Red Boat Tours - Dolphin Odyssey and Sightseeing Tour
Description
See wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins up close as you cruise the scenic waters of St. Augustine on a relaxing 90-minute tour. Our experienced captains know where to find these incredible animals, and most trips encounter dolphins along the way. Step aboard the custom-built Pellicano with Red Boat Tours and enjoy a smooth, comfortable ride with plush padded seating, complimentary cold water on warm days, and cozy blankets when it’s cool. Along the way, you may also spot pelicans, osprey, manatees, and sea turtles while taking in views of St. Augustine’s most iconic landmarks. It’s the perfect mix of wildlife, scenery, and laid-back coastal cruising.
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Itinerary
Departing from the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier at 260 Vilano Road, Pellicano will cruise south along the Intra-coastal Waterway, to the St Augustine Inlet and Salt Run, then toward downtown St Augustine and all her famous landmarks. From the comfort of your padded, forward facing seat, you'll see and hear about some of the contributions of Henry Flagler, the Bridge of Lions, the Castillo de San Marcos, the Fountain of Youth and the Giant Cross. We cruise only upon the Intra-Coastal waterway, where the water is always relatively calm, and never go out onto the open ocean. While narrated by the crew, the atmosphere is relaxed and conversational, with great music, complimentary water and plenty of time for Q & A.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant pricing applies to children under two
- Life preserver provided for all ages
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is always cooler on the water, so dress appropriately
- Tours cancelled due to weather, may be cancelled with short notice
- Wheelchair & walker accessible
- All tours are BYOB. Complimentary bottled water is provided; otherwise, feel free to bring your own snacks and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy during your 90-minute adventure.
- St. Augustine traffic is unpredictable. Please plan to arrive 25 minutes prior to departure. Walk out on the pier past the big blue duck. Walk half way down the pier and on the left you will see a floating dock that will take you directly to our boat. We will check you in at the boat.
- No health restrictions
Reviews(362)
We had so much fun on this tour! Our captain was very knowledgeable and very funny! We found a few dolphins and he made sure everyone got a chance to see it. Loved seeing St Augustine from a different perspective. Definitely recommend this tour
My daughter and I had a great time on the boat tour. It wasn't crowded, we had enough room to walk around if needed. We were able to see several dolphins up close. The ride was relaxing and we enjoyed our time. I would definitely recommend the tour.
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
This is the third tour we have taken and thoroughly enjoyed them. This trip was to see dolphins and St. Augustine. We traveled from Lake City to St. Augustine and had to reschedule the trip time due to traffic and construction. It was no problem. We brought along a friend who was visiting from France. She also really enjoyed the hour and a half tour. David, the captain, was awesome, knowledgeable and funny. We left a bit earlier as everyone was aboard. We returned a bit earlier to avoid serious lightning and rain. Water was offered and Roy helped us with pictures. We were able to see several pods along the way. We highly recommend this tour company. See you at Christmas.
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Your repeat business is greatly appreciated! It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
What an experience!! A boat ride under the florida sun, listening to kenny chesney, watching the dolphins jump. It doesn't get any better than that!
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review, Regina! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
A beautiful day for a boat ride. We saw a few dolphins, the lighthouse and enjoyed being under the covered area. It was a gorgeous day and we will totally go back again.
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review, Jody! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Very enjoyable sightseeing tour. David, TJ and Lori were very friendly. Atmosphere was very family friendly.
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. David and TJ work well together. Laurie is new and is going to fit in great! It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Crew was very friendly. Captain was knowledgeable. We were offered free water. We saw a mother and baby dolphin. I wish we had seen more dolphins. We also saw 4-6 manatees. Nice homes along the shore. I’d do the trip again.
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review, William! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. David and TJ work well together. Laurie is new and is going to fit in great! It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
David and Roy were phenomenal. They extended the departure time for us as traffic and the many obstacles life hits you with. We were driving 2 1/2 hrs and the trip took over 3 hrs. They were so kind to wait for us. Once we got there it was a beautiful informative tour. The whole family loved it. ( age from 11 to 52). I totally recommend this!
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
This is the second time we went on the Red Boat Tour. We like it so much that we bring all of our relatives when they visit. The tours were enjoyable and just the right amount of time. The guides are knowledgeable and created a fun environment. We saw several dolphin pods on each visit. The tour goes by the light house on the eastern side, to the Bridge of Lions and past the Castillo de San Marcos. The tour took about 2 hours all in between arrival at the pier and getting back to the car. The pier is easily accessible, and the walk to the dock is easy.
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
My wife and I enjoy going on boat tours and we have been on a pretty fair amount recently. This was a great one. The boat is super comfortable and clean, they gave us free water which is a plus, and the staff were so friendly and fun. We had a great time on the water and saw some dolphins and manatees. Plus we got to see some birds too. A nice, comfortable and enjoyable time.
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was our pleasure to have you aboard, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
