ST AUGUSTINE · DOLPHIN WATCHING
Good dolphin watching tours fill up in season and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Paddle St. Augustine’s waterways by kayak or SUP while seeking dolphins, turtles, manatees, birds, and lighthouse views.
“Nolan was amazing wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting St. Augustine! I’m a repeat customer and will definitely come do this again.”
Cruise St. Augustine’s waterways for dolphins, birds, history, and landmark views on a relaxed 90-minute pontoon boat tour.
“The tour was both engaging and informative from start to finish. The Captain and First Mate were exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly experienced—their professionalism shone throughout the journey. While we only caught glimpses of a few dolphins, the historical insights about St. Augustine were truly captivating and delivered with precision. It was a memorable experience that blended nature and history beautifully.”
Review of Red Boat Tours in St Augustine, a calm two-hour dolphin cruise with city views, local stories, bottled water, and flexible cancellation.
“I recently took the Dolphin tour with myself and 4 of my daughters. What an amazing experience. We saw quite a few dolphins and the captain and tour guide were a lot of fun. I would do it again and again!!!”
Review of St. Augustine’s one-hour sunset boat tour, with dolphin spotting, historic waterfront views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Very fun! Saw lots of dolphins, brief history of St Augustine and many of the sights by water. Comfortable ride and fun/safe for kiddos! We had a great time!”
Paddle or kayak St. Augustine’s waterways for dolphins, manatees, turtles, and sand dune views on this friendly two-hour wildlife tour.
“Spence was a great guide for our 2 hour tour! He very personable and knowledgeable about the area. We loved it so much, we are heading back in a few days for another round!”
Paddle the Matanzas River near St. Augustine with a local guide, spotting dolphins, turtles, birds, oysters, and wetlands for $50.
“Ben is a fabulous guide, helpful, interesting, and friendly, we had a blast! Ben is super knowledgeable of the area, the marine life, the environment, the ecosystem, the history, the oysters!! ....everything he shared with us was fascinating, we learned a lot. We were blessed with a perfect weather day and enjoyed our time on the water, will definitely come back to Ben when we return!”
Cruise St. Augustine’s waterways for dolphins, fort views, local stories, and Atlantic scenery. A practical guide to this relaxed one-hour boat tour.
“Me and my family enjoyed seeing the dolphins and the sunset. Very relaxing and fun. The weather was perfect.”
Paddle St. Augustine waterways with a guide while looking for dolphins, manatees, turtles, birds, and coastal history.
“We had such a great time. Our group used both paddle boards and kayaks. We got closer to the dolphins than I ever imagined. Ryan was a great tour guide. Thank you for a wonderful morning!”
Review of St. Augustine’s $29 Dolphin and Wildlife History Tour, with dolphin spotting, local history, practical tips, value, and cancellation details.
“Was a nice ride on the water around St Augustine. Was a nice day. We were able to see some dauphins while we were seeing the sites.”
See St. Augustine dolphins, Castillo de San Marcos, and harbor views on a relaxed 90-minute catamaran cruise with drinks and snacks.
“So awesome. We left the dock on time, the crew was so positive, polite, helpful and social. The beverages and snacks onboard were the perfect refreshers. The length of the tour was perfect as well. We were lucky to see so many dolphins. The crew helped spot them easily and shared information about the local dolphin pod which was so neat.”
Cruise from Vilano Beach to spot dolphins, enjoy drinks, and see St. Augustine from the water on this relaxed 90-minute tour.
“Crew were great! Relaxing and enjoyable being on the water. Did get to see quite a few bottle nose dolphins. Nice afternoon on the water.”
Cruise Matanzas Bay for dolphins, wildlife, and views of St. Augustine’s lighthouse, Castillo, Bridge of Lions, and Flagler College.
“Had an amazing time on this cruise, seen several dolphins and captain Kev and his wife are an amazing team combination for the tours, overall very enjoyable and would recommend highly”
Review of St. Augustine ECO Tours’ 90-minute dolphin boat trip, with small groups, wildlife viewing, guide tips, parking advice, and cancellation details.
“Zach was great, explaining and answering questions. It was a fantastic experience in every way. Highly recommend!”
Cruise St. Augustine’s Intracoastal Waterway for dolphins, manatees, birds, and wetlands with a marine naturalist guide.
“The crew and facilities were excellent. The views and trip were stunning!”
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