


See St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights by boat in 1 hour 15 minutes
1 hour and 15 minutes
Cruise the bay and take in St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights from the water. Bring your own drinks, relax onboard, and watch the lights reflect across the city.
Bring your own beverages (bring your own drinks). Age rules: 5:15 tours are all ages, 7:30 has no children under 8, and 9:15 is adults only.
Less than 24 hours notice, no-shows, or missed departures: no refund or reschedule; $10 per person service fee. 24–48 hours: no refund; may reschedule with $10 per person rescheduling fee. 48+ hours: may reschedule or refund. Trips canceled by Red Boat: reschedule or refund.
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No. The 5:15 tour is family-friendly for all ages. The 7:30 tour does not allow children under 8. The 9:15 tour is adults only, and age guidelines are enforced at the dock.
Yes. All tours are bring your own beverages (bring your own drinks).
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time, as traffic can be unpredictable and the boat aims to depart on time.
Red Boat Tours, 260 Vilano Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Red Boat Tours delivers exactly what it promises, and guests seem genuinely thrilled about it. Nearly everyone raves about the dolphin sightings, with some reporting hundreds of the playful creatures swimming alongside the boat. Captain Dave and his crew members (DJ, TJ, and Roy get specific shout-outs) clearly know where to find the dolphins and create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that appeals to everyone from seven-year-olds to repeat visitors. The crew strikes that perfect balance of being informative without overdoing it, adding humor and local knowledge about St. Augustine landmarks along the way. People appreciate that they can bring their own coolers with food and drinks, which adds to the laid-back vibe. The value factor comes up repeatedly, with guests feeling they got more than their money's worth. Special touches make a difference too: birthday celebrations get acknowledged with small gifts, and the crew accommodates guests with disabilities thoughtfully. The boat itself is clean and well-maintained, parking is easy, and the overall experience feels professionally run yet unpretentious. Even locals who've taken the tour multiple times say each trip offers something new, whether it's a gorgeous sunset, manatee sightings, or just a different perspective on familiar waters. It's the kind of excursion where you genuinely don't want it to end, which speaks volumes.
Me and my husband booked the Sunset BYOB boat tour. The absolute best boat ride. The driver was detailed oriented and had lots of knowledge about the historic city. The music and crowd was diverse. The hostess Roy was awesome. I would recommend this boat ride over and over again.
Cocoa Williams
August 26, 2026
Me and my husband booked the Sunset BYOB boat tour. The absolute best boat ride. The driver was detailed oriented and had lots of knowledge about the historic city. The music and crowd was diverse. The hostess Roy was awesome. I would recommend this boat ride over and over again.
Cocoa Williams
August 26, 2026
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