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10 Best St Augustine Wildlife Tours

The wildlife outings on the water: dolphin and manatee paddles through the estuary, airboat runs into the marsh and eco tours where the guides know the resident pods by fin. The Intracoastal here is a working nursery; paddles move at its speed.

1.Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

Experience wildlife like dolphins, turtles, and manatees on this 2-hour paddleboard or kayak tour off St. Augustine's coast, led by knowledgeable guides.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Nolan was amazing wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting St. Augustine! I’m a repeat customer and will definitely come do this again.”

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2.Airboat Adventure in Saint Augustine with a Guide

Discover the thrill of a 1.5-hour airboat ride along St. Johns River, spotting wildlife, hearing local stories, and enjoying expert commentary.

★ 5.0

“A day in the swamp. We had a great time with Captain Becca. We had two of our grandchildren with and Captain Becca really did a great job making sure that the kids enjoyed themselves. The trip was so fun that when we return to…”

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3.Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure of St. Augustine

Enjoy a 1.5-hour dolphin and wildlife cruise in St. Augustine, spotting dolphins, manatees, and seabirds on a relaxing estuary tour with live naturalist commentary.

★ 5.0

“Awesome experience would highly recommend for families with little ones. We saw many dolphins and other wildlife. Even saw the sailing school out there which was pretty cool to see.”

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4.Red Boat Tours – Dolphin Odyssey and Sightseeing Tour

Enjoy a 2-hour dolphin and sightseeing boat tour in St. Augustine, with expert guides, calm waters, and great wildlife sightings—all for just $29.

★ 5.0

“I recently took the Dolphin tour with myself and 4 of my daughters. What an amazing experience. We saw quite a few dolphins and the captain and tour guide were a lot of fun. I would do it again and again!!!”

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5.Guided Tour for Dolphin & Sea Turtle Observation in Saint Augustine, Florida

Experience kayaking with expert guides in St. Augustine, Florida, spotting dolphins, sea turtles, and manatees along the Matanzas River for an authentic eco-adventure.

★ 5.0

“Seeing dolphins, with an excellent guide, good safety tips, learned about the water way area. Would recommend to people that ca kayak”

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8.Dolphin and Wildlife History Tour

Experience St. Augustine’s wildlife and historic sights on a 1-hour boat tour for just $29, with dolphin sightings and expert guides. Perfect for all ages.

★ 5.0

“It was amazing. The knowledgeable tour guide made it even better. Seeing dolphins right as we left the dock was awesome”

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9.Dolphin Watch & Harbor Tour in Historical St. Augustine

Experience St. Augustine from the water with a dolphin watch cruise on a spacious catamaran. Enjoy stunning views, drinks, and wildlife spotting for a memorable outing.

★ 5.0

“Had a good time with the family. The boarding process was quick and easy. Scenic views of the light house and other landmarks. Drinks and snacks were provided. The crew was great.”

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10.Dolphin and Nature Boat Excursion

Experience the waters around St. Augustine with a small-group boat tour, spotting dolphins, manatees, and birds, guided by expert naturalists.

★ 5.0

“Captain Lily was Amazing! We saw a lot of wildlife including multiple different occurrences of dolphins chasing schools of fish for a tasty lunch! There were lots of birds to see as well and some good history. Really enjoyed it and will go again next…”

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