My friends loved the wine tasting cruise. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it! You get 3 whites and 3 reds, and they tell you a bit about each wine before pouring. The pours are just the right size, not too little and not too much. You have enough time to finish it before the next one is served, without feeling rushed. You also get a little charcuterie cone that is a nice compliment to the wine. There is also the option to pre-order a larger charcuterie box. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, and the scenery on the tour is great. We saw so many dolphins! The boat is spacious and not crowded, so it is easy to move about if you want to get up and walk around. This was the highlight of our St. Augustine trip. read more

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Booked a trip on Friday morning for the sunset tour that evening. I did the on line booking easily. We went for a nice dinner prior to the boat ride so we didn't get any snacks on the boat. The boat was clean and the people at the office were very professional. The crew for the boat were nice and knowledgeable. The Captain was very experienced and knew the route and we never had any issues with standing to get better views. The views were great, the Sahara dust storm made the sunset even more vibrant. We had such a good time. I highly recommend this company. read more

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Our family of six adults had the most relaxing and peaceful time exploring the waters of St Augustine with Florida Water Tours. Our captain and tour guide were great navigating the waters and explaining the wildlife. We had amazing views and photo ops of the sunset. We saw a few dolphins, but I didn't get any pics. Check this trip out if you are in the area! read more

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We were on the 9:15 pm Nights of Lights evening cruise on 12/23/24 and what a blast that was! It was really cold outside and we dressed for it! Our tour guide was Mckenzie, who was so much fun and full of interesting information about St Augustine. The rest of the crew were also wonderful! The boat was full but not overcrowded, which was nice. It was cold but we managed by singing to the music and laughing with McKenzie. We saw the entire coastline of St Augustine lit up with all of the Nights of Lights. It was gorgeous! We highly recommend this tour. For those with disabilities or back/knee/foot problems, they have made it easier to enter and exit the boat with a ramp and a low 2 step up. This was the only boat I was able to find that offered this assistance. But be sure to call first to discuss your particular situation. Parking is close and there is a paved pathway to get to and from. We would definitely take this boat tour again. read more

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Great tour! The crew was welcoming and very knowledgeable about the history of the St Augustine area and other interesting Florida facts. We saw lots of dolphins and got pretty close to a few pods. It was definitely worth the money. read more

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We took a morning dolphin tour (9:00AM) and loved it! The boat wasn't crowded and we had plenty of sitting room. Captain Mike, First Mate Katrina and Bartender Abby were all fantastic! They all answered any question we had (including Abby, who just graduated with a Marine Science degree) and were very knowledgeable of their craft. We were fortunate enough to go just a little way out into the ocean, away from the intracoastal waterway, and it was worth it- we saw a lot of dolphins. Overall, it was definitely worth the trip and I highly recommend! read more

Great Night Lights water tour! Captain Steven, First mate Katrina and excellent bartender Zoza. Even on a chilly night the tour was great. read more

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We have done the nights of lights tours and today did the brunch and bottlenose tour. Super cute each got our own charcuterie box and then there was a buffet of snacks on the boat also. Had seafood so i couldn't partake but looked yummy. Endless mimosas and the watermelon one was super legit. So tasty. The cruise went all the way down the intercostal lots of dolphin sightings too. Super nice crew and great food and info. read more

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My first tour was in April with daughter and her family. An amazing day. So I came back with my wife who missed the first trip. The crew again was awesome. Lots of dolphins in pods. Highly recommend. And be sure to look for the osprey named "Love Potion #9." read more

Lovely 90 minute cruise on the river. Marcel and Captain Mike were polite, professional and knowledgeable. We learned lots of interesting facts. Be sure to bring a jacket it does get windy on the water. read more

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We booked a tour online and the instructions provided were very detailed. We arrived early and there was plenty of parking. The tour guide and captain were very friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to see dolphins and some historical landmarks. It was a time well spent! read more

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I highly recommend the sunset cruise. You'll get history along with great views. It was fun to see the sights from the water. The crew was fantastic. read more

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Enjoyed Florida Water Tours Night of Lights tour of the Saint Augustine holiday lights. Our host & captain were great, unfortunately my memory is not so great and so I forgot to write down their names lol We went on a Monday after having dinner King's Fish Grill, which is right off the dock a few steps. For our tour the price included hot chocolate, and there was a bar for additional purchases. The whole tour is about 75 minutes. Definitely bring a jacket or a blanket as the temperature can get cooler on the water, especially at night time. read more

