I cannot say enough good about our tour. Captain Dustin was so personable and knowlegable. He…read moreinteracted so well with the kids and made the tour not only educational (which it was - VERY!) but so fun too. We saw MANY dolphins and he could spot them far off and would steer right over there and point out where we should look. He has a good sense of humor is professional in conduct and in speech, which I appreciated very much too. If you could give a score of 10 star, I would definitely give it 10!

Was not sure what to expect when my friends invited me, but glad I went. I'm not a boat expert nor…read moredo I go boating for anything. But I definitely enjoyed myself. I was even able to see a bunch of dolphins. Captain Dustin seem to be knowledgeable and loved the water. He had great stories and good sense of humor. Definitely, recommend this tour And wear sunblock

My wife and I took the 2-1/2 hour 10am Amelia River Cruise on August 27. Captain Jack piloted the…read moreboat. It was an outstanding cruise. The cruise narrator knew tons of intricate details about the history and places we passed, especially about Cumberland Island. He explained the history of the horses on the island: their origin, breeding and band habits. He gave lots of detail about the Carnegie's and the incredible mansions on the island. He also answered lots of questions from the cruise participants. He was engaging making jokes and quips throughout the cruise. Clearly he has not just done this many times, but has studied and visited the area's history.

We came to Amelia Island with our dog because we heard it was a very dog friendly town. Imagine our…read moreexcitement when we found out that our dog could go on the Sunset river cruise with us! We boarded at 6:15, and were promptly on our way at 6:30. It was a very fun guided tour that taught us a lot about the area's history. We didn't see the wild horses, but we did see dolphins!! And, of course, we saw the most beautiful sunset! I am very glad we got to do this tour since they allowed our pup, and the experience was one of our favorite of the trip.

We loved the sunset cruise. We were able to view Jacksonville from a new perspective. We love…read morethe river and saw tons of dolphins.

Great experience learning about Jacksonville landmarks and history! Great narration and customer…read moreinteraction! The one-hour tour is a great way to show Jacksonville to family and friends who are visiting!

We had a truly beautiful sunset cruise with Making Waves last night! Captain Kenny and Admiral Vera…read moremade an outstanding crew--attentive, accommodating, and clearly experienced. They made safety a priority while sharing their deep knowledge of the Intracoastal, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The Kini's Legasea is a stunning, spacious, and comfortable vessel--perfect for relaxing and taking in the views. I highly recommend Making Waves for a cruise anytime!

From the owner: Making Waves Coastal Cruises is your perfect sailing charter for your next wildlife excursion,…read morewhether searching for manatees in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) during a tranquil sunset or racing along dolphins with sails flying, off Jacksonville 's Northeast Florida coast. Our captain and crew are dedicated to providing you the type of experience you wish to experience during your sailing charters. You can choose to relax, soaking in the calm-of-it-all or grab a line, unfurl a sail, and ask lots of sailing questions - we're here to make your excursion enjoyable.

Such a fun time on the water! We did a lunchtime charter from 11-1. The crew was awesome and super…read morefriendly. The boat is large and there was plenty of room for all 6 of us to spread out.

Such an amazing experience out on the water! The crew was welcoming, professional, and made…read moreeverything feel effortless from start to finish. The boat was spotless, the vibes were peaceful, and the Jacksonville views were absolutely beautiful. Whether you're out to celebrate, relax, or just feel the wind and salt air, this is the way to do it. Highly recommend @sail_jax_charters -- we'll definitely be sailing again soon! #SailJaxCharters #JacksonvilleSailing #FloridaCoast #JaxAdventures #BoatLife #OceanVibes #SunsetCruise #ExploreJax #WaterAdventures #VisitJacksonville

With so many charters to choose from you cannot go wrong with Captain Kris. He was knowledgeable…read moreand spent time patiently ensuring that we were comfortable and confident in learning how to successfully land our fish. We had a great day on the water with lots of fish action. Book with Fish Whisperer and you won't regret it.

Great day with Captain Kris Kell! He knows the hot spots. Very patient. Great instructor. Good with…read morekids and fun to chat with! Highly recommend this fishing charter if in your in Jacksonville

Captain James and Captain TJ gave a great tour and kept spirits up even with a small rain shower…read more We got to see tons of Dolphins, Snowy Egrets, and Roseate Spoonbills.

