars and the option to bring snacks and beverages. Some departures use Pelican Harbor; others use Crandon Park Marina.
The Seabird Station also accepts inquiries for private cruises. Its current program pages do not identify the boat for every sailing, so we have not labelled every trip a Skipper cruise.
An evening for birds and bay views
October 9, 2026 · 6–8 p.m. · Pelican Harbor Marina
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station and Tropical Audubon Society list a guided sunset cruise focused on local birds and conservation. Tickets are listed at $70 per person, with proceeds supporting both organizations. An optional 90-minute Seabird Station tour begins at 4:30 p.m.
Details checked September 11, 2026. Check the organizer’s calendar for current availability, changes and later departures.
Check dates and tickets with the organizerThe Skipper also sails from Deering Estate
Deering Estate lists the Pelican Skipper for its December 13, 2026 Holiday Bay Cruise, with two-hour departures at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., priced at $65 per person. This outing boards in Palmetto Bay, not at Pelican Harbor. The event describes the vessel as ADA accessible.
See the Deering Estate cruise detailsBefore you reserve
- Confirm the departure marina, boarding time and parking instructions on your ticket.
- Ask about boarding access, age requirements and any mobility needs for that departure.
- Check the weather and cancellation policy. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
- For a group charter, request the current capacity and a direct quote. Published capacity figures conflict.
Reservations are handled by the organizer. NBV Local does not sell tickets or confirm available seats.
Sources and reporting
Original NBV Local photograph taken August 16, 2026. Public information reviewed September 11, 2026; no operator interview or charter quote obtained.