4 St Augustine Dolphin Watching Tours Worth Flying For

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

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

Choose a kayak or paddleboard for a relaxed two-hour wildlife trip from St. Augustine. Guides such as Ryan, Spence, Nolan, and Joseph help beginners get moving and point out dolphins, turtles, birds, and changing marine life conditions. The route includes Anastasia State Park and views of the lighthouse.

“Had a great time kayaking & paddle boarding with family. Ryan was an awesome guide. Beautiful views. 5⭐️😎🛶”

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2.Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure of St. Augustine

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

Join guides such as Kevin, Katrina, Dean, or Sarah aboard the shaded 45-foot Osprey pontoon boat. You’ll cruise St. Augustine’s estuaries for about 90 minutes, watching for dolphins, birds, manatees, and sea turtles while passing the lighthouse, Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos, and Great Cross. A bar, restroom, free parking, and live commentary add ease.

“What a wonderful tour! We saw so many dolphins and the crew was very knowledgeable. I learned so much and they were all very kid friendly, my kids had so many questions. They entertained my kids and had knowledgeable about conservation efforts. We visited with my family and celebrated a birthday in St. Augustine and this was great. There is so much to learn and you can twll that they love what they do. We had a great time and will use them again. Highly recommended!”

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3.Red Boat Tours – Dolphin Odyssey and Sightseeing Tour

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

Join Red Boat Tours in Vilano Beach for a two-hour cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway. The crew, including Captain Tony, Captain James, Jennifer, and Savannah on various trips, looks for dolphins while sharing local history and pointing out the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos, Fountain of Youth, and Giant Cross. The boat stays off the open ocean.

“The commentary was great! He provided information about the history of the city and pointed out Key areas of the town. We had dolphins swim right next to the boat so the kids loved it!”

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4.St. Augustine: Sunset Boat Tour with Dolphin Spotting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · from $40

Join Adventure Boat Tours for a one-hour sunset cruise from Vilano Road. Your English-speaking crew guides you past the Bridge of Lions, Castillo de San Marcos, and St. Augustine’s waterfront while you watch for Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphins. Captains including Scott, Chris, Tammy, and Greg have been praised for friendly narration and family-friendly service.

“This was a very fun and beautiful experience. We were able to see lots of dolphins, a manatee, and a great sunset. We also got a tour of St Augustine from the water. The guides were very knowledgeable on the history of the town. They were very friendly and prioritized getting to know all of the passengers on the boat.”

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