Ignore all the other boat tours and book your tour with Red Boat. So glad we did. We did the BYOB sunset cruise. Captain Dave and his first mate Vicky were great. Dave was so informative and accommodating. And inwant to be Vixkys friend lol. We were offered complimentary ice cold waters. Boat was roomy and very clean. There was a restroom on board. They offer other tours. We will be back for Christmas lights tour. read more

See all

I scheduled a sunset cruise with Red Boat Water Tours last September for me and two friends who's birthdays were in the same week. My friends missed the boat lol! So we rescheduled for mid-May. This time, everyone made it;))) We arrived a few minutes before the boat launched. It was extra crowded as we were told another tour company cancelled, so they let those customers on our boat. It was tight, but we were ready for some fun! We were moving along on Matanzas Bay about 10 minutes. I went to the restroom and noticed some open space in the back of the boat. I went back to the front and got me friends and that's where we hung out the remainder of the boat ride. I'm not a fan of restricted space, so this move felt great! We saw dolphins and an amazing sunset. We went under the Lions Bridge, went by the St Augustine Lighthouse and Castillo de San Marcos. I can't explain how absolutely perfect the weather was that night. But if I go again, I will choose mid-May! Not too hot or humid. The staff was fabulous and friendly! Don't forget to tip them when exiting the boat. read more

See all

My first tour with this group. My aunt and uncle have been many times said that I need to go check out the city of lights tour from the boat. Both guys were friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful when I asked some questions about the dolphin tours at the end. The Dale jokes were great, we could have used a few more of those. lol. read more

Red Boat Water Tours - The holiday lights turned to ginger bread men when putting on the hologram glasses. - Boat Tours Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

See all

What an awesome thing to do if you want to be on the water at a reasonable price, and the boat seats around 20 people on the tour so not gonna be over crowded. 21+ Only so no kids! B.Y.O.W me and my best friend brought our own wine but the crews also gives you a glass of Prosecco if you'd like. The tour is relaxing, they take you right by the St. Augustine Fort. We saw a few dolphin pods, & an absolutely phenomenal sunset! Purchased on Groupon and immediately bought additional tickets for the next time I can get out here again. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

Red Boat Water Tours - B.Y.O.W & Friends - Boat Tours Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

This is our second time taking the dolphin tour and both times we had an amazing time. I cannot praise the red boat tour staff enough. They are amazing! The captain has so much knowledge to share about the area as you cruise in search of dolphins. We learned so much, also they are super accommodating. I have taken other boat tours in Saint Augustine and this is by far the best. When looking for a boat ride in the area this is the only one you should consider, they also offer a sunset cruise for 16+. You will not regret it. read more

See all

Fun experience to view the St. Aug "Night of Lights" from the water! This was a birthday gift for my mom - she really enjoyed herself! Captain and first mate are practiced, helpful, professional, and fun! The treats (cookies, hot cocoa, special glasses to view lights) were a sweet surprise. Thank you, Red Boat Water Tours! read more

See all

Went on the Christmas Lights tour (the late one) on December 23rd. We enjoyed the trip, and seeing the lights from the water. Some good tidbits of knowledge about St. Augustine, plus having blankets, hot chocolate, and cookies was good. Would do this again with them. read more

We had the best time! The captain, Dave, made sure everyone was settled with ice, cups and a perfect view for pictures. He talked about the historical elements of the places we could see while on the water. He also played music, acknowledged birthdays and made the trip very memorable. His jokes and personality set the tone and everyone was happy. Cheyenne, the First Mate, was on hand to take pictures if anyone wanted a single or group pic with their family. She was very sweet too. I Highly Recommend theadult only Sunset Cruise! It was relaxing, upbeat and educational. Bring your own drinks, snacks, etc. And there is a bathroom on board! read more

See all

We did the sunset byob cruise and it was a great time! We brought our own cooler. They have ice and cups if you forget your own. The captain and crew were very nice and made it fun. Our whole group highly recommends it! read more

