Red Boat Tours - Adults-Only & Family Friendly BYOB Sunset Cruise

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St Augustine, USA

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Booked 5+ times last week!

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Mayra_C ·

May 2026

The boat ride was awesome. Captain Dave did a very good job. Have a laugh, I didn't know what BYOB was, but I learned quickly as everyone started taking their booze out. I ended up drinking from three different wines. People were great. The music, the sunset, and beautiful St. Augustine.

· Angela_H ·

Jul 2026

The sunset cruise was amazing! We enjoyed an hour and a half on the water, saw a spectacular sunset and then eventually a full moon. Captain James was very entertaining and Dave took great care of us. Highly recommend this excursion.

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Overview

Cruise St. Augustine’s intracoastal waterway at sunset on this BYOB boat trip. Admire sights including the Bridge of Lions from the water at the most scenic time of day—sundown. Watch for dolphins and other marine life in the wild, hear tales about the city you may otherwise miss, and enjoy your preferred drinks as you sail and sightsee.

Soak up the scenery on a sunset cruise on St. Augustine’s waterways
Prebook to save vacation time and see the sights at sunset from the water
Admire the landmarks, look for sea life, and hear tales you’d miss otherwise
Limited to adults, with option to bring and enjoy your own drinks

What's Included

Bottled water
Live commentary on board

Sales Tax
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages

BYOB

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

260 Vilano Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA
All tours depart from the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier floating dock, located at 260 Vilano Road. Look for the BIG BLUE DUCK STATUE, and walk half way down the pier to the ramp on the left. • This is a public dock and our boat will arrive there approximately 20 minutes before departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Red Boat Water Tours

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Life preserver provided for all ages

It is always cooler on the water, so dress appropriately
Tours cancelled due to weather, will be rescheduled or refunded at customer's choice
Wheelchair & walker accessible
Blackout dates apply during Nights of Lights season mid-November through mid-January..
All tours are BYOB. Complimentary bottled water is provided; otherwise, feel free to bring your own snacks and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy during your 90-minute adventure.
St. Augustine traffic is unpredictable. Please plan to arrive 25 minutes prior to departure. Walk out on the pier past the big blue duck. Walk half way down the pier and on the left you will see a floating dock that will take you directly to our boat. We will check you in at the boat. If the boat is not present when you arrive, be patient. We will be arriving shortly.
No health restrictions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Stacia_R

What fun! James and Jeannie were wonderful and friendly hosts. We felt so safe with Captain James in charge, and he was a terrific tour guide too, telling us all about St Augustine's history. They even had blankets for if you got cold! Very well organized boat tour. Boat is clean and extremely well maintained....highly recommend this family-owned enterprise.

Reviews

4.9

based on 359 reviews

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Our cruise was canceled...

Donald_M, Aug 2026

Our cruise was canceled hours before our cruise, it was a surprise for our wedding anniversary, had to find another cruise. Not Happy.

Great Excursion!

Angela_H, Jul 2026

Fun and Informative

Laurie_L, Jul 2026

Captain Dave and Roy were great guides. Fun and informative tour. Everyone had a good time and several special occasions were acknowledged. Would definitely take this tour again.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and review, Laurie! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Great Evening in Old Town

Trisha_B, Jul 2026

A fun relaxing cruise! Ice cold water, great tunes and a clean bathroom. Love the BYOB option. Crew were super friendly.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and review, Trisha! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Family fun

Chris_H, Jul 2026

Went on the cruise and it was so much fun, people were singing and dancing but it was in a family atmosphere at the same time!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and review, Chris! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Wonderful Boat Tour

Andrea_R, Jul 2026

Captain Dave and crewmate TJ were the best! Captain Dave was very knowledgeable in St Augustine historical sites. Crew TJ was very attentive to passengers needs. Both were friendly and personable as well as professional. The cruise was relaxing and the weather was lovely. BYOB and have a great time!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and review, Andrea! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Red Boat Tours Review

Linda_H, Jul 2026

The red boat tour was very enjoyable! They were right on time for the trip and easy to find on the Vilano Public Pier. The First Mate, Troy, was informative and friendly. We went on the tour to celebrate 2 of our friends’ birthdays and it was a perfect evening!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and review, Linda! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience celebrating your friends birthdays with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

We had a great time on...

AmyL_C, Jul 2026

We had a great time on the Red Boat! It was relaxing and fun. The captain had great songs playing that got the crowd engaged. Would highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and review, Amy! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Loved It! 😍

Louanne_K, Jul 2026

The captain and crew were so informative. We had a great time. Very upbeat and fun. We saw dolphins. And beautiful birds.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Great sunset cruise

DIANE_H, Jul 2026

We had a great sunset cruise. Captain Dave & TJ were wonderful. It was fun, we saw a beautiful sunset and I highly recommend this cruise.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and review, Diane! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Very relaxing and lots of...

