St Augustine

Adventure Boat Tours - Nights of Lights by Water in St. Augustine FL

St Augustine, USA
Nights of Lights by Water
  • 1 hour
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

See St. Augustine’s spectacular Nights Of Lights celebration from the water with this unique boat tour. This excellent way to see the city shine is available as a public tour consisting of as many as 32 people or you can book a smaller boat for an intimate, private tour for up to six. Float by the Bridge of Lions, see the Old Fort, and marvel at the Old City lit up with holiday cheer.
  • Take a relaxing cruise on the Matanzas River
  • See the Old City lit up with holiday decorations
  • Enjoy either a public group or private small group trip
  • Bring your favorite beverages so you'll have a cup of cheer to sip on

What's Included

  • Restroom on board
  • Spanish tours offered - please advised if this is a service you might need.
  • Family Friendly
  • Children pricing (18 yo and younger) $19
  • Alcohol is not sold - but you may bring.
  • Check weather - bring something warm to wrap up with on cold nights.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 260 Vilano Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA

    After parking, walk down the Vilano Fishing Pier. You will pass a bluebird statue and go under an arch with dolphin overhead. Take a left down to the floating dock to get on the boat for your tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Bridge of Lions (Pass By)

St. Augustine (Pass By)

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (Pass By)

The St. Augustine Historical Society (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Spanish interpreter can be provided
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 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.

