Gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp through Folkston Ga is the best. Easy access, loads of parking…read more(for cars and trailers). Wildlife experience like no other. From gators to otters, small birds to eagles. Never ending plant and tree life that provide ample shade in spots for boats and kayaks alike. A great experience.

Great time today, park not crowded, weather a bit cool and not to much activity or sightings of…read morereptiles with the cooler temps, well worth the time spent, almost total silence except for a few of the birds in the area. All the employees are so friendly and helpful with any and all questions, each and everyone one them went out of their way to make your time spent them memorable. I highly recommend a visit there to learn about our ecosystem and how everything works together and how we have to treasure our little blue planet

Came here expecting a hiking trail and was sorely disappointed. The description sets the…read moreexpectation of a beautiful hidden gem of a nature preserve with boating facilities and a nature trail. The closest to "boating facilities" was a small dock where you could drop a kayak into the black muddy water. The "trail" was a strip of dirt and pine needles that stretched roughly 200 meters along the side of the water until you could no longer walk through the brush. Very disappointed! The two people fishing in the brown water looked miserable.

This is a nice multi-purpose hideaway preserve and park in northern Duval County. Good for…read moreboating, hiking, fishing, and more. It is right on Thomas Creek and has a boat dock, fishing pier, covered picnic area, bathroom facilities (though not very clean), water fountains, and hydrants among other amenities. There are pristine views of the creek, landscape, and preserve. Truly a near hidden gem.

We've done almost all of the activities the island has to offer and this is by far our absolute…read morefavorite. We can't wait to come back and bring the rest of the family to experience this!

This was one of the coolest things my family and I were able to do while at Amelia Island. Bobby…read moregave great directions as I had never ridden a speed boat before and soon we were flying across the water with ease. Learning about the history of the place, seeing Navy bases and an old Carnegie mansion was so amazing. My family and I loved it so much! Please try this out if you're ever in the area!

If you're looking for a relaxing, picturesque sail on the water with occasional moments of…read moreadrenaline-induced existential reflection--Windward Sailing is the spot on Amelia Island. The captain and his wife guided us across the open waters like a man born with a rudder for a spine. The boat was beautiful, the views were breathtaking, and the wind... well, let's just say my hair looked like I lost a fight with a leaf blower. At one point, dolphins swam alongside us, probably just to mock my sunburn. It was majestic. Magical. In short--10/10 would sail again.

Cindy and Toni took very good care of us. We were a party of 10 ladies celebrating a 60th birthday…read more It was very special and love the journey. We took around Fernandina Beach and all the way up to Cumberland Island. Highly recommend this trip.

I cannot say enough good about our tour. Captain Dustin was so personable and knowlegable. He…read moreinteracted so well with the kids and made the tour not only educational (which it was - VERY!) but so fun too. We saw MANY dolphins and he could spot them far off and would steer right over there and point out where we should look. He has a good sense of humor is professional in conduct and in speech, which I appreciated very much too. If you could give a score of 10 star, I would definitely give it 10!

Was not sure what to expect when my friends invited me, but glad I went. I'm not a boat expert nor…read moredo I go boating for anything. But I definitely enjoyed myself. I was even able to see a bunch of dolphins. Captain Dustin seem to be knowledgeable and loved the water. He had great stories and good sense of humor. Definitely, recommend this tour And wear sunblock

Just got home from a wonderful afternoon on the water. Jason scheduled our sailing experience on…read moreMiss Connie's Misadventures. This 30-foot catamaran was the perfect vessel to explore these Florida-Georgia waters. Captain Terry was ready and waiting for us right at 1pm. It was super easy to navigate to North 14th street in Fernandina and find the marina right in time. We had some rain in the way over, but it cleared up just as we parked and embarked. Captain Terry provided safety precautions, showed up where to stow our drinks and gave us the lowdown on our route to the ocean. Once he put the sails up, the wind took us peacefully into deep blue. We saw several dolphins, 2 wild horses on Amelia island, and some pretty birds enjoying the open air. It was a romantic afternoon with my husband. We got to step away from Corona claustrophobia and feel as free as a fish in the sea. Terry even recommended The Salty Pelican, so we have another yelp place to dine in soon! Great boat for taking friends and family out to enjoy Florida's fresh ocean views and get some sun. The weather was kind to us and I only got a little sunburn. Don't forget to ask Terry to play his sailing playlist!

From the owner: Jacksonville Boat Charters offers private, captained boat charters across Northeast Florida, with…read morefive convenient launch points: Jacksonville Beach, Downtown Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach, Goodby's Creek, and Julington Creek. Every trip includes an experienced, USCG-licensed local captain who knows these waters — so you just relax and enjoy the ride. Our fleet has something for every group and occasion: powerboats, a luxury Sea Ray yacht, a tiki-hut party boat, sailboats, a sailing catamaran, and a spacious skyline cruiser on the St. Johns River. Choose a relaxing sunset cruise, a family day on calm creek waters, a downtown skyline tour, or guided inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing trips with gear included. We also create unforgettable themed experiences and private events — weddings, anniversaries, corporate outings, birthdays, Jaguars game-day tailgates on the water, dolphin cruises, waterfront dining trips, and sunrise mimosa charters. Founded in 2017 and led by a U.S. Navy veteran and 100-ton licensed Merchant Mariner, we make booking simple with real-time online availability and flexible pay-later financing. Pick your spot, pick your boat, and make memories on Florida's beautiful coast.

The ownership here is honest, ethical and fair. This is a long-established business with local…read moreownership and a really great reputation. We have been extremely satisfied with our interactions and will soon be purchasing our boat.

Brien, Melisa, Chris and Eric are amazing and made our day on the River a fantabulous…read moreexperience...the boat was fantastic as was the weather...the boat had life vests, maps, gas, Bluetooth, canvas top for sun protection, cooler, ladder, anchor, depth finder, and more. Was a great day and my family is really grateful for the whole crew at Ocean Outboard.