Would definitely recommend renting bikes from Riptide. They were timely, responsive and…read moreaccommodating. Big shout out to Toby for his help.

I sent my family on a CraigCat tour and they had so much fun! Zach was a fantastic guide and made…read moresure they had a great time. They both said they want to go again immediately. Successful excursion accomplished! Thanks Riptide!

This shop is so awesome. We always make sure we stop buy while we are in town. They have such a…read moregreat selection of items in stock. The staff is welcoming and friendly and very helpful.

What an awesome surf shop! A lot of top end brands of apparel, beach gear and surf boards/body…read moreboards and a very helpful and friendly staff. This was an amazing gem and great find for us! We spent more money than we intended because we lived their selection so much.

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

My family and I rented a pontoon boat from Amelia Boat Club for a day trip with the family…read more However, our experience was far from enjoyable. We were given the keys to the boat without any instructions and discovered that the gas gauge and depth sensor were not working. The dock hand assured us that the tank was full, but only the navigation worked accurately after the manager, Robert, fixed the depth sensor. A few hours into our ride, the engine shut off. We called the office and told them that we thought we ran out of gas but they said that it was impossible since boats that are rented for a whole day always come back with some gas left in the tank. We were then instructed to drop anchor and wait to be towed. After 40 minutes of being tossed around by the waves and trying to keep an elderly person and an autistic child hydrated and cool, Robert arrived. He inspected the motor and confirmed that indeed, we did have gas but the gas pump was not delivering fuel to the motor. Robert towed us back to the marina, a slow and bumpy 2-hour journey. On the way back, he mentioned in an amused way how this season he has towed boats almost every day, up to four boats, in one day alone, because they're always breaking down. Upon our return Robert assured us that we would be refunded for the remaining time prior to breaking down. However, we were charged an additional $232 on top of our initial $744 charge the next day. When we called Robert, he informed us that it was for towing and gas because the boat had run out of gas - despite him previously confirming that there was gas in the tank. We reminded Robert about the broken gas gauge and how we were told that we had nothing to worry about because we had a full tank of gas prior to leaving. When asked to speak with the owner, Robert reached out to him and the response was, that's too bad, the charge is staying. Overall, we are extremely disappointed with our experience with Amelia Boat Club and feel that we have been treated unfairly. We would not recommend this company to others.

I rented a pontoon as I have dont several times before for my girlfriends birthday. The boats are…read moregenerally dirty and run down but that is to be expected when renting. Thirty minutes after I left the dock, a terrible thunderstorm rolled in and I had to immediatly seek shelter from the lightening. The storm lasted the entire duration of my rental so I asked for some sort of a credit to use at a later time in the spirit of their written weather policy. Below are the email exchanges between myself and the manager there. He was 100% unwilling to even discuss any compensation whatsoever. Absolutely terrible business decision and the type of customer service people should know about. I will never do business here again and recommend others look elsewhere for boat rentals. Robert Nix To: Jim Runyeon Tue, Aug 2 at 9:32 AM Yes sir that is in the case that you never leave the dock. We will not be providing any other services at this time for this situation. From: Jim Runyeon Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2022 9:20 AM To: Robert Nix Subject: Re: Thanks for joining us on 7/20/2022! Your website says... If there is inclement weather (storms with high winds, lightening and thunder) at the time of your reservation, you will be provided the option to reschedule. Amelia Boat Club will not provide refunds for rain or cold weather. I never asked for a refund but based on what happened, and how many times I've rented from you in the past, I do think it's right to allow me to reschedule. On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 8:38 AM, Robert Nix wrote: Our contract states that you understand that weather can change at anytime so we will not be refunding at this time. From: Jim Runyeon Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 7:24 AM To: Robert Nix Subject: Fw: Thanks for joining us on 7/20/2022! Robert, It's been over a week since I have heard from you. I don't believe this is really very complicated. I would appreciate a response from you today. Thanks On Friday, July 22, 2022 at 01:09:34 PM EDT, Robert Nix wrote: Good Afternoon im Robert nix the General manager of Amelia Rentals . I apoligize for the late reply i am currently out with covid. I completley understand your concern let me check into this issue and see what i can do. From: Jim Runyeon Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2022 4:46 PM To: Robert Nix Subject: Fw: Thanks for joining us on 7/20/2022! Good afternoon. I received the email below today and I would really like to provide an excellent review of my experience. I picked up the boat at 1PM for a 1-5 rental and asked about the weather. The radar looked clear and the guys there didn't seem to think there was a reason for concern. On my way downtown a huge storm formed and rolled in with massive lightening strikes that lasted over two hours. I called the marina at two and told them I was able to get to the downtown marina and was going to ride out the storm under the deck at Brett's. At about 4 oclock, the rain let up enough to take the boat back without too much fear of lightning. When I got out I asked about getting a credit for "storms with high winds, lightening and thunder" as stated on your website's FAQ. I was told that the manager would get in touch with me to let me know. I called back at noon today and left a detailed message for the manager that was not returned. I realize that I did leave with the boat but anyone that was outside yesterday between 1:30 at 4:00 knows that it was impossible to be on the water and the fact that I used zero gas shows that I did not use the boat beyond seeking shelter after 30 minutes on the water and returning directly as soon as it was safe. This was my view for about 2 hours downtown before I took the boat back. I inserted a picture of the lightning I took while waiting out the storm Please advise if I will be given a credit for a future rental. Thank you for your consideration. Jim Runyeon

