St. Augustine Eco Tours invites you to explore America’s oldest city from the quiet side of the water—its winding tidal creeks and dolphin-filled salt marshes. USCG-licensed captains and degreed naturalists guide every kayak, sail...
This outfit has clearly mastered the art of intimate, knowledge-rich tours that connect visitors with St. Augustine's natural beauty and history. The small boat format gets consistent praise for creating personal experiences rather than crowded cattle calls. Captains Kevin, Lily, Zach, Ken, and Kurt all earn individual shout-outs for their engaging personalities and deep expertise spanning local wildlife, ecosystems, and historical context. Guests regularly spot dolphins up close, sometimes even pods with babies, along with herons, manatees, and various marine life. The sunset and Nights of Lights tours seem particularly popular, combining natural beauty with St. Augustine's illuminated downtown viewed from the water. What stands out is how the guides adapt each trip based on conditions, like Captain Zach taking guests into open ocean when calm or Captain Kev knowing exactly where to find dolphins after initial lulls. The guides clearly love sharing their city and create memorable experiences through casual, informative narration rather than stiff scripted talks. Several reviewers mention the tour was featured on Samantha Brown's travel show, which speaks to the quality reputation they've built.
Captain Zach and the whole experience were OUTSTANDING! BOOK NOW! This is not your normal tour and there were no gimmicks. It was beautifully organized with great communication ahead of the tour. The tour itself was led by Captain Zach who has an encyclopedic knowledge of the flora, fauna, and the area, answering every question that came to our minds. He is personable and infused the whole trip with a lovely sense of humor. We could not have asked for a better experience!
Tim Love
March 24, 2026
Captain Zach and the whole experience were OUTSTANDING! BOOK NOW! This is not your normal tour and there were no gimmicks. It was beautifully organized with great communication ahead of the tour. The tour itself was led by Captain Zach who has an encyclopedic knowledge of the flora, fauna, and the area, answering every question that came to our minds. He is personable and infused the whole trip with a lovely sense of humor. We could not have asked for a better experience!
Tim Love
March 24, 2026