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A Custom Experience Created Just For You

Sit back, relax and let a motor do the work on one of Riptide’s exciting boat tours. We offer a variety of private charter boat tours of Amelia Island, Cumberland Island and many surrounding areas. Where else can you see an 18th century sugar plantation, a herd of wild horses, and have a chance of seeing a submarine next to a pre-Civil War fort all in the same day? Riptide’s local USCG certified captains will show you the diversity of our southern treasure we call Amelia Island on one of our guided boat tours.

Entertainment & Beauty All Around

What makes this barrier island so special is not only the long stretches of beaches but the surrounding intercostal which mazes through Northeast Florida. Our Fort George Boat Tour takes you south of Amelia Island to explore some of the most interesting and scenic areas. Learn about the Ribault Club, The Timucuan Indians, and the Kingsley Plantation. The marshlands you will journey through are inhabited by all sorts of birds, creatures, and vegetation. The captain will fill your ears with stories from the past as well as teach you about the wildlife. The tour is as entertaining as it is beautiful.

Tour Cumberland Island

Have you heard the rumors of wild horses that can be spotted on the beach? If you choose to do the Cumberland Island Boat Tour, our captain will lead you on an adventure to our neighbors north of us in Georgia. The island is known and treasured for its wealth of history and of course the beautiful animals that roam the beaches. Our captain will help you explore the area with tales of wealthy industrialists, revolutionary war heroes, and much more. Dolphins and manatees are playful in this area and can be often seen swimming next to our tours.  The majestic horses that live on Cumberland Island run freely on the coastline and can be admired by boat.  As the Cumberland Island Boat Tour is our most popular boating tour it guaranteed to wow you.

First Class Experience

Add some refreshments to your boating excursion. Our captain always keeps a cooler of water and ice on board complimentary to you. Otherwise, the tour is completely BYOB. Pop a bottle to celebrate an anniversary or bring the kids some juice boxes. It is completely up to you! Any snacks or beverages are welcome. Feel free to keep them iced down in our cooler. Our boat is stocked with amenities that will give you a first class experience on board.

So, ditch your socks, leave the docks, and set your clocks to island time with a private cruise to explore the coastlines of pristine Fernandina Beach, Fort George, Amelia and Cumberland Islands on a Riptide boat tour.

$175 /hour
Pricing

Hourly Rate: $175 per group.
Minimum: 2 hours booked.

Details

Please note: This is a custom experience created just for your private group. Locations, times, and amenities can all be arranged to your specifications. Give us a call today to make arrangements.

Max People: 6 people per group.
Tour Length: Min 2 Hours

Rather call for reservations?
904-891-5687

24 hours notice for cancellations required.

A Custom Experience Created Just For You

Sit back, relax and let a motor do the work on one of Riptide’s exciting boat tours. We offer a variety of private charter boat tours of Amelia Island, Cumberland Island and many surrounding areas. Where else can you see an 18th century sugar plantation, a herd of wild horses, and have a chance of seeing a submarine next to a pre-Civil War fort all in the same day? Riptide’s local USCG certified captains will show you the diversity of our southern treasure we call Amelia Island on one of our guided boat tours.

Entertainment & Beauty All Around

What makes this barrier island so special is not only the long stretches of beaches but the surrounding intercostal which mazes through Northeast Florida. Our Fort George Boat Tour takes you south of Amelia Island to explore some of the most interesting and scenic areas. Learn about the Ribault Club, The Timucuan Indians, and the Kingsley Plantation. The marshlands you will journey through are inhabited by all sorts of birds, creatures, and vegetation. The captain will fill your ears with stories from the past as well as teach you about the wildlife. The tour is as entertaining as it is beautiful.

Tour Cumberland Island

Have you heard the rumors of wild horses that can be spotted on the beach? If you choose to do the Cumberland Island Boat Tour, our captain will lead you on an adventure to our neighbors north of us in Georgia. The island is known and treasured for its wealth of history and of course the beautiful animals that roam the beaches. Our captain will help you explore the area with tales of wealthy industrialists, revolutionary war heroes, and much more. Dolphins and manatees are playful in this area and can be often seen swimming next to our tours.  The majestic horses that live on Cumberland Island run freely on the coastline and can be admired by boat.  As the Cumberland Island Boat Tour is our most popular boating tour it guaranteed to wow you.

