Florida Water Tours

Florida Water Tours offers a variety of tours on St. Augustine's beautiful waterways, including family-friendly outings, adults-only cruises, as well as themed and seasonal cruises.

Tours are available daily. You can enjoy time on the water and learn more about St. Augustine on several cruises, such as the Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure, Sunset Cruise, and Wine Tasting Cruise. In addition, Florida Water Tours offers private tours for larger groups and private events. Florida Water Tours is located at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, a short distance from St. Augustine's historic district, and offers free parking.

The Boats

Florida Water Tours offers several tours with options for adults-only or family-friendly cruises, from morning brunch through after sunset. They operate two vessels for group tours and a smaller boat for private charters for up to six passengers. You can also hire one of their large boats for a private event.

• The Osprey is a 45-foot pontoon boat that is certified for 38 passengers. A restroom is available on board and most of the boat deck is fully enclosed and shaded. There is also a bar on board where guests may purchase mimosas, beer, wine, and canned cocktails.
• The Island Breeze is a 30-foot pontoon boat, certified for 24 passengers. It's fully enclosed and has a restroom on board. Guests may bring their chosen beverages aboard the boat.
• The Salty Dreams is a 42-foot motor yacht, available for private charters of up to six passengers.

To schedule a private cruise, call (904) 827-7728.

The Daily Tours

Florida Water Tours operates six days a week, Wednesdays through Mondays, and offers multiple tours on most days. It's easy to learn which tours are available, whether the tour is adults-only or family-friendly, and what boat will be used for a particular tour — go to their website, and click on the "Booking Calendar."

Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure cruises are available daily for guests of all ages. These 90-minute tours explore St. Augustine's natural and historic beauty while the boat's crew and passengers scan the water's surface for signs of dolphins.

Florida Water Tours also offers daily Sunset Cruises aboard each boat. Sunset cruises on the Osprey are limited to those aged 21 or older. Sunset cruises on the Island Breeze are family-friendly and suitable for all ages.

Coupon for Florida Water Tours

Receive 10% off by entering the coupon code STAUG10 when booking a Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure or Sunset Cruise.

Themed Tours

The Wine Tasting Cruise offers an evening on the water for a special 90-minute wine tasting. While passing along St. Augustine's historic bayfront, you can take in the views and enjoy a presentation of six wines, including local ones. In addition to the wine samples, each guest receives a personal charcuterie cone and can enjoy the view, chatting with friends, and listening to the lively narration featuring history and wildlife. Wine-tasting cruises take place on Thursdays through Sundays. 

The adults-only, two-hour Brunch & Bottlenose Cruise includes one mimosa and a boxed brunch for each guest. You may purchase additional beverages from the onboard bar which offers beer, wine, sangria, and canned cocktails. The tour travels past St. Augustine's waterfront sites, while the guides talk about the dolphins who frolic in these waters.

A fun tour for teens and adults, the 90-minute Moonlit Mysteries: Stargazing and Haunted History Boat Tour departs near sunset (somewhere between 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. depending on the season). The crew shares information and tales about shooting stars and planetary alignments, ancient navigation, and spooky happenings in the oldest city. Tickets are $39.00 per person and include a complimentary drink from the onboard bar. This tour runs Thursdays through Saturdays, from late February through the start of Nights of Lights in November.

Seasonal Tours

Florida Water Tours offers a Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise on both cruise boats. Book it in advance because they sell out early. 

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights festival is a magnificent sight from land, and it's even more spectacular and romantic from the water. Florida Water Tours offers nightly tours aboard their fleet through the Nights of Lights season, from November 22, 2025, through January 22, 2026. Every guest receives complimentary 3D glasses and hot chocolate. Click here to learn more about Florida Water Tours Nights of Lights Cruise.

Private Tours

In addition to daily public tours, Florida Water Tours offers private charters. These special private cruises are perfect for birthday and bachelorette parties, family reunions, anniversaries, and small weddings. Private charters can be booked on any of the three boats, accommodating three to 37 passengers. 

• Catering is available.
• When it's possible, you may arrive a half-hour early to decorate the boat.

To book a private tour or to charter one of their cruise boats, call (904) 827-7728.

Florida Water Warriors

At Florida Water Tours, a percentage of every ticket purchased is donated to Florida Water Warriors, an educational program for under-served young people. Every Florida Water Warriors tour provides water and wildlife education, so young minds can develop a greater interest in marine wildlife, nature, and conservation. To learn more about this program, and to book tours for your group, go to Florida Water Warriors.

Reminders — Things to Know When Booking a Tour

• Guests must arrive 15 minutes before departure time.
• There is free parking at the marina. (The parking lot fills up quickly on holidays and weekends, so guests are encouraged to carpool or arrive early.)

Location

The boats depart from A-23 and A-24 at Camachee Yacht Harbor, 107 Yacht Club Drive, St. Augustine, Florida 32084.