Raccoon Island tour reviews

I’ve read through thousands of traveller ratings on GetYourGuide and written an honest review of each tour that reaches the island: what the day is actually like, who it suits, and where each one falls short. The most-booked tour is the $99 SUP & Kayak paddle with 1,478 reviews. The highest-rated is the Wildlife Adventure at 4.9 stars — boat-based, guides praised for safety and humour. See all tours compared or read how much they cost.
The tours we review

Raccoon Island: SUP & Kayak Wildlife Paddle
Most booked. Guided paddle out through the bay; you get close to the raccoons from the water.
from $99Read the full review ›
Raccoon Island Adventure: Wildlife, Island Walk & Floats
Highest rated. Boat out, walk the island, floating mats; guides are funny and safety-focused.
from $84Read the full review ›
Miami Beach Boat Tour: Celebrity Mansions & Raccoon Island
For those who don’t want to paddle. Boat cruise past mansions, views of the island.
from $99Read the full review ›
Biscayne Bay Ultimate Boat Tour with Kayak Experience
Cheapest and family-friendly. Boat plus a kayak leg through mangroves near the island.
from $74Read the full review ›
Miami: 4-Hour Island Hopping Boat Trip with Floating Mat
Half-day island hopping by boat; passes Raccoon Island among other stops. Captain-hosted.
from $140Read the full review ›
Private Sandbar, Billionaire’s Row & Raccoon Island Tour
Private group charter. Sandbar swim, celebrity homes, Raccoon Island. Captain Henry praised.
from $359 (private, up to your group)Read the full review ›See all tours or explore is Raccoon Island worth visiting.
Frequently asked questions
How do you choose which tours to review?
I review the most-booked, best-rated Raccoon Island tours on GetYourGuide — only those rated 4.6 or higher. I’ve paddled Biscayne Bay for over a decade; every tour here is one I’d book myself.
Are these reviews independent?
Yes. I’m an independent guide writer, not a tour operator. I earn a small affiliate commission if you book through my links — at no extra cost to you — but that never changes my ratings. See the affiliate disclosure.