Amelia Island Kayak Tour: Authentic Florida Adventure

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Melton Nelson Boat Ramp - Embark on your adventure here! As the original Paddle Jax Amelia, experience the authentic Florida with this guided tour of Amelia Island’s most popular kayaking waterway. This stunning 2-hour paddle through the wetlands is led by our certified University of Florida Advanced Master Naturalist Guide. Our Eco-Easy guided…
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…

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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Kathleen_w
Jun 28, 2026
Kayaking Fun - Great experience, my guide Zoe was very informative and make the trip very relaxed and enjoyable! We saw alligators, turtles, birds.
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Mobile719037
Jun 25, 2026
Kayak adventure - Great fun with Zoe as my guide. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We viewed alligators, turtles and birds on our tour.
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286lingt
Jun 4, 2026
best kayak experience - We had Zoe, she is the best! very knowledgeable and always put safety in the first. guided me and my daughter through the trip. From her talking, get to know she loves nature and animals and volunteering her time to keep natural environment clean. We enjoyed the time with her and definitely will come back!
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Jabbott508
May 22, 2026
Great Experience. Book it! - Fantastic experience. Zoey was acgreat guide,very knowledgeable and helpful. Would not have wanted to miss this. 10 of 10
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Jennifer_f
May 6, 2026
Was a great time out! Got... - Was a great time out! Got to see where big mama has her nests. Chris did awesome making sure to get pictures and talk about the wildlife and history of the area.
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Raymimiak
Mar 27, 2026
Thumbs up - A sweetie trip! We were the only people on the tour this day so we got the full guidance and story share which was so fun! Zoe was great and i definitely recommend this trip if anyone was looking for a relaxed kayak tour
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Kim_r
Mar 12, 2026
Zoe was GREAT. She is... - Zoe was GREAT. She is very knowledgeable, calm, fun, and kind! She also shared recommendations for local nature activities with us!
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832markh
Jul 26, 2025
Kayak tour - Excellent enjoyable tour . Knowledgeable guide who looked after us well. Lots of information about the local flora and fauna
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Caroline_b
Jul 26, 2025
Guided kayaking - Great trip knowledgeable guide who told us about all the local flora and fauna . We weee well looked after
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678alanee
Jul 19, 2025
The perfect tour! - Zoe was an amazing guide! She really knew the river and where to look out for gators and other wildlife/vegetation. The 3hr tour was perfect. We saw 2 young gators, turtles and a blue heron. 10/10, highly recommend!
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).