Boat Tours in St Augustine at a glance
- Our pick: St. Augustine Sunset Cruise: Adults 21+ & Family Options, US$ 43 per person (1h 30m, 4.84★ · 1,415).
- Top rated: St Augustine: Sunset Boat Tour & Dolphin Spotting, US$ 39 per person (1h, 4.94★ · 148).
- Best value: Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise St Augustine: Matanzas Bay Tour, US$ 34 per person (1h, 4.92★ · 148).
Price per person across the 22 options priced per person: US$ 34–US$ 425 (median US$ 44). With 100+ reviews: 16 of 23.
Of the 23 options: 19 with live guides in English, 23 with free cancellation, 23 with instant confirmation, 19 kid-friendly, 3 private and 23 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in St Augustine
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23 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
St. Augustine Sunset Cruise: Adults 21+ & Family Options St. Augustine sunset cruise on the Great Blue Heron or Osprey. Live commentary, beer & wine bar, views of Castillo de San Marcos and lighthouse. Free parking included. Every day · 16:30 · From age 7 ★ 4.84 (1,415 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
St Augustine: Airboat Safari St Johns River & Wildlife Airboat tour of St Johns River near St Augustine with live guide commentary, alligators, manatees and eagles. 1.5 hours, small groups, headsets included. Tue–Sun · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 ★ 4.76 (1,089 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Tour: See Dolphins Playing Watch dolphins hunt and play from the water while a naturalist guide points out sea turtles, pelicans and other wildlife around the St. Every day except Tuesday · 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (1,040 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
St Augustine: Live Music Sunset Sail & After Dark Cruise Two live music cruise options on a catamaran: 2-hour sunset sail or 90-minute After Dark cruise. Complimentary drinks, local musicians, views of Castillo de San Marcos and Bridge of Lions. Every day · 17:00 and 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.75 (431 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 66 per person
St Augustine: Dolphin Boat Tour & Sightseeing with Local Crew Watch wild dolphins near St Augustine, cruise past historic landmarks, and enjoy a relaxed boat tour with local guides. Includes water, blankets, and live commentary. Tue–Sun · 12:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (426 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
St Augustine Sunset Cruise: BYOB or Family-Friendly Sunset cruise on the Pellicano in St Augustine with plush seating, complimentary water and blankets. Bring your own drinks and watch dolphins. Thu, Fri and Sun · 16:45 · Season until 20 Nov · All ages ★ 4.92 (385 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Sunset Boat Tour: St Augustine Castillo de San Marcos View Float past downtown St Augustine's landmarks and the Castillo de San Marcos from the boat, with a live English-speaking guide pointing out the lighthouse. Next departure: 1 Jul 2027 · All ages ★ 4.77 (299 reviews) Duration: 1h–1h 10m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
Wine Tasting Cruise St. Augustine: 6 wines on the water Cruise the St. Augustine bayfront for 90 minutes with a local guide, tasting 6 rotating wines while passing the Castillo de San Marcos. Sat and Sun · 15:00 · From age 21 ★ 4.86 (495 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
St Augustine Nights of Lights Boat Cruise with Drinks & 3D Glasses Float past St Augustine’s glowing Nights of Lights on a cozy boat cruise with drinks, hot cocoa, and 3D glasses included: see the city sparkle from the water. Every day · 19:00, 19:15, 20:15, 20:30 and 21:45 · All ages ★ 4.77 (491 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
St. Augustine boat tour: Holiday lights, Bridge of Lions Float under the Bridge of Lions and past the Castillo de San Marcos lit up for the season on a guided holiday boat cruise from Vilano Beach. Every day · 17:15, 18:45, 20:00 and 21:15 · All ages ★ 4.79 (178 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
St Augustine Nights of Lights Boat Tour: Holiday Lights Boat tour of St Augustine's holiday lights from Vilano Beach Pier: 75 minutes aboard a 50-foot vessel with padded seats. Every day · 17:15, 19:15 and 21:00 · All ages ★ 4.83 (310 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
St Augustine: Sunset Boat Tour & Dolphin Spotting Sunset boat tour in St Augustine with views of Castillo de San Marcos, lighthouse, and Bridge of Lions. Bottled water included. Spot dolphins on the water. Mon–Sat · 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.94 (148 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise St Augustine: Matanzas Bay Tour Cruise Matanzas Bay from St Augustine to spot dolphins and local wildlife while learning the city's history. Every day · 10:00 and 12:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (148 reviews) Duration: 1h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 34 per person
St Augustine: Dolphin Watch Sail & Harbor Cruise with Drinks Feel the breeze on a St Augustine dolphin watch sail, spot playful bottlenose dolphins, enjoy harbor views near Vilano Beach, and sip complimentary drinks onboard. Every day · 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.71 (99 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
