Make your private St. Augustine boat day your own with a local captain
2–8 hrs
Up to 10 people
Boat, life jackets, floating raft
Set out on a private pontoon excursion through St. Augustine's Intracoastal waterways. Hire a local US Coast Guard-licensed captain to tailor the day around the kind of time you want on the water, from relaxed floating to a waterfront stop.
No cancellations or refunds. In severe weather, reschedule at no additional cost for a mutually agreed date. No refunds or discounts are given for early returns or weather.
Product ID: 5QT5NQ
Up to 10 people can be on board. If you hire a captain, the captain counts toward the 10-person limit.
All ages are welcome on board. The renter for guided options must be 18+.
No. Holiday-weekend bookings are captained only.
Lighthouse Park Boat Ramp, 446 Ocean Vista Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32080
Captain Grant is the kind of guide who makes a place feel like it belongs to you. Knowledgeable about St. Augustine's history, ecology, and hidden spots, he weaves local storytelling into every outing while keeping things relaxed and fun. Repeat visitors are common, with several reviewers booking again on the same trip or returning for milestone occasions like bachelorette parties and family reunions. The boats are consistently described as clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, and Grant's communication before and during trips earns special praise. He monitors weather closely, checks in with guests about what they want from the day, and adjusts accordingly. Dogs are welcome, and the crew has a knack for handling groups of all sizes and energy levels. Hidden sandbars, dolphin sightings, Driftwood Beach, and sunset bar hops are among the highlights guests mention most. Josh also gets a nod as a great co-captain on select trips. If you're looking for a water experience in St. Augustine that feels personal rather than generic, this crew delivers consistently.
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