Fun 2 hours on the river. Madison was a great guide. Saw a gator. Calm and pretty. Easy sign up and…read morelogistics.

AIKE was extremely responsive and accommodating. I can't praise them enough for an amazing…read moreexperience. From our initial contact to the end of our excursion it was a great event. I am super glad we decided to go with AIKE. Felt safe the entire kayak trip. Amber and Mark was our tour guides. They were knowledgeable, professional, and ensured everyone was safe. This is a fun & safe adventure to enjoy the waterways of NFL. Amber knew all the trees, plants, and was sure to point out many wild life as we passed, even the alligator. Book today! You will enjoy the trip.

5/16/26 Main Beach has a nice size lot besides Salt Life Restaurant (which I'm sure developers…read morewould love) that is used for community events-thank you! Today was Wild Amelia for many educational groups, nonprofits for the environment, parks, native animals in area, local vendors (including kids booths either things they made), food/beer trucks, kids/adult fun booths and live, local music! Great weather to open the beaches too-also an impressive sand sculpture! Fun day!!

We stopped by the main beach to take a walk along the water line, test the water temperature, and…read morelook for shells. The beach was clean, white and wide. It takes a bit to walk from the parking lot to the water so we understood why so many folks had those carts with wheels. There were a few benches at the edge of the parking lot right on the start of the beach. We sat for a bit here, too, enjoying a cool breeze coming off the water. Although there's no shade anywhere except if you've brought your own umbrella, it was still pleasant. We did join the folks looking for sharks teeth. The beach has been replenished with fill so if you dig a bit by the water, you can uncover all sorts of tiny bits. We hadn't come prepared with digging tools as some had so we were not seriously looking. And the folks with their metal detectors were also wending their way up and down. We liked this beach and if we'd been in town longer, we'd have come here again for a bit of r and r. It's great that it is a public beach open to all. There were not many people swimming or even in the water. I'm not sure if it was undertow there or not. There were no lifeguards that we saw.

The Nature Center is located within the Omni Amelia Island resort. They offer several activities…read moreincluding a shark tooth hunt. The instructors are really patient and knowledgeable. The kids had a great time making a shark tooth necklace and hunting for shark teeth. The costs are pretty reasonable for an hour long activity. It was $35 per kids and includes an instructor. Parking is easy to find (you might need to drive a bit past the nature center past the spots reserved for realty customers). The staff is so kind and friendly. You can tell they love their job. While waiting for your activity to start, you can tour the different fish tanks and see a live macaw perform tricks. We are looking forward to coming again for a new activity. Crab grab is next on our list.

Located in the Omni Resort, the Nature Center was a true gem for us to find. They offer a…read moremultitude of classes and we were lucky to be the only people registered for our turtle class. Our instructor was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience extremely enjoyable. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Amelia Island. We would definitely recommend this to kids as well as adults.

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.