Bike Tours

Not all our adventures are on water. Our guided bike tours of Amelia Island will have you peddling your beach cruiser under Amelia’s canopy oak paths by Victorian-era homes, as well as historic downtown and other special spots. Kids & adults alike will enjoy the entertaining stories and “Amelia style charm” only a local can provide, and our guides do not disappoint! A fun way to spend an afternoon without getting wet.

Peddle Through History

Our tours will have you step back in time to a place once forgotten. Discover the rich history of the 50-block historic district of Downtown Fernandina Beach and it’s modern-day shrimping industry characteristics. Uncover the truths and mysteries of the Isle of Eight Flags that date back to the 1500’s, the colorful tales, and local legends while exercising your way along this Riptide bike tour of Amelia Island.

Peddle Through History

Jason 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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-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!!!

Deeanna Wall

12:42 31 Jul 24

We were only at Fernandina Beach for one day and scheduled an umbrella and two chairs set up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. When we walked out on the beach, our setup was precisely where they said it would be, and the items were in great condition. If you want a peaceful, easy day, this is the way to go! When the young man came back to pick things up, he was courteous, and when we asked, he gave us great eating suggestions in the Historic downtown area. This is an excellent place for your rental needs.