We had won a sunset cruise through the department of tourism and are so glad we did...byob sit back and relax, what a great time meeting new people, learning about the local area and even a few corny dad jokes thrown in from the captain for good measure. Next time in the area we will happily pay to do this again! read more

See all

In town visiting for Night of Lights and wanted to do a boat tour for the first time! Our experience with Red Boat Tours was nothing short of AMAZING! Even in the rain, we had a blast and the crew made sure we were happy and staying dry for the most part. Vicky was so sweet and even provided us with blankets to stay warm! Would recommend this experience to anyone!! read more

Red Boat Water Tours - Boat Tours Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

What a fun evening to see the lights at St. Augustine! Our first time did not disappoint! Very friendly and low key caption and his helpful mate, made this a fun evening. Hot chocolate and cookies added a festive touch along with some good music selection. I preferred this boat over the one that has the live band, a bit cozier. Great way to admire the city from the water and not get stuck in traffic! Special bonus was their singing happy birthday to our daughter and giving a really cool mug as a memento! Nicely done! Highly recommend! read more

See all

Captain Ron/Jon was the perfect combination of knowledgeable, charismatic, patient and kind. He captained the boat with a smile. Sunset, dolphins, how could it not be 5 stars? Book today. (Not a paid ad, obviously. But he put up with 9 of us girls like a champ and let us bring plenty of snacks and drinks on board. We loved it!) read more

See all

We heard about this boat tour from a friend Great boat tour taking off from vilano beach and heading to st Augustine seawall. Went under the bridge of lions and seeing the boats and all the lights of st Augustine The captain was great and knowledgeable about the different sites. It was BYOB and a late night cruise so we enjoyed the lights, bottle of wine, cheese and sausage snack we packed. Saw a part of st Augustine we've never seen before. Very enjoyable. Yes highly recommend it and we'll go again. Very affordable. read more

Red Boat Water Tours - Candyce and me taking off on the red boat tours - Boat Tours Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

See all

Everything was wonderful, from the booking to the ride! We had to rebook and that was so easy. Jennifer was accommodating, when I had to call. The crew served hot chocolate and made everyone feel welcomed. The man serving cocoa was so nice and nice to have conversation with. read more

Wife and myself took the sunset byob cruise and the captain and first mate were very knowledgeable of the area and we also were blessed to see plenty of dolphin activity In the wild. Great tour.. would highly recommend read more

This was honestly the best thing we did on our trip to St. Augustine. We were in the city a few years back and did a lot of the historic tours at that time and were looking for something fun and different to do. We were considering a ghost tour, because there used to be a boat ghost tour. Sadly, it is not running at this time but then I found a groupon for this tour. I am so glad I did! I got the groupon for 4 since we were two couples. The pier where you catch the boat is easy to find, but keep in mind it is not at the beach, it is on Vilano Beach fishing pier. There is no signage, but we asked inside the restaurant at the end to double check. The tour is also BYOB and there is a bathroom on board in case you need to use the facilities. The owner, Captain Tony, was our guide. The info he shared was informative and he was a great narrator. It was such a nice, relaxing trip I would think about doing it again on future trips. I bet it is cool during Christmas time. read more

See all

I bought this for something fun to do with my fiance. We went on a cold January night, and even though it was cold, it was still a full boat! We listened to facts about St. Augustine, Florida, dolphins, and Night Of Lights. We even saw some dolphins swimming about and jumping! They took us two times past the night of lights, as well as a little bit down past the bridge, which was cool because I had never been under the bridge. They provided 3d glasses that showed snowflakes around the millions of lights and really added to the experience. We had a lot of fun and took lots of pictures. I highly recommend! Thanks for a fun date night. read more

See all

Captain David and First Mate Sydney made this your fabulous, fun, and learned about the history of the area. Saw many dolphins too. Sunset tour. It was gorgeous read more

