Holiday Bay Cruise

Biscayne Bay views, seasonal décor and a daytime catamaran ride offer a coastal pause during the holiday season at Deering Estate. Holiday Bay Cruise takes place Sunday, December 13, departing from the estate aboard the Pelican Skipper, a 45-foot Corinthian catamaran. The cruise connects with Deering Estate’s 2026 Historic Holiday Decor theme, “Tides & Tidings,” which brings nautical and ocean-inspired holiday design to the Richmond Cottage.

Cruise options include:

• Morning cruise: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Afternoon cruise: 2 to 4 p.m.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne for ages 21 and older while cruising Biscayne Bay. The vessel complies with Coast Guard regulations and is ADA accessible. Ticket price includes general admission to Deering Estate during regular estate hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the same day as the cruise.

Tickets are $65 per person and available via Miami-Dade County ParkLink, with a discount available for Deering Estate Foundation members. Guests should arrive at least 30 minutes before check-in at the Main Gate, with a second check-in before boarding. Cruises depart on time and cannot be held for late arrivals.