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Looking for something a little different and have some wine so how about drink wine on a boat! Great crew and lots of fun. Nice pours and decent wines. Not a bad price either. Well worth it. read more

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We did a sunset cruise with Captain Kevin & Rose. Highly recommend! Great narrative, beautiful views, fantastic music, dolphins, sunsets and drinks-what could be bad?? This is a must do! read more

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Beautiful way to view the St Augustine night of lights! It was a little distance from the dock to the downtown waterfront, but it was such a pleasant trip! Free hot chocolate or upgrade to a shot of Bailey's for a nominal fee. Once we got to the Bridge of the Lions, they went back & forth to the fort and back several times for us to enjoy the lights. Truly worth every penny! read more

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A great experience with Florida Water Tours. AJ & Capt Skip did a great job although one of those FL pop up afternoon showers made for a wet finish. Saw lots of dolphins in Salt Run. The ospreys where feeding. The beer was cold - just a great trip. Make sure you do the trip. It's a 5. read more

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Five stars for an awesome experience all around! My mom, husband and I went to St. Augustine to experience their Night of Lights since it's apparently one of the most popular display of holiday lights in the country. My husband found a Groupon for Florida Water Tours' Night of Lights cruise, so we were all set. Every single staff member - from the booking agent on the phone to the gift shop manager to the boat crew - was fantastic with their customer service and knowledge of the area and the Night of Lights. 2020 was the 27th year of St. Augustine's Night of Lights and it stemmed from an idea the mayor had 28 years ago to increase tourism in the winter months. All lights must be white and this is a nod to the city's Spanish heritage and the putting of white candles in the windows. The boat has a bar on board with some snacks and the (non-alcoholic) hot chocolate is complimentary. You are also welcomed to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and food on board. Upbeat music plays in between commentary and educational facts from the host and we were extra lucky on our boat tour: not only did we get to watch the sunset, but we also saw a handful of dolphins AND an amazing full moon! All of this was in addition to the beautiful scenery and lights that St. Augustine has to offer during this time of year. Simply spectacular and we would definitely, definitely do any of their water tours again! read more

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Courteous helpful staff assisted with handicap mom. Patient and entertaining. love the 3 d glasses seeing snowman lights read more

Had a nice time on a Wednesday night with my wife on the boat tour . Unfortunately it was a very cold night but the crew made there jokes and offered us hot chocolate . Boat took us close to the shores of the city of lights , did about 5 turns , so plenty of pictures . Nice time on the water .tomorrow , will do a trolly at night . read more

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The BEST thing we did while in St. Augustine!! AJ was our guide for a 5pm dolphin tour. I didn't expect to see a lot of action, but we saw 20+ dolphins! The boat itself was very clean with a bathroom onboard. Chips and beer, water, Gatorade, wine, and sodas were available for purchase at a very reasonable rate. The crew were four friendly guys in their twenties or so & all smiles. AJ did an awesome job educating passengers on the animals and sites we were seeing. He would speak for a few minutes, give everyone time to enjoy themselves and the scenery/animals, then speak a bit more. I'm a teacher and found AJ to be very entertaining as an educator. He did a great job providing facts without being boring or monotone. He also talked about conservation and how to protect/save wildlife around us. The entire experience was fun, engaging, and worth every cent (which was very affordable for a fun evening out). Definitely take your family or friends out on this tour. And tip them. I didn't see many people leaving tips & these guys work for them. read more

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What a wonderful way to enjoy Nights of Lights! The Captain and crew of the Osprey were fantastic and very knowledgeable. We did the adult tour with the bar on board and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Highly recommend! read more

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Went for the sunset tour yesterday and it was worth every penny. First off, I didn't know what to expect and wanted to add a splash of romance to my girlfriend's evening. The views were amazing and the staff is really where we were won over. The crew absolutely knew all the places to get great photo opportunities of wildlife, the perfect sunset, and of course historic St Aug! 12/10 would recommend and and will be back to see the views for Night of Lights. Thanks for an amazing experience! Oh and they have adult beverages available for purchase onboard...what more could you want for a romantic Florida sunset!!!!! read more

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The sunset cruise was a great thing to do to get to know St Augustine more. The crew members were fantastic and told us plenty of history. They played country music in the background too. Plenty of drink options and the sunset turned out fantastic read more

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Great time, especially for kids!! Great crew!!! Really enjoyed it and very informative

We had a great 10 am ocean tour. The boat was a nice size for standing and sitting in or out of the sun. Staff was very knowledgeable about the local wildlife and were super friendly. Our family would do it again or even book a different excursion with this company- definitely recommend. read more

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Captain Isaac, Troy, and Mary Claire were AMAZING!! We spent our Valentine's wine tasting cruise with them and they were extremely fun and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend and we will be back! read more

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My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the sunset cruise. The crew did a great job and we felt safe / comfortable the entire trip.

