Wild horses on Cumberland Island

Cumberland Island Tour

This 2 1/2 hour narrated history and wildlife sightseeing tour departs at 10 a.m., 7-days-a-week. See popular landmarks and hear fascinating tales while we try to spot playful dolphin and other wildlife. Our experienced captains take you across the Georgia state lines to discover Cumberland Island's feral horses, maritime forests, and unspoiled beaches. Hear how families during the Industrial Revolution, like the Carnegies and Rockefellers, impacted Cumberland Island.

 Oak Trees up Beach Creek in Southeast Georgia

Cumberland Coastal Tour

Embark on a captivating 1.5 hour tour, offered daily at 2:00 p.m. Learn about Amelia Island's rich history, from tales of pirates to the eight flags declaring their sovereignty. This small Victorian village connected to the rest of the world with her deep-water port and quick access to the open sea. Continue north in search of stunning sea life and the wild horses of Cumberland Island, while you are enchanted by the stories of the rich and famous during the industrial revolution.

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Cumberland Sound Sunset Tour

Climb aboard our breathtaking Cumberland Sound Sunset Tour. This one-hour cruise is our most picturesque. Currently, this tour departs daily through November. A quick trip to Cumberland Island lets us peruse the shoreline for wild horses, dolphin, sea turtles, manatee, and more. Swinging by Fort Clinch, you get a wonderful view of this civil war era fort from the water as we prepare to watch a spectacular sunset.

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Adult Twilight BYOB Cruise

This Adult Only BYOB Twilight Cruise is a magical party on the river every Friday and Saturday evening, through October. For two-hours enjoy live music, your favorite drink, a salty breeze in your hair, and dozens of new best friends! The Adult Only BYOB Twilight Cruises is a great way to end the evening or kick-off a night of festivities! Climb aboard and make memories! Spectacular sunsets included for free!

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Shrimping Eco Tour

Available for special charter October through April, the Shrimping Eco Tour offers a hands-on adventure for all ages. Join us in retrieving the otter trawl net to uncover treasures from the sea. Our onboard marine biologist will identify the catch, sharing their unique characteristics. After learning about the wildlife, we carefully release them back into the water. Explore the intricate ecosystem of our local waterways, mud flats, and marshlands, deepening your understanding of this unique environment.

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Explore diverse cruises from Fernandina Beach with Amelia River Cruises. Glide along salt marshes, pristine beaches, and historic riverbanks, spotting dolphins, sea turtles, wild horses, and more. Our captains are legendary experts on local wildlife and history, enhancing the journey with their narrated tours. Choose from wildlife tours, eco trips, twilight cruises, or specialty options in beautiful Fernandina Beach, FL. All cruises visit popular Cumberland Island. Some for sightseeing, while others blend rich history with wildlife such as wild horses, dolphins, and tales of the Civil War and influential families like the Carnegies and Rockefellers.

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Length

Cumberland Island Tour*··2.5 hrs
Cumberland Coastal Tour···1.5 hrs
Cumberland Sound Sunset Tour···1 hrs
Adult Twilight BYOB Cruise··2 hrs
Shrimping Eco Tour····2 hrs

* Though the Cumberland Island Tour permits children of all ages, the 2.5 hour length may not be suitable for very young children. Parents are advised to use their own judgment.

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