What to do and see in Amelia Island, Florida (FL): The Best Eco Tours

Explore the natural side of the Amelia Island / Jacksonville area with guided ecotours on kayaks and paddle boards. Or create your own adventure and rental kayaks from our location in Talbot Island State Park.

A visit to Amelia Island is incomplete without a tour of our scenic waterways. Amelia River Cruises & Charters provides many opportunities to do just that. Our daily tours are professionally narrator by local history and nature experts. Come on along and enjoy a relaxing excursion along the beautiful Amelia River. Some tours are seasonal, but we are open year round. We are pet-friendly, bathroom equipped, handicap-accessible and food and beverages are allowed onboard. Private charters can be arranged for your special occasion.

ENJOY AN ADVENTURE FILLED GUIDED JET SKI TOUR OF THE FLORIDA AND GEORGIA COASTLINE. Tours depart from Dee Dee Bartels Public Boat Ramp in the city of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. We are an easy drive from downtown Jacksonville and only 30 minutes from the Jacksonville Airport. Your adventure awaits! Come with us to see Cumberland Island National Seashore the way it was meant to be seen ... From the water. Explore the pristine creeks winding through marsh prairies and travel the Intracoastal Waterways and backwater bays around Amelia Island. Jump on one of George's Jet Ski Adventures' Yamaha Waverunners and take a cruise on a 1 or 2-hour guided jet ski tour. Look out for an array of Florida's wildlife as you speed your way through our local waters. Breathe in the excitement as you race from the rivers and creeks to the Atlantic and back again. You are likely to see porpoises, manatees, the wild horses of Cumberland, turtles and the many wild birds that frequent the area. We like to call our trips "eco tours at the speed of fun" We view Jet Ski tours a little differently than the rental shops. The Jet Ski isn't just for going fast and getting the rush. On our Guided Jet Ski Tours, your guide, will point out and identify the wildlife you encounter and will tell great stories about the area. You will pause several times along the way to see some of the historic highlights along the water and to see wildlife. On the two hour tour, we make a stop to visit one of the many beautiful white sand beaches on the islands in the Amelia and Cumberland Island waterways. Each of our tours begin with safety instructions from your friendly, expert guide, who will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to help you get the most out of your island jet ski experience.

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An award-winning family owned/operated kayaking business offering guided kayak tours through local inland waters, Cumberland Island, the Okefenokee Swamp, and the St. Marys & Suwannee Rivers paddles. The most popular tours are our local 2-hour paddles on inland waterways, salt marshes, and the Amelia River. It is our goal to have a fun and informative experience as you explore the natural settings of our area. Regardless of experience, our guides are there to help you "get off the beaten path" and make great memories. We are Amelia Island Kayak Excursions, where kayaking fun begins! Let's Go Kayaking! Open Daily. Now offering private motor boat tours and SUP's - Hobie Mirage Eclipse (Stand up pedal board).

Up The Creek offers a diverse selection of kayak nature tours and specialty trips to many of coastal Georgia and Florida's most scenic waterways. We offer kayak tours in the Cumberland Island-St. Marys Georgia area, along with kayaking the Amelia Island-Jacksonville Florida waterways. Kayak with your group to some of the area's most interesting and scenic places. Cumberland Island National Seashore, Crooked River State Park, Big Talbot Island State Park and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens are just a few of the fun and unique destinations to choose from. With the most experienced and professional guide staff in the region, we guarantee you'll have a great experience and create memories that will last a lifetime. We offer many half-day trips, and full-day trips, along with a variety of kayak lessons/instruction scheduled throughout the year. If your schedule doesn't match ours don't worry, we can make special arrangements for you or your group. Established in 1997. Jennifer and Pete Koerner opened Up The Creek Xpeditions in 1997 because they wanted to share their love of paddling -- and the history and natural beauty of the area -- with guests and visitors to the coast. Starting with just a few kayaks and the help of family and friends, we quickly grew until we had over a hundred kayaks in our tour and rental fleet.

Amelia Island Charter Fishing LLC. Captain Jeff Crumpton, Light tackle Fly fishing charters on Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 Come fish the back waters for numerous fish species. Specializing in Redfish on Fly or Light Tackle. Full time guide since 1992 Orvis Endorsed Guide Thank you, Jeff Crumpton Owner/Guide

Explore the natural beauty of Amelia Island with our guided kayak tours and paddleboard adventures. Book online at bit.ly/OMNIREC or contact the Nature Center for pricing. Stop by the fully stocked retail shop, complete with top-of-the-line binoculars and field guides, to fulfill all your exploring needs. Or visit with our local rescued critters, chat with our naturalists, rent a fishing pole, or sign up for a tour or camp. Before you leave, be sure to build your very own Tanner the Turtle (resort mascot) doll at the Build-A-Turtle station! Admission to the Nature Center is complimentary.

We are a family owned and operated kayak and paddleboard rental and eco tour company. We want to share our love and passion for Amelia Island with you. We believe in coastal conservation and enjoying our marine environment with the lowest environmental impact. Immerse yourself in life experiences and call us today!