CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Jacksonville, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Plan an outdoor adventure in the waterways of Amelia Island with this small-group boat tour. Meet your guide at a departure point and set out in CraigCat boats, which are like go-carts on water, to explore Fernandina Beach and beyond. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as dolphins, manatees, and shore birds. See local landmarks like Fort Clinch State Park during the tour.
- Explore Fernandina Beach and beyond by CraigCat boat
- Keep an eye out for wildlife such as dolphins
- See the waterways of Amelia Island
- Drive your own boat during a guided tour
What's Included
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Amelia Island Marina251 Creekside Dr, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, USA
When arriving at the marina stay to the right. We are located at dock E. It is the first dock on the left next to the restrooms.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Fernandina Beach (Pass By)
Fort Clinch State Park (Pass By)
Cumberland Island (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Featured review
David_C
This was definitely a highlight of our weekend trip to Amelia Island! Just a great experience all aroundā¦ both fun & informative for our whole family! Highly recommend trying it out as we plan to return and do it again soon. Also recommend wearing sunscreen.
Reviews
4.9
based on 389 reviews
LeeBeth_M, Apr 2026
My daughter and I had a great time! This tour is a lot of fun and a great way to see Cumberland Island, the marshes and the coastal waterways up close. Our guide, Kyle, was awesome...very knowledgeable of the local history, lore and wildlife. Highly recommend this tour!
Christine_F, Mar 2026
The tour guides were all great. We were able to see wild horses, several dolphins, a couple alligators moving from the water to the shoreline......plenty of sunshine, it was a great day!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for riding the tide with us! š Weāre so happy your crew got the full Amelia Island show. Sounds like a perfect day on the water! Weāll be sure to share your kind words with our guides, and we canāt wait to get you back out for another adventure soon.
Joy_C, Oct 2025
Riding the Craigcat boats with Kyle as our guide was not only informational but also made for a fun and memorable experience. We saw gators, dolphins, eagles, wild horses, and pelicans.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Wow, what a wildlife roll call! šš¬š¦
š Weāre thrilled you had such an amazing adventure out on the water with Captain Kyle ā he definitely knows how to mix fun with a little Florida magic. Thanks for cruising with us, and we hope to see you back for another experience soon! š“š¤š¦
Mark_D, Sep 2025
Great time, fun boats, the water was rough because of winds but still very fun, and Zack was a great guide
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Glad you enjoyed your trip despite the weather. We hope we can get you out on a calmer day in the future!
Catherine_W, Aug 2025
Great day exploring the Cumberland islands. Boats are fun and easy to use. Captain Bill was a great guide!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
That's wonderful to hear! We're so glad you had a great day exploring the Cumberland Island. It's our goal to make the boats fun and easy to use. Thank you for the review.
David_C, Aug 2025
This was definitely a highlight of our weekend trip to Amelia Island! Just a great experience all aroundā¦ both fun & informative for our whole family! Highly recommend trying it out as we plan to return and do it again soon. Also recommend wearing sunscreen.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hearing that we were a highlight of your family's trip to Amelia truly makes our day! Thank you! We aim to create experiences that are both fun and informative, so we're thrilled it was a hit with everyone. We look forward to having you back again soon. And thank you for the excellent PSA on the sunscreen-the Florida sun is no joke!
JoAnn_F, Aug 2025
Had a wonderful time. The guide was knowledgeable and informative of the area. Safety reminder given. Waterproof box available to put electronics in was provided. I would have uploaded a few pictures but once we got to Cumberland Island, I took my phone out of the waterproof box to snap a few pictures and put it in my pocket. Yep, I forgot it was in my pocket and took a dip. Therefore, no pictures will be posted. Currently sitting in a bowl of rice, I'm afraid to plug it in.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We are very pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time and that you valued our guide's knowledge and the safety measures we have in place. We are certainly sorry to hear about the mishap with your phone- we hope it makes a full recovery! The memories of Cumberland Island are precious, and we're glad you have those.