St Augustine Boat and Golf Cart Tour: Water and Downtown in One Two-and-a-half-hour St Augustine tour combining a 75-minute narrated boat cruise through Matanzas Harbor with a golf cart walk through the Old City. Every day · 10:30 · All ages ★ 4.72 (178 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
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St. Augustine: Night of Lights Party Boat Cruise BYOB Cruise past the Castillo de San Marcos, Bridge of Lions, and St. Augustine Lighthouse. BYOB party boat with dancing, music, and a captain on board. 18+. Every day · 18:30 and 20:30 · From age 18 ★ 4.64 (116 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
St Augustine Dolphin & History Boat Tour: Sunset Sightseeing Feel the breeze on a St Augustine dolphin boat tour, explore historic sites from the water, and catch sunset views. Includes family-friendly cruise with local captain. Thu–Sun · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.94 (79 reviews) Duration: 1h–1h 10m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
St Augustine Nights of Lights Cruise: Holiday water views Cruise past the Bridge of Lions and Castillo de San Marcos lit for the holidays, with live music. Every day · 17:00 and 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.62 (71 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 82 per person
Compare 5 more options for Boat Tours in St Augustine
From US$ 47 per person · 2 h to 4 h
Sunset Cruise St. Augustine: Party Boat on the Matanzas River Ninety-minute party boat cruise on the Matanzas River in St. Augustine with music, dancing and views of the Lighthouse. Next departure: 3 Jun 2027 · All ages ★ 4.65 (257 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
St Augustine Tiki Boat Cruise: BYOB on Matanzas Bay Ninety-minute shared tiki boat cruise through St. Augustine's Intracoastal Waterway and Matanzas Bay. Bring your own drinks, cooler and ice provided. Every day except Saturday · 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.78 (9 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 86 per person
Private Dolphin Tour St. Augustine: 2-Hour Coastal Wildlife Private dolphin tour in St. Augustine for up to six passengers with a captain and English-speaking guide. Every day · 14:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
St. Augustine Island Tour: Private boat, up to 6 passengers Private 4-hour boat tour from St. Augustine for up to 6 passengers, viewing the Lighthouse and Fort Matanzas from the water with a live guide. Every day · 11:00 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 395 per group
Private Family Fishing in St Augustine: Inshore Waters Fish the Matanzas River, Tolomato River and Salt Run with a licensed captain on a private 4-hour charter, with all gear and licenses provided for your day on the water. Every day · 07:00 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 425 per person
The top 12 of 23 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine Sunset Cruise: Adults 21+ & Family OptionsOur pick | US$ 43 per person | 1h 30m | 4.84★ · 1,415 | Every day · 16:30 | English |
| St Augustine: Sunset Boat Tour & Dolphin SpottingTop rated | US$ 39 per person | 1h | 4.94★ · 148 | Mon–Sat · 17:00 | English |
| Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise St Augustine: Matanzas Bay TourBest value | US$ 34 per person | 1h | 4.92★ · 148 | Every day · 10:00 and 12:00 | — |
| St Augustine: Airboat Safari St Johns River & Wildlife | US$ 80 per person | 1h 30m | 4.76★ · 1,089 | Tue–Sun · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 | English |
| St. Augustine Dolphin and Wildlife Tour: See Dolphins Playing | US$ 39 per person | 1h 30m | 4.90★ · 1,040 | Every day except Tuesday · 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00 | English |
| St Augustine: Live Music Sunset Sail & After Dark Cruise | US$ 66 per person | 1h 45m | 4.75★ · 431 | Every day · 17:00 and 20:00 | — |
| St Augustine: Dolphin Boat Tour & Sightseeing with Local Crew | US$ 42 per person | 2h | 4.93★ · 426 | Tue–Sun · 12:00 | English |
| St Augustine Sunset Cruise: BYOB or Family-Friendly | US$ 42 per person | 1h 30m | 4.92★ · 385 | Thu, Fri and Sun · 16:45 · Season until 20 Nov | English |
| Sunset Boat Tour: St Augustine Castillo de San Marcos View | US$ 44 per person | 1h–1h 10m | 4.77★ · 299 | Next departure: 1 Jul 2027 | English |
| Wine Tasting Cruise St. Augustine: 6 wines on the water | US$ 49 per person | 1h 30m | 4.86★ · 495 | Sat and Sun · 15:00 | English |
| St Augustine Nights of Lights Boat Cruise with Drinks & 3D Glasses | US$ 45 per person | 1h 15m | 4.77★ · 491 | Every day · 19:00, 19:15, 20:15, 20:30 and 21:45 | English |
| St. Augustine boat tour: Holiday lights, Bridge of Lions | US$ 44 per person | 1h | 4.79★ · 178 | Every day · 17:15, 18:45, 20:00 and 21:15 | English |
By what you need
- Private (3): Private Dolphin Tour St. Augustine: 2-Hour Coastal Wildlife (US$ 250 per person) · St. Augustine Island Tour: Private boat, up to 6 passengers (US$ 395 per group) · Private Family Fishing in St Augustine: Inshore Waters (US$ 425 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): St Augustine Boat and Golf Cart Tour: Water and Downtown in One (US$ 85 per person) · St Augustine Tiki Boat Cruise: BYOB on Matanzas Bay (US$ 86 per person)