B O AT TO U R S
Sunrise Birding & Nature Boat Excursion
Sunset Birding & Nature Boat Excursion
Meeting Location:
St. Augustine Municipal Marina, Ticket Booth B, 111 Avenida Menendez
Guide: St. Augustine Eco Tours
Meeting Location:
St. Augustine Municipal Marina, Ticket Booth B, 111 Avenida Menendez
Guide: St. Augustine Eco Tours
WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY 6:30 TO 8:15 A.M.
WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY 6:15 TO 8 P.M.
Price: $55 | Min/Max No of People: 2/10 | Difficulty level: Undemanding
This boat trip reserved for 10 guests or less travels off the Northern tip of
Anastasia State Park to capture the sunrise over the ocean. The group will
explore the narrow creeks of the estuary. Wood Storks, Black Skimmers,
American Oyster Catchers, Ospreys, Terns, Herons and Egrets are favorites on this
excursion. Your USCG Captain and Interpretive Naturalist will introduce premiere
photography locations and explain the various elements of the ecosystems.
The boats are safe and dry with comfortable seating. Most photographers are
comfortable shooting up to 500mm handheld.
Price: $55 | Min/Max No of People: 2/10 | Difficulty level: Undemanding
There is something very special about sunsets in the estuary. Feeding is complete
at this time for most birds and we find groups of Spoonbills, Egrets, Herons, and
Pelicans congregating on the shell banks. The trip is limited to 10 guests and
travels north of the historic city up the Tolomato River to observe birds socializing
along the riverbanks. North of the Guana River we stop beneath an Osprey nest
to look for new additions to the family. The vessels utilized for this excursion
are custom made for the purpose of wildlife viewing and photography. Most
photographers are comfortable shooting up to 500mm handheld.
Animals of the Estuary Boat Excursion
Sunset Birding Eco-Boat Tour from Marineland
Meeting Location:
St. Augustine Municipal Marina, Ticket Booth B, 111 Avenida Menendez
Guide: St. Augustine Eco Tours
Meeting Location: Ripple Effect Ecotours’ headquarters, 101 Tolstoy Lane
Guide: Ripple Effect Ecotours
WEDNESDAY 5:30 TO 7:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY 9 TO 10:45 A.M.
Price: $55 | Min/Max No of People: 3/5 | Difficulty Level: Undemanding
Explore the far reaches of some of the best birding habitats in the Northeast Florida
on the “Ripple Effect 1.” This unique vessel has no propeller as you glide across the
water with an ease of mind knowing wildlife is safe from propeller strikes.
Price: $55 | Min/Max No of People: 2/10 | Difficulty level: Undemanding
This mid-morning boat excursion, limited to only 10 guests, will explore the tidal
creeks and rivers of the estuary. Guided by a professional Naturalist and USCG
Captain, this trip travels south of the historic city to observe active eagle and
heron nests so bring your telephoto (300 – 500mm). During the course of the trip
guests will experience many elements of the ecosystem and a variety of marine
life that may include the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and Florida Manatee. Most
photographers are comfortable shooting up to 500mm handheld.
High Noon Wings Over Florida Eco-Boat Tour from
Marineland
Meeting Location: Ripple Effect Ecotours’ headquarters, 101 Tolstoy Lane
Guide: Ripple Effect Ecotours
THURSDAY NOON TO 2 P.M.
Island Explorer Boat Excursion
Price: $55 | Min/MaxNo of People: 3/5 | Difficulty Level: Undemanding
This ecological trip explores birds and the biodiversity of the National Estuarine
Research Re