Amelia Island Kayak Tour: Authentic Florida Adventure
4.9
138 Ratings
Nassau County
Embark on an authentic Florida adventure with our popular Amelia Island Kayak Tour. Explore a beautiful wetland area, guided by a certified naturalist, and discover the stunning wildlife and botanical beauty of this black water creek.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Melton Nelson Boat Ramp - Your adventure begins here! We are the original Paddle Jax Amelia. Immerse yourself in the real Florida on this guided tour of the most popular kayaking waterway of the Amelia Island area. This beautiful 2-hour paddle through the wetlands is curated for you by our certified University of Florida Advanced Master Naturalist Guide. Our Eco-Easy guided kayak tour travels down beautiful Lofton Creek, a black water tributary of Amelia Island. Lots of wildlife may be seen, fish, birds, alligators, and more. Beautiful flora and fauna. Safe and easy for families! Water is provided, along with complimentary photos taken during your guided tour. Our comfortable sit-on-top kayaks are top-of-the-line and can accommodate most body types. Join us and see why we are the fastest growing tour company in the area!
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Complimentary photos
  • Kayak and gear included
Additional Information

Join us on the most sought-after kayak journey around the vicinity of Amelia Island! Our expert guide, an Advanced Master Naturalist from the University of Florida, has hand-picked the highlights of this stunning wetland region for your enjoyment. Embark on our tour of this black water creek for a transforming encounter with the genuine Floridian wilderness. This tour is perfectly suited for rookies, yet the breathtaking views will captivate even the most seasoned paddlers. You will navigate through a black water branch of Amelia Island, abundant with flora, fauna, and wildlife. Immerse yourself in the serenity and richness of this favored watercourse while enjoying a 2-hour guided tour, surrounded by plush botanical grandeur.

  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. 100% refund for cancellations 24+hours prior to tour time. If we cancel your tour due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. We do not cancel for light rain, unless the outdoor temperature is 50* or below, so if you’d like to bring a poncho, please do!
  • We definitely recommend sunblock! Bug spray during the summer is helpful. You may also want to bring a change of clothes or wear swimwear.
  • Kayakers must be willing to step in approximately six inches of water to enter and exit the kayak.
  • Recommended for ages 4 years old and up. Children under 12 must ride in a tandem kayak with an adult.
  • Not recommended for serious medical conditions.
Location
Melton Nelson Boat Ramp
**THIS TOUR LAUNCHES FROM MELTON NELSON BOAT RAMP** 463540 State Road 200, Fernandina Beach FL GO TO THE BOAT RAMP and look for our guide(s). We can be found by our red Jeep or red Hummer and matching kayak trailer, with our Paddle Jax Amelia sign on the side. See you there!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katw770
May 21, 2024
Nice morning - Zoe was great. Knowledgeable and friendly. Go when it is sunny though … you’ll see more gators that way. Bonus… no need for bug spray. Bugs don’t like the tannins in the water!
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Nancy
May 10, 2024
Beautiful ride and good exercise - Guide, 'Draven' was helpful, an excellent guide; He really knew the territory. He was also a great teacher of kayak technique. Pretty important for a 77 year old first timer Would recommend the service and would do it again Was a beautiful ride
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877nicholeb
Mar 16, 2024
Definitely Recommend! - Laura did a great job of getting everything set up and ready for us and guiding us through the trip. It was a gorgeous day and relaxing trip!
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85trishaf
Oct 30, 2023
Haunted Halloween Paddle - Great adventure with some pleasant/knowledgeable guides and fun folks. It was a full moon Banjo player and some of the home owners decorated their docks and were passing out treats and libations. Paddle Jax is a great source for your paddling adventures.
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Martin_t
Sep 10, 2023
I love kayaking!!! - Great experience. All went better than expected. They were helpful and made my venture great! We will be going back for more.
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Bordelon777
Aug 14, 2023
Fun on the Bayou! - My husband and I had a great experience on the 2-hour guided kayak eco tour. We chose this company due to the great seats with back support. Flo was a great tour guide and had a bunch of fun stories. We loved that she took complimentary photos of us that were later emailed. I was concerned about the cottonmouth snake going across the top of the water, but Flo was very knowledgeable and kept us all back until it crossed. I was really glad we did not encounter "Big Mama" the 13' gator! Overall, we enjoyed kayaking on what looked like a bayou!
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Titi_sanz
Jul 4, 2023
For n kayak experience for couples - The experience was fun, the crew was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time, we definitely do it again. Zoe was kind, resourceful and fun to kayak with. We are very grateful, we love the experience.
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Hshrum1
Jun 14, 2023
Couples Kayaking - This tour was perfect! Our guide was very knowledgeable about everything we encountered. The scenery was beautifuI. I highly recommend this kayak tour.
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Nineteen69
May 17, 2023
Toddlers first time canoeing and it was fun - We’re a family of 4, with 2 and 4 years old kids. We had the canoe. We all had fun and enjoyed. It was the first time our kids experienced kayaking and they enjoyed it. We had the best tour guides, very knowledgeable and Informative about the area. It was nice to hear some new information about Jacksonville and some of the wildlife after living here for over a dozen years. Will definitely recommend to other people.
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716carolf
Apr 16, 2024
A Nice Outing - Desired More Info! - This was a good kayak excursion. Zoe, our tour guide was friendly, engaging, and helped us to navigate Lofton Creek safely. We had hoped that we might get more in-depth information about the ecology of the area. The write up states that tour information is curated by a University of Florida Advanced Master Naturalist Guide. The Advanced Master Naturalist certification is given to those who complete 3 community education courses given by the University of Florida. I would have thought more scientific information could have been given during our tour. Overall, it was a pleasant experience with nice pictures provided, just needed a little more detailed ecological information!
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