St Augustine SUP Tour: Paddleboard with Dolphins & Manatees
Paddle past 30-foot sand dunes while dolphins and manatees move through the water around you.
A 2-hour paddleboard tour of St Augustine's Anastasia State Park where you encounter dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and other wildlife along high sand dunes. The operator provides boards or kayaks, paddles, life vests and a live English-speaking guide. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels.
Step-by-step itinerary
Paddleboard and wildlife observation
- Paddle along Anastasia State Park dunes
- Observe wildlife including dolphins and manatees
The experience
Anastasia State Park's 30-foot sand dunes line the route as you paddle out on a board or kayak. The wildlife here is the draw: dolphins move through the water regularly, manatees surface nearby, and sea turtles appear along the way. The tour runs 2 hours, long enough to cover ground without wearing you out, and the operator has run these trips for over a decade, featured on the Travel Channel as one of the top tour operations on the East Coast.
You get a paddle board or kayak, paddles, a life vest and a guide who knows where the animals move through the water. The guide is live and speaks English, and the tour works for anyone from age 4 upward: children and older adults have completed it with ease. All fitness levels are welcome, though the operator notes it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
What’s included
- Paddle board or kayak.
- paddles.
- life vest.
- live English-speaking guide for the full 2-hour tour.
Information
Lasts 2h, runs every day at 08:00, 10:30 and 13:00, from US$ 55 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Operated by Three Brothers Boards Dolphin and Manatee Paddle Board Tours
Is this one for you?Book this if you're using public transit to reach the launch point at Anastasia State Park: the tour starts right there, so you can paddle immediately rather than drive separately.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 7 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
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 wildlife will I actually see on the St Augustine paddleboard tour?
Dolphins, manatees and sea turtles are the main animals you encounter along Anastasia State Park's sand dunes. The operator reports seeing dolphins regularly and notes that St Augustine is one of the few places in the world where West Indian Manatees are found.
Do I need paddleboarding experience to join the St Augustine tour?
No, the tour is designed for all skill levels, and the operator has guided everyone from 6-year-old children to 84-year-old couples through these trips with ease.
What is included in the paddleboard tour?
The tour includes a paddle board or kayak, paddles, a life vest and a live guide who speaks English. You just bring yourself and wear clothes you do not mind getting wet.
How long is the St Augustine paddleboard tour?
The tour runs 2 hours and covers the wildlife-rich waters along the 30-foot sand dunes of Anastasia State Park.
What is the minimum age for the paddleboard tour in St Augustine?
Children can join from age 4 onward. The tour welcomes all ages and has a track record of families completing it comfortably.
St Augustine SUP Tour: Paddleboard with Dolphins & Manatees
2h · EN
from US$ 55 per person