You will meet directly on the boat Dock A-24!The vessel is located on the dock of the restaurant, King Fish Grill.- After parking, follow the Florida Water Tours signage with blue arrows down to the dock.
Description
As the sun dips below the horizon and darkness cloaks the ancient city of St. Augustine, the bayfront tells a different story—one of restless spirits, eerie legends, and the lingering echoes of centuries past. Join us on our Haunted History Cruise, where spooky tales and history comes alive on the water.
Led by our captivating guides, you’ll cruise along the Matanzas Bay and hear chilling tales tied to America’s oldest city. From the haunted lighthouse to the ghostly shores of the Castillo, this journey is steeped in spine-tingling lore.
What you should know:
This cruise is geared towards adults and teens, 13 and up.
Out at sunset: the 6:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:48 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 77 of the next 92 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Haunted History Boat Tour in St. Augustine
Itinerary
Pass by
We will begin our journey here. After boarding the vessel, our accredited guides will start as we leave the marina.
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Pass by
As we cruise through the Mantazas Bay, you will get a sailor's view of this historic lighthouse.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Pass by
You will be able to see this beautiful monument from the water.
National Shrine Of Our Lady Of La Leche At Mission Nombre De Dios
Pass by
The great cross can be seen from our vessel as we pass by and tell stories of St. Augustine.
What's included
Included
Guided Commentary
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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11 reviews
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How it compares in St Augustine
Starting price $39 is close to the typical $39 for tours of similar length in St Augustine
Excurgo comparison of 204 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be physically able to walk down to the boat, walk up and down ramps that lead to a floating dock, walk 2-4 steps up to the boat and over a gap.
No heels, flip flops or slides. Secured footwear is recommended.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Haunted History Boat Tour in St. Augustine take?
Haunted History Boat Tour in St. Augustine lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Haunted History Boat Tour in St. Augustine cost?
Prices start at $39 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.
What days does Haunted History Boat Tour in St. Augustine run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:00 PM, and 9:30 PM.
Does Haunted History Boat Tour in St. Augustine sell out?
It can: 77 of the next 92 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Haunted History Boat Tour in St. Augustine for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is You will meet directly on the boat Dock A-24! The vessel is located on the dock of the restaurant, King Fish Grill. - After parking, follow the Florida Water Tours signage with blue arrows down to the dock. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Haunted History Boat Tour in St. Augustine offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Haunted History Boat Tour in St. Augustine worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Florida Water Tours LLC.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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E3474JGdanielc
September 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Our haunted boat ride!
Let start by saying the staff is amazing. They were so attentive to every detail of the tour and making the passengers feel safe and welcome. Our Captain was very nice and made sure all guests got on and off the boat safely. The Ghost guide was Katrina, and she spun the ghost stories aboard the ship with such enthusiasm it really drew you in. The bartender "Rose" was very funny and helped keep my tab going all night. The experience was wonderful, and the mood was made even better by the lightning storms we could see out in the distance over the ocean; it really helped set the mood.
I would recommend this tour to anyone including families.
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carlyleh2019
May 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Disappointed got cancelled
Got cancelled. So disappointed, they offered a different boat tour but wasn't the haunted tales experience.
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FRANCESM1547
April 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful ride on the river
The river is always beautiful at night. The history of St. Augustine is very fascinating. I do a lot of tours with this company. Always fun and very informative. It's a beautiful ride any night but suggest a full moon. Makes it all that much more special!
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James_C
May 4, 2025 · via Viator
Great evening adventure
It was a very relaxing, informative, and entertaining time on the inland waters. Too bad the cloudy sky wouldn’t clear up to Elmore enjoy our accompanying Astronomer’s portion, but that couldn’t be helped.
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Holly_B
April 20, 2025 · via Viator
Something different to do in St Augustine that was perfect!
It’s great! Perfect amount of time and getting to see downtown St. Augustine at night by boat was really cool. The star gazing was really cool too!
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hallimeda
March 31, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Something a Little Different
This was something a little different from the walking ghost tours which is why we wanted to try it and we were glad we did. The boat was comfortable and the ride was very smooth - there were times the turns were done so well I didn't realize we had turned! We were able to have some amazing views of the fort at night as well as the surrounding city. The star gazing was fun and the staff was great.
Rose was first mate, Ron was our star guide, Ben was the captain and K2 was the bartender.
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219MG
March 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Very cool and unique boat trip!
This was a really cool and unique boat trip. Rose was a great storyteller, and very funny. The astronomer was awesome as well, telling us all about the different constellations. Highly recommend!
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Y9593LPmikel
October 26, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great value
Excellent tour ,guides truly love to share their knowledge. We were blessed with clear skies and our guide was able to point out planets and our own milky way. Facinating
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Connector62327417132
September 23, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Very fun date night for locals or tourists.
What an awesome experience! The captain and all staff was extremely nice. Our guide was well informed. One of my favorite experiences was star gazing with Paul. If you get him he’s beyond nice and can point out and name almost every star in our sky!
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N172FWmattheww
November 4, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing guides and captains. Felt at home on their boat and had a great time.
Great time. Was not really sure what to expect from the trip but went ahead with it. The tour guides and captains were extremely friendly, knowledgeable and personable.
The tour started with a brief history of the area followed by a drive by of a handful of haunted locations. The stories told of the light house and fort’s history were great.
The second part of the evening was spent covering stars, planets and constellations. Although it was an overcast night the crew did a great job waiting out a break in cloud coverage to identify a couple planets and stars. This all culminated to a big surprise. We got a perfect view of a Space X launch!
Great trip. Would definitely recommend.
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