See all

Purchased a Groupon anticipating a girl's trip to St. Augustine. It was still cool weather but a good day for a bit ride. The couple who ran the tour made everyone laugh. Gentleman knew his way around the waterways and was a safe driver/captain. Definitely would recommend. read more

See all

Red Boat Tours is a first class operation all around. My originally booked sunset tour was canceled when a storm passed through the St. Augustine area. They proactively sent a text message to inform me that they were canceling in the best interests of safety. I called their office right away, and even though it was a Sunday evening, they answered the phone right away and booked me on a different dolphin tour the next day at no additional charge since there wasn't a sunset tour on the schedule. You don't often get seamless customer service like that. The dolphin tour left Vilano Pier promptly at the scheduled departure time and ran the full 90 minutes (might have gone a few minutes of bonus time extra). There was friendly and well-informed narration throughout by Captain Tony and the other assistant crew member. They provided complimentary bottles of water upon request which was very kind of them. We got to see plenty of birds, some marine life (never saw fish skipping on the water's surface trying to escape from a tarpon before), and plenty of St. Augustine landmarks including the lighthouse, the Bridge of Lions, the historic center, & Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. Despite it being very hot outside, the ocean breeze and shaded overhang on the boat made it feel comfortable and very enjoyable. Not only was the tour great, but there's free parking away from the hustle & bustle of downtown St. Augustine. I'd definitely tour with them again and recommend them to others. read more

See all

Awesome! Went with hubby on a tour during our St. Augustine vacation. Captain and first mate were great - excellent narration provided. Relaxing and the sunset was beautiful. Boat is comfortable and they even provided blankets for those who wanted them. The only bummer is that it started raining and down pouring and we had to cut part of the tour short. Would definitely recommend! read more

Whether you live here or are visiting the area, a Red Boat tour is a must. Captain Tony and First Mate Mrs. Jennifer are amazing. They genuinely want everyone to enjoy themselves and are so friendly. You learn little details and history of the area. Whether it's an afternoon trip with the kids or a sunset cruise for adults, each voyage is unique and you'll always experience something new. Our most recent trip was a July evening. There was a wonderful breeze and Capt.Tony went out of his way to get close to the Fort and downtown St. Augustine. He even arranged for the Bridge of Lions to go up and we had an extra education about the bridge, even learning the names of the Lions; Firm and Faithful. The evening cruise is not advertised as the dolphin cruise, but no one told the dolphins. There were numerous schools including several mothers and babies. If you don't try this at least once, you are really missing out on a fabulous experience. read more

See all

Our family was visiting from out of town for the week. We found Red Boat Water Tours via Yelp to go on the Fourth of July fireworks cruise. We had one member in our family who was in a wheelchair, the crew ensured she was on the correct side of the ship to see the fireworks. It would've been easier to have our family board last as the ramp was a little difficult to push our family member up, but we made it. The crew provided nice music and trivia throughout the boat cruise. We appreciated the ability to bring our own food and drinks. The crew also provided light food, candy, dessert, and water for the guests. We enjoyed our fireworks and the cruise immensely. We recommend this for others as well! read more

We went to see the Christmas lights. So much fun!! Great music, cocoa, and people. The captain was funny and educated. So worth it!!!! read more

See all

So thoroughly enjoyed our dolphin tour today! Victoria (1st Mate) and the captain of the boat were kind, friendly, knowledgeable. Seating in the shade or sun, clean, water available to hydrate. Easy to get to and park. The ride itself provided ample time to view dolphins. And great music! Totally worth it! read more

Red Boat Water Tours - Boat Tours Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

We had a very pleasant boat tour of St. Augustine and the Holiday Lights on a chilly January night. Capt. Jim and his mate did an awesome job describing the sights and providing for their passengers! They even handed out blankets for those that needed them, the 3-d glasses were very cool and for the coup de grace they ended the tour with cookies, very nice touch. I highly recommend taking their tour. read more