Larry_W, Jun 2026

Very relaxing and lots of pictures. Saw some dolphins and beautiful sunset as promised. Only thing better would have been more narration

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and review, Larry! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Our Dolphin Odyssey/Sightseeing Tour is a great way to get more history and narration. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Good time.

Keith_K, Jun 2026

It was a good evening. Gteat expernce. It was very relaxing and the staff was very helpful. I would recommend do this experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Great tour

Lisa_M, Jun 2026

Fun informative and great captain and deck hand!! Highly recommend this tour . Convenient to get the boat

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review, Lisa! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Definitely worth it

Amy_B, Jun 2026

It’s a great way to relax and unwind after a long day / week! The ride & the view was beautiful! Well worth the money!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review, Amy! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. David and TJ work well together. Laurie is new and is going to fit in great! It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Perfect end to the day

Tammie_P, Jun 2026

We had an amazing evening. The views were spectacular, the captain and mate were attentive. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

The experience was great...

Antonio_B, Jun 2026

The experience was great from beginning to end; one of the best boat tour guide I've been on in St. Augustine. I definitely will be booking another tour soon when I'm back in town!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Cruise the St Augustine Area

Richard_C, May 2026

Nice boat, good cruise from meeting point to Anastasia island, lighthouse, Lions bridge, cross marking original landing, and goes by the Fort. Lots of history and Dolphins, would do ot again. Oh and lots of bad dad jokes! Graat evening!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Time with myself and strangers

Mayra_C, May 2026

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Amazing! I would...

Tate_B, May 2026

Amazing! I would recommend to anyone visiting St. Augustine. Beautiful views+ captain and first mate were very friendly.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Happy Anniversary Cruise

Jack_R, May 2026

This 90 minute cruise was so much fun. It was a great way to celebrate our 39th Anniversary. The tour guides were extremely courteous and you could tell that they enjoy providing these cruises. We did the BYOB Sunset Cruise and enjoyed a bottle of bubbly as we sailed with several dolphins. The weather was perfect and we had a beautiful sunset. Highly recommend Red Boat!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Great Evening Cruise

Marcey_N, May 2026

Fun experience to see cityscape and city highlights! Enjoyed the environment and met new people. Would highly recommend this!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

I booked the BYOB sunset...

Abraham_V, May 2026

I booked the BYOB sunset cruise to celebrate my dad birthday, and it was the best decision we made all weekend. The atmosphere on board is so fun and social without being a loud, obnoxious 'party boat'—it's just good music, beautiful views, and relaxed people. The crew (Captain James and Dave) went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. They even provided complimentary bottle water, cracked hilarious dad jokes, and kept everyone entertained. It was the perfect way to cap off a special day.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

After continuous days of...

Robert_E, May 2026

After continuous days of rain we were lucky enough to have a beautiful sunny day. James, the captain, was nice and funny (telling jokes along the way). And Victoria was the perfect host. The cruise went smooth and we even saw some dolphins.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. We will pass along your kind words to James and Vicci. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Great experience! The...

Jennifer_G, May 2026

Great experience! The crew was nice! BYOB awesome! Bathroom on board. Sunset and dolphins! Beautiful!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Perfect sunset cruise!!!

Tracy, May 2026

Exceptional crew with Captain James and Dave. Great narrations, friendly interactions. Wonderful sunset views, but also enjoyed touring around the waterfront and hearing about the significant landmarks. The boat was just the right size, not too big or too small. Great value for the price paid. You can bring a cooler on board and they will provide the cups and ice!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Great St. Augustine sunset cruise.

Victoria_K, May 2026

Great sunset cruise! Terrific crew… very friendly with great narratives of the sites we passed by. Very enjoyable evening!!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Nice & Chill BYOB Cruise - go for it!

Sarah_W, May 2026

So much fun! If you're looking for a laid-back evening cruise with friendly people, "dad jokes," and a little history here and there - this one is for you! We were so pleased with the evening BYOB cruise. The guys running the ship were super nice and they were great at pointing out the dolphins and making sure people were comfortable. Not exactly a party barge like some of the ones you can hear a mile away, but so fun to meet new people and watch people hop on board with their own cooler of booze. 😂 Great music and seriously the best way to end our vacation in St. Augustine.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Great for birth day celebration

Lystra_J, May 2026

Great experience viewing St Augustine historical places from the ocean, celebrated my birthday weekend and I am glad I selected this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Must do!

Maryanne_K, Apr 2026

Captain & first mate are awesome! Very knowledgeable. Beautiful trip and great way to see sights! Highly recommend - great experience!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Nice and just enough time

Angela_V, Apr 2026

Dolphins were awesome!! Great little cruise around the Harbor! Bring a sweater or jacket. It got very chilly.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It's always a little cooler on the water, so depending on the time of year a sweater or jacket is good advice. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!