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    St. Augustine Dolphin and Nature Boat Tour

    Spot dolphins and birds with a naturalist captain on a small-group eco cruise

    From$46/ person

    Duration

    1.5 hours

    Ideal For

    2 to 14 people

    Includes

    Boat tour, Naturalist guide

    Highlights

    Explore St. Augustine's rivers and creeks on a guided eco cruise. Watch for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and coastal birds as your USCG-licensed naturalist captain interprets the estuary.

    • Cruise the rivers and creeks surrounding St. Augustine
    • Watch for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins year-round
    • Learn marine ecology from a naturalist captain
    • See historic sights from the water
    • Enjoy a small-group tour limited to 2–14
    • Stay safe and dry aboard comfortable boats

    What's Included

    • Guided eco boat tour
    • USCG-licensed naturalist captain

    Things to know

    Arrive at the marina at least 20 minutes before departure. Parking in the historic district can be difficult; allow extra time. Any shoes are fine since you will stay safe and dry on the boats.

    Cancellation policy

    Full refund if canceled at least 48 hours before the start. No refund within 48 hours of the start.

    Meeting location

    111 B Avenida Menendez St. Augustine, FL US 32084

    Experience provided by St. Augustine Eco Tours
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    Adult

    $46

    Ages 13 and up

    0

    Child

    $36

    Ages 3 to 12

    0

    Infant

    $26

    Ages 2 and under

    0

    Large Private Group

    $538

    7-13 people

    0

    Small Private Group

    $269

    Up to 6 passengers

    0

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    4.9 stars• 394 reviews

    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    394 reviews•Google Maps

    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

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    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.

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    Sue Minter

    2 months ago

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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.

    Photo of Sue Minter

    Sue Minter

    2 months ago

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