I went on the Red Boat Tour in St. Augustine for my friend's birthday, and overall, it was a good…read moreexperience! The boat itself wasn't quite what I expected, but we still had a great time. I do wish there was more counter or table space, especially since they allow you to bring your own food and drinks. Captain TJ was great and made the experience even better. The views were absolutely to die for! It was a nice way to celebrate a birthday, enjoy the water, and take in the beautiful scenery of St. Augustine.

This fishing trip was a long time coming! I've been asking my husband to take me deep sea fishing…read moresince we moved here three years ago. He previously took our daughters out on this boat in 2015 so he knew this was the perfect fit for my first fishing trip. He checked the weather and called and made our reservation on Wednesday for Friday. We arrived at 7:45 a.m. for our 8am departure. Check in was easy. The cost of the trip is $85 and that includes everything (including your license and them cleaning and bagging your fish for you). If you aren't into fishing but want a day on the ocean there is also a Rider rate. My best advice is take non drowsy Dramamine before (1/2 hour before) the boat leaves. (we also take another 2 half way through after lunch). I've never seen so many grown men tossing their cookies at one time. There is no shame in Dramamine but I would think it was embarrassing for these men to be hanging over the side of the boat puking while I reeled in all the fish :)! It was so bad at one point the captain had to come over the intercom to ask the guys to stop getting sick in the women's bathroom. lol Also, pack your own lunch and each person can also bring 1 six pack of beer. We made salads the night before and just threw those in our cooler with lots of bottled water. I honestly didn't want to drink as we were having so much fun fishing. Okay on to fishing and the experience. We rode for about an hour and made our first stop we called the honey hole b/c everyone was catching and fast. It was awesome. After a while we headed to a few other spots farther out and a couple of those we all caught something. It was obvious they paid attention immediately at each stop. If within a few minutes people weren't catching they would move on. I appreciated that b/c we didn't have a lull in the action. Our final stop was farther out off shore and we had a chance to catch some really huge fish. We stayed here for a while and saw a ton of action. My husband reeled in a huge bluefish at this spot and it was a blast to watch. The best part of this trip other than the fishing was the crew. They were absolutely awesome. They set up all our poles, bait and were there immediately after we caught each fish to take it off the hook and let us know if we could keep it. They then took the keepers to a designated box for us. These guys worked their butts off all day long. Tip the heck out of these guys if you go they earn every dollar. Speaking of tips the norm is 20%. We gave $40 between the two of us. Around 2pm we headed back as the ride back to the dock was 2 hours. We arrived at 4pm, got off the boat and they handed out our fish then you walk over to the cleaning stations and the crew cleans and bags up your fish from the day. There is a restaurant right there next to where you dock the boat. After they cleaned our fish we put our cooler in the truck and bought a bucket of beer and some dinner. It was the perfect end to the perfect day. A few things I brought and a couple more I will bring next time: Sunscreen, cooler with lunch and lots of water, light jacket, visor or hat and sunglasses, small towel you can tie to the rail next to your fishing pole to wipe off your hands after you bait your hook, camera or camera phone, Dramamine, small bag (i wore a small bag on my back to store all our keys, wallet etc), cash for tipping the crew. And most of all a positive attitude and you will have a blast! I'm counting down until we can get out there and do it all over again! I told my husband we better do this at least twice a year going forward it was just awesome.

Great Trip as alway on Majesty! It was my son's Birthday and they put him on a big one!read more

It works great if you can keep people from using it as a beach swimming area. The boat ramp is easy…read moreto use for first timers just look out for the big hole as you come in the gate area stay to the left for the first 10-15 ft.

Officially the Michael B. Scanlon Mayport Boat Ramp, this launching spot is the closest to the…read moremouth of the St. John's River where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. There are three large concrete ramps and a massive parking lot with plenty of room for turning around and lining up to launch. The park also has restrooms and some shady spots with picnic table. There is no playground or other active stuff here. [Review 15757 overall - 1340 in Florida - 1261 of 2021.]