Join us for one of the top rated kayak experiences in the USA! This 2-hour guided kayak adventure combines awesome wildlife in fertile marshes with pristine views of the Spanish Fort, ancient city architecture, the great cross and Bridge of Lions. We are the original kayak outfitter in operation for over 20 years from our permanent location in the heart of Historic Downtown at St. Augustine Municipal Marina. What better spot to experience the water in the way people did centuries ago. We have a dedicated slip at the city marina where a specialized kayak dock makes getting in and out of the kayaks the easiest part of the trip. Extremely stable tandem kayaks with rudders make steering a breeze for beginners or the more experienced paddler. When considering a kayak experience in coastal waters, choose an operator that puts the safety & experience of your family first. Professional Guides/Marine Naturalists & a permanent legitimate launching location. Let's Get On the Water!
In demand: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
No experience is necessary for our 2 hour guided nature tour. This is the perfect combination of instruction and nature! A brief paddling clinic will get you comfortable with your paddle and kayak. Before getting into the boats, your guide will instruct you on the basics of how to hold and use your paddle in the most efficient way. You’ll do a little kayak-specific stretching while you get comfortable with the equipment on land and learn our safety protocol. Then, your guide will take you on a paddle under the Bridge of Lions, past the Spanish fort and into the saltwater marshes of the historic mission grounds.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Guided Salt Marsh Kayak Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $50 per person for this St Augustine experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Children aged 6–12 pay from $40, adults from $50.
It can: 18 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please make sure to have your entire party at the Marina at least 15 minutes prior to your tour. Clients should be securing parking at least an hour in advance. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by St. Augustine ECO Tours.
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We had an absolute blast! The guide was so knowledgeable and friendly and we saw so many sights, including some dolphins that were about 30 yards away from us! We will definitely do this again when we come back to Florida from Ohio. Thanks so much for the fun!
This is one of the best ways to see the city. St. Augustines salt marshes are equally impressive as it's history. Kurt was an amazing guide. Giving us historical and ecological facts. This was my third excursion with Eco Tours and I am impressed with their love of the city and it's environment.
We had an incredible experience on this guided tour with our knowledgeable and friendly guide, Miss Natalie. She was well versed in the local ecosystem and historical facts about the landmarks. She even took the time to recommend some great eateries in the area. I booked the tour for my daughter and son-in-law, both of whom are in the military, and we were home visiting. It was the perfect opportunity for some family time and for them to enjoy the beautiful weather. Thank you, Natalie, for making our day so special. It was truly an amazing experience.
Wonderful excursion! Our guide, Alexis, was great - very knowledgeable, willing to let us stick around to watch some dolphins rather than keep to a strict schedule, and very helpful. The tour was perfect in length and what you were able to experience along the way. We got to enjoy a beautiful morning on the water, see some wildlife, and learn about the St Augustine ecosystem. Would definitely do again!
Very nice kayak paddle into the salt marsh. Guide Curt was very conscientious of our safety and comfort. Knowledgeable about the area and wildlife.
Great experience with a very knowledgeable guide, Curt. Got to see lots of dolphins, turtles and birds. Just what we were looking for in this activity. We got a great view of St Augustine from the water.
Easy access not too physically challenging. If you have a shoulder injury it might be a little challenging. We got to see dolphins jumping around our boat and manatees swimming by.
Curt was an excellent guide - his calm and patient demeanor was so appreciated while he was giving us the tutorial on how to pilot the kayaks. As a 50 yr old woman, with two new knees (last year), Curt made me feel very safe getting into and out of the kayak. The kayaks were two person, open boats that were very stable and easy to pilot. We had a 7 person group, so one person joined Curt on his kayak and one person went solo. Lifejackets were provided. Curt was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and landmarks, as well as the places to eat in St. Augustine. The tour was timed well - 2 hours was just the right amount of time. Thank you, Curt, for sharing your time with us!
I lived in St. Augustine for about four years and I returned many years later with my husband for a weekend. This is by far the coolest and most peaceful thing I’ve done in the city. It was the very end of January so I expected to see very little wildlife but I was so surprised! We saw dolphins and tons of very cool birds. This was the highlight of our weekend, I can’t recommend it enough!
Had an awesome Kayak adventure with Curt. He was super knowledgeable about both the wildlife and the history of the area and gave us a great tour. We saw a ton of different birds as well as dolphins very close! I took my mother who is in her 70s and it was very easy to get in and out of the kayak, the dock they have is really cool and makes it simple. Overall it was a lovely trip and I'm really glad I booked it.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Salt Marsh Kayak Tour | 2 hours | 4.9 (15) | $50 | |
 Dolphin, Manatee and Sea Turtle Kayak Adventure in St. Augustine | 2 hours | 4.7 (151) | $69 | View |
 St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour | 1h 30min | 4.5 (4,144) | $41 | View |
 St. Augustine Ghost Tour: A Ghostly Encounter | 1h 30min | 4.7 (2,486) | $30 | View |
 Medieval Torture Museum with Ghost Hunting and Tiny Art Gallery | 1–2 hours | 4.9 (2,425) | $25 | View |
 Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine | 2 hours | 4.8 (1,626) | $55 | View |
 Take a Scenic Boat Ride in St. Augustine | 1h 15min | 4.5 (1,567) | $26 | View |