Caribbean Day Cruises From the Miami Area

The greater Miami area is a leisure traveler's dream-come-true, with gorgeous palm-lined sandy beaches, warm ocean waters, myriad spas and lively nightlife. It is no wonder many visitors look out on the Caribbean sea and wonder, "What is out there?" Until the mid-2000s, more than a dozen tour and cruise operators offered day cruises to the Bahamas, down the Florida Keys or simply to nowhere---allowing guests to relax and soak up all the beauty of the ocean. Fortunately, a couple of these one-day offerings still exist, although a little traveling may be required.
  1. Discover Island Cruises

    • Discover Island Cruises offers one-day cruises to Grand Bahama Island departing from Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale. The ship departs at 9:30 a.m. and returns to port at 10:30 p.m. The ship stops in Freeport, the Bahamas, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. En route, the ship offers two Las Vegas-style casinos, four lounges and live entertainment. Two dining rooms provide all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets. For dedicated sun-worshipers, the ship sports a swimming pool and sundeck, and children's activities are available to keep the little ones entertained. Private staterooms, lockers and conference rooms available for an additional fee. 2010 cruises are priced at $84.94 for adults, $49.99 for kids ages 6 to 12.

      Discover Island Cruises

      109 Royal Park Drive

      Oakland Park, FL

      ‎954-969-0069

      discoverislandcruises.com

    Private Sailing Yacht

    • The RA is a 45-foot owner/operator charter sailing yacht. The classy vessel sails from Dinner Key Marina, just south of Miami. Half- and full-day private charters are available for up to six passengers. Day cruises include stops for snorkeling on the reef and sailing lessons. Refreshments are provided and can be customized on request. 2010 full-day charters start at $700.

      RA Charters

      4110 Park Avenue

      Coconut Grove, FL 33133

      305-666-7979

      racharters.com

    Adventure Day Cruise

    • Fury Water Adventures offers an incredible day package jam-packed with fun. The Ultimate Adventure tour departs from two Key West marinas at 10:00 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Guests on the 650foot double-decker catamarans are treated to fresh fruit and breakfast buffet on the outbound trip. Drinks and snacks are available throughout the day. Activities include reef snorkeling, parasailing, jet-skiing, kayaking and giant inflatable trampolines and climbing "mountains." A light lunch and complimentary beer and wine are provided on the return trip to port. 2010 tours priced at $139 per person. Shuttles are available between Miami and Key West.

      Fury Water Adventures

      0 Duval Street

      Key West, FL 33040

      877-994-8898

      furycat.com

Copyright Wanderlust World © https://www.ynyoo.com