The 9 Best St Augustine Dolphin Tours

1.Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,219 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Spend about two hours kayaking or paddleboarding from 442 Ocean Vista Ave near Anastasia State Park. A guide such as Ryan, Nolan, Spence, or Joseph leads you along calm coastal water, points out birds and marine life, and returns you to the launch point. Wildlife sightings depend on weather and season.

“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.”

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2.Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure of St. Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 864 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Best value

Cruise St. Augustine’s estuaries for 90 minutes on the shaded pontoon boat Osprey. A naturalist guide such as Dean, Katrina, Kevin, or Sarah points out dolphins, birds, landmarks, and local history. You’ll also have a restroom, free parking, and a bar for adults.

“Enjoyed the lady who talked on our tour. I got to see some dolphins. Felt safe on the boat, my comfort zone is not on water.”

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3.Red Boat Tours – Dolphin Odyssey and Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 330 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Board at Vilano Beach Fishing Pier for a two-hour cruise with Captain Tony, Captain James, Jennifer, or Savannah. You’ll search for dolphins along the Intracoastal Waterway, then pass the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos, Fountain of Youth, and Giant Cross.

“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!!!”

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4.Guided Tour for Dolphin & Sea Turtle Observation in Saint Augustine, Florida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $50

Spend about two hours kayaking from historic Genung’s Fish Camp through the Matanzas River and Moses Creek. A local guide such as Ben explains wetlands, oysters, birds, tides, and wildlife. Kayak, paddle, life vest, and safety whistle are included. Wildlife sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

“Sunday at 11:00 am presented low tide and too much boat traffic. I did not like this location. The guide gave boring details and was 19 years old talking about the importance of wetlands to us who grew up on Cape Cod Bay and the Long Island Sound. We all are extremely knowledgeable about the importance of estuaries, etc. His audience were all in their 40’s and well educated, which our guide was not. Nice kid, needs to learn to adjust speech and facts to the audience. If we were under 20 years old, we might have been interested. Saw one dolphin in the distance. Very disappointing way to spend…”

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5.Adventure Boat Tours Dolphin Tails & History Cruise St Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Cruise from Vilano Road into St. Augustine’s waterways with captains including Jimmy and Bear’s family crew. You’ll hear local history, pass the fort and Fountain of Youth area, go beneath a bridge, look for dolphins and birds, and reach the inlet for Atlantic views. The relaxed boat carries up to 32 people.

“The crew was very nice. Saw some dolphins. Was all in all a beautiful boat ride. Heard some stories about St Augustine. Would recommend.”

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6.Dolphin, Manatee and Sea Turtle Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Paddle for about two hours from Ocean Vista Avenue with a private guide who helps you spot dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, birds, and fish. Guides including Ryan, Noah, Spence, Nolan, and Todd also share local history. Kayaks, paddles, and life vests are included.

“It was fun! Noah our guide was awesome! Explained everything well for the inexperienced participants. Also having some experience I learned a few things. Our group was able to get close to the dolphins. Pretty neat to have such a beautiful mammal swimming near us. I recommend this adventure.”

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7.Dolphin and Wildlife History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Set out from 57 Comares Ave with a captain and guide for a one-hour cruise around Matanzas Bay. You’ll look for dolphins, sea turtles, birds, and other wildlife while learning about St. Augustine’s waterfront landmarks. Boats carry no more than 16 people, keeping the outing friendly and easygoing.

“Being out on the water and seeing the dolphins was so much fun. The narration about points of interest and facts about St. Augustine made this tour well worthwhile. Would recommend this experience.”

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8.St. Augustine Dolphin Watch and Historical Harbor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Cruise from Vilano Beach aboard a spacious catamaran for about 90 minutes, watching wild bottlenose dolphins and viewing Castillo de San Marcos, the lighthouse, and the Great Cross. Captain Andrew and the crew provide a relaxed ride, snacks, soda, beer, and wine, with questions welcome but no constant narration.

“This was a very relaxing ride with an experienced crew, who were also very friendly and accommodating. It wasn’t a narrated tour which, frankly, made it much more enjoyable.”

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9.Dolphin and Nature Boat Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from 111 Avenida Menendez with St. Augustine ECO Tours for a 90-minute nature cruise focused on Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Captain Lily and Zach are among the named guides, and small boats let the guide tailor the trip to your group. Expect birds, local history, and a chance to see dolphins feeding.

“Zach was great, explaining and answering questions. It was a fantastic experience in every way. Highly recommend!”

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