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Ghosts, Gangsters, and Corruption Cruise on Miami’s Biscayne Bay
Miami, Florida, USA
$50
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Forget the glitz. Are you ready to discover the secrets and scandals of Miami's notorious underworld on this 75-minute river cruise? Step aboard for a 75-minute journey through the dark side of Miami’s waterfront. Glide past the sparkling skyline as your guide brings to life the stories of smuggling, gangsters, and the drug era that once ruled these waters.
Hear true tales from our true-crime enthusiast of daring bootleggers along the Miami River, secretive deals on Brickell Key, and haunted mansions on Star Island where the ghosts of the past still linger. From mysterious lights on Flagler Monument Island to shadowy figures along the Venetian Islands, this tour blends history, crime, and the supernatural for an unforgettable experience.
Perfect for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and anyone who loves a touch of the paranormal — don’t just see Miami, experience the secrets hidden beneath its waters. Book your seat and get ready for stories you won’t hear anywhere else!
Hear true tales from our true-crime enthusiast of daring bootleggers along the Miami River, secretive deals on Brickell Key, and haunted mansions on Star Island where the ghosts of the past still linger. From mysterious lights on Flagler Monument Island to shadowy figures along the Venetian Islands, this tour blends history, crime, and the supernatural for an unforgettable experience.
Perfect for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and anyone who loves a touch of the paranormal — don’t just see Miami, experience the secrets hidden beneath its waters. Book your seat and get ready for stories you won’t hear anywhere else!
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Ghosts, Gangsters, and Corruption Cruise on Miami’s Biscayne Bay
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- 75 minute boat tour on Biscayne Bay
- Commentary in English and Spanish
- Views of Brickell, Star Island, Venetian Islands
- Skyline sightseeing and photo opportunities
- Live narrated Crime, Ghost & Mafia story experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Enter Bayside Marketplace and walk directly ahead to the water.
Once at the water - turn right and head towards the Hard Rock Cafe.
Water Taxi dock is down the stairs on the left at Mambo’s Bar, just before the Hard Rock Cafe. Check in with the Water Taxi staff as soon as you arrive
Return details
Enter Bayside Marketplace and walk directly ahead to the water.
Once at the water - turn right and head towards the Hard Rock Cafe.
Water Taxi dock is down the stairs on the left at Mambo’s Bar, just before the Hard Rock Cafe. Check in with the Water Taxi staff as soon as you arrive
- Bayside may look bright today, but locals still whisper about spirits from the old waterfront docks that once saw storms, shipwrecks, and vanished sailors. Some say their shadows still drift between the shops and the water’s edge at night. (pass by)
- These waters once hid more than just boats—rum smugglers and gang runners used Bayside’s dark corners to disappear enemies and evidence. People swear that on quiet nights you can still hear footsteps on the empty docks, long after the guilty were gone. (pass by)
- This was once Miami’s smuggling highway — rum-runners, drug traffickers, and gun boats slipped through these waters at night during the 1920s–80s. The Miami River Cartel crews used these channels to offload drugs before speeding into the maze of side canals. (pass by)
- Before the luxury towers, this was an isolated construction island used for secret meets by Miami money washers in the 1980s Cocaine Cowboys era. It was a perfect place to exchange duffel bags full of cash under the cover of cranes and machinery. (pass by)
- In the 70s and 80s, some mansions here were rented out as “stash houses” for traffickers — massive estates used to store cash and drugs. Rumors linger that a few basements still have hidden safes sealed behind concrete. (pass by)
- Bootleggers used the island as a drop-off and pick-up point for liquor during Prohibition. It was far enough from shore to avoid police but close enough to escape fast. (pass by)
- The canals between these islands were the “go-fast lanes” for speedboats carrying contraband. Some of Miami’s early mafia-connected figures owned homes here and used private docks for secret meetings. (pass by)
- The bridge has seen countless high-speed chases over the years — from drug runners to fugitives trying to escape into Miami Beach. At night, patrol officers say it’s one of the eeriest stretches of road in the city. (pass by)
- Before it became ultra-luxury, smuggling crews used parts of the shoreline as secret landing zones. A few old-timers claim tunnels exist beneath certain buildings from the island’s early development days. (pass by)
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Ghosts, Gangsters, and Corruption Cruise on Miami’s Biscayne Bay
Miami, Florida, USA
$50
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!