We rented from Jax Boat Rentals at the last minute on a Sunday. The owner was gracious and…read moreaccommodating giving us a once over on the boat and sent us on our way. The Bayliner was in good shape and served us well on our trip. We were able to see lots of dolphins downtown and cruise to Mayport. We will definitely rent again.

Great experience from beginning to end. Super simple booking and everything went just as planned…read more The guides were great and provided superb guidance.

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.

This company uses commission-based software for their bookings called Fare Harbor. Fare Harbor…read morecharges the customer a 6% fee for online bookings. This fee can be WAIVED if the booking is made over the phone or in person. No one at this company facilitates bookings over the phone, forcing the consumer to utilize this predatory booking software that makes all of their money through fees charged to the customer. This company doesn't pay a dime to use Fare Harbor. The booking software is free to them, and the customer pays for it through the fees. Many other alternatives do not make money this way: Bookeo, Resova, Checkfront, etc. This company doesn't have to use predatory software like fare harbor. They could pay for their software instead of forcing customers to pay for it. I have used this taxi service before for a sunset cruise. The staff is very friendly, and the boat ride is lovely. I wish they would change to a different software OR take reservations over the phone so customers wouldn't be forced to pay for their office supplies

We booked a morning sail for Memorial Day weekend and were not disappointed! Ralph and Leslie were…read moregreat hosts and a lot of fun. We sailed on the St. Johns River and saw beautiful views of Ortega, downtown Jacksonville, and the surrounding areas. We brought coolers full of food and drinks and were able to set everything up in the kitchen out of the sun to graze on all morning. Even though it was very hot outside there were plenty of shady spots to relax and we had a light breeze to keep us cool. There are 2 heads (aka bathrooms) for guests to use and Ralph and Leslie made us feel right at home. Thank you for a wonderful day!

This was an absolute amazing charter. We left out of St. Augustine and on top of the weather being…read moreperfect, the boat was beautiful and they were super accommodating allowing me to maximize the experience taking out my drone to get some great shots sailing. My dad and I packed a cooler with beers, cheeses and meats and it was the perfect mini-getaway on a Friday evening. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

It was a great day on the water with the Amelia River Cruises & Charters company at the helm…read more It was my first time visiting Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach and wanted to get an overlay of the area and the river cruise seemed like the perfect thing to get an overview of the area. And I wasn't wrong! The tour lasted about 90 minutes (and it leaves promptly FYI) and takes you along the shoreline of Amelia Island - past the shrimping boats and past a Civil War era fort - before heading towards Cumberland Island National Seashore. This is where the true fun of the tour was for me. I had no idea really the history of the island and found it fascinating how the Carnegies and Rockefellers and more of the country's elite used this random Georgia seashore as their private escape. The history of both Cumberland and Amelia Islands is incredibly fascinating and the guides for both the Florida and Georgia sides respectively were well informed and personable. Plus - you'll very likely see a ton of great wildlife throughout including dolphins and wild horses and pigs. It's a great way to spend an afternoon in the area and a fabulous introduction to Cumberland Island National Seashore/Park.

Really nice boat Super friendly tour guides…read moreStunning g views of fort an horses on Cumberland Island Wonderful sunset.! Good pricing!

A group of us decided to rent out Kracken (which I strongly recommend doing, if possible, and I…read morethink that was for the best; as I don't think we would have had as much fun if it was mixed company. There were 16 of us and only 10 or so "pedals"; however, once we learned that there really wasn't a point in pedaling we quickly turned our pedal tavern into a karaoke & bar on the water. Our time was from 6:30-8:30pm, it wasn't too hot and we were able to see the sunset. We all brought our own coolers and cups; however, the boat had their own cups, as well. We also brought a garbage bag, but there was a bucket in the back and a trash can up front near the Captain. Prior to the event, I would just double check where you are set to meet. Originally we were supposed to meet at Met Park and then visit River City Brewing Company during our half-way point, but the day prior our launch location had changed. So we ended up taking off at Friendship Fountain (next to River City Brewing Company) and then this also served as our half-way point - which we took some pre & mid-way shots :) I am glad that I did it and loved the people that joined in on the fun, we would definitely do it again (if we could fill it up) even if only to enjoy a two hour boat cruise on the river. They have CashApp for tips - you just have to make sure the correct sign is up but they also have a jug for cash tips.

We booked the Kraken Peddle Boat for a double birthday party celebration. You can bring your own…read moredrinks and snacks. They provided the ice and cups and music system. Get your playlist ready! Greg and his crew expertly navigated the St Johns River while we reveled in frivolity. It was an awesome time had by all. One house keeping note: the boat launch site is now at Friendship Fountain near MOSH.

I went to this place two years ago and I just want to post this video but it won't let me so here's…read moresome screenshots. One of the best experiences of my life.

