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CraigCat Catamaran Tours

Be the Captain of your own adventure on a backwater tour of Amelia Island and it’s surrounding areas. Experienced guides will lead you on an adventure through the waterways of Amelia Island as you travel on your own CraigCat Tour boat. There are  various places to explore by water such as Downtown Fernandina Beach, Fort Clinch, Tiger Island, Cumberland Island, Fort George, and many more! These tour locations are treasured for their rich history and natural charm.

Fast Fun & Adventure

Our CraigCat catamarans are quick, roomy and exceptionally well-built water vehicles. They deliver a unique experience with the performance of a sports boat and the ability to drift across the water (speeds up to 25 mph!) and the genuine comfort of a runabout. These mini boats offer high-speed stability and comfort with unmatched horsepower and high-tech handling. CraigCat sets the standard in aquatic excitement and you will not be disappointed in the fun!

Dolphins, Manatee, Horses, Oh my!

On this journey, you also have the opportunity to see various wildlife unique to this area. Will you see a dolphin playing in the water? A manatee passing by your boat? Or maybe some majestic wild horses running free on the shores of Cumberland Island. Our guides are local naturalists with plenty of interesting facts about the area that will keep you entertained for hours.

Family Fun for Everyone

Each CraigCat can carry 2 people, one driver and one passenger. Drivers must be over 18, but the passenger can be 5 or above, so this is a great family water tour.  We can also accommodate one passenger in the tour guide’s CraigCat, so a family of 5 can enjoy this amazing tour, too. Larger family? No problem, you could also book our pleasure boat “Ms. Elvira” so you can sit back and let our Captain do all the work while you watch the CraigCats glide across the water.

$135 /person
Pricing
Adult: $135 /person
Child: $125 /person
Details
Tour Length: 2.5 hours

Minimum Age: Drivers - 18, Passenger - 5
Equipment: Supplied by Riptide.
Experience Needed: Beginners welcome.

Captain your own CraigCat with top speeds of 25 mph.

Note: If born after January 1, 1988 you must complete a online temporary boaters' safety course prior to driving/operating the Craigcats. Visit https://www.boat-ed.com/floridarental for your quick Online Florida State–Approved Boat Rental Course.

24 hours notice for cancellations required.

Be the Captain of your own adventure on a backwater tour of Amelia Island and it’s surrounding areas. Experienced guides will lead you on an adventure through the waterways of Amelia Island as you travel on your own CraigCat Tour boat. There are  various places to explore by water such as Downtown Fernandina Beach, Fort Clinch, Tiger Island, Cumberland Island, Fort George, and many more! These tour locations are treasured for their rich history and natural charm.

Fast Fun & Adventure

Our CraigCat catamarans are quick, roomy and exceptionally well-built water vehicles. They deliver a unique experience with the performance of a sports boat and the ability to drift across the water (speeds up to 25 mph!) and the genuine comfort of a runabout. These mini boats offer high-speed stability and comfort with unmatched horsepower and high-tech handling. CraigCat sets the standard in aquatic excitement and you will not be disappointed in the fun!

Dolphins, Manatee, Horses, Oh my!

On this journey, you also have the opportunity to see various wildlife unique to this area. Will you see a dolphin playing in the water? A manatee passing by your boat? Or maybe some majestic wild horses running free on the shores of Cumberland Island. Our guides are local naturalists with plenty of interesting facts about the area that will keep you entertained for hours.

Family Fun for Everyone

Each CraigCat can carry 2 people, one driver and one passenger. Drivers must be over 18, but the passenger can be 5 or above, so this is a great family water tour.  We can also accommodate one passenger in the tour guide’s CraigCat, so a family of 5 can enjoy this amazing tour, too. Larger family? No problem, you could also book our pleasure boat “Ms. Elvira” so you can sit back and let our Captain do all the work while you watch the CraigCats glide across the water.

Mellissa WestMellissa West
20:58 08 Sep 26
We did a private sunset cruise for 6 with Riptide and had such a lovely evening! Beautiful area and awesome guide to share history of sites. Thanks for a great time!
Shawn LoonamShawn Loonam
19:22 22 Aug 26
We rented two beach chairs and an umbrella from Riptide Rentals during our Amelia Island trip, and it made our whole beach day so much easier. Not having to pack our own chairs and umbrella, set them up, or haul them back sandy at the end of the day was such a relief. Everything was already set up and waiting for us, and taken down for us at the end of the day. We especially loved that the chairs had built-in footrests, so we could fully extend and really relax. Such a simple thing that made a huge difference in how relaxing our day felt. Highly recommend Riptide Rentals if you want one less thing to worry about on your beach vacation!
Wendell ScarboroughWendell Scarborough
19:08 13 Jul 26
Captain Bill Quick was an excellent guide and ensured everyone was safe and well informed about the history of the area. He was also very spirited and funny! We had a great time!
LA BradshawLA Bradshaw
12:10 01 Jul 26
We rented two boats for a family get together. Jeff our guide on what we termed the “ over 50 adult” boat was very knowledgeable of the area and actually a lot of fun. We all enjoyed him and the boat. The younger adults had a fun guide and too. I believe his name was Tyler ! He was also knowledgeable of the area. We may book again in a month to or so.
Tami SantoTami Santo
19:18 28 Jun 26
Captain Kyle did absolutely the best tour of the area. He was very knowledgeable on the history and made sure we all had a great time. He was patient with our crew and made the experience top notch. I would highly recommend the craig cat tour!
Melanie BrownMelanie Brown
15:09 15 Jun 26
We had a great experience with Riptide Watersports rentals. We rented chairs and umbrellas for 4 days. They were there when we got to the beach. Everyone in our group agreed it was so much easier going to the beach and not having to worry about chairs and umbrellas. I will definitely do this again
William HarrisWilliam Harris
12:50 14 Jun 26
Kyle was our tour guide and he was very attentive and helpful. He explained how to drive the boat and how to stay safe. We had so much fun doing this tour! It was an awesome experience and I’m so glad we did it!
Debbie LymanDebbie Lyman
11:34 06 Jun 26
Highly recommend using Riptide for your umbrella and chair rentals while vacationing on Amelia Island! Our chairs and umbrellas were set up in front of our unit every morning and we didn’t have to deal with lugging sandy equipment back and forth to the beach each day. The customer service is great, and there is a cancellation policy by phone or email within 24 hours if weather or plans change.
Lynda LewisLynda Lewis
10:45 27 May 26
Excellent service. Chairs and umbrella were perfectly placed each morning before 8am. Equipment is showing some age but no issues with it.
Julie EveyJulie Evey
23:36 23 May 26
We took the Craig Cat Tour. Your camera will be in a box to keep it dry. You won't get many photos but you will get wet and have a great time! Captain Bill was very clear with instructions on how to operate the boat safely. He stopped several times to point out interesting landmarks. Took time to watch the dolphins. Had a blast driving our own vessel. Sunblock before you go. Leave a towel and dry clothes in your car for after! Such a beautiful area to see. We recommend the Craig Cats (two seaters) and Captain Bill.
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