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!

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

Had two wonderful trips, one with my mom and one with my husband. It is work going and seeing other…read morearea.

Captain Scott was great!!! He pointed out points of interest…read moreand told the history of so many places. We had lots of dolphin sightings both heading out and coming back. He made out 2 hour tour fun and informative. I would highly recommend him for any type of tour in the Fernandina area. His recommendation of the Salty Pelican for lunch was spot on. We went at 11 and go in within a few minutes!!!!! Thank you for a fun time Captain Scott

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!

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My fiancé and I went fishing today off the Sashimi and had an amazing time ! Erik really knows his…read morestuff , and his boat is top notch . We had non stop action catching reds and sharks!! We will definitely be back to fish with him again. Look no further if you are in search of a professional in the area to show you a great time .

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.

Amazing trip and the owners are so Kind and attentive to…read moreevery detail. I have always wanted to sail and the trip was great. Weather was not so great but the owners more than made up for it.

Captain Warren has over 45 years experience fishing. I've been fishing with him since I was old…read moreenough to hold a rod. He is extremely knowledgeable about fishing techniques and places to go find certain fish in different times of the year. I've never not caught anything while fishing with him. All of the fishing tackle and licensing is covered when fishing with him. I always enjoy going fishing with him every chance I get. In my opinion he's the best of the best! Make sure to book in advance for red snapper season in July! Most fun I've ever had fishing and it's a delicious, huge fish!

Great guy great knowledge He goes out of his way,to help you catch fish.He is not a clock watcherread 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.

Captain Ken exceeded our expectations & then some. For me being a fisherman's…read moredaughter/granddaughter & girlfriend, I hadn't caught a fish in years until this trip. Captain Ken was patient and wanted me to catch a fish. & with his help i out fished him & my boyfriend! He was so informative on the water as well as the life around it. He checked off my bucket list of seeing a shark, catching dinner & he made sure we were smiling the whole time. Overall an extremely nice guy & we will be back next time we come to the area.

Captain Ken is awesome! He put us right on the fish and we caught some quality fish. He is…read moreprofessional and fun. Can't wait to go out again.