Sailing In Biscayne Bay

Biscayne Bay is about as good as it gets for sailing in Miami.
We go just about every weekend, if not every other, and we totally enjoy sailing on our 35′ sailboat, Topp Dog.

This was the highligt of our weekend! We went on a 4 hour sailing cruise with Luis and Mabel as a bachelorette party. They were so accomodating to us and even surprised the bride to be with some fun accessories to spruce up our photo shoot on board! I often get sea sick and I felt great the entire time. They shared some funny stories with us and taught us about the area and sailing. I would recommend Sailing on Biscayne Bay with Luis and Mabel over and over again. This was an excellent experience!

Passeio pela baía de Biscayne, onde se observam as chamadas «ilhas dos famosos» — todas artificiais, com exceção de uma: Miami Beach.

Luis & Mabel were the perfect host for our Bridesmaid’s party on their boat. We had a fun and relaxing four hour sail. Mabel is a fabulous hostess and great photographer! We appreciate all your help. This is my first stop on my next trip to Miami!
Thanks Mabel, you are AWESOME!

We had an excellent 4 hour cruise with Luis and Mabel mid morning before the Orange Bowl. They are excellent hosts, and went above and beyond to make our afternoon fun (even though there was zero wind for sailing. .. but beautiful sunny skies!). The food was excellent (we did the cheese and cold cut plate), and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who wants to spend a fun day on the water!

Highlight of our 5 day stay in Miami! Luis and Mabel were amazing hosts. We enjoyed an hour or so of conversation below decks while we waited for the weather to clear, then out! We skirted along the edge of a storm front enjoying the light rain and distant lightning show, and they had the gear to make us comfortable. Finally the weather cleared further and the night tour of the Miami skyline reflected in the bay was awesome! You absolutely need to do this.
Luis y Mabel, muchisimas Gracias por una tarde/​noche que nunca olvidaremos! Muy agradecidos por su hospitalidad!

Sailing with Luis and Mabel is like showing at the dock with your new best friends for a sail. Hang out on the boat, eat some cheese and crackers, enjoy the view and learn some sailing from Luis. It just does not get better.
We showed up with stormy weather, and wisely sat down inside and waited for a break in the weather. It was great, rain coming down, and a nice 25 knot wind to really some speed out of the boat. The storm moved away and we dried off and enjoyed sailing into Bayside harbour and the city lights and at a leisurely pace.
Don’t miss this opportunity!

Had the opportunity to experience sailing in Miami a couple years ago — definitely WORTH THE MONEY! Luis and Mabel were GREAT and I am hoping I can be back soon with my friends!!!

We took a 2 hour morning sail around Biscayne Bay. It was an extremely enjoyable and relaxing experience. My wife and I relaxed on deck while we sailed around the bay enjoying the views of the city and surrounding areas. Luis and Mabel were a perfect pair, and each allowed us to relax while learning about the region. «Sailing on Biscayne» Was also the most affordable and flexible sailing option we found in the area. Their two hour offering fit perfectly into our schedule and budget. We would love to see them again when we have more time, to enjoy a meal & swimming on the ship. I would HIGHLY recommend Sailing on Biscayne Bay to anyone looking for something to do around Miami!

Great sailing experience. My husband surprised me with a Sunset sailing for two. It was so relaxing and wonderful. Luis and Mabel are so nice and they truly love what they do! They give you your space to enjoy the time with your spouse and are very attentive to details. We were able to take our own champagne and they provided us with snacks. Mabel also takes beautiful pictures and emails them to you which is a great bonus! Absolutely recommend them!

We had a great time sailing with Luis and Mabel! Our family made a last minute booking with them which they thankfully could accommodate. We had a blast on board, smooth sailing, friendly conversation and learned a thing or two. Mabel took great pics of our family aboard the boat and sent as a follow up. From scheduling a private sail to the actual sail itself, they were such a pleasure. Great memories and highly recommended!!!

What a perfect sail!!! Great experience all around. Highly recommended for out-​of-​towners and locals alike!!!

