Kayak Tours

Enjoy your vacation with a spectacular guided kayak tour on Amelia Island. From Simpson Creek to Alimacani, as well as a number of other other beautiful nearby areas, nothing can compare to the elegance of mother nature when you are paddling your kayak in the middle of her back yard. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran kayaker our tour guides will show you Amelia like you’ve never seen.

Our kayak tours run daily and are great for kids, teens and adults alike. It is hard to get a close and personal look at the beauty that is Amelia Island and the surrounding areas, but Riptide can make it happen.

Nature Up Close & Personal

Let us show you how to escape the worries of everyday life as you join us on one of our family friendly kayak tours through the beautiful scenery of the majestic barrier islands and freshwater inlets that hold the secrets of the south. Let your worries drift away as you float across the salt marshes and freshwater creeks of North Florida on one of our kayaks.

From the comfort of your kayak, paddle though the twists and turns of the waterways on Amelia Island. Allow yourself to take in the beauty of nature’s wildlife as you have a chance to see dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, countless species of birds and the other diverse wildlife that call this area home. The views are enough to take your breath away.

Nature Up Close & Personal

Bryan Borders

01:15 10 Aug 25

We did a weekly rental of chairs and umbrellas with Riptide. Everything was set up on time and in good shape.We also ended up using them for some last minute surfboard and bike rentals. The team was very accommodating with last minute bookings and changes. Highly recommend using these folks.Thanks Riptide, for helping to make a great vacation for our family.

Becca

15:38 01 Jul 25

Highly recommend! Very dependable and prompt/friendly customer service. Easy cancellation policy by phone or email within 24 hours if weather or plans change. Umbrellas & chairs with foot rests set up in front of the Sandbar for a perfectly relaxing vacay! Only wish the reservations lasted until 5:30 or 6:00 pm- often the most comfortable time of day in summer! Grateful for the extra minutes we had for two of the four days! Thank you!

Tanya

13:22 21 Jun 25

The beach chairs and umbrellas made the days perfect! It was so nice to have them there every morning waiting for us and reserving our spot. Definitely a great service!

hannah Jamieson

12:01 15 Jun 25

My family went on a boat tour- Captain Kyle was awesome! He was so knowledgeable and personable. We will def use this company - and request Cap Kyle- when we come back to Amelia Island next year.

Mariel Brewster

15:56 29 May 25

We rented a pontoon boat this weekend and had the pleasure of a wonderful tour with Captain Zach. He was punctual, professional, incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife, a safe driver, and took us to interesting and beautiful locations I had not been to, even as a local who has lived here for 5 years. The boat was clean and comfortable, and they offered beverages. It was very reasonably priced. We would definitely rent with Riptide again. Overall an awesome experience. Thanks again Captain Zach!!!

Jeremiah Hobart

14:27 06 May 25

We recently went on the Craigcat tour with Zach. He was an amazing guide with a ton of Knowledge. While we were going we were able to see several pods of dolphins. There were several baby dolphins as well. The weather was perfect. We stopped at Cumberland Island and were able to get in the water, take pictures, and see several wild horses. This tour is the best way to spend time on Amelia Island. Would recommend 10/10.

Bob Mairs

11:08 29 Apr 25

Riptide adventures was absolutely amazing. Our guide pointed out many areas of interest and took us on a fantastic ride. Would highly recommend doing this as a group or even individually. Fantastic job guys thank you Will be back.

Sue Ann Marie

12:45 25 Apr 25

Outstanding customer service!!!! Excellent e-bikes, and amazing delivery!!!! My husband, teen son, and I rented E-bikes, and they were in excellent shape and so simple to use. They actually go a great speed, and they provided helmets, a lock and cover. Thank you! 🚲🚲🚲 👍👍

Laurie Graffo

12:17 14 Apr 25

We rented two chairs and an umbrella on Fernandina beach right by the Sandbar restaurant. It was wonderful as it was close to parking and so relaxing to not have to set up a bunch of stuff on our own. Great service! They had everything set up by 9 am with our name on the chairs. Will definitely use them again when we visit!!!

Sielke Caparelli

02:08 10 Apr 25

Riptide staff was great- for starters they answer the phone. We are not experienced cyclists but enjoy riding bikes. The process was way easy as they dropped the bikes off and picked them up. We even asked to switch the one bike to a smaller one and they found us where we were in town and switched the bike. Friendly and helpful service. We will definitely use them again!