Pete and Jennifer of Up the Creek Expeditions are outstanding outfitters! They ensured we knew the…read moreideal time to leave St. Mary's to get to the confluence of the inter coastal and the river at peak low tide as well the correct time to leave Cumberland island on the return trip. This expert planning ensured we did not have to fight the tides in either direction! Their outstanding rental service and answering of any and all pertinent questions allowed us to reach and enjoy Cumberland island even during a government shutdown. I highly recommend their outfitting services to anyone interested in aquatic adventures or tours in the Cumberland island vicinity!

Pete took us out on the St Mary's Harbor tour. Unfortunately, we were late in the season to see…read morethe manatee and didn't get to see any dolphins. However, we had a blast paddling across to Florida and Pete is a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. We had a blast! We will definitely do this again! Donna and Randy from TN

Had two wonderful trips, one with my mom and one with my husband. It is work going and seeing other…read morearea.

Captain Scott was great!!! He pointed out points of interest…read moreand told the history of so many places. We had lots of dolphin sightings both heading out and coming back. He made out 2 hour tour fun and informative. I would highly recommend him for any type of tour in the Fernandina area. His recommendation of the Salty Pelican for lunch was spot on. We went at 11 and go in within a few minutes!!!!! Thank you for a fun time Captain Scott

Fun 2 hours on the river. Madison was a great guide. Saw a gator. Calm and pretty. Easy sign up and…read morelogistics.

AIKE was extremely responsive and accommodating. I can't praise them enough for an amazing…read moreexperience. From our initial contact to the end of our excursion it was a great event. I am super glad we decided to go with AIKE. Felt safe the entire kayak trip. Amber and Mark was our tour guides. They were knowledgeable, professional, and ensured everyone was safe. This is a fun & safe adventure to enjoy the waterways of NFL. Amber knew all the trees, plants, and was sure to point out many wild life as we passed, even the alligator. Book today! You will enjoy the trip.

It was a fun and entertaining way to spend our morning. We kayaked on Lofton creek. The guide was…read morevery informative and interactive with the kids. We saw many turtles and birds.

Did our very first kayaking tour in Amelia Island/Jacksonville…read more Kerry was our tour guide, we opted for the 9:30am 2 hour tour. She greeted us with a mask and sanitized equipment which definitely was a huge plus to me. Of course you don't need to wear the mask while paddling since there's a good amount of distance. She had great fun facts about wildlife and nature, very friendly and personable. We never felt awkward or uncomfortable at all which I'm really thankful for, customer service is a really important to me and she definitely had it down pat. Also don't underestimate her, her upper strength is admirable. I wouldn't want to be slapped by her hahahaha, as a person who box here and there I definitely got tired pretty easy compared to her   I highly recommend it especially in these times that you do want to go do something out of the house that is still safe, also it's a good workout

Beautiful and unique experience. Where else can you see crumbling ruins from the gilded age, the…read morebeach, and a herd of wild horses? There is something here for everyone and for people of all abilities. Most of the main part of the island is flat, including from the dock and up to the ruins (it's about 0.4 to half a mile from the dock to the ruins--and there are beach wheelchairs). There's also a main road that traverses the island from one end to the other for about 18 miles that can be traveled by bicycle. There's also an inn and multiple historical structures you can visit. You can also visit a beautiful, mostly empty beach! I got off at the first stop, which is the most challenging stop, meaning I had to climb over sand dunes to get to the beach. It was QUITE the workout and exhausting (I felt it for days after). Someone told me that the second ferry stop is a much easier, more direct path to the beach. This was a wonderful, serene location. I saw several groups of horses along my hike. The greenery is beautiful. I wouldn't mind coming back and setting up camp (permit required) so I can travel the whole island on bike and by foot. Spending more time on the tranquil beach. I wouldn't spend time at the end, as it's 900-1000 dollars or more per night with a two night minimum. If you're looking to visit the island during the day, the RiverView Hotel is RIGHT THERE, essentially directly across from the ferry, and costs about 200 a night for great vintage rooms with comfy beds. Please see my reviews of the ferry and Molly's tours to build a whole itinerary. You'll never see anything else like this, anywhere else in the world probably. It's a fairly cost effective trip, with the ferry costing just over 40 bucks round trip, the inn costing about 200 a night, and the island entry fee being just a few bucks.

3 Ladies - 1 - 88 1- 86 and 1- 71! OH MY GOD, The mode of transportation on the island is HORRIBLE…read morefor the Lands and Legacies Tour. What was wrong? The owners of the transport company over- stuffed the bus to full and maximum capacity with 12 paying customers. The seating in the rear of the bus is both claustrophobic, cramped, and those sitting in the middle of the last row of 4 really could not see much. (While maximizing profits for themselves...) The tour guide, Juane, was a 10! She had so much knowledge! The Van - ZERO! We came back hurting all over! For those being a bit older count on your hips, joints, neck muscles, hurting for several days... it's awful... and, the agony of being threw around, takes away most of the enjoyment of the tour. Which is a pity, as Cumberland Island is a most beautiful and interesting place. Hint: If you still decide to go on the tour, make sure you quickly select the 3 seats just behind the driver. These are fine. The next row is marginal, the rest, read above. us 3 Ladies were in the last row! Between the rough roads and the speed the driver was doing we couldnt hear a thing. When the tour was almost over she decided to turn on a portable bluetooth speaker that was attached to the seatbelt strap in the back. That lasted for about 5 minutes. I won't be recommending this tour to any of my friends. Maybe my enemies! Hint for the National Park Service: end the contract and get a bus company providing proper transportation! And regrade the roads! Maybe some item 4 or blacktop? The tour wasn't cheap so it should have been so much better!

This was too fun! We had such a great guide, Deb. It was our first time and we had two kids with…read moreus. One was nervous and Deb was great with her. She ended up loving it. She made it really easy and it was the perfect amount of time. Highly recommend them!

We could not have had a more perfect day for our sunrise ride on the beach. Their beautiful…read morehorses are well taken care of and they have horses for all experience levels. Our guide Aidesen was pleasant and you could tell how much she loved her job. I would give this 10 stars!!!!!

My family and I rented a pontoon boat from Amelia Boat Club for a day trip with the family…read more However, our experience was far from enjoyable. We were given the keys to the boat without any instructions and discovered that the gas gauge and depth sensor were not working. The dock hand assured us that the tank was full, but only the navigation worked accurately after the manager, Robert, fixed the depth sensor. A few hours into our ride, the engine shut off. We called the office and told them that we thought we ran out of gas but they said that it was impossible since boats that are rented for a whole day always come back with some gas left in the tank. We were then instructed to drop anchor and wait to be towed. After 40 minutes of being tossed around by the waves and trying to keep an elderly person and an autistic child hydrated and cool, Robert arrived. He inspected the motor and confirmed that indeed, we did have gas but the gas pump was not delivering fuel to the motor. Robert towed us back to the marina, a slow and bumpy 2-hour journey. On the way back, he mentioned in an amused way how this season he has towed boats almost every day, up to four boats, in one day alone, because they're always breaking down. Upon our return Robert assured us that we would be refunded for the remaining time prior to breaking down. However, we were charged an additional $232 on top of our initial $744 charge the next day. When we called Robert, he informed us that it was for towing and gas because the boat had run out of gas - despite him previously confirming that there was gas in the tank. We reminded Robert about the broken gas gauge and how we were told that we had nothing to worry about because we had a full tank of gas prior to leaving. When asked to speak with the owner, Robert reached out to him and the response was, that's too bad, the charge is staying. Overall, we are extremely disappointed with our experience with Amelia Boat Club and feel that we have been treated unfairly. We would not recommend this company to others.

I rented a pontoon as I have dont several times before for my girlfriends birthday. The boats are…read moregenerally dirty and run down but that is to be expected when renting. Thirty minutes after I left the dock, a terrible thunderstorm rolled in and I had to immediatly seek shelter from the lightening. The storm lasted the entire duration of my rental so I asked for some sort of a credit to use at a later time in the spirit of their written weather policy. Below are the email exchanges between myself and the manager there. He was 100% unwilling to even discuss any compensation whatsoever. Absolutely terrible business decision and the type of customer service people should know about. I will never do business here again and recommend others look elsewhere for boat rentals. Robert Nix To: Jim Runyeon Tue, Aug 2 at 9:32 AM Yes sir that is in the case that you never leave the dock. We will not be providing any other services at this time for this situation. From: Jim Runyeon Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:20 AM To: Robert Nix Subject: Re: Thanks for joining us on 7/20/2022! Your website says... If there is inclement weather (storms with high winds, lightening and thunder) at the time of your reservation, you will be provided the option to reschedule. Amelia Boat Club will not provide refunds for rain or cold weather. I never asked for a refund but based on what happened, and how many times I've rented from you in the past, I do think it's right to allow me to reschedule. On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 8:38 AM, Robert Nix wrote: Our contract states that you understand that weather can change at anytime so we will not be refunding at this time. From: Jim Runyeon Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:24 AM To: Robert Nix Subject: Fw: Thanks for joining us on 7/20/2022! Robert, It's been over a week since I have heard from you. I don't believe this is really very complicated. I would appreciate a response from you today. Thanks On Friday, July 22, 2022 at 01:09:34 PM EDT, Robert Nix wrote: Good Afternoon im Robert nix the General manager of Amelia Rentals . I apoligize for the late reply i am currently out with covid. I completley understand your concern let me check into this issue and see what i can do. From: Jim Runyeon Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 4:46 PM To: Robert Nix Subject: Fw: Thanks for joining us on 7/20/2022! Good afternoon. I received the email below today and I would really like to provide an excellent review of my experience. I picked up the boat at 1PM for a 1-5 rental and asked about the weather. The radar looked clear and the guys there didn't seem to think there was a reason for concern. On my way downtown a huge storm formed and rolled in with massive lightening strikes that lasted over two hours. I called the marina at two and told them I was able to get to the downtown marina and was going to ride out the storm under the deck at Brett's. At about 4 oclock, the rain let up enough to take the boat back without too much fear of lightning. When I got out I asked about getting a credit for "storms with high winds, lightening and thunder" as stated on your website's FAQ. I was told that the manager would get in touch with me to let me know. I called back at noon today and left a detailed message for the manager that was not returned. I realize that I did leave with the boat but anyone that was outside yesterday between 1:30 at 4:00 knows that it was impossible to be on the water and the fact that I used zero gas shows that I did not use the boat beyond seeking shelter after 30 minutes on the water and returning directly as soon as it was safe. This was my view for about 2 hours downtown before I took the boat back. I inserted a picture of the lightning I took while waiting out the storm Please advise if I will be given a credit for a future rental. Thank you for your consideration. Jim Runyeon

Fished with him last October. He worked hard to get us into fish and finally did. Nice boat…read more Took good care of us. We had a great time.