St. Augustine Eco Tours provides personalized
outings reserved for six passengers or less per
boat. This insures a very dynamic trip as the guide
can cater the experience to the interests of the
group. All guides are certified naturalists and
USCG licensed Captains who will explain the
elements of the estuary. Our most popular one and a
half hour trip explores the rivers and creeks
surrounding St. Augustine and combines dolphin and
bird watching with marine ecology, historic sights,
and an amazing boat ride.
A GROUP OF RARE FLORIDA MANATEE
We often see Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and will occasionally spot manatee and sea turtles. The abundance of flora and fauna in this area makes every trip unique and exciting. Responsible interaction is a major element and we employ hydrophones to listen to dolphin communication and echolocation beneath the water. Dip nets collect marine organisms like harmless jellyfish and nudibranchs for examination. Other scientific instruments measure salinity, water temp and speed of current.
This trip is guaranteed to excite and educate guests of all ages--our youngest passenger to date was six months old and our most experienced celebrated her 90 birthday on a sunset trip. Our goal is to provide intimate experiences for everyone that wants to get out on the water. A quiet sunset trip, a sunrise photographic outing or an educational birding tour—you choose! Check the activities calendar for specific trips or contact us to set up a private tour based on your specific interest. The following is a list of our most popular trips--choose from the list below or create your own custom trip for up to five hours.
BEACH COMBING WITH NATURALIST - CRABS, SHELLS, & UNIQUE HAMMOCK ENVIRONMENTS
EXPLORING RIVERS & CREEKS SURROUNDING HISTORIC ST. AUGUSTINE
DOLPHIN WATCHING & RESEARCH WITH HYDROPHONE (UNDERWATER MICROPHONE)
PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS - PROFESSIONAL, SEMI- PRO, & AMATEUR
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL & RECREATIONAL GROUPS
BOY & GIRL SCOUT BADGE TRIPS
We offer both combination trips and private trips. St. Augustine Eco Tours will pair up small groups if they aren't looking for a private tour. Combinations of guests make the experience even more exciting. St. Augustine Eco Tours attracts an exceptional group of people.
Rates:
90 Minute Dolphin & Nature Eco Tour-1-6 guests per boat
$40 Adults/ $35 kids 3-12/ $15 infants 2 and under
Private 90 Minute Eco Tour $175 1-6 guests
2 hour Beach combing Eco Tour 1-6 guests per boat
$50 Adults/ $40 kids 3-12/ $15 infants 2 and under
Private 2 hour Eco tour $225 1-6 guests
Please ask about weekly specials!
How to Book: Please call for availability. Reservations are required and St. Augustine Eco Tours will take a Visa or Mastercard number to reserve your spot. We have a twenty-four hour cancelation policy. As far as weather goes--trust us! We're never going to take you out in the rain or unsafe conditions, but please leave that up to your Captain. Tropical showers are common here in season so we just ask that you show up unless you hear from us. If we see a problem we'll try to give you some advance notice in the hours before your trip.
904-377-7245
What to Bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and CAMERA! You will stay dry so you can wear your dinner clothes. If you do book a beach combing trip, wear some shoes that will stay on your feet--tennis shoes or sandals with a back strap both work great.
We often see Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and will occasionally spot manatee and sea turtles. The abundance of flora and fauna in this area makes every trip unique and exciting. Responsible interaction is a major element and we employ hydrophones to listen to dolphin communication and echolocation beneath the water. Dip nets collect marine organisms like harmless jellyfish and nudibranchs for examination. Other scientific instruments measure salinity, water temp and speed of current.
This trip is guaranteed to excite and educate guests of all ages--our youngest passenger to date was six months old and our most experienced celebrated her 90 birthday on a sunset trip. Our goal is to provide intimate experiences for everyone that wants to get out on the water. A quiet sunset trip, a sunrise photographic outing or an educational birding tour—you choose! Check the activities calendar for specific trips or contact us to set up a private tour based on your specific interest. The following is a list of our most popular trips--choose from the list below or create your own custom trip for up to five hours.
