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Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure of St. Augustine

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From $39.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour 30 minutes
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Offered in: English

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Overview

This relaxing cruise is great for nature lovers, families, or those who simply enjoy being out on the water. Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway—an inland waterway that runs parallel to the coastline—for a calm ride exploring St. Augustine’s estuaries. Keep your eyes peeled for marine life such as dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, pelicans, osprey, and spoonbill. Along the way, you’ll spot landmarks including the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine Lighthouse, and more.

Estuary tour on a pontoon boat
Live commentary from naturalist guide
Bar on board
Combine sightseeing and learning

What's Included

Live commentary on board
Local guide
Free Parking

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

107 Yacht Club Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA
We are located in the Camachee Island Marina. As you pull into the Marina, *take the very first right* and park across from our retail gift shop, see sign for *Florida Water Tours*! Our vessel is docked to the left of the restaurant King Fish Grill. You may check in directly at the boat, Dock A-19!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Begin your aquatic wildlife adventure at Camachee Island Marina where you can park for free. Locate the pontoon boat near King Fish Grill and then climb aboard with a naturalist guide who provides commentary throughout the journey.

Sail along St. Augustine's Intracoastal Waterway and keep your eyes peeled for diverse marine life, including dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles, as you explore the serene estuaries. Enjoy views of landmarks like the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos, and the St. Augustine Lighthouse. You may also witness cannon fire and experience a pirate's view of historical sites.

After an hour and a half of sailing, return back to the marina to conclude your adventure.

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc. (Pass By)

Bridge of Lions (Pass By)

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (Pass By)

Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

Service animals allowed
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Are there restrooms on board the St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure Cruise?

A:Yes, there are restroom facilities on board.

Feb 2021

Q:Is there parking near the departure point for the St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure Cruise

A:Yes, there is free parking at our departure location.

Feb 2021

Q:How early do I need to arrive for the St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure Cruise?

A:Check-in is 15 min prior to tour time.

Feb 2021

Q:What type of boat is used for the St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure Cruise?

A:Our 45′ pontoon boat, the ‘Osprey’ is certified to hold 38 guests plus 2 crew with comfortable seats. The boat is fully enclosed and shaded except for the bow, with windows that can roll up or down and a restroom on board for your convenience.

Feb 2021

Q:Is there food and drink available while on the St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure Cruise?

A:We have a bar available on board for those 21 and over, including sangrias and an excellent variety of beer, wine, champagne and canned cocktails! Water, soft drinks and snacks are also available for purchase. We accept cash or card.

Feb 2021

Q:Can I bring my own snacks/drinks onboard for the St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure Cruise?

A:Yes, please feel free to bring your own snacks or non-alcoholic beverages. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Feb 2021

Q:Is the St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure Cruise appropriate for children?

A:Yes! This cruise is very engaging for children, there is a lot to see!

Feb 2021

Q:Is the boat handicap accessible for the St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure Cruise?

A:The boat is not handicap accessible. However, if you use a wheelchair but can walk onto the boat (two steps up), we can take your wheelchair with us. There’s a ramp that leads down to the dock, so you would be able to wheel right up to the boat.

Feb 2021

Q:Is the boat shaded for the St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure Cruise?

A:Yes, shade is a must when enjoying Florida waters!

Feb 2021

Q:What should I bring for the St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure Cruise?

A:You may bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat/visor, bottled water, chapstick, and snacks. Depending on the time of year, you might want to have a lightweight jacket or sweater as well.

Feb 2021

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Super fun!

Kerry_H, Apr 2024

The guide was extrememly knowlegable and engaging with adults and kids! we saw lots and lots of dolphins!

Everything we hoped for

rsgraham3817, Apr 2024

We had a wonderful, relaxing, informative cruise with the morning team. Saw lots of dolphins and a variety of birds. Would definitely recommend.

Super fun experience!

Tracey_H, Apr 2024

This was a great adventure that my family and friends really enjoyed. The crew was great and extremely knowledgeable. We look forward to coming back when we have more friends in town.

fantastic time

Daniel_V, Apr 2024

we had guest visiting from Texas and decided to take the tour as part of our weekend activities, The tour was excellent, the knowledge of our guide (Marcel) was excellent and very informative, we learned a bunch of stuff regarding the wildlife spotted and their habitat. I would absolutely recommend this tour and we shall be back when ever we have guest visiting, highly recommend.

