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Dolphin Cruise: St Augustine Wildlife Tour
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425 Ratings
St. Augustine
Embark on a 90-minute dolphin odyssey in St Augustine. Enjoy wildlife sightings and historic landmarks aboard the luxurious Pellicano with Red Boat Tours.
Embark on a 90-minute dolphin odyssey in St Augustine. Enjoy wildlife sightings and historic landmarks aboard the luxurious Pellicano with Red Boat Tours.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Red Boat Tours - Setting sail from the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier at 260 Vilano Road, Pellicano will journey south along the Intracoastal Waterway, reaching the St. Augustine Inlet and Salt Run, before heading towards downtown St. Augustine and its renowned landmarks. From the comfort of a padded, forward-facing seat, passengers will enjoy insights…
- Red Boat Tours - Setting sail from the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier at 260 Vilano Road, Pellicano will journey south along the Intracoastal Waterway, reaching the St. Augustine Inlet and Salt Run, before heading towards downtown St. Augustine and its renowned landmarks. From the comfort of a padded, forward-facing seat, passengers will enjoy insights into the contributions of Henry Flagler, the Bridge of Lions, the Castillo de San Marcos, the Fountain of Youth, and the Giant Cross. The tour remains within the Intracoastal Waterway, ensuring calm waters, and does not venture into the open ocean. The crew provides a narrated experience in a relaxed and conversational atmosphere, complete with excellent music, complimentary water, and ample opportunity for questions and answers.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Professional photographer guide
- Live commentary on board
- Bottled water
- Professional photographer guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Sales Tax
- Gratuities
- Sales Tax
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the thrill of observing wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins up close during a serene 90-minute cruise through the picturesque waters of St. Augustine. With skilled captains who know the best spots to find these magnificent creatures, dolphin sightings are common on most excursions.
Board the custom-designed Pellicano with Red Boat Tours for a…
Experience the thrill of observing wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins up close during a serene 90-minute cruise through the picturesque waters of St. Augustine. With skilled captains who know the best spots to find these magnificent creatures, dolphin sightings are common on most excursions.
Board the custom-designed Pellicano with Red Boat Tours for a smooth and comfortable journey, featuring plush padded seating, complimentary cold water on warm days, and cozy blankets when it’s chilly.
During the tour, you might also see pelicans, osprey, manatees, and sea turtles, all while enjoying views of St. Augustine’s most famous landmarks. This tour offers the perfect blend of wildlife, stunning scenery, and relaxed coastal cruising.
- Infant pricing applies to children under two
- Life preserver provided for all ages
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is always cooler on the water, so dress appropriately
- Tours cancelled due to weather, may be cancelled with short notice
- Wheelchair & walker accessible
- All tours are BYOB. Complimentary bottled water is provided; otherwise, feel free to bring your own snacks and alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy during your 90-minute adventure.
- St. Augustine traffic is unpredictable. Please plan to arrive 25 minutes prior to departure. Walk out on the pier past the big blue duck. Walk half way down the pier and on the left you will see a floating dock that will take you directly to our boat. We will check you in at the boat. If the boat is not present when you arrive, be patient. We will be arriving shortly.
- No health restrictions
Location
260 Vilano Rd
Vilano Road
Tours depart from the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier. Look for the BIG BLUE DUCK STATUE, walk half way down the pier to the ramp on the left. PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY FOR PARKING AND BOARDING.
• This is a public dock and our boat will arrive there approximately 20 minutes before departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(425 Ratings)
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Maureen_m
Oct 10, 2026
Great experience - Very pleasant. Captain was quite informative about the area and took us to several areas where dolphins were plentiful. Calm ride. Safety was important— we were told where life jackets were located.
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Sunnidisney
Oct 6, 2026
Gorgeous day on the water! - We had a great time and were able to roll my father onboard with ease. Being wheelchair accessible was very important to us. My father was the focal point of our trip, Red Boat Tours had no concerns about his being brought aboard. As a family we watched the dolphins and so St.Augustine from the water. We even crossed under the historic Bridge of Lyons. It was a gorgeous day out on the water!
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Joburn219
Oct 6, 2026
Outstanding Experiences - We are repeat customers of Red Boat because they do an outstanding job. We've done both the dolphin and night of lights tours and I can't say enough good things about them. They are friendly, knowledgeable and they make sure everyone has a great time. We saw more dolphins this trip than I've ever seen!
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Curiosity13506602475
Sep 20, 2026
Fun, exciting, personable. - Our tour was great. Crew was personable, accommodating and knowledgeable. We saw multiple dolphins and learned interesting tidbits about St. Augustine’s history. And, the music was great! Highly recommend.
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Jakyzer
Sep 13, 2026
Unplanned Quick Trip - Great experience all the way around would recommend it for anyone the captain first mate were spot on. Will do it again.
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April_b
Sep 5, 2026
Bay Tour - Laid back tour! Loved the information and knowledge of the area. Really enjoyed seeing St Augustine from the water.
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Rosalynm282
Jul 26, 2026
GREAT - I had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Captain Dave was entertaining and had lots of bad jokes that made it fun. He was very informative regarding the history of St Augustine and even found a few dolphins along the way. Vickie was his teammate and she helped me get some great pictures since I was a solo traveler. She impressed me with her boating skill helping us sail off gracefully and tie the boat up when it was over. I will probably sail with them again.
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Lynne_h
Jul 25, 2026
Best crew ever they treated me and my daughter like family - It was a morning cruise to find dolphins. We were given wonderful memories. They are very knowledgeable about the history of St. AUGUSTINE and I have visited this city several times since I live in Central Florida it is only 2 hour drive. This is the first Day time dolphin cruise I've taken in this area and I learned a lot of interesting information about this city
We enjoyed the friendship of the Captain and his first mate. They also made sure to show us dolphins. I would recommend this cruise to anyone visiting St Augustine or even for residents of Florida. We loved it. It was 95° that day too hot to walk around the city but perfect breeze out on the water.
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Boshelly
Jul 20, 2026
Great Overall Experience - Great overall experience. Shaded boat in the Florida sun, Captain James and the crew were great, & we got to see dolphins and other wildlife aside from learning a little history.
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Carolyn_c
Aug 10, 2026
I do not recommend. - Canceled one hour before the trip. We scrambled to find something else to do. Inconvenient and not very personal.
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