The sunset cruise was the highlight of our trip to St. Augustine! AJ was a great guide and host - his dad jokes were on point! We saw all the landmarks from the perspective of the bay - the lighthouse, 3G Cross and Castillo de San Marcos, etc and even saw some dolphins! Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting St Augustine! read more

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Alrighty, got this little nugget through groupon. I'm glad we did had a great time. We went on the sunset cruise. The weather was just perfect which helped if we would have went during the day I would have been miserable. Nice cool breeze coming off the water and just cruising along cracking up at the crew and their banter. They offer wine, beers, ciders and light snacks. They even had a pump toilet which was such fun. We go to St Augustine every year and we will go back on Florida water tours again. read more

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Great tour! Our captain and co-captains were amazing. The wine and snacks were delicious and paired really well. They did not skimp on the wine. Definitely worth your money! They were very thorough with giving details of things we passed by, telling us about wildlife and just talking to us in general and getting to know us. They were very personable. Love cruise with very friendly people! read more

What an amazing experience, the gentleman that guided the bring your own booze cruise was perfect in educating us new passengers about boat safety, explaining the different sights, and providing some history. The cruise was 90 minutes long and worth every penny. We saw the sunset, dolphins, and a bright full moon. They provide complimentary cups and bottled water. There is also a small restroom on the boat. read more

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I really wished I could remember the teams name who took us out on the water last night. Marcel I believe was one gentleman's name who is the key person who provided all the insight. He was one of the most knowledgeable people on Saint Augustine history. The boat tour was fantastic if you have never done it I cannot say enough how this was well worth it. We actually had a good night for it even though a bit brisk which I prefer the waters were very calm. This was worth every penny I just wish it was longer read more

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I would recommend them to anyone !! The staff was nice ... the presentation was funny and informative and the sound system was clear so you could actually hear and understand him. (A big plus as my hearing is not 100%!) The view was so pretty. They took the time to do a pass in both directions so both sides had the photo op! They do daytime and night time tours ... adult only in the evening ... beer / wine "bar" on board ... really comfy seating. Rest assured we WILL be doing another tour!! My daughter came down from Maryland and she wanted to show her husband the town and this was a nice romantic way to do it. I wanted to see Christmas lights and the view was awesome! Everyone came on shore happy with the experience. read more

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We had a great time on our trip. Our sunset cruise was a great time. The staff is what made it fun. It was freezing but we made the best of it. read more

I booked this tour for my husband's birthday and they did not disappoint! The ride was smooth and the scenery was beautiful. The guide went over the historical places on the way. The captain went out of his way to find dolphins and stayed with them when he found them. We had a great time and they got very close to the boat for good pictures. It was a very comfortable ride. The boat was full but not overcrowded. We really enjoyed it. read more

We had a great time ! This family business including Kev and Mike are a great experience. They are very knowledgeable on wines, marine biology, and the St. Augustine area. We also tried king fish grill and got 10% off. If you are looking for something to do on weekend this is a great go to! read more

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Marcel, Sarah, and Kevin were the best! we had so much fun on our combined bachelor and bachelorette party!! seriously made us had the best time! thank you so much. we saw all of st. augustine!! best time ever! read more

Fantastic experience! Capt Kevin was very knowledgeable and happy to answer any and all questions from kids or adults. Capts Scott & Mike were friendly. The Osprey (boat) was comfortable and relaxing. Learned about dolphins, water fowl, and where to get the best key lime pie in St Augustine. So glad we supported a local, family business! read more

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My husband got us a Groupon for their wine-tasting boat ride. We feel like we got more than our money's worth! Kevin, Skip and the bartender (sorry I can't remember her name) were fantastic. So much personality, very knowledgeable about the area, and we felt safe in their boat skills as well. The bar opens as soon as you board, which is nice. I think it was 7 wines and 6 beers on the menu for purchase. Part of the ticket price was 6 of the wine tastings, and the variety of wine they chose had something for everyone. Not only did we enjoy the wine tasting, but we also got to see dolphins, and on the way home- a BEAUTIFUL sunset! I would recommend this tour to anyone! read more

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