News & Updates Archives - Island Queen Cruises & Tours

16 May

10 Things to Do in Miami in May

The City of Miami is one of South Florida’s premier vacation destinations, and one of the most popular vacation cities in the world, with over 24 million visitors in 2019. Beautiful beaches, great weather, history, culture, sports, and a wide variety of entertainment is what attracts so many people to Miami, which is also a major center and leader in finance, commerce, and international trade. May is a very popular month for tourists in Miami, before the summer heat kicks [...]

06 Aug

Ash Scattering at Sea in Miami & Fort Lauderdale – Burial Services

Burial at Sea in Miami & Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The moment when you know that a special person has passed, no matter if you knew it was inevitable, is always difficult. So many memories and so much love but undisputedly a blinding wave of sadness takes over and stops you in your tracks. During these tough moments, it’s really difficult to focus on the tasks at hand. The “to do” list can be very demanding. We, at Island Queen Cruises [...]

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10 Jul

Socially-Distant Private Charters on the Recess Yacht Are Remaining Open

All of us at Island Queen Cruises & Tours wish and hope that you and your loved ones are safe and sound during these troubling and frustrating times. We love exploring our beautiful city with you on our Millionaire’s Row Tour, but the safety of our guests is always our number one priority and we are following all local and state guidelines and mandates to ensure we all make it through this together. We understand more than most how refreshing [...]

23 Jun

Island Queen Cruises & Tours is NOW OPEN

Public cruises. One might ask themselves how is this is going to be possible again after everything we have gone through. We offer one of the most sought after sightseeing cruises in Miami. The Original Millionaire’s Row Cruise has been going out of Bayside Marketplace long before Bayside (which is the outdoor mall where we are located) was even there. This tour was run out of a fishing pier which is all that existed a little over 70 years ago. [...]

31 Mar

Island Queen Cruises and Tours Hopes You Are Safe and Sound

So this is not exactly the blog entry I had expected to write. Just a couple of weeks ago, I thought I’d be sharing something about family, friends, and fun, experiencing things like the Millionaire’s Row Cruise in Miami. Maybe enjoying some beach time in the sunshine state or taking in our spectacular nighttime skyline. Plans Change April of 2020 is shaping up a whole lot different from April of last year or any other year for that matter. A whole [...]

16 Mar

Your Guide to Spring Break in Miami

With its world-renowned beaches, sprawling nightlife, tropical weather, and beautiful people, it’s no wonder Miami is recognized as one of the Spring Break capitals of the world. Every year, we welcome thousands of Spring Breakers to our majestic city and this year should be no different. Music, Activities & More The City of Miami Beach hosts free beachfront events throughout two weekends of Spring Break, more specifically the 6th-8th and 12th-22nd. Some of the free events include a daily morning beach [...]

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30 Sep

Celebrate National Learning & Development Month this October

“The beautiful thing about learning is no one can take it away from you.” – BB King October is National Learning & Development Month. National Learning & Development Month encourages us to focus on broadening and advancing our skills. We at Island Queen believe it’s important in both our professional and personal lives to keep learning. Whether we take a management class at night or learn another language, both keep our minds sharp, improves our confidence and has the added benefit [...]

13 Aug

Back to School Savings at Bayside Marketplace!

The new school year is right around the corner and with the tax free weekend taking place the first weekend of August, let’s get you and your family caught up on all the back-to-school essentials they’ll need and where to get them at low prices! Taking place from the 2nd through the 6th of August, the tax-free weekend will help you save money on the many supplies your children will need for the coming school year. Whether you have tots [...]

30 Jul

Giving Back – What Truly Matters in Life

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela In July, South Africa celebrates former President Nelson Mandela’s birthday. July 18th has been declared Nelson Mandela International Day, but many of us embrace the chance to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s life for the whole of July. This gives everyone the opportunity to [...]

25 Jul

Our New Look & Website is Coming Soon!

I can remember my first boat ride around Biscayne Bay—it was on my family’s Millionaire’s sightseeing boat, way back in the summer of 1982. I was sitting up with the captain enjoying every second of it. At the time I was too young to fully realize what Island Queen Cruises meant to me and my family, but I knew I was captivated by the cruise and the rush of excitement I felt as the beautiful vistas of downtown Miami [...]