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Kraken CycleBoats

4.8 (14 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Lisa D.

Kraken CycleBoats offers a fun time party on the river.You brink your own drinks and snacks and sit at the bar in the middle of the boat on your bike seats to pedal along the water. The bar tables have compartments filled with ice where they keep the drinks cold and the table tops are perfect for laying our your own snacks.The setting is just perfect to have your own party on the water making this a very affordable outing. We also appreciated the boat being accessible. The first mate assisted a wheelchair user and the entire experience was was very accommodating plus there are options to sit on a regular seat without pedaling. The boat itself has ample shade so even on a sunny day we did not ever feel too hot or risk too much sun exposure. For those who wanted to bask in the sun, some non-cycle seats were out in the open. We have done the cycle party pub crawls in Savannah and when I spotted a Kraken CycleBoat in the Tampa Bay area, I knew this would be perfect for our girls day out group, so when they started in Jacksonville we had to get on one of the first tours. I was a little concerned because the strong currents in the St Johns River, and thought we might be challenged to actually make the boat maneuver properly. I was also concerned it may be too physically challenging for those of us who do not bike often. Fortunately there is a motor, and a designated Captain steering for the group. Also because several riders never even attempted to pedal their bikes, I also am skeptical that the pedaling actually added any power to the boat at all. The bike seats are not the most comfortable, so even after just a 90 minute ride (with a 20 minute break) several of us did have saddle sore the next day. However, the idea of pedaling a boat down the river, with party music blaring, while enjoying cold drinks and snacks, this boat is perfect for a party. Likely, unless you have a very large group you are going to be sharing the boat with others. You can request the music or bring your own devices to play your own play list. We did not come prepared, so while we loved the music and sound system the Kraken started with, when they other group plugged in their device with rap style music and a poorer quality sound, we were temporarily unhappy with the music. Fortunately we took a break and the party got better again. Because the ride is 90 minute and the Kraken does not have restrooms, you will have a choice of stopping at River City Brewing Company or the Landing for a break. Seems like a no brainer to us, the vote was unanimously RCBC. As a bonus you can bring your "Drink, Drink, Pedal" Kraken cups inside for a discount $4 beer or cocktail. If you cannot decide on a beer choice at RCBC, tastes are complimentary and you will find something you want. The boat usually picks up at Metro Park, but due to the music festival happening, they picked us up on the south bank near Chart House this past weekend. While you really do not go anywhere, we basically did big circles between the Fuller Warren Bridge and the Main Street Bridge you are on the river, and the ride is fun. I would recommend doing this with friends, and don't forget to pack your own drinks, snacks, and bring your music or make a play list suggestion early, or better yet fill the boat with your entire group then all the choices are yours.

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Awesome experience! So friendly, kind and fun. We were a big group of girls celebrating and the experience was absolutely amazing

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The most fun on the water! Speaker system is loud! Hosts are great! Coolers kept the drinks cold!

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Amelia River Cruises & Charters - Wild horses on Cumberland Island

Amelia River Cruises & Charters

4.9(273 reviews)
26.2 mi

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!

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Amelia River Cruises & Charters - Comfortable seating under a shade cover. Perfect for those hot, sunny days.

Comfortable seating under a shade cover. Perfect for those hot, sunny days.

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Sally Dark Rides - The new JOKER ride

Sally Dark Rides

4.8(5 reviews)
1.7 miLaVilla

I went on a free tour of Sally Dark Rides and left feeling like my mind was blown. First of all - I…read morehad no idea this was a huge warehouse in Downtown Jacksonville. Nor did I realize most of the dark rides across the whole world are created and developed here! It was amazing!! Our tour guide led us through the building while showing us all of the stages of creating an epic dark ride. This made me think about amusement parks in a whole different way. The tour was about an hour and was very informative. We asked lots of questions and met people from different departments along the way. Highly recommend booking a free tour and checking this out. It would be great for kids as well!

I need to start b my saying that this part of our trip to Florida was not planned! My 11 yo LOVES…read moreanimatronics, most especially, Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF). He originally wanted to visit a much smaller place in Orlando, which is a one man operation charging $375. It was a bit too far and too expensive for what it was so I decided to do my own research of places he would love, Sally Corporation became the place. I filled out the reservation form online and was told there were no spots available during our time in Florida. I couldn't take no for an answer. I emailed back explaining how much my son wants to be a Robotics Engineer and that we would wait as long as we needed to snag a spot. We got an email back the next day that two spots opened up!!! We made our way downtown and parked for free in the back. We entered to learn that the tour was also FREE...FREE! This facility is HUGE! They are arguably the largest producer of Dark Ride Amusements in the US and don't just make the robotic aspect of the animatronics, but they handle EVERY aspect of the creation and completion. From make up, costumes, design, voices, all of that! We were thrilled to see they had a...yep...FIVE NIGHTS OF FREDDY'S attraction! If you've ever been to he Ripley's in San Antonio, you will see one of their biggest sellers there, a ginormous T-Rex, that's their baby that sells for $90,000! The tour takes you to each department and you are truly immersed in their production. It is an working operation so you get to see the people behind the scenes at work, which was SO DAMN INSPIRING for my 11 yo who has told me for 4 TM years that this is what he wants to do in life. He got to see what his future could be like, which is absolutely priceless. The staff, facilities, location, displays, animatronics, all were 5 stars! Hands down a MUST when in Jacksonville! Come for a 10 or 11am tour and then take the FREE Skyway (Tram) to Hemming Park and Check our Sweet Peet's. Your kids will have the best day ever!

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Go Tuk'n

Go Tuk'n

5.0(14 reviews)
0.3 miDowntown

Go Tuk'n was a fantastic choice for our wedding transportation. From beginning of the process all…read morethe way to being dropped off on our wedding day, Go Tuk'n truly helped make our day flawless. The whole process was flawless, and very reasonable for pricing. Everyone we interacted with was on-time, incredibly professional and so kind! They really went above and beyond to make sure all communication was flawless to ensure our very scheduled day flowed without disruption. Our guests loved this option for our wedding day transportation, and will be using them again for any event! The driver was also amazing, and made our trip as great as it was. We had a great Tuk'n time! :)

We have been so excited to try Go Tuk'n, and the opportunity finally presented itself!…read more We booked an afternoon tour of the architecture and memorials of downtown Jacksonville. While we are familiar with the city, it was really interesting to have the context of history to frame our knowledge. We arrived 15 minutes before our tour, and our guide Toni was waiting for us. The tuktuk was ready with a cooler filled with champagne, sangria and water (that we ordered as add-ons to our tour). She gave us a set of headphones and a speaker we could wear around our necks, so we could hear her narration clearly over the traffic. Our two hour tour was chock full of sights and sites! Toni was fun, knowledgeable and engaging. We had plenty of opportunities to comments, ask questions, and even get out of the vehicle to take photos or admire certain locations. We cannot WAIT to take another tour (or three!) Highly recommend - this is a fun date for couples, families, or friends!

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Go Tuk'n - Food smelled amazing!  Regrets we only tried beer.

Food smelled amazing! Regrets we only tried beer.

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