Good to know
- Tickets
- No entrance fee; boat tours and some services charge
- Time needed
- Half day minimum for a boat trip or snorkel
- Best time
- December to April for drier weather and calmer seas
- Getting there
- Drive to Dante Fascell Visitor Center then take a boat tour or rent a vessel
Itineraries with Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park is on day 3
Day 3 of Miami, Key West and Orlando in 14 Days
The Everglades
How Biscayne National Park fits into a day.- 8:00Everglades National ParkMiami
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Biscayne National Park questions
Can you swim at Biscayne National Park?
Swimming is possible in designated areas but most of the park requires a boat to reach deeper waters and reefs.
Do you need a boat for Biscayne National Park?
Yes, the main attractions lie offshore so a guided tour or private boat is necessary from the visitor center.
Is Biscayne National Park open year round?
The park remains open daily but some facilities and tours close during hurricanes or severe weather.