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Chilly Festival of Lights!
Elizabeth_E, Apr 2024
Beautiful view of the lights of St. Augustine! Friendly guide, bring a blanket! I recommend seeing the Festival of Lights from this perspective.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you going out with us back during the Nights of Lights - it is a chilly experience but so worth it - and yes, do dress warm and bring a blanket. Della
Awesome
William_P, Jan 2024
Great trip that definitely exceeded our expectations! Will bring other family members in the future.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Bring them - bring them all. We love to share St Augustine to all that visit. Safe travels until we see each other again. Della
Great boat ride
Julie_H, Jan 2024
Our crew was great. We had a longer cruise so detoured to watch dolphins. We learned history and ecology.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
How can you leave a dolphin sighting opportunity! When they are in the bay, that's where we want to be. Come see us again - safe travels until then. Della
Historical and Beautiful
Leslie_B, Jan 2024
Many of the historic aspects of the SA skyline were very interesting and the Cross from the first Christian Service.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
History is everywhere in St Augustine and we love sharing it - thanks for coming out with us - come see us again - safe travels until then. Della
Great Nights of Lights Tour!
Janet_G, Jan 2024
Great tour of Nights of Lights! Captain is a local and very knowledgeable! St. Augustine is beautiful from the water.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Being on the boat just adds extra sparkle to the lights - reflecting on the water - thanks for coming out with us - come see us again - safe travels until then. Della
Best way to see the lights
Hannah_R, Jan 2024
Such a great experience! Boat was smaller than expected which was nice - I was expecting a crowd but it was much smaller and more personalized than other boat tours we have taken. I was stressed about finding parking on New Year’s Eve, but parking was ample and free. Very easy!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We think of our boat as our front porch - where we share memories with family and friends - thanks for coming out with us - safe travels until we see you again. Della
Perfect Night!
Rosalie_S, Dec 2023
Awesome tour! Even before the tour started. Della communicated with me right away that the tour we booked was sold out and gave us other options. They were very forthcoming with the tour info and where to meet. Once on the boat Captain Jim let us know that he would point us in the right direction to see the rocket launch, which was AMAZING. It was a BEAUTIFUL NIGHT. The clouds were perfect to see the shadow of the cross, the moon was semi full and Orion was watching over us. Highly recommend this family owned tour. Thank you for a memorable night!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for coming out with us - we feel that customer service is very important and we love speaking and information our customers. St Augustine is so beautiful and different by water. Come see us again - safe travels until then. Della
Give this boat tour a go!!!!
Patricia_D, Dec 2023
The boat captain and crew were excellent. They were friendly and informative and made the whole trip enjoyable. The lights from the water were gorgeous and the reflection on the water made them even prettier. I do not hesitate to recommend this excursion to anyone. It was a perfect length, and my entire group had a wonderful time.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for coming out with us - we love the Nights of Lights Season - so festive! We love sharing all that St Augustine has to offer. Come see us again - safe travels until then. Della
Relaxing and informative
Mercy_T, Dec 2023
Great ride to enjoy a view of the nights of lights with some interesting historical facts. Good communication and wonderful picture opportunities.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Isn't it just lovely from the water! So many layers that you can see of the lights - thanks for coming out with us. Della
Neat family memory!
CINDIE_R, Dec 2023
I enjoyed it all, but thought it was cool to get pictures of peoples shadows up on the side of the Fort. We also saw dolphins. My only request would be for the speaker to either speak louder or be on a microphone. Also - when they say it will be 10 degrees cooler on the water, they mean it. We had a great time
Response from Host, Dec 2023
I remember you on the boat - I heard someone trying to set up that photo. We are looking into a microphone, especially on those crazy windy nights that grab ones voice - and I am spot on with the temperature calculation - lol - Della
Christmas Day bow on top.
Amelia_B, Dec 2023
This was a lovely time on the water. The lights were fabulous and it was a calm, cool evening. The boat was clean and the captain cheerful and fun. It made Christmas Day feel like it had the perfect ending.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We enjoy making family memories - St Augustine is so gorgeous during the Nights of Lights all dressed up for the Season. Thanks for coming out with us - come see us again - safe travels until then. Della
Unique holiday experience
Andrew_P, Dec 2023
Fantastic tour and great, unique way to see the Nights of Lights! Also managed to see some other sights, including dolphins on the tour
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Even the dolphin like the Nights of Lights - it is awesome to see them this time of year - and the Nights of Lights just multiply when you are on the water - come see us again when you are back around. Della
Guides were fun and...
Steven_R, Dec 2023
Guides were fun and knowledgeable! The Fort was probably my favorite in the dark! Loved the history of St. Augustine!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Isn't it so awesome how the Castillo de San Marco stands out on its own without any festival lights - just the shadows of the passer by throwing shadows on the structure. Come see us again - safe travels until then. Della
Family Time Together
janetkchambers, Dec 2023
Our family of 11 went on the Night of Lights cruise. It was quite chilly but they provided blankets for us to bundle up. Our tour guide did a good job informing of us of our sites as we sailed around. My group thoroughly enjoyed our adventure! Thank you. : )
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thanks for joining us - that weather can be chillier on the water - something we have no control over - but the warmth of the Season and the time spent with family keeps things nice. Della
Excellent
Isabella_E, Dec 2023
Amazing experience for all the family and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. Recommend for the best view of the lights.
Being with family to see...
Chris_C, Dec 2023
Being with family to see the beautiful lights! Easy to get to the boat and stay out of downtown traffic.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Downtown Traffic is definitely a doozy during the Holiday Season - everyone wants to come! We are a nice way to start a tradition - hope to see you next year. Della
Nights of Lights on the Water
Holly_R, Dec 2023
This tour was so much more than we expected. The tour guide was quite funny and told interesting history stories about St. Augustine. There were often times of quiet too. The water was smooth and the weather perfect, even for mid-December. We will go again in the future.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed coming out with us - and maybe starting this new Holiday Experience as a tradition year end and year out - hope to see you next year - safe travels until then. Della
Magical
Kay_F, Dec 2023
Magical. Captain managed to combine dolphin sighting with sunset AND with Nights of Lights. Could NOT have been better!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
The tour is always a nice blend it seems - so much fun to see the dolphin ++ - and the Nights of Lights just multiply on the water - come see us again - safe travels until then. Della
Great way to experience Night of Lights!
Taylor_B, Dec 2023
Totally worth it! The lights are beautiful from the water. The captain was knowledgeable about St. Augustine and humorous.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Jimmy adds his funny dad jokes to the incredible history of St Augustine - and the lights just multiply on the water - come see us again - safe travels until then. Della
Loved seeing the lights...
Carol_F, Nov 2023
Loved seeing the lights all the historic sites and the stories our captain told about the history of St Augustine.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
There is so much that St Augustine offers to visitors - reach history, beautiful scenery and the Nights of Lights just makes everything festive! Della
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