Tours/Jacksonville/Private Guided Boat Tour up to 6 passengers in Fernandina Beach
Viator · Private tour

Private Guided Boat Tour up to 6 passengers in Fernandina Beach

5.0(81)Jacksonville1 hour
VIATOR4.9(27)TRIPADVISOR5.0(54)

Description

Sit back, relax and let a motor do the work on one of our exciting boat tours. We offer a variety of private charter boat tours of Amelia Island, Cumberland Island and many surrounding areas. Our local USCG certified captains will show you the diversity of our southern treasure we call Amelia Island on one of our guided boat tours.

Tour Options

Private Guided Boat Tour up to 6 passengers in Fernandina Beach

Itinerary

120 min

Sit back, relax and let a motor do the work on one of our exciting boat tours. We offer a variety of private charter boat tours of Amelia Island, Cumberland Island and many surrounding areas. Where else can you see an 18th century sugar plantation, a herd of wild horses, and have a chance of seeing a submarine next to a pre-Civil War fort all in the same day? Our local USCG certified captains will show you the diversity of our southern treasure we call Amelia Island on one of our guided boat tours.

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Have you heard the rumors of wild horses that can be spotted on the beach? If you choose to do the Cumberland Island Boat Tour, our captain will lead you on an adventure to our neighbors north of us in Georgia. The island is known and treasured for its wealth of history and of course the beautiful animals that roam the beaches. Our captain will help you explore the area with tales of wealthy industrialists, revolutionary war heroes, and much more. Dolphins and manatees are playful in this area and can be often seen swimming next to our tours. The majestic horses that live on Cumberland Island run freely on the coastline and can be admired by boat. As the Cumberland Island Boat Tour is our most popular boating tour it guaranteed to wow you.

Pass by

Travelers will have the opportunity to see the outside of the fort.

Highlights

Bottled water

What's included

Included
Bottled water

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(81)

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672nathenm
August 14, 2026
Captain Kyle was fantastic!

Captain Kyle was extremely knowledgeable and personable! He made the experience for me and my wife! He was so friendly and made sure to make us feel very welcome! His knowledge of the history of the area and the wildlife was very impressive! I would recommend Captain Kyle to anyone thinking of doing a private boat tour!

Operator response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience on your private boat tour. We love sharing the history, wildlife, and beauty of Amelia Island with our guests, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the adventure. We hope to see you both back on the water again soon!

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erinthornton75
August 1, 2026
Family excursion

What a great boat ride! We saw so many dolphins and learned a lot about the local history! Our guide was amazing. Highly recommend this tour.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the great review! We’re so glad you had a fantastic time on the water and got to enjoy some amazing dolphin sightings along the way! We love sharing the history and beauty of Amelia Island, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you back on the water again soon!

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Kimberlyn_p
July 31, 2026
Bill was friendly,...

Bill was friendly, knowledgeable and a genuinely nice guy. We had a wonderful time. While we didn’t see alligators or eagles that day, but we did see manatees, dolphins and horses.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad you had a wonderful time on the water. It sounds like you had an amazing wildlife day—even without the alligators and eagles! We’ll take manatees, dolphins, and wild horses as a pretty great lineup!

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SWard10
July 22, 2026
Will definitely use Riptide again!

Our trip was enjoyable from start to finish. Captain Bill was waiting for us as we drove up. He was amiable, kept the instructions simple and clear, and had selected a life jacket with design and colors certain to please a 4 year old boy. Our grandson was pretty quiet during the trip but when we called his Mom after the boat ride, he described the dolphins, the other boats, and even, in detail, how the train bridge we passed worked. He had a great time, and so did we. Highly recommend!

Operator response

We're so glad Captain Bill was ready and waiting to get your family off to a smooth start. It sounds like your grandson had an absolute blast taking everything in, and we love hearing how much detail he shared with his Mom afterward! Thank you for choosing us and for the strong recommendation.

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Anna E
July 6, 2026
Great for family.

We went with our two teenage boys and we all really enjoyed it. Boat was nice and comfortable. We all enjoyed seeing the dolphins and going around the back side of Cumberland Island.

Operator response

We are so thrilled to hear that you and your boys had such a great time together. Seeing the dolphins and exploring Cumberland Island are always such special highlights of the trip. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

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213blaireh
June 20, 2026
Family vacation for any occasion

Amazing experience for a family vacation for any occasion! Lots of history but also fun with animal sightings and a great balance of history with jokes.

Operator response

Thank you so much! We hope to see you back on the water for your next family adventure!

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Jason D
May 29, 2026
Cumberland Island

Great captain knowledgeable and friendly

Operator response

Thank you so much! We’re glad you had a great experience and enjoyed your time with your captain. We appreciate your support and hope to see you back out on the water again soon!

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annawH3994SW
May 28, 2026
Awesome tour of islands.

Captain Bill was the best. Lots of wildlife sightings, great history and trivia; overall fun, beautiful morning.

Operator response

Thank you so much! We’re glad you had such a fun and beautiful morning with Captain Bill. He’ll love hearing this! We appreciate your support and hope to see you back out on the water again soon.

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lesliedS2007LR
May 25, 2026
BEST boat trip! Book it now!!

We had the best time! Kyle was the most amazing Captain teaching us so many things we didn’t know we even wanted to know. The weather was beautiful and with it being low tide we had an easier time finding the gators but also saw sharks, dolphins and wild horses. Amelia island is so beautiful and the surrounding areas, this was a wonderful way to learn all about it. I couldn’t recommend this trip more!!

Operator response

Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you had such an amazing experience with Captain Kyle. He loves sharing the history, wildlife, and little details that make this area so special. We truly appreciate the recommendation and are so glad you got to experience the beauty of Amelia Island from the water!

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lauradJ2453HB
May 16, 2026
Morning Private Boat Tour!

Great day on the water with Jeff! We saw plenty of wild life…alligators, wild horses and dolphins! He gave us a couple great recommendations for lunch and dinner!! Make sure you ask for Jeff when you book!! Thanks for a great day!!

Operator response

Thank you so much! We’re glad you had such a great day on the water with Captain Jeff. He’ll love hearing this! We appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back out for another adventure soon.

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