BEACH COMBING WITH NATURALIST - CRABS, SHELLS, & UNIQUE HAMMOCK ENVIRONMENTS
EXPLORING RIVERS & CREEKS SURROUNDING HISTORIC ST. AUGUSTINE
DOLPHIN WATCHING & RESEARCH WITH HYDROPHONE (UNDERWATER MICROPHONE)
PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS - PROFESSIONAL, SEMI- PRO, & AMATEUR
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL & RECREATIONAL GROUPS
BOY & GIRL SCOUT BADGE TRIPS
We offer both combination trips and private trips. St. Augustine Eco Tours will pair up small groups if they aren't looking for a private tour. Combinations of guests make the experience even more exciting. St. Augustine Eco Tours attracts an exceptional group of people.
Rates:
90 Minute Dolphin & Nature Eco Tour-1-6 guests per boat
$40 Adults/ $35 kids 3-12/ $15 infants 2 and under
Private 90 Minute Eco Tour $175 1-6 guests
2 hour Beach combing Eco Tour 1-6 guests per boat
$50 Adults/ $40 kids 3-12/ $15 infants 2 and under
Private 2 hour Eco tour $225 1-6 guests
Please ask about weekly specials!
How to Book: Please call for availability. Reservations are required and St. Augustine Eco Tours will take a Visa or Mastercard number to reserve your spot. We have a twenty-four hour cancelation policy. As far as weather goes--trust us! We're never going to take you out in the rain or unsafe conditions, but please leave that up to your Captain. Tropical showers are common here in season so we just ask that you show up unless you hear from us. If we see a problem we'll try to give you some advance notice in the hours before your trip.
904-377-7245
What to Bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and CAMERA! You will stay dry so you can wear your dinner clothes. If you do book a beach combing trip, wear some shoes that will stay on your feet--tennis shoes or sandals with a back strap both work great.
GUEST WITH THE HARMLESS & LARGEST CANON BALL
JELLYFISH WE'VE SEEN
The Boats: We have chosen rigid hull inflatable boats (RIBs) specifically for our tours in St. Augustine. These boats are the perfect platform for viewing wildlife at eye level while offering a safe, stable, comfortable dry ride.They are versatile crafts, able to reach into the shallows of the salt marsh and make effortless beach landings for exploring and beach combing. The boats offer plenty of room with seats for all passengers. Shaded seating is available in the rear. They have great range and often cover over 15 miles in an hour and a half trip. The boats offer a deep-V fiberglass hull and wide beam surrounded by multi-chambered air compartments. These air chambers absorb the impact of prevailing chop and keep the passengers dry inside. The “tubes,” as they are commonly referred to, make a very comfortable seat and viewing platform for guests. Conventional seating is available for all passengers and while stopping to observe dolphins, birds and manatee, guests can move over to the tube for an eye-to-eye encounter and great photography opportunities.
NO TANKS - NO CAGES - WILDLIFE !
The Boats: We have chosen rigid hull inflatable boats (RIBs) specifically for our tours in St. Augustine. These boats are the perfect platform for viewing wildlife at eye level while offering a safe, stable, comfortable dry ride.They are versatile crafts, able to reach into the shallows of the salt marsh and make effortless beach landings for exploring and beach combing. The boats offer plenty of room with seats for all passengers. Shaded seating is available in the rear. They have great range and often cover over 15 miles in an hour and a half trip. The boats offer a deep-V fiberglass hull and wide beam surrounded by multi-chambered air compartments. These air chambers absorb the impact of prevailing chop and keep the passengers dry inside. The “tubes,” as they are commonly referred to, make a very comfortable seat and viewing platform for guests. Conventional seating is available for all passengers and while stopping to observe dolphins, birds and manatee, guests can move over to the tube for an eye-to-eye encounter and great photography opportunities.
NO TANKS - NO CAGES - WILDLIFE !
