It was a great day on the water with the Amelia River Cruises & Charters company at the helm…read more It was my first time visiting Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach and wanted to get an overlay of the area and the river cruise seemed like the perfect thing to get an overview of the area. And I wasn't wrong! The tour lasted about 90 minutes (and it leaves promptly FYI) and takes you along the shoreline of Amelia Island - past the shrimping boats and past a Civil War era fort - before heading towards Cumberland Island National Seashore. This is where the true fun of the tour was for me. I had no idea really the history of the island and found it fascinating how the Carnegies and Rockefellers and more of the country's elite used this random Georgia seashore as their private escape. The history of both Cumberland and Amelia Islands is incredibly fascinating and the guides for both the Florida and Georgia sides respectively were well informed and personable. Plus - you'll very likely see a ton of great wildlife throughout including dolphins and wild horses and pigs. It's a great way to spend an afternoon in the area and a fabulous introduction to Cumberland Island National Seashore/Park.

A very fun and informative boat ride. Very good as an introduction to the island. Would do again.read more

We recently took the airboat tour and overall the wildlife and scenery were great, but there were a…read morecouple things I wish had been disclosed before booking. Within the first 5-10 minutes, another airboat from this same company intentionally sprayed our boat while we were sitting still. I ended up completely soaked and spent the rest of the tour in wet clothes and standing water in my Birkenstocks. I read the website and waiver beforehand and didn't see anything saying passengers should expect to be intentionally sprayed by another boat. If that's part of the experience, it should be mentioned so people can wear appropriate clothing or decide if it's for them. It also felt like the two captains were joking around with each other, but unfortunately the paying passengers were the ones who got caught in the middle. One other thing to be aware of: the bathrooms were out of order, leaving only one portable toilet that was extremely full and unpleasant to use. I don't write reviews often, and I'm not expecting a perfectly dry airboat ride. I fully expected some spray from the ride itself. I just think guests should know about these things ahead of time so they can come prepared or choose not to participate. With a few changes, this could have been a much better experience. ****Thank you for the response. I appreciate you confirming that intentionally soaking paying customers, providing unusable restroom facilities, and dismissing legitimate concerns is "exactly what your experience is all about." I couldn't have written a better warning for future customers myself.

We signed up for an airboat adventure, and Captain Becca was absolutely fantastic. She was…read moreextremely knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire experience a lot of fun. This was my first time on an airboat, and it definitely did not disappoint. While I wish we had seen a bit more wildlife, we still got to spot an alligator, a few turtles, and some beautiful ospreys along the way. The music added a really fun energy to the ride and made the experience even more memorable. Overall, I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a unique and exciting adventure.

They were excellent to communicate with. We booked on short notice. Our Captain Brian was the best…read more This is a great company. They are knowledgeable of the area, professional and friendly. He made our trip so enjoyable and a great value for the price

Rented a pontoon today. An amazing place to rent from. Great customer service, polite and…read moreknowledgeable. The pontoon looked brand new and came with everything you need for a fun day in the water (first aid kit, nav, radio etc). They even filled the cooler with ice for us! We can't recommend this place enough, if you're looking for a boat, pontoon or jet ski rental don't hesitate to call.

Captain Dave and Roy were great! Boat was so clean, great music and great views. Could not have…read morepicked a better night!! Highly recommended. Thanks so much!!

Ignore all the other boat tours and book your tour with Red Boat. So glad we did. We did the BYOB…read moresunset cruise. Captain Dave and his first mate Vicky were great. Dave was so informative and accommodating. And inwant to be Vixkys friend lol. We were offered complimentary ice cold waters. Boat was roomy and very clean. There was a restroom on board. They offer other tours. We will be back for Christmas lights tour.

A relaxing wildlife tour with great guides and plenty to see…read moreWe drove up to the area specifically to take this wildlife boat tour, and it turned out to be well worth the trip. We booked through TripAdvisor the same day without any difficulty and joined a group of six other people to make up four couples. The tour currently departs from a location behind a private house with a small parking lot available for guests, although we were told they will be moving to a new location at the beginning of August. We met our captain, Jesse, and first mate, Evan, before boarding. Our departure was delayed by a few minutes because the first mate arrived late, and for a short time it looked like the trip might even be canceled. Fortunately, everything worked out, and we were soon on our way. We hadn't been on the water very long before we spotted our first dolphins, and from that point on the trip just kept getting better. Jesse and Evan did an excellent job explaining the history of the area, pointing out the local wildlife, oyster beds, and many of the sights along the river. We traveled south and were fortunate enough to see several dolphins and even a few manatees during the tour. The boat has seating all along both sides with a large open area in the middle, so it was easy to move around whenever dolphins or other wildlife appeared. During the trip, one of the passengers began suffering from heat exhaustion, and I was impressed with how calmly and professionally Jesse handled the situation while making sure everyone remained safe. Overall, this was a very relaxing and enjoyable tour. The river wasn't crowded, the scenery was beautiful, and there was an excellent chance to see several different types of wildlife. If you're looking for a peaceful boat ride with knowledgeable guides and a great opportunity to see dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife in their natural habitat, I would definitely recommend this tour. We were glad we made the drive just to experience it. Enjoy!

Kevin and Captain Jessy provided an excellent experience for our family! They knew where the…read moremanatees and dolphins were and were very knowledgeable about the area. This exceeded our expectations! If you are looking for a reason to choose them, take my word for it - they are the right choice!

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

Yeesssssss!, should be your answer, when asked "do you want to go on an airboat?". This was a…read moresuper fun experience for ALL ages. I took my 21 yo little and had an absolute blast! Captain Bill is fun, experienced and knowledgeable about the waterways we traveled. We saw lots of wildlife, learned about boat safety and got to go really fast (my favorite part). Bonus: the Captain is a very kind and conscientious operator and was so respectful to the other boaters around us.

Great experience on the airboat! Bill was a fabulous guide and especially informative about the…read morearea and the sites.

My friends loved the wine tasting cruise. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it! You get 3 whites and…read more3 reds, and they tell you a bit about each wine before pouring. The pours are just the right size, not too little and not too much. You have enough time to finish it before the next one is served, without feeling rushed. You also get a little charcuterie cone that is a nice compliment to the wine. There is also the option to pre-order a larger charcuterie box. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, and the scenery on the tour is great. We saw so many dolphins! The boat is spacious and not crowded, so it is easy to move about if you want to get up and walk around. This was the highlight of our St. Augustine trip.

Booked a trip on Friday morning for the sunset tour that evening. I did the on line booking easily…read more We went for a nice dinner prior to the boat ride so we didn't get any snacks on the boat. The boat was clean and the people at the office were very professional. The crew for the boat were nice and knowledgeable. The Captain was very experienced and knew the route and we never had any issues with standing to get better views. The views were great, the Sahara dust storm made the sunset even more vibrant. We had such a good time. I highly recommend this company.