If you're driving from Jacksonville to Amelia Island, this ferry is well worth it. It cuts about 30…read moreminutes off the drive, and the scenic views along the way are beautiful. The ferry ride itself is short--only about 10-15 minutes--and costs between $5 and $15, depending on your vehicle. It's an inexpensive, convenient, and enjoyable way to make the trip.

I have never been on a car ferry and now I can check that off of my list ;)…read more You drive up and get in line as you are being loaded onto the ferry in the order you lined up. Try to get in first couple of lines as the ferry is small and can fit only the first fifteen cars. We paid $8 for a truck on a Saturday.

My wife and I took the 2-1/2 hour 10am Amelia River Cruise on August 27. Captain Jack piloted the…read moreboat. It was an outstanding cruise. The cruise narrator knew tons of intricate details about the history and places we passed, especially about Cumberland Island. He explained the history of the horses on the island: their origin, breeding and band habits. He gave lots of detail about the Carnegie's and the incredible mansions on the island. He also answered lots of questions from the cruise participants. He was engaging making jokes and quips throughout the cruise. Clearly he has not just done this many times, but has studied and visited the area's history.

We came to Amelia Island with our dog because we heard it was a very dog friendly town. Imagine our…read moreexcitement when we found out that our dog could go on the Sunset river cruise with us! We boarded at 6:15, and were promptly on our way at 6:30. It was a very fun guided tour that taught us a lot about the area's history. We didn't see the wild horses, but we did see dolphins!! And, of course, we saw the most beautiful sunset! I am very glad we got to do this tour since they allowed our pup, and the experience was one of our favorite of the trip.

Without exaggeration, this was easily my favorite moments of my days at Universal Orlando! Don't…read moreget me wrong, I love roller coasters but these water taxi rides were right up there for my favorite ride of the day. Very scenic to cruise the waters on your way to the parks or back to your hotel. My favorite mode of transportation, and would book my hotel accordingly to have one that has a water taxi service!

Good music, makes it easy for kids to enjoy the sites. Friendly staff that gives top notch service.read more

Absolutely incredible! 5 star experience! We loaded up and within one minute were already…read moreencountering wildlife. The entire ride was just full of wildlife activity. We saw it all, alligators, manatees, dolphins with their babies!! Every bird you can imagine, turtles, snakes just everything out there. We also got some great views of some incredible homes and local architecture along the water which was really neat. Our captains Andrew and Pat were very knowledgeable and professional! We learned so much. The real highlight of the day was that as we were due to dock Andrew let us know that there was about to be a spaceX launch and if everyone agreed we could extend the ride a bit so we could all watch it. To our delight everyone did. My husband came down here 30 years ago at the age of 10 to see a launch that ended up getting scrubbed so for him to see his first ever real launch on our 19th anniversary was pure magic! It brought tears to both our eyes and I will forever be grateful to them for giving us that experience. Fantastic memories made and worth every penny and more! Also want to note that the boats bathroom was very clean and easy to use. They provided beverages both adult and regular refreshments. The shade kept us pretty cool but I do recommend bringing "chilly towels" and a hand fan if it's over 90 degrees. We will absolutely be returning with our kiddos on our next trip to take them as well.

We had a lovely sunset cruise with captains Andrew and Dakota. They were friendly and engaging,…read moreand pointed out lots of birds and dolphins!

The Old Town Trolley tour in St. Augustine is a 22-stop hop-on hop-off experience well worth the…read moremoney. Everything we wanted to see was easily accessible from the stops. We boarded at approximately 8:50 AM, rode around, got off, and experienced some cool sights like the old fort, the Old City Jail, St. George Street, and the Torture Museum. Every time we go to a city with one of these trolley tours, we always take them. It's a historical trip guided by knowledgeable, polite, and friendly drivers. You get to hear from local experts about the history of the city as you drive around, saving yourself the long, hot walks. The hop-on hop-off feature is very convenient, and a trolley comes around every 15 minutes. This gives you time to get off, look around, and have only a short wait to jump on another one. Tickets cost approximately $33 per person and are highly recommended.

