Sunset Cruise in St. Augustine
BYOB sunset cruise on the White Pelican with captain narration
Duration
1.5 hours
Includes
1.5-hr cruise, Captain narration
Highlights
Cruise St. Augustine at sunset on the spacious deck of the White Pelican and see key landmarks with narration from the captain. Bring your own beverages, settle in, and relax as you ride out from the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier.
- Depart from the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier
- Cruise for 1.5 hours on the White Pelican
- Listen to captain narration at key landmarks
- Enjoy onboard seating, bathroom, and complimentary water
- Bring your own drinks and optional picnic dinner
What's Included
- 1.5-hour cruise
- Captain narration at key landmarks
- Playlist
- Bottled water
- Onboard bathroom
- Padded passenger seating
- Wheelchair, walker, stroller and scooter accessibility
Things to know
No young children, per the operator. It can be cooler on the water, so consider bringing a light jacket or sweater.
Cancellation Policy
Less than 24 hours notice or no-shows: not refunded or rescheduled; charged a $10 per person service fee. 24–48 hours: not refunded; may reschedule with a $10 per person rescheduling fee. 48+ hours: may reschedule or be refunded. Operator-cancelled trips: reschedule or refund.
Product ID: D6SSJA
FAQs
No. The operator notes this is a bring your own beverages (BYOB) cruise and is not suitable for young children.
Bring your own beverages. It can be cooler on the water, so consider a light jacket or sweater.
Yes, the boat has an onboard bathroom.
Meeting details
260 Vilano Rd, at the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier St. Augustine, FL US 32084
More about the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier
The Vilano Beach Fishing Pier stretches into the Tolomato River just north of St. Augustine's historic core, marking the spot where the Intracoastal Waterway opens toward the Atlantic. As your sunset cruise glides through these protected waters, the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier comes into view as one of the most recognizable landmarks along the route, a long wooden silhouette where locals cast lines for redfish and flounder while pelicans hover overhead. This stretch of coastline sits at a meeting point between salt marsh, barrier island, and open bay, giving the evening light a softness you only find on Florida's First Coast.
From the deck of the boat, the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier offers a perfect counterpoint to the Spanish colonial skyline behind you. As the sun sinks lower, the sky shifts from gold to coral to deep violet, and the pier's pilings catch the last warm light. You may spot dolphins surfacing near the boat, hear the gentle slap of water against the hull, and feel the cool river breeze that picks up as evening settles in. The cruise traces the calm channels near the pier, giving you unobstructed views of the surrounding waterway, the historic Castillo de San Marcos in the distance, and the Bridge of Lions glowing as the city lights come on.
This experience is ideal for couples seeking a romantic evening, photographers chasing golden hour reflections, and travelers who want to see St. Augustine from a quieter, water-level perspective. Families enjoy the easy pace and the chance to spot wildlife, while first-time visitors get a memorable orientation to the area's geography. If you have ever stood on the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier looking out at passing boats and wondered what the view is like from the other side, this cruise gives you that answer, paired with one of the most beautiful sunsets the Florida coast has to offer.