Truly as good as it gets!
First of all Mabel was so helpful and patient between emails and phone calls as I coordinated this trip with my parents. We were 6 people ranging in age from 17 – 70 and everyone felt welcomed, comfortable and relaxed with Mabel and Luis. They are excellent at what they do and have a wonderful calm, positive energy that only makes the skyline, sun, sea, and gorgeous boat even better.
Really an exceptional personal experience that is worth far more than they charge!
Everyone in my group from parents, to my aunt, uncle and cousin were impressed and said it was one of those experiences they will never forget.

What a great time! I love the ocean, the water, everything about it. I had such a great time on this mini cruise. We saw the houses of many celebrities. I’ve seen this before. Try it, it’s fun!

This is an amazing experience and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the ocean. Captain Luis, Mabel, and their son are amazing people and provided us with a wonderful experience sailing. My boyfriend proposed to me on this trip and they made us feel so special and truly made that experience even that much better. It was our first time sailing and it wont be our last! I HIGHLY recommend this to everyone!!!

My wife and I along with our 3 kids 22,16 and 12 went out on the Bay with Captain Luis and Mabel. First of all, let me say that this was one of the best boating experiences we have ever had. They were very kind and accommodating. I even learned how to sail. Thanks Captain Luis!

Simply one of the best Miami experiences you can have! We wanted something personable and we’ll never forget our 3 hours on that sailboat. The perfect break from the craziness of South Beach, and reasonably priced to boot! Captain Nino and Mabel went above and beyond to make sure our afternoon was perfect. Snorkeling on the Nixon sandbar was amazing. Next time, would like to book a longer charter to some of the Keys. We’ll be back.
John & John

I bought a TravelZoo deal for a 2hr sailing trip with Sailing on BB and I couldn’t have enjoyed it more! I went with my girlfriend and we brought our parents along (first time they met.) Luis and Mabel are incredibly sweet people and they made all of us feel very comfortable on board. At the end of the trip, everyone said it was one of the best days they’ve ever had! Highly recommended!!!
Muchisimas Gracias Luis y Mabel!

Amazing trip! Highly recommend for a fun day on the water or just for a relaxing day. I enjoyed every minute and will definitely book a trip again! Captain Luis and his wife Mabel are great hosts and make you feel very comfortable aboard.

My partner and I had our 9^th anniversary on Tuesday and wanted to do something special, so we decided to go on a private sailing charter off of Miami and I’m sooooo glad we did. Captain Luis and his wife Mabel made are experience incredibly special and made us feel like old friends.
We charted a private 3 hour sunset cruise around Biscayne Bay that allowed us to see the Miami skyline at dusk. What’s also great is, we were able to pre-​order the shrimp ceviche, which was really fantastic and brought our own champagne. If you want to make your trip to Miami memorable, go sailing with this couple.
Fyi…it is a smaller, very comfortable sailboat… so they can only handle 6 people on-​board, which is why they probably charge far less than their competitors that handle the bigger charters. But this is not a disadvantage, we loved that we had the entire sailboat to ourselves… definitely hire SailingOnBiscaynebay!

Had a wonderful experience sailing!
Captain Luis and Mabel were wonderful hosts. It is not a huge sail boat but it was perfect for my friends and I. We brought along some food and wine to have for the afternoon.
We met at the Dinner Key Marina and promptly got escorted to the boat. It is very laid back and rustic. We all snugly fit in the covered area along with the captain and his wife. There was more room up front to hang out but we all chose to stay together to talk, etc. We started using the motor and once we were a little further out we switched to full sail. It was a perfect day for sailing and it was «smooth sailing» indeed!
I was a little apprehensive about being tipped too much while sailing but the truth is that it was awesome and I felt completely safe! There was some spraying on the way back but not to worry, they had raincoats for us all to keep dry. By the time our three hour sail ended I was extremely relaxed and in a sail coma. That was absolutely wonderful.
I cannot wait to do this again.