First Class Experience

Add some refreshments to your boating excursion. Our captain always keeps a cooler of water and ice on board complimentary to you. Otherwise, the tour is completely BYOB. Pop a bottle to celebrate an anniversary or bring the kids some juice boxes. It is completely up to you! Any snacks or beverages are welcome. Feel free to keep them iced down in our cooler. Our boat is stocked with amenities that will give you a first class experience on board.

So, ditch your socks, leave the docks, and set your clocks to island time with a private cruise to explore the coastlines of pristine Fernandina Beach, Fort George, Amelia and Cumberland Islands on a Riptide boat tour.

Leigh ReichelLeigh Reichel
14:47 18 Jan 25
Captain Kyle was knowledgeable and a gracious host. He knows all the local wild life and points out things we didn't even know where there. His knowledge of which animals live where provided us with a beautiful trip that was full of local animals. He was fantastic in finding tucked away spots that where we could see more wildlife then we knew existed. He took input from us and sought out the unique sights and sounds.He was by far the best guide we ever had and showed us animals and sights we hadn't seen on other tours. He's highly rated by us and gave us a trip we'll always remember. He's the man you want to see for a local water tour and all it has to offer.
Jason GraberJason Graber
12:06 02 Nov 24
The Cat boat tour is a blast. There are sections where the water can be rough and you’re going to get wet. I think some others on our tour may not have known that. Got to see wild horses and a huge bald eagle. It’s was a great tour!
Allison HAllison H
17:46 28 Oct 24
Fabulous customer service with a super last minute reservation. They were able to accommodate us within an hour and a half and provided a clean and reliable chair/umbrella rental for our family beach trip. Thank you so much for serving us well!
Amy GroomsAmy Grooms
20:25 27 Oct 24
We had a group of 7 on the Craigcat boat tour and we had an amazing time. Kyle was our guide and he is so knowledgable of everything in the area. We were able to see a shark, dolphins, jelly fish, wild horses and even a rattlesnake. I would highly recommend this tour and will definitely go back the next time I’m in the area.
Alicia EvansAlicia Evans
17:49 22 Oct 24
My 71 year old mother and I went on an evening sunset cruise with this company a few weeks ago. Our guide was extremely personable and so entertaining. He knew all sorts of local history and was knowledgeable about the ecosystem and wildlife. We saw many bird species, dolphins, and the wild horses on Cumberland Island. This excursion exceeded our expectations. He even gave us his card and said to reach out if we needed anything because of the tropical weather alerts that were soon to follow since we were traveling. We would highly recommend this company! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Adam LockardAdam Lockard
11:54 22 Sep 24
My wife and I did the 2 1/2 hour CraigCat Tour. It was excellent!! We saw a manatee, numerous dolphins and the Cumberland Island horses. We also collected sharks teeth. Kyle was our guide and he was great. He went over the operation of the boats and was very knowledgeable about the wildlife that we saw and the history of Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone that visits Amelia Island. We have said that we will go on it again. It’s a five star tour.
John McArthurJohn McArthur
11:38 05 Sep 24
We had an awesome time on Riptide with Kyle as our guide. We loved that he made the experience for our granddaughters exciting and memorable by finding the horses on Cumberland and spotting several dolphin. We will definitely return for more adventures on the water.
Amber CappsAmber Capps
15:32 20 Aug 24
We went on our first CraigCat Catamaran Tour with Riptide Watersports and it was the best day! It's such a fun way to spend a few hours on the water exploring the surrounding islands in Amelia Island, while learning a little history as well! 10/10 recommend this tour!
Mary NicholsMary Nichols
16:52 17 Aug 24
Thank you, Riptide Rentals! Our beach vacation was amazing... in part due to your beach chairs and umbrella services!!! Made all the difference so we could devote more time to relaxation and easy transition from the house to beach time!! Will be in touch prior to our next AI vacation! Thank you, Mary
Stefanie Mayfield-GarciaStefanie Mayfield-Garcia
23:59 11 Aug 24
Wow! I can’t say enough about this experience. It was worth every penny. Kyle took us out on a tour and made it so special…. From the stop for shark teeth hunting to shelling to looking for manatees and horses… it was an absolute highlight of our time on the island.I loved his quick wit and humor - he made the time so enjoyable. He also knows so much about the area as a native so he shared a lot of history as well as great recommendations. He was kind and thoughtful - he took some great photos of me and my boyfriend that we will treasure as a special memory.We always felt safe. The equipment was top notch. Instructions were easy to follow for everything from the meeting spot to how to handle the boat. And these boats are SO MUCH FUN!!! We laughed so much having a great time on the water and just enjoyed every single minute of it!!!
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