Christine_F, Aug 2025
We had a great time, we saw dolphins, a variety of birds and an alligator, our guide Kyle was great, very knowledgeable and informative! We highly recommend and will definitely be back!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
It's great to hear that you had such a wonderful time. Spotting the local wildlife is always a treat and we look forward to welcoming you back next time!
Ivory_W, Jul 2025
The tour guide was fantastic. We saw wild horses, an alligator and dolphins. If we hadn't seen any animals the experience still would have been great. Wonderful experience!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
That's wonderful to hear! We're so glad you had such a fantastic tour guide and that seeing the local wildlife made your experience even more memorable. It means a lot to know you still would've had a great time even without the animal sightings ā that truly speaks to the wonderful experience we aim to provide. Thanks for sharing!
Bryan_K, Jun 2025
Great fun out on the water. The boats are easy to navigate. And Zach our tour guide was great. Would recommend for an easy family activity
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for the fantastic review! We're delighted you had such a fun time on the water and found our boats easy to navigate. Thanks for recommending us for an enjoyable family activity!
Martin_M, Jun 2025
A fun tour of the waters around Amelia Island and Cumberland Island. Tour guides were entertaining and helpful. Craig Cat boats are fun to operate, though can be a bit of a kidney buster on rough water.
I'd recommend trying this, just slow down for big wakes.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're so glad you had a fun time exploring the waters around Amelia Island and Cumberland Island, and that our guides made the trip enjoyable. We appreciate you sharing your feedback about the wakes and are always working to ensure the most comfortable ride possible for our guests. We're happy you'd recommend us!
Carol_G, May 2025
This was a really fun activity! Kyle was an awesome guide who shared a lot of interesting information about what we were seeing. We saw dolphins, white pelicans, horses and picked up some really cool shells on Cumberland Island. The boats were a blast to ride in.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
It sounds like Kyle did an amazing job as your guide, and we're thrilled you got to see some of the local wildlife and find shells at Cumberland. Thanks for the great review!
Ben_B, Apr 2025
We took our 8 and 11 year old and they loved it! Zach our guide was super helpful and made sure we felt comfortable operating the Craigcat. You will definitely get a little wet but had a blast!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for bringing your family out with us! Weāre so glad your kids had a blast and that Zach helped everyone feel confident and safe on the water. A little splash just makes the adventure even more funāhope to see you all again for another family outing!
Alisa_D, Apr 2025
Trip on the water was super fun and exciting for our family including 2 teenagers- know that you will get splashed! We saw several pods of dolphins and beautiful flora and fauna. The peak of the trip was on Cumberland Island where we saw a dozen wild horses and many came near us. Guide (Nathan) was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Super FUN!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks so much for the great review! Weāre so glad your family had a fun and exciting tripādolphins, wild horses, and a little splash always make for a great adventure! Weāll be sure to pass your kind words along to Nathan. Hope to see you again soon!
Mary_S, Oct 2024
It was so fun going in the back waters of the area. It was beautiful and Zach was a great guide pointing out different areas and scenery.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for the kind words, we are glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Zach.
Mark_N, Oct 2024
Kyle was an amazing guide and I would highly recommend this trip . So much fun in these boats and some amazing views.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks for the feedback! We are glad to hear that Kyle made the trip memorable, and that you enjoyed the views on your tour.
JodyandDean_G, Oct 2024
My husband and I had a terrific tour with Zach. He was wonderful and informative. Living in the area since childhood he shared a lot about Fernandina Beach area. We saw bird wildlife, a torpedo jellyfish that Zach retrieved which had washed up to shore, shipyards and huge carp boats up close, large pleasure boats, wild horses, and best off at the end a backwater run afforded the opportunity to have a family of dolphins come close to our Craigcat. The water was warm. You will get splashed. There is a small āimportantā item Cato holder on the back of boat, might want a towel, sunscreen, your camera, and beach type shoes as they do get wet and you can walk the island you boat to in Georgia where the wild horses roam. Might want to bring a small bag for shelling?
