Vacation rentals in Jacksonville Beach

This two hour excursion for up to 6 passengers will include the St. Augustine bayfront area, local waterways and a foray offshore (weather permitting) in search of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, sea turtles, manatees and a variety of bird species. **5 pm to 7 pm trips from November 28-January 31 will combine the dolphin tour, sunset and a dazzling historic bayfront holiday "Nights of Lights" tour**

Experience Florida by jumping in the water and getting a feel for the waves here! There is no better way to start off surfing than learning here in Florida! I will make sure that we will find a safe and beginner friendly beach for you to learn. We will spend the first 15 minutes on the beach talking about the conditions, how to get you up on your board, and surf tips to keep in mind. The experience includes an hour surf lesson. In this time frame we will catch waves, paddle back out to the line up, and during the lesson I will give you tips on your rides! Can't wait to share my passion of surfing with you!

This tour will provide the guests with the unique opportunity to experience St Augustine from land and sea. The Matanzas Bay played an important role in the development of this Spanish colony as did many of the sites we will visit on foot. We will meet at the Plaza de la Constitucion to begin our journey through history on our way to board the Victory III. Capture unique pictures of Castillo de San Marcos, The St Augustine Lighthouse, The Bridge of Lions and other important sites. Relax as you enjoy nature and catch a glance of dolphins, manatees and various bird species. Once on land, we will continue with our walking tour of downtown St Augustine. you will walk through the art district alleys on your way to Aviles, the oldest street in the US. We will visit the Historic Civil Rights era Woolworth counter as we make our way to Flagler College, formerly the Ponce de Leon Hotel, and Hotel Alcazar, nowadays the Lightner museum. You will be amazed of the world's largest indoor swimming pool of its time and the opulence of the Flagler era. Dear guests we have made some changes to our tour to ensure the safety and well being of all the participants during these challenging times. Face masks are required for all guests and guides; a public address system will be used to maintain distance, reduced group size. Private tours available just for your group as well as in Spanish Other things to note I will be wearing an aqua polo shirt with the St Augustine Land and Sea Tours logo. Any problem call me at 904-679-9880 or email me at info@staugustinelandandseatours.com Face masks are required. Tour will take place outdoors Tour is provided in English. Spanish available upon request

I will meet the guests at the Dutton Island Preserve launch with a paddle board and all needed equipment waiting for them. I will give guests an on land lesson on SUP, paddle strokes, and safety. We will then paddle out and I will help them with gaining balance and confidence if needed. We will paddle along the inlets of the intracoastal and enjoy the nature and beauty of Florida’s waterways. We will anchor half way through the paddle for a snack break and then paddle back to the launch. I can also take pictures of the guests and send afterwards. Other things to note Must be able to swim. Bring anything you might want for an outing on the water, swimsuit, sunscreen, water, snack, hat, sunglasses, etc. Weather can get hot and humid in the Florida summer.

This experience is private just you and your guests. On your own private boat with a USCG licensed captain we will cruise the calm waters surrounding St Augustine. We will look for dolphin, birds, other wildlife while we take in the historic waterfront sites of St Augustine. We provide soft drinks and snacks. Feel free to bring a bottle of wine. we Have a corkscrew and glasses. Discounts 15% for 4-5 guests 25% for 6 guests Sunset cruises by request. Message us or send a date/time request for availability.