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kayak tours in Amelia Island

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.

$70 /person
Pricing
Adult: $70 /person
Child: $60 /person
Details
Tour Length: 2.5 Hours

Experience Needed: Beginners welcome
Minimum Age: None.
Must have ability to sit for length of tour.
Equipment: All equipment, life vests, and bottled water supplied by Riptide.

24 hours notice for cancellations required.

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.

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.
Miguel SilvaMiguel Silva
17:33 22 May 26
We did the CraigCat Boat Tour from Fernandina Beach, Kyle is so informative and really wanted to make sure we had the best day on the water.Bring a bathing suit, water shoes and sunscreen, you will get wet but it's refreshing.
John ClemonsJohn Clemons
00:17 27 Apr 26
Had three friends in town and i set two tours with Riptide. Day one was kayaking with guide Kyle at Alimacani. It was a great trip and Kyle has so much knowledge about the flora and fauna of the area. Day two was riding the Craig cats with Captain Bill. What a blast! He also has a wealth of local knowledge. Video of a manatee drinking water after Craig cat tour. Photo of holding a sea urchin on kayaking tour. Both tours are highly recommended.
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