# Biscayne National Park Winter Eco-Adventures: Boca Chita Key & Bay Boat Cruises > Place to go for families in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dante Fascell Visitor Center open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Park waters and grounds open… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Dante Fascell Visitor Center - Biscayne National Park, 9700 SW 328th St, Homestead, FL 33033 - Ages: All ages welcome; mainland visitor center is 100% stroller-friendly; boat cruises welcome children of all ages (42" minimum height to ascend interior lighthouse staircase) - Price: Park entrance and Visitor Center are 100% Free; Guided island boat cruises are paid (~$69–$79 adults, $49–$59 children ages 5–12, under 5 free/discounted) - Schedule: Dante Fascell Visitor Center open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Park waters and grounds open 7:00 AM–5:30 PM; Guided boat excursions depart daily at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM - Organizer: Biscayne National Park & Biscayne National Park Institute - Official page: https://www.biscaynenationalparkinstitute.org - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/biscayne-national-park-winter-eco-adventures-boca-chita-key-and-bay-bo--listing-cf56d5082fa2b9bc0efdc283 ## About Covering 173,000 acres—95% of which is sparkling subtropical water—Biscayne National Park is America's largest marine sanctuary. During South Florida's crisp winter dry season, calm turquoise waters and mild 75°F days create ideal conditions for family boat excursions departing from Convoy Point. Guided 3.5-hour heritage cruises take passengers across the bay to Boca Chita Key, the park's most visited island, featuring a picturesque 1930s coral-rock ornamental lighthouse, shaded coconut palm picnic grounds, and a scenic seaside walking trail with crystal-clear lagoon views. Families with babies and small children can explore the mainland Dante Fascell Visitor Center free of charge, enjoying interactive touch tables, local art exhibits, and a scenic bayside boardwalk trail lined with mangroves. Guided boat eco-cruises welcome children of all ages (life vests provided in all youth sizes); advance bookings through the official Biscayne National Park Institute are highly recommended. ## Similar picks in Miami - [Public & Family Seagrass Adventure — Biscayne Nature Center, Key Biscayne](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/public-and-family-seagrass-adventure-biscayne-nature-center-key-biscay--listing-ee4947e8aee9e1b900950dc1) — Sat, Nov 21 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, Key Biscayne · From $15 · checked Oct 30. A guided catch-and-release program in the shallow seagrass beds off Crandon Park, where families net and identify marine life with Biscayne Nature Center educators. 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