Our most popular, "see it all" tour. Cruise north from Fernandina while enjoying a healthy dose of Amelia Island history, marine life, and look for the wild horses as we approach Cumberland Island, where you will hear about the Rockefellers, the Carnegies, the Kennedy's, and more!
This one-and-a-half-hour tour begins with some history of Amelia Island, Then, if the tide is right, our captains will navigate the winding Beach Creek waterway until you see the remains of the Dungeness Ruins. If the tide is unforgiving, you will still be fascinated with the legendary history of Cumberland Island.
Our shortest and most scenic cruise. We still try to spy the wild horses of Cumberland and the white tail deer of Fort Clinch. Then we meander about looking for dolphin as the captain positions the boat for a most spectacular sunset.
Live music, your favorite beverage and the salt air in your hair. The only thing left to mention is the breath-taking views of an Amelia Island sunset.
A hands-on adventure for the whole family, with a live net catch! An onboard marine biologist will help you identify your catch before releasing it back into the sea.
Choose from a variety of Amelia River Cruises along salt marshes, wilderness beaches, and historic riverbanks. Discover wildlife — dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, and more — all professionally narrated by local history and nature experts or with live local musicians on board.
Located in beautiful Fernandina Beach, FL, come aboard and enjoy a sightseeing cruise, our Shrimping Eco Tour, and Cumberland Island's wild horses while relaxing on our comfortable boats.
One of our most popular tours is Cumberland Island, this excursion offers an extensive and rich history of Amelia and Cumberland Islands with views of wildlife along the way. We cruise by Fernandina’s shrimp boats, historic Old Town and Fort Clinch to the wild horses of Cumberland Island. Our historians will share the colorful stories that define the character of this unique part of the world.
* 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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