I went with my husband, 2 year old, and mother for the nights of lights tour. It was wonderful! The couple that run the tour are very friendly and very knowledgeable about St. Augustine. The length of the tour is perfect. We had ample time to see the lights of downtown and take pictures. My daughter was able to get up and walk around, which was a plus for us as it would have been a headache to try and keep her seated for the duration. This is definitely worth while! read more

Red Boat Water Tours - Getting ready for the boat to get going! - Boat Tours Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

I took reservation for both Dolphin Odyssey and Sunset tour, the guide ladies are professional. They are twin with good personality and humors. That was a fun ride . The parking was available, the port is only 6 minutes from old town. We took the trolley tour the same day. It was easy to get to the port . read more

See all

Took a tour out of Vilano not long ago and had a blast, the water tour and the crew maid it a great experience.

If I could give this experience a "6" stars I would. This experience included Dolphin watching and a whole lot more. I have to say, Owners - Tony and Jennifer really welcomes us on their boat as if we where family. The adventure began with safety instructions and a tour of the area, pin pointing historical facts about the St. Augustine area. The dolphin tour was about 1.5 hours and was amazing. We had a picture perfect day with a clear sky, temps in the high 70's, a crew that was very tentative to their guest needs, and a boat that was not only spacious and clean but also very comfortable with row seating. I highly recommend this boat. They even provide blankets for when the wind picked up and a few of the customers became a little cold. Oh, did I mention that we actually saw dolphins!!! Incredible. Our captain was able to navigate along side them as they swam which gave us great opportunities to see them and snap some cool photos. Really really cool moments. We plan on going back for the sunset BYOB Cruise soon. read more

See all

What a great company! We did the Nights of Lights tour and it was fantastic! The crew was very professional and made it such a wonderful experience. They are clean, knowledgeable, full of energy and laughs, and just an overall a joy to interact with. I highly recommend. read more

See all

Highly recommend doing this tour. The tour guides were very informative, timely and fun. The 90 min tour is a perfect amount of time, especially with kids. The boat has a bathroom which is also a plus! We lucked out with the most gorgeous weather and lucked out even more by seeing a couple large pods of dolphins. We would for sure do this again! read more

Absolute must do when visiting St. Augustine! We did the dolphin cruise back in October and the Night of Lights tour in January (last night). Amazing experiences both times. Very friendly and knowledgeable crew. Beautiful sights and overall great experience. We will be back! read more

See all

This boat tour was definitely the highlight of our trip to St Augustine! The crew (Caption James & First Mate Roy) were really knowledgeable and funny. We got lucky with clear skies on our ride so make sure to check the weather closer to your reservation. The sunset was spectacular and we got to see some dolphins during the trip too! would highly recommend it for anyone visiting St Augustine and looking for an activity to do while in town. We went on our honeymoon and got a gift from the crew. Another person got a gift for their birthday too! make sure to let them know if you go on a special occasion. Will book with them again next time we're back. read more

See all

I couldn't recommend this experience enough. Such a perfect way to end our anniversary vacation! Captain Tony and James were amazing!!!

Captain David and Dale gave us a wonderful sunset tour of St Augustine. They provided a lot of insight on the history of the area while making us laugh the whole time! We saw dolphins swimming off every side of the boat and a gorgeous sunset. Such a great experience I would recommend to everyone visiting the area! read more

Great boat crew! Very welcoming, informative and accommodating. Amazing views on our sunset tour. We even caught a rainbow magnificent experience read more

Red Boat Water Tours - Boat Tours Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

See all

Cruise was great. Captain Dave and his crew mate Vicky were wonderful tour guides. We went on sunset cruise.

We enjoyed a beautiful sunset cruise with Rose, the captain, and the amazing bartender. It was a beautiful night and the staff was very knowledgeable. There is a whole bar on the boat and fun music. This is a great option to get out on the beautiful waters and a great tour. Thank you! read more

Red Boat Water Tours - Boat Tours Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida