Florida Water Tours

Adrian Bland

2 weeks ago •

We had such an incredible tour with Florida Water Tours—really unbelievable for the price! I am local and feel like I got let in on a magical secret! The boat ride was comfortable, smooth and perfect and the guides were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, friendly, and entertaining. They knew all the best spots and views to go to and we saw dolphin, manatee, a sea turtle, and many incredible birds like the roseate spoonbill and juvenile pelicans showing off their wings. We will definitely be going again and this will be at the top of the list for recommendations when friends and family come from out of town. Don’t miss out on this St Augustine gem!

Vanessa R

in the last week •

We had a great time! The staff was so great and personable and incredibly knowledgeable. We were able to see many dolphins. The kids had a blast! My youngest really didn’t want to go out on a boat, but felt so comfortable and by the end was really enjoying her time. I highly recommend this tour!

Jan Tjepkema

a week ago •

We had a wonderful experience on a sunset cruise in St. Augustine. I chose this tour because it was an hour and a half, and it was adult only. The crew were warm and friendly and made everyone feel comfortable. The music was great, the jokes were funny, and the weather was perfect. Thanks Florida Water Tours!

Jerry Hardesty

2 months ago •

This sunset cruise was totally awesome-far more than we expected. The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and enjoyable to be around. The captain spotted dolphins and quickly maneuvered the boat so we all could see them clearly. The historical information was presented in a very witty and humorous manner which made it enjoyable for all of us. We would recommend this tour to everyone and would go again if time allowed. Thanks to the crew.

Heather Shoemaker

in the last week •

I booked this family friendly daytime wildlife tour on a last second 2 day trip to St Augustine. I have metastatic cancer and have been desperate to make some memories with my kids despite limited funds. It definitely hit the mark! Overall: Amazing! Saw a number of dolphins and a couple types of birds, but this tour would have been worth the cost even if I had seen none. The first mate / guide was knowledgeable and passionate and every thought was to giving us a good experience. This is definitely the tour to book!!!! Do it! Extremely affordable, too. The booking: I was able to do this completely online, with transparent pricing, last second. This puts it far ahead many tours. The location: I aimed to be there 30 minutes early for our Monday daytime tour and I was the first one there. A bench would have been nice while waiting. I suspect I would have been able to park with my handicap placard right next to the dock since the restaurant was closed M/Tu, and not walked, in case that helps someone disabled booking in the future. The Guide: He had experience in both science education and research and it showed. He was engaging, knowledgeable, and charismatic. My eldest was particularly impressed about how happy he seemed to be there and to be sharing this information, and how well he could answer any question. He also was able to get my autistic youngest to open up and feel comfortable pretty easily. The Perks: 1. My young son (and the only other child of approximately the same age on this tour) were able to “drive” the boat for a few seconds when we were out in the open with nothing and no one around - and of course the captain right there and watching. Safe, but enough that I am sure my son will never stop talking about it. It filled my heart. 2. They had a dolphin skull replica on board. 3. I’ll never know how but the guide took a photo of us where I look nice! I have gained a massive amount of weight since having cancer (between the direct impact, the treatments, and going from a 70+ mile a week runner to physically disabled) and I can’t stand photos. I was never photogenic even when thin and pretty. But he took photos where I look the same or better than real life, not like a somewhat more feminine Jabba. That’s talent.