What you get
About Biscayne National Park Institute
Explore the largest marine park in the National Park Service on a 3.5-hour heritage cruise to Boca Chita Key departing from Coconut Grove. Visit the historic lighthouse, hike scenic trails, and learn about the park's rich history and marine ecosystems from knowledgeable naturalists. Summer cruises include an hour of beginner-friendly snorkeling in calm Biscayne Bay waters with gear and instruction provided.
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Good to know
What’s included
naturalist guidelighthouse tour and island explorationsnorkeling gear and instruction (summer, June–August)life jacketspicnic pavilion access
- all ages welcome
- minors must be accompanied by adult
- introductory snorkeling included June–August
- bring refillable water container
- no food available on island
as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site
Plan your visit
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Tickets
- Adults (ages 13+) $83, Children (ages 5–12) $49, Young Children (under 5) Free · as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site