Departing from the Deering Estate on a comfortable riding 45 foot Corinthian catamaran, this four hour tour will allow you to experience Biscayne National Park in a new light! After departing from Deering Estate, a Biscayne National Park Ranger guides you on a journey through Biscayne Bay to see the iconic Cape Florida, Fowey Rocks, and Boca Chita lighthouses and learn about the history that surrounds them. You cut through the alluring Stiltsville and go to Boca Chita Key to get up close to Biscayne National Park’s iconic Boca Chita Lighthouse with a chance of climbing to the top of Boca Chita Lighthouse for a panoramic view of the Bay. You may also have the opportunity to see wildlife including, dolphins, sea turtles, and many shore birds. The vessel complies with Coast Guard Regulations and is ADA accessible.
Cost: $90 plus tax and processing fees (members and non-members). Advance reservations are required. For times & tickets click HERE. Spaces are limited! Ticket price includes general admission to the Estate during regular Estate hours the same day of your cruise. Check-in is at the Main Gate.
Please arrive to the Deering Estate at least 30 minutes early prior to check in. Initial check-in is at the Main Gate & again when boarding the vessel. Tours will depart on time; the tour cannot be held for late arriving guests.
Weather and water conditions are closely monitored prior to departure. Trips may be cancelled and rescheduled due to weather and water conditions.
The tour departing from Deering Estate is possible thanks to a partnership between Biscayne National Park, the Florida National Parks Association, Deering Estate and the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department.
The Summer Cabaret Concert Series at the Deering Estate is back! Guests can enjoy musical performances inside the historic Great Hall at the Deering Estate.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Featuring Ellison Kendrick
Born in Miami Beach, Florida of Jamaican American decent, Ellison Kendrick realized at an early age that music and entertainment would always be part of his life. Like most R&B artists, as a youth, he was raised in church and was an active lead vocalist of the choir. As a teen, Ellison was the lead singer of a group which released an album and two singles, one of which reached #21 on the R&B charts. He was eventually signed as a solo artist to R&B Legend; Grammy Winner – Betty Wright’s ( Ms. B Records) and toured as her back up vocalist. Ellison is also a former backing singer for Grammy Award winner Joss Stone for both ( Albums and Live Performances ). Ellison would later sign with EKG Records under which one single was released.
Ellison’s Dynamic Career has led him to work with various artists to include other Grammy Award Nominees & Winners as Rapper Extraordinaire, DMX and International recording artist Enrique Iglesias. Additionally, Mr. Kendrick is currently a voting member of the GRAMMY Academy (Miami Chapter).