Sunset Boat Tour: St Augustine Castillo de San Marcos View

See St Augustine's waterfront without fighting the crowds on shore

A sunset boat tour in St Augustine that floats past the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, St Augustine Lighthouse and downtown landmarks with a live English-speaking guide. The boat departs promptly from the dock. Arrive 10 to 16 minutes early for boarding. Children and pets are welcome, and the tour runs roughly an hour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset boat tour in St Augustine

• Arrive 10-16 minutes early
• Board the tour boat
• Travel along downtown St Augustine bank
• View St Augustine Lighthouse from distance
• Float by St Augustine Inlet, watch for dolphins
• Pass under the Bridge of Lions
• Pass Castillo de San Marcos fort

The experience

The boat leaves the dock and heads along the downtown waterfront, where you see the buildings and activity of St Augustine without being in the middle of it. The guide points out what matters while you stay comfortable and relaxed on the water. This is the angle most visitors miss: the fort, the lighthouse, the Bridge of Lions all look different from the boat, and you get the history without the pavement.

You'll float past the St Augustine Lighthouse and learn facts about it, drift toward the St Augustine Inlet where dolphins sometimes come in on the tide, and pass the Castillo de San Marcos as the guide walks you back through the fort's role in the city's past. The whole route takes roughly an hour, timed so you're on the water as the sun goes down. Bring a small cooler with adult beverages if you want. Children and pets ride free, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• roughly one hour on the water.
• views of the Castillo de San Marcos, St Augustine Lighthouse, Bridge of Lions and downtown waterfront.
• children and pets welcome.
• wheelchair-accessible boat and facilities.
• small coolers with adult beverages permitted onboard.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 17:45 and 18:00Last departure this season: 13 Nov

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 32

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Adventure Boat Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the history and details without translation. This works for any age and fitness level, and the boat's relaxed pace means you're sitting while you take in the sights, no walking required.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What landmarks do I actually see on this sunset tour?

The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, the St Augustine Lighthouse, the Bridge of Lions and the downtown waterfront. You float past them all instead of walking to each one, and the guide explains what you're looking at as you drift by.

How long is the boat tour?

Roughly an hour on the water. You need to arrive 10 to 16 minutes before departure to board, and the boat leaves on time from the dock.

Is the boat accessible if I use a wheelchair?

The boat is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces onboard are accessible. Public transportation options are available near the dock as well.

What's included in the ticket price?

The boat tour with a live English-speaking guide, passage past all the landmarks, and the sunset timing. Adult beverages are permitted onboard in small coolers. Smoking and vaping are not.