This review is solely of the eco-adventure services. I've used All Wet Sports twice for kayaking…read morerentals. The business takes walk ins and so I haven't prebooked rentals with them before. Now the pros: Within 10 minutes you're out on the water. The employees are laid back and make the process simple. You can't beat the price for an hour or two of adventure. The cons: The staff don't give much instruction. They tell you when to be back and that's about it. The gentleman recommended which direction to head in but didn't say how far you could travel in that direction or anything to be aware of. He also didn't say what I know, which is the one direction has quite a strong current and the other doesn't. I saw a couple who clearly had no experience paddle boarding struggle to get out onto the water. Though it's a public creek it would be nice if the company swept the route daily to pick up trash. I kayaked by several boards with nails sticking up and lots of plastic bottles.

Our Bachelorette group booked the boat with ease. Each tiki boat fits 6 guests, which was perfect…read morefor us. The address brought us right to the marina. We quickly got through signing the waiver, and then WE WERE READY TO PARTY. The boat is BYOB. We brought some drinks and a charcuterie plate on board. The boat already came with a large cooler filled with ice and some waters. We were able to connect to Bluetooth and play our Bachelorette Playlist on board, which really set the vibes. Our route took us out of the marina, around the waterway, right by the fort, and the downtown nightlife. Once the sun went down, the tiki boat had colored lights that turned on. Our group really had a blast, and this was a highlight of our weekend, for sure. I want to give major kudos to our Captain, Jack. He was so great navigating the waters that were a little choppy in a few areas while making us feel safe. He also was such a good sport with our shenanigans and laughed along with us. I highly recommend this biat excursion and Captain Jack!

Booked my first of many sunset tiki cruises with Cruisin Tiki Saint Augustine. You can bring your…read moreown food and alcoholic beverages on the 90 minute excursion, where the Captain will stop along the way to ensure you get the perfect sunset photos with Historic Saint Augustine in the background. The boat is equipped with a sound system, setting the ambiance for a couples/date night or group outting. The tiki sunset cruise is an intimate experience, holding only 6 guests that can be booked by an entire party or individually. Captain Jack did an amazing job bringing the multiple parties together to enjoy a picture perfect evening on the water. $75 per person, not including taxes or tip. ARRIVING THERE: The boat launch was hard to find, as Google maps doesn't take you to the exact location. Allow yourself 30 minutes upon "arrival" so that you can get to the boat launch. We had to stop into multiple local businesses to ask where it was, as the employees who answer the phone do not work on premises and did not know how to guide us past what GPS says. If your GPS takes you to a residential neighborhood, you're in the right spot.

My girlfriends and I had a great time boating around St Augustine. Captain Dan was very kind and…read morewanted to give us a great experience. He would share some general knowledge of the area. It was nice to be in the boat with just our group and not having to share with others.

Dan is a great guy. We booked him and then immediately booked him again for Nights of Light and had…read moreto cancel. He was able to refund or reschedule since we gave notice. Got us a free t-shirt for our baby girl. He also had baby life jackets available which I appreciate. He took on us a wonderful tour for my husbands birthday. I would reicmmend.

Our family of six adults had the most relaxing and peaceful time exploring the waters of St…read moreAugustine 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!

We were on the 9:15 pm Nights of Lights evening cruise on 12/23/24 and what a blast that was! It…read morewas 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.

It's so worthwhile! We had 3 young kids 20m,4,&5. They were highly engaged in everything going on…read moreand it was a safe fun way to immerse yourself in the swamp! You'll get to see so many alligators incredibly close along with spotting other wildlife like turtles, owls and other birds. The plant life alone is worth the trip because the guides will bring you up close and let you experience it! They even passed a cup around of the swamp water offering people to take a sip of it if you wanted haha the guides were awesome the boat was comfortable and spacious with more than enough room to see everything. The gift shop has more than enough snacks and drinks to refuel and loads of merch to bring home to remember your super cool experience! I would do this experience again. It's great!

Okefenokee Swamp is 700 sq mi, half the size of the state of Rhode Island…read more There are three park entrances: in Waycross, GA, Folkston, GA, and Fargo, GA. This review is for the Okefenokee Adventures entrance in Folkston. We drove to the Visitor's Center after paying park admission. I had bought boat tour ticket ahead of time online. Show your tix in the gift shop and board the boat. Our guide was very informative and made sure to give an unrushed thorough look at any gator we spotted, plus other wildlife. Our tour was Christmas time and we saw plenty of creatures out and about. After the boat tour we hiked a couple nearby trails. Learned that white paint rings on trees are those with endangered woodpecker species. They have an old settlement set up to show a sand yard, which was used to stop forest fires, and to observe or track (footprints) of wildlife attempting to attack livestock or pillage food storage. They offer overnight camping tours for up to five nights. Our guide said, for example, 3 nights is $500pp, and that is all inclusive including gear. Campsites are on floating platforms in the swamp. Yes, amidst the population of 12,000-15,000 alligators living in the swamp (and we saw a TON of them just off the Visitor's Center! There are barred owls making crazy calls all night, and two types of nocturnal aquatic salamanders that hunt fish and can be seen with a flashlight overnight. Everything was clean, quiet, and felt serene/relaxing, just as we'd hoped.