Fly from the Miami Seaplane Base and turn hours on the road into a scenic, seamless flight. With ocean views, personalized service, and convenient access to key destinations across Florida, Tropic Ocean Airways offers a smarter way to travel for business, golf, and weekend escapes.
Private charter flights are tailored around your schedule, whether you’re commuting between South Florida and the Gulf Coast, heading north for a round of golf in Jupiter, traveling to Palm Beach or Martin County, or escaping to The Bahamas or Florida Keys. From check-in to touchdown, our team makes regional travel faster, easier, and more enjoyable.
A Better Way to Depart Miami
Just 15 minutes from Brickell—Miami’s “Wall Street of the South”—Miami Seaplane Base offers a private, convenient alternative to crowded commercial terminals and lengthy drives. Located on Watson Island, the base provides business travelers, residents, and vacationers with a seamless starting point for regional travel across Florida, The Bahamas, and beyond.
Unlike helicopters, seaplanes combine a distinctive waterfront arrival experience with greater passenger capacity, more room for luggage, and a more economical solution for group travel. With access to waterfront destinations, private docks, regional airports, and island communities, Tropic Ocean Airways brings you closer to where you actually want to be—turning hours on the road into a scenic, efficient flight.
Domestic Florida, The Keys, and Beyond
From Miami Seaplane Base, guests can request private charter service to sought-after destinations throughout The Bahamas and South Florida.
Popular private charter requests include:
- North County (F45)
- Palm Beach County Park / Lantana (LNA)
- Treasure Coast (FPR)
- Vero Beach (VRB)
- Naples (APF)
- Southwest Florida (RSW)
- Islamorada
- Key Largo
- Key West
- Bimini
Every trip is reviewed by our team based on routing, aircraft availability, weather, customs requirements, and destination access. With access to waterfront destinations, private docks, and select island locations, we can often bring you closer to your final destination.
Private Charter, Built Around You
A private charter gives you the freedom to fly around your schedule, not someone else’s. Our charter specialists help coordinate the details, from departure timing and destination planning to baggage questions, special requests, and onward travel needs.
Whether you’re planning a family escape, a yacht transfer, a business trip, a celebration, or a last-mile connection to an island resort, Tropic Ocean Airways brings together elevated service and operational discipline for a more considered travel experience.
The Miami Seaplane Experience
Your journey begins before takeoff. Guests enjoy a streamlined pre-flight experience, personalized service, and views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline before lifting off from the water.
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your private charter flight. Our team will help guide check-in, baggage, and boarding so the experience feels calm, efficient, and personal from the start.
Safety Guides Every Leg
Tropic Ocean Airways was founded with a deep respect for aviation discipline, and safety remains the first priority on every flight. From experienced crews to careful flight planning and maintenance standards, every trip is supported by a team that understands both the complexity and beauty of seaplane travel.
Flights are operated by experienced crews and supported by the operational standards that have helped Tropic Ocean Airways earn an ARGUS Gold safety rating. Fly with confidence knowing your charter is handled by professionals who pair first-class service with a safety-minded approach.
Why Fly from Miami Seaplane Base
Miami Seaplane Base offers a distinctive departure point for travelers who want direct access, less airport friction, and a memorable start to the trip.
You can:
- Skip the long commercial airport lines
- Depart from a convenient waterfront location
- Fly around your schedule
- Reach resorts, yachts, villas, and island destinations more directly
- Start the experience with ocean views instead of airport stress
This is private aviation ease with island warmth, designed for travelers who value time, access, and service.
Plan Your Miami Seaplane Charter
Tell us where you’re headed, when you’d like to travel, and what details matter most. Our team will review your request and help confirm routing, timing, and next steps.
From Miami to The Bahamas, the Florida Keys, and beyond, Tropic Ocean Airways helps make the journey feel as memorable as the destination.