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.

Booked a Mothers Day Sail with lunch and Captain. Lots of fun and would do it again. Would…read morerecommend!

If you're looking for a relaxing, picturesque sail on the water with occasional moments of…read moreadrenaline-induced existential reflection--Windward Sailing is the spot on Amelia Island. The captain and his wife guided us across the open waters like a man born with a rudder for a spine. The boat was beautiful, the views were breathtaking, and the wind... well, let's just say my hair looked like I lost a fight with a leaf blower. At one point, dolphins swam alongside us, probably just to mock my sunburn. It was majestic. Magical. In short--10/10 would sail again.

We booked the 4 hour in shore fishing charter. Scott and Ronnie did a great job. They baited all…read morethe hooks and took all the fish off. We didn't catch a lot at the first spot, but we did catch a big one for us. Everyone had a great time. Highly recommend.

Captain Scott Thompson put us on a good off-shore wreck and we caught more fish than we could keep…read moreincluding snapper and cobia. 1st Mate Terrell was great and really helped the kids in our group have a good time. It was pretty simple bottom fishing but we caught fish all day and there was plenty of excitement all around. The boat - a 37 footer - was rigged to fish and very comfortable. Scott recommended the Salty Pelican restaurant who cooked our cobia to order (some grilled, some blackened) and it was excellent. These guys were very accommodating and I'd recommend them highly!

Just got home from a wonderful afternoon on the water. Jason scheduled our sailing experience on…read moreMiss Connie's Misadventures. This 30-foot catamaran was the perfect vessel to explore these Florida-Georgia waters. Captain Terry was ready and waiting for us right at 1pm. It was super easy to navigate to North 14th street in Fernandina and find the marina right in time. We had some rain in the way over, but it cleared up just as we parked and embarked. Captain Terry provided safety precautions, showed up where to stow our drinks and gave us the lowdown on our route to the ocean. Once he put the sails up, the wind took us peacefully into deep blue. We saw several dolphins, 2 wild horses on Amelia island, and some pretty birds enjoying the open air. It was a romantic afternoon with my husband. We got to step away from Corona claustrophobia and feel as free as a fish in the sea. Terry even recommended The Salty Pelican, so we have another yelp place to dine in soon! Great boat for taking friends and family out to enjoy Florida's fresh ocean views and get some sun. The weather was kind to us and I only got a little sunburn. Don't forget to ask Terry to play his sailing playlist!

From the owner: Jacksonville Boat Charters offers private, captained boat charters across Northeast Florida, with…read morefive convenient launch points: Jacksonville Beach, Downtown Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach, Goodby's Creek, and Julington Creek. Every trip includes an experienced, USCG-licensed local captain who knows these waters — so you just relax and enjoy the ride. Our fleet has something for every group and occasion: powerboats, a luxury Sea Ray yacht, a tiki-hut party boat, sailboats, a sailing catamaran, and a spacious skyline cruiser on the St. Johns River. Choose a relaxing sunset cruise, a family day on calm creek waters, a downtown skyline tour, or guided inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing trips with gear included. We also create unforgettable themed experiences and private events — weddings, anniversaries, corporate outings, birthdays, Jaguars game-day tailgates on the water, dolphin cruises, waterfront dining trips, and sunrise mimosa charters. Founded in 2017 and led by a U.S. Navy veteran and 100-ton licensed Merchant Mariner, we make booking simple with real-time online availability and flexible pay-later financing. Pick your spot, pick your boat, and make memories on Florida's beautiful coast.

Captain Scott was great!!! He pointed out points of interest…read moreand told the history of so many places. We had lots of dolphin sightings both heading out and coming back. He made out 2 hour tour fun and informative. I would highly recommend him for any type of tour in the Fernandina area. His recommendation of the Salty Pelican for lunch was spot on. We went at 11 and go in within a few minutes!!!!! Thank you for a fun time Captain Scott

Had two wonderful trips, one with my mom and one with my husband. It is work going and seeing other…read morearea.

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 fiancé and I went fishing today off the Sashimi and had an amazing time ! Erik really knows his…read morestuff , and his boat is top notch . We had non stop action catching reds and sharks!! We will definitely be back to fish with him again. Look no further if you are in search of a professional in the area to show you a great time .

Captain Carol was the consummate professional. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of local history…read more& wildlife. Her boat is safe and immaculate. She worked with me to put together an amazing day of exploring. We visited Cumberland Island to see the wild horses (descendants that were introduced by the Carnegie estate in the 1880's)& estate ruins. Bird watching , dolphin spotting & a beach break on Tiger Island (Fl). Spain gave it that name due to a now extinct population of bobcats. Captain Carol explained all of the aforementioned sites to us. Her tours are dog friendly as long as your pet is well behaved. The onboard cooler is stocked with bottles of water & soft drinks. Make sure to book a tour when your on Amelia Island!

Nice people, very fun. Saw dolphins, alligator, horses at Cumberland Island. Refineries are a…read moreshame but that a quick bypass in and out. I really recommend the tour if the weather permits, so fun and would do it again no question if visiting it's a good value for a tour.

We had a great time with Captain Ryan. Nice relaxing time cruising to Cumberland Island. This is a…read moremust do when visiting Amelia Island.

From the owner: The only authentic Cruisin Tiki on the water in Fernandina Beach, FL. Come hop on for an experience…read morelike none other.