Highlight of our weekend

Shannon_M, Apr 2024

Really enjoyed our tour on the Osprey! The crew was really friendly and knowledgeable (I sadly don’t remember their names). My husband and I were only in St. Augustine for 2 days, as we live 2.5 hours away but it was the highlight of our weekend and we’ll definitely be back and booking another tour with Florida Water Tours!

Dolphins

Tracy_C, Apr 2024

Dolphins! I loved that we got to watch them play! The captain and first mate gave great information about the different birds we saw.

Just Do It!

Ann_R, Apr 2024

Captain Kevin and Kristine were amazing teachers about the animals, their habitat, and the history of St. Augustine. We got to see a lot of dolphins and birds!! Great music too! An all-around wonderful experience! Thank you!

Bam- they nailed it!

Richard_D, Apr 2024

These guys really make this tour interesting and fun. They know the area well and they answered all our questions. I highly recommend this tour.

awesome ride

Cheryl_C, Apr 2024

seeeing the dolphins and catching a glimpse of manatees was fun. fun and knowledgeable guide. Also was very relaxing just to cruise around

Lots off dolphins

Pam_G, Apr 2024

We highly recommend this activity! We took the noon tour and saw many dolphins - 2 different types, multiple pods. Also saw a manatee and pup and followed them quite a way. The crew was awesome and the guide was very knowledgeable. He was great with the kids, very interactive and answered everyone’s questions. It was a great time!

My daughter loves the...

Martha_B, Apr 2024

My daughter loves the boat ride and getting to see dolphin's. We would do the experience again. I would refer to other family members.

Dolphin Tour

Concetta_W, Mar 2024

The guide tour was very informative. With a warm friendly personality, she gave us lots of information. Plenty of dolphins!

Definitely 🐬

Stacy_M, Mar 2024

Our guides were fun and informative. Wildlife came out and we definitely got the dolphin part of the tour. It was interesting to see the popular tourist destinations from the water and hear their history. Loved the fact that the boat had a roof cover for shade with seating on both sides to look out.

A GREAT Dolphin Experience

MargaretaPat_K, Mar 2024

We had such a great time yesterday with our grandson. It was vacation week here in St. John's County and our son was taking his two other sons to the PGA. What do we do with an 8 year old boy who is very active? We started reviewing some adventures we could take our grandson without costing us an arm and leg to do so, plus we wanted it somewhat educational. Our tour guide and really the whole crew were awesome. He definitely took the time to answer any questions and he also asked us questions, which was great in us for obtaining knowledge of the different species of Dolphins and making sure we had a keen eye for looking out for them. We are grateful that he took the time to talk with our 8-year-old grandson. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words...by that smile you can see how much our grandson enjoyed it. We told our neighbor about it when we got home and today, her parents were taking their grandchildren to the excursion. Again, thank you for a wonderful day. We will definitely be back when our daughter comes down in April with our granddaughter's.

The trip was wonderful -...

Terrie_P, Mar 2024

The trip was wonderful - far more informative than the one I did last year. The guide was very informative and interesting. And I love the fact that this a non- profit organization that helps kids learn about the marine life around us!

The perfect cruise

Christine_B, Mar 2024

Seeing the excitement of the group as numerous dolphins were observed was awesome. The captain and 1st mate were very knowledgeable and friendly.

Great tour! Very nice and dedicated staff!

Sandra_A, Nov 2023

The people who worked on board were awesome and very nice to our kids. They tried hard To be sure we saw wildlife and learned a lot about St Augustine

Great experience for nature lovers

James_B, Nov 2023

Great experience saw many historical sites and nature, the employees all do a good job on there part respectably on the boat. The guide new a lot about the dolphins and birds would Def do it agian

Fun on the wayer

Michelle_M, Nov 2023

Great time. Dolphins were very active. Also saw pelicans and a bald eagle! Great time! Drinks were nice too! Fun trip

Lots of Wildlife

michael_f, Oct 2023

Very much enjoyed our trip. Rose and crew were very informative and we saw lots of dolphins and different varieties of birds. Great way to spent a few hours.

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