Salt Marsh Kayak Tour

See historic St. Augustine by kayak with instruction and stable tandem boats

From$45/ person

Duration

2 hours

Includes

Guided kayak tour, Tandem kayak

Highlights

Set off from historic downtown St. Augustine on a 2-hour guided kayak tour. Learn paddling basics, then glide past landmarks into the salt marshes using stable tandem kayaks and an easy-entry dock.

Learn paddling basics in a brief clinic
Glide in stable tandem kayaks with rudders
Launch from a dedicated dock at the city marina
Paddle under the Bridge of Lions and past the Spanish fort
Explore the salt marshes near historic mission grounds
Bring hat, sunscreen, water, and sunglasses

What's Included

Guided kayak tour
Tandem kayak with rudder
Brief paddling clinic

Things to know

Ages 6+. No experience necessary. Arrive 20 minutes early; parking in the historic district can be difficult.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start time. No refunds within 48 hours of the start time.

Meeting location

111 Avenida Menendez St Augustine, FL 32084

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Salt Marsh Kayak Tour

See historic St. Augustine by kayak with instruction and stable tandem boats

From$45/ person

Duration

2 hours

Includes

Guided kayak tour, Tandem kayak

Highlights

Set off from historic downtown St. Augustine on a 2-hour guided kayak tour. Learn paddling basics, then glide past landmarks into the salt marshes using stable tandem kayaks and an easy-entry dock.

Learn paddling basics in a brief clinic
Glide in stable tandem kayaks with rudders
Launch from a dedicated dock at the city marina
Paddle under the Bridge of Lions and past the Spanish fort
Explore the salt marshes near historic mission grounds
Bring hat, sunscreen, water, and sunglasses

What's Included

Guided kayak tour
Tandem kayak with rudder
Brief paddling clinic

Things to know

Ages 6+. No experience necessary. Arrive 20 minutes early; parking in the historic district can be difficult.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start time. No refunds within 48 hours of the start time.

Review summary

4.9

Excellent

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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.

What people are saying

I highly recommend St Augustine Eco Tours! Capt Lilly is a fantastic guide, answering all our questions. We saw pelicans and osprey diving for fish. Lots of bottle nose dolphin. And Capt Lilly educated us about the local marine and wildlife along with some history about St Augustine. Also the boat is a perfect size for a small group and can maneuver where larger boats don't have access.