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.

Really nice boat Super friendly tour guides…read moreStunning g views of fort an horses on Cumberland Island Wonderful sunset.! Good pricing!

Wow! The okefenokee is amazing, I stopped by while visiting Ware county for a few meetings. I spoke…read moreto Ms. Jolie, and she was so knowledgeable about so many things. I can't wait to come back with my family and explore more. The area is kept well, staff is so kind, and the bugs are huge! But it's always amazing to be in natural beauty. I stopped by the educational rooms, and didn't do too much exploring past the welcome area, but im excited to go back. Support national parks!

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

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!

Pete and Jennifer of Up the Creek Expeditions are outstanding outfitters! They ensured we knew the…read moreideal time to leave St. Mary's to get to the confluence of the inter coastal and the river at peak low tide as well the correct time to leave Cumberland island on the return trip. This expert planning ensured we did not have to fight the tides in either direction! Their outstanding rental service and answering of any and all pertinent questions allowed us to reach and enjoy Cumberland island even during a government shutdown. I highly recommend their outfitting services to anyone interested in aquatic adventures or tours in the Cumberland island vicinity!

Pete took us out on the St Mary's Harbor tour. Unfortunately, we were late in the season to see…read morethe manatee and didn't get to see any dolphins. However, we had a blast paddling across to Florida and Pete is a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. We had a blast! We will definitely do this again! Donna and Randy from TN

We had a truly beautiful sunset cruise with Making Waves last night! Captain Kenny and Admiral Vera…read moremade an outstanding crew--attentive, accommodating, and clearly experienced. They made safety a priority while sharing their deep knowledge of the Intracoastal, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The Kini's Legasea is a stunning, spacious, and comfortable vessel--perfect for relaxing and taking in the views. I highly recommend Making Waves for a cruise anytime!

From the owner: Making Waves Coastal Cruises is your perfect sailing charter for your next wildlife excursion,…read morewhether searching for manatees in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) during a tranquil sunset or racing along dolphins with sails flying, off Jacksonville 's Northeast Florida coast. Our captain and crew are dedicated to providing you the type of experience you wish to experience during your sailing charters. You can choose to relax, soaking in the calm-of-it-all or grab a line, unfurl a sail, and ask lots of sailing questions - we're here to make your excursion enjoyable.

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.

I've known Bruno for years. He knows the waters in the Southeast Coast like no other…read more If you are looking for an awesome fishing trip or even a water taxi or sunset cruise, hit Bruno up.

From the owner: 30+ years of Navigating waters in this region. read more

We had a great time with Captain Ryan. Nice relaxing time cruising to Cumberland Island. This is a…read moremust do when visiting Amelia Island.

From the owner: The only authentic Cruisin Tiki on the water in Fernandina Beach, FL. Come hop on for an experience…read morelike none other.