Overall we had a really good experience with Southern Sailing Academy. Al, our instructor, was very…read morepatient and a knowledgeable sailor. He made our lessons safe and very fun! Donavan, who scheduled our lessons, went above and beyond to ensure that our lessons took place within our time frame, as advertised. Thank you guys!

Don Shapray is an expert instructor and boat racer. His proven record of race trophies and skills…read moreon different weather and water situations has been a great help in my instruction. He is thorough and a great communicator and teacher and has a gift in sharing difficult concepts. I endorse this school and found that his warm personality helped me and will help others who may be nervous learning new things. I learned that this business does not nor has ever accepted Groupon, so beware of any review that indicates anything to the contrary.

My friends were in town for this weekend, and looking to do something cool. Given it was summer,…read moreand it's super hot outside, we all agreed on Jet skiing! I called up around 10 AM and spoke with the owner Ben, who was very nice. He had instructed that we book an appointment online, and also complete the temporary boat license course. So we went online to do that. BUT JUST FOR YOUR INFORMATION - to complete the course, you need to go on https://www.saltysunsports.com - press the hamburger icon - Florida boating certificate - scroll down till you see How much does it cost to get my Florida Temporary Boating Certificate? - click exam-only option (it'll save you some time of scrolling back and forth on page). The quiz itself is pretty common sense, and 25 questions. You'll need to make sure you receive a copy of your certificate sent to your email before you can ride the jet skis too. While doing this, the weather outside was starting to turn on us, so I called Ben back to let him know we'd likely be 15 minutes, and I found him to be pretty flexible and may I mention cautious about our safety! So we waited a little bit, and when the storm passed, we finally had our chance to hop on our jet skis, and they were AWESOME - believe most of them go to 55 mph, and with the weather being overcast, it was actually perfect as it wasn't too hot outside. Overall, the price in total for everything (with tax and course) was $162), but we certainly got our hour worth, and this is cheaper than other spots I've personally been too (not in Jax). We certainly would be glad to do rentals here again in the future!

Such a nice chill morning. Jenny was a great guide! She knew a lot about the area, the animals, and…read moremore! Had a great conversation all round. It was raining pretty hard when we started on the water. It was only a minute or two and things cleared and it was just fabulous!

The Nature Center is located within the Omni Amelia Island resort. They offer several activities…read moreincluding a shark tooth hunt. The instructors are really patient and knowledgeable. The kids had a great time making a shark tooth necklace and hunting for shark teeth. The costs are pretty reasonable for an hour long activity. It was $35 per kids and includes an instructor. Parking is easy to find (you might need to drive a bit past the nature center past the spots reserved for realty customers). The staff is so kind and friendly. You can tell they love their job. While waiting for your activity to start, you can tour the different fish tanks and see a live macaw perform tricks. We are looking forward to coming again for a new activity. Crab grab is next on our list.

I've rented from 904 Beach Rentals numerous times and they are so accommodating and flexible. They…read moredrop off and pick up the bikes (locks included). I usually reach out on short notice and have them to me the same day and always respond quickly. Ty is absolutely the awesome to deal with. Highly recommend!!!

Highly recommend 904 Beach Rentals - they have great bikes & beach gear not to mention incredible…read moreservice. Will definitely use them in the future!

If you get there early, I recommend waiting at the gate for the instructor to avoid getting lost…read more Bring a full tang knife with a Scandinavian grind, folding saw, a good tent and natural bug repellent since the camp is near a swamp. Level 3 Instructor Joel Graves packed our Survival Standard course with practical tips and hands-on training over five days. As experienced hikers and travelers, we practiced numerous techniques for building shelters, collecting water, making fire, trapping food, preparing meat and navigating territory. He emphasized skills to remember when too tired or hungry to think properly. We mastered tying essential knots. He covered medicinal uses for plants if he happened to spot one on the trail. A few folks, including the instructor, slept in the shelters we made. Joel has been teaching men, women and children at his school for the past few years and we'll return, time permitting. These are life saving skills. "Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, tail on his hat, nobody knows where the Swamp Fox at. Swamp Fox, Swamp Fox, hiding in the glen, he'll ride away to fight again. Got no money, got no beds, got no roof above our heads, got no shelter when it rains, all we've got is Yankee brains!"

So enjoying this place... it's not an extremely big marina but better than the ritzy ones people…read moreonly read of when on vacations... The staff is really nice and accommodating... Harbormaster Paul is there and also Asst Harbormaster Jim are great to answer any questions. It's gated. They have a lovely sitting gazebo pool grill area and the washrooms and showers are lovely and very up to date...(see bath pics) ... They watch everything there and know who comes and goes.... This is a place boaters going thru the Jacksonville area should think of checking out ... I am extremely please with everything and everyone at this marina... yes I know I gave a lot of photos of the bath facilities but when you get excited about something that is worth it why not show it... more pics to follow of the marina...

Wonderful little marinated in Ortega to visit to check out boats or just dream of having one. The…read morestaff and boat owners here are pretty friendly with no attitude. If you just want to go dream building for a day, this is the perfect place to go do it. Gorgeous yachts, sail boats and a nice variety of other high-end water crafts. There's plenty of parking and a pool with impressive views of the river and houses that line it. Definitely a place to experience!

Tiffany got myself, wife, and a group of adult friends snagging a wave the first day. I continued…read moreinto a multi lesson package, and when it was over I felt comfortable in the lineup by myself. They take the time to actually discuss surfing as far more than just standing on a board. They have continued to be tremendous allies long after my last payment, and have helped turn surfing into a huge part of my life. JST puts a great emphases on safety, and is absolutely where I would want my children learning. The best money I have ever spent.

2nd year for both my boys- now 12 and 13 years old......they had an amazing time and learned a lot…read morefrom the wonderful instructors! Hands down the best!

Moe is a great leader -- he has scouted beautiful spots and takes care of all the equipment. The…read morekayaks are clean and in good shape. If you are in NE Florida, the only way to see it is on the water!

We went an a 3-hour guided paddle with Neat Livin. We rented a tandem kayak from them and it was…read moreready for us with life jackets and paddles when we arrived. Moe gave us a short how-to primer before we got into the water. It was nice to go with a guide that knows the area. Our group was just five guests, which we liked. I recommend a guided trip with Neat Livin.