This is a good way to see the St. Augustine. You can hop off and whenever you want to and spend as…read moremuch time as you want enjoying the sites. The trams pass by every 15 minutes, so little time is spent waiting. There is a lot of history in this little town so it is well worth the visit. Our tram guide was very knowledgeable but I was somewhat overwhelmed by her presentation because it was absolutely non-stop. I was wishing she wouldd take a breath now and then. Be aware that there are two persons per seat. You cannot commandeer a whole seat for backpacks etc.

Out your guide was "handsome Alex" and he was great! He was very knowledgeable and funny. He was…read morealso a teacher and you could tell for sure. He had great energy and we basically got a private tour because it was only the people in my group on the train, that's it! Our tour guide had such a positive attitude and really kept us engaged. This tour was an upgrade in our Ripley's Believe it or Not ticket and so worth it.

"Handsome" Alex was a great tour guide- full of dad jokes and fun stories! We were able to take our…read more2 dogs, and they had an area to store the stroller but did offer that we could take it with us if we wanted. They are a non stop 1 hr tour with great information on the sights and history. Love that they are dog friendly and it was well worth the price (~23 person, dogs free)

We loved the sunset cruise. We were able to view Jacksonville from a new perspective. We love…read morethe river and saw tons of dolphins.

This water taxi is such a great date night idea located at the heart of downtown. The sunset tour…read morewas such a great experience. This is a great experience for family and loved ones. The tour was a reasonable amount of time in the holes for a great. They also serve wine and beer on the tour so enjoy the ride!

Took the my parents to Tarpon Springs for the weekend as recommended by a friend who grew up there…read more We decided to take the cruise, hoping to see some dolphins & collect some shells at Aneclote Key. Our guide Rick & Capt Sam gave us really good information. But Rick gave us history lesson about the town & about the environment. That was really great information! The Aneclote Key beach was really nice. I wish we could've stayed longer. I really enjoyed our tour. I recommend this tour if you happen to visit Tarpon Springs. Bring & put on sun block.

Awsome boat ride, lots of collected sea shells and great memories for the birthday girl and meread more

I'll start out by saying that this is 4 stars because of the staff, not the ship. We had a…read morefantastic cruise to Bahamas recently. We splurged on a balcony and were upgraded to an extended balcony. The room was bigger and we very much enjoyed the extra room and really took advantage of it. I didn't take pics but the bathroom was huge compared to a regular room. There was a seating area with a couch that we used for suitcases and dressing area. There was a small table with two comfortable arm chairs, a firm yet cozy, queen sized bed and more closets and storage than we needed. The cozy warm pajamas we brought were great so we never needed the fluffy robes provided with the room. The staff really were the stand outs. Virtually anything we asked for we were given. There are so many fantastic opportunities on board for fun, it's difficult to do them all. We most enjoyed the singing duo Thalia and Mike while sitting in the atrium bar. Check them out on the web. We enjoyed all the meals with the stand out being the Chef's Table experience. Really was expertly organized, with the meal so fantastic, it surpasses my ability to put into words. The chef and his staff were absolutely stellar. There were hits and slight misses for us, but overall, a meal to remember. The pork belly may have been my favorite course. The entire experience far surpassed the extra cost. Looking back, I've spent much more for far less. Just seeing all the chefs and staff needed to orchestrate one very special night for their guests and their sincere willingness to knock your socks off will be something I'll never forget. The room service breakfast sandwich was also memorable. I've never ever. EVER. had so much bacon on a sandwich. The egg was herby, fluffy and flavorful. Enough sandwich for two! The Szechuan shrimp from the main dining room was probably our favorite dish / meal outside of the chef's table experience. I had ordered the lamb bolognese, which was a standout on its own, but that shrimp! Really for a meal prepared for so many people at once, never did I think my plate was ordinary. . Our steward was absolutely fantastic and went far above and beyond making this trip extraordinary. Elation is not without her downfalls. She has ONE small pool and it's very sad. She's rusty and WAY overdue for drydock but for the value it hits the mark and the staff made it a VERY memorable trip.

I love this port so much i love it so much so clean and organized big and beautiful amazing it is…read moreincredible! Very organized and fun and beautiful and awesome! I appreciate the staff so much thank you so much for everything! From Lauren