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 took the hourlong cruise here. Super way to see sights and be on the water. Captain John was…read moreinformative. The boat was clean and spacious. Great activity for tourists like us.

Wow! The okefenokee is amazing, I stopped by while visiting Ware county for a few meetings. I spoke…read moreto Ms. Jolie, and she was so knowledgeable about so many things. I can't wait to come back with my family and explore more. The area is kept well, staff is so kind, and the bugs are huge! But it's always amazing to be in natural beauty. I stopped by the educational rooms, and didn't do too much exploring past the welcome area, but im excited to go back. Support national parks!

Great time today, park not crowded, weather a bit cool and not to much activity or sightings of…read morereptiles with the cooler temps, well worth the time spent, almost total silence except for a few of the birds in the area. All the employees are so friendly and helpful with any and all questions, each and everyone one them went out of their way to make your time spent them memorable. I highly recommend a visit there to learn about our ecosystem and how everything works together and how we have to treasure our little blue planet

We've done almost all of the activities the island has to offer and this is by far our absolute…read morefavorite. We can't wait to come back and bring the rest of the family to experience this!

This was such a fun way to see the waterway around Amelia Island. Kris was our tour guide and did a…read moregreat job. We have really enjoyed our trip here, and this was probably our favorite part. I'd highly recommend it.

After researching a few different kayaking companies, I decided to book a guided paddling trip…read morethrough Up the Creek, and I'm so glad I did! I signed up for the Lofton Creek paddling trip on a Sunday in early October. It happened to be ideal weather that day--about 68 degrees, sunny, almost no wind. I made sure to leave my hotel on Amelia Island extra early because the boat dock sounded a little tricky to find, but by following the guide's directions (sent via e-mail the night before) and the navigation on my phone, I was able to get there with few issues. Multiple kayaking companies use this boat launch. And, in case you're wondering, there are bathrooms there. As it turned out, the other people who had booked this particular trip had canceled, so it was just me and Pete, one of the owners of the company. After giving me a short explanation on how to paddle (I had kayaked before, so I knew most of it), and making sure my life jacket was on properly, we were off. Lofton Creek is a "black water" creek that is almost completely still and black in appearance. There is a current, but it's so minimal that the water doesn't even ripple unless the wind blows. As a result, the water is highly reflective, and because it's so calm, it makes for very easy paddling. Pete was an extremely informative guide who provided me with a wealth of information about the history of the area, the plants and animals that inhabit it, and how the Native Americans in the area used all the natural resources years ago. Fascinating stuff! Because it was just the two of us, we were able to go a little farther than he normally takes a larger group. Unfortunately, the wildlife was a bit sparse that day, probably because the water level was very high due to recent rains. We saw a lot of turtles, a couple of kingfishers, and a giant hornet nest hanging from a tree. From what I understand, it's common to see alligators on this creek; we just didn't that day. From start to finish the trip took about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Pete also provided bottled water and a snack. The trip was 55 dollars. You can pay with a credit card, but you have to call them in advance to do so. I paid cash at the end of the trip. Pete also took a bunch of pictures of me kayaking and e-mailed them to me later. Pretty cool. I would certainly kayak with Up the Creek again and would recommend it to anyone looking to kayak in the area.

Pete and Jennifer of Up the Creek Expeditions are outstanding outfitters! They ensured we knew the…read moreideal time to leave St. Mary's to get to the confluence of the inter coastal and the river at peak low tide as well the correct time to leave Cumberland island on the return trip. This expert planning ensured we did not have to fight the tides in either direction! Their outstanding rental service and answering of any and all pertinent questions allowed us to reach and enjoy Cumberland island even during a government shutdown. I highly recommend their outfitting services to anyone interested in aquatic adventures or tours in the Cumberland island vicinity!

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.

We absolutely loved this tour and experience. Max 6 people on a boat, we were 4 and no one else…read morebooked so it was totally like a private tour. Price is worth it for the comfort and private experience. Owner is totally chill, surfer guy vibes, very friendly and very knowledgeable about sea life and dolphins with years of experience. You can tell he loves what he does and is passionate about his business. He brought us out around until we found a huge swarm of dolphins and we just followed them the whole time. There was a tonnnnn of them. Didn't see manatees this time but I don't think they are as common as the dolphins as that's where the dolphins live and reside. It was a great way to start your morning and my 8 year old son absolutely loved it. We don't support seeing dolphins in captivity and he also explained how horrible it is having them in captivity. This is a great way to experience seeing dolphins without the exploitation of dolphins. Highly recommend and would absolutely do this again if I came to town again.

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!

Yeesssssss!, should be your answer, when asked "do you want to go on an airboat?". This was a…read moresuper fun experience for ALL ages. I took my 21 yo little and had an absolute blast! Captain Bill is fun, experienced and knowledgeable about the waterways we traveled. We saw lots of wildlife, learned about boat safety and got to go really fast (my favorite part). Bonus: the Captain is a very kind and conscientious operator and was so respectful to the other boaters around us.

Great experience on the airboat! Bill was a fabulous guide and especially informative about the…read morearea and the sites.

I've known Bruno for years. He knows the waters in the Southeast Coast like no other…read more If you are looking for an awesome fishing trip or even a water taxi or sunset cruise, hit Bruno up.

From the owner: 30+ years of Navigating waters in this region. read more

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.