Excellent experience, would recommend it. Not for smaller children really. Just a 2 seater and you drive yourself following the guide. Can be a tour with other boat(s) as they have 10. By chance we were the only ones :) appreciate Zach coming out to take us and not cancelling :)
A calm not too windy sunny day would be preferable in the forecast before booking. Approximate 2.5 hrs- just right although could have spent the whole day because it was enjoyable buzzing around.
Thanks Riptide! Ty
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed review! It sounds like you and your husband had an amazing time with Zach. We hope to see you again for another adventure!
IsabelM_V, Oct 2024
Great time, great guides! Clear communications and directions. Saw horses, dolphins and an alligator!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
We are glad to hear you had a great experience and got to see some amazing wildlife!
Steve_S, Oct 2024
We had perfect weather and were able to see dolphin feeding, gators, even a couple of wild horses on Cumberland Island. Great shelling there, by the way.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your trip, the wildlife certainly makes the adventure unforgettable!
Ariann_B, Oct 2024
What a fun ride!! Prepare to get wet and see some wildlife. I absolutely loved stopping at Cumberland Island. We saw one wild horse. We also saw dolphins. Kyle was a great guide. I would highly recommend this fun ride!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ride and got to experience the beauty of Cumberland Island.
Tara_P, Sep 2024
Fun trip and great guides! Saw wild horses on Cumberland Island, a dolphin and little alligator in the marshes. Our family ranges in ages 16-75 and everyone had a great time!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
We are glad to hear that your whole family enjoyed the tour!
Karen_T, Sep 2024
I was so pleasantly surprised! We had a great time! We went to an island in GA where we were able to see 15 wild horses. We were able to see a school of dolphins feeding on mullet. Driving the craigcat was a blast! This excursion is well worth the money. Although I forgot our guides name, he was very patient and informative and made the experience all the more pleasurable. I highly recommend!
Karen
Response from Host, Oct 2024
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your trip!
Annette_I, Aug 2024
I would have to say Kyle was so knowledgeable about everything! This trip was not only fun, but educational! And we learned so much! I highly recommend this trip and this company to everyone!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
We're glad Kyle was able to entertain and inform on your adventure! Thanks for choosing Riptide!
Jeanette_D, Aug 2024
Kyle our tour guide was awesome! He was so kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable about the area and wanted to know what we wanted to learn more about! The wild horses were great to see also!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for choosing Riptide for your adventure!
Martha_M, Jul 2024
Kyle was a wonderful tour guide, and very knowledgeable. This is a fun activity. The sights are beautiful, too.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review!
Garland_M, Jul 2024
First time we have ever been on a Craig cat and loved it will do again
Our guide was Was very knowledgeable and a godsend. I will recommend this to everyone I know.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Happy to hear you had an amazing experience! Thanks for choosing us!
Stacey_C, Jul 2024
This was such a fun experience! We saw dolphins swimming close to our boat. At the island we visited, we saw wild horses. Driving the Craigcat was so much fun! Our guide, Brandon, was very patient with us.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much for the great review!
Christina_S, Jul 2024
This was my first time visiting the area and I was looking for a water activity to enjoy with my boyfriend. This experience did not disappoint! It was well worth the money: the amount of time on the water, being able to dock on a beach and hear about the local history and fun facts were all phenomenal. We will definitely be returning.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
We're glad you both enjoyed the tour! We can't for you to come back!
Jennifer_P, Jul 2024
Great experience, guides were very helpful and informative. Had a great time out on the water. Seen sea turtle, dolphins, wild horse, found sharks teeth. Craigcat was easy to operate and a blast.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Awesome to hear about the wildlife! Thanks for choosing Riptide for your adventure!
Lina_G, Jun 2024
The boat was a blast to ride! Suggest wearing water shoes, I went barefoot and itās not a good idea. We saw horses on Cumberland Island and it was so cool! Wear sunblock!!! Staff is great and helpful. Thanks for the fun tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks for the kind words and the heads up!
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