St. Augustine Eco Tour: Dolphin & Bird Watching

Explore St. Augustine’s estuary with expert guides. Enjoy dolphin watching, marine ecology, and historic sights on a thrilling boat excursion.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 111 Avenida Menendez - It’s clear why this is the most favored boat excursion! St. Augustine and its nearby regions are home to a lively community of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, offering excellent viewing chances throughout the year.
    Personalized outings are available, accommodating up to 6 passengers per boat. This allows for a highly engaging…
What's Included
  • Master USCG Captain
  • Naturalist Guide
Additional Information

Avoid the crowds with intimate groups and exceptional guides! A Master Coast Guard Captain and Marine Naturalist will bring the environment to life with in-depth insights into Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Turtles, rare birds, and even sharks and rays.
Our boats are speedy and enjoyable, offering sun protection when necessary. We keep you cool, cover extensive…

Location
111 Avenida Menendez
Avenida Menendez
Please make sure to have your entire party at the Marina at least 20 minutes prior to your tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dominickb383
May 16, 2026
Vacation boat tour - We decided on this tour to see some dolphins and learn about the area. Our tour guide, Lilly was very informative and friendly. The four of us really enjoyed our time, and we were happy to see numerous dolphins and birds.
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Raggedyann6
May 15, 2026
Great tour without the crowds - Had a fantastic boat tour yesterday May 14! There were only 7 of us which was nice. We saw probably 20 dolphins, different local birds. It was a nice sunny day, and there was a sun shade too. It was nice to learn about the natural history of the area. Looking at the city from the water was a nice way to experience St Augustine. I would highly recommend this more private tour given by a marine biologist, and experienced boat captain. Thanks for the nice tour!!
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Kburnett913
May 9, 2026
The best excursion in St. Augustine!! - We had the most incredible time on this tour. Lily was absolutely remarkable! So passionate about what she does and it shined throughout the entire trip. We saw dolphins, incredible species of birds, we laughed, and we learned so much! THE BEST boating excursion company in St. Aug!!! Don’t wait another minute - book with St. Augustine Eco Tours!
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Brucepq3644vl
May 7, 2026
Eco Tour 5/6/2026 - Beaches Camera Club of Jax Beach had a photo excursion with Captain Zach and professional Photographer Linda Burek. It was fun and educational with lots of photo ops!
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Lodo4412
Apr 28, 2026
Highly recommend! - This was a great experience. Our boat captain, Lily was very knowledgeable. We saw dolphins almost immediately and continued to see them throughout the whole trip. We saw a variety of birds and some sea turtles as well. I highly recommend goin on this tour.
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Kevin_e
Apr 19, 2026
Dolphins Adventure - Captain Lilly was awesome! She knew all the gear spots for wildlife and we got to follow along with some dolphins for awhile.
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Richardeh1129va
Apr 17, 2026
Great Work Team Event! - My design and construction team was in town from the US & Canada. I was looking for an event that was a little different from the norm. This excursion definitely met that criteria. There were 12 of us on the boat and all commented to me how much they enjoyed it. Captain Zach is a wealth of knowledge about the eco system in Matanzas Bay and the history of St. Augustine. I saw more dolphins on this cruise than I have seen in my life (no guarantees on this, just happened to be a good day). I highly recommend this excursion.
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Photobob22
Apr 16, 2026
It was one of the very best tours yet! We saw at least 75 to 100 white pelicans. While the weather was not the best we - I went on the St. Augustine Camera Club Tour - As Zak stated - this one would be different - boy was it ever!!!! Where can you go and see at least 80-100 white pelicans? This trip would rate on a scale from 1 to 10 as a 1 or5. The weather wasn't the best, but we made it through. I have been on a number of tours with Zak, he's very knowledgeable and very pleasant to be with. If you ever what to see nature up close - take one of his fabulous tours - very well worth the money.
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Peteras9858mn
Apr 6, 2026
Outstanding 5-Star Dolphin & Manatee Tour with Captain Zach – Highly Recommended! - Captain Zach delivered a 5-star experience! We saw so many dolphins and even manatees, which I understand is much less common. The Captain let my daughter take the wheel, open up the throttle, and cruise the Matanzas River. He was also tremendously knowledgeable, educating the passengers on the dolphins' habits and their protection. I would highly recommend St. Augustine Eco Tours and the brilliant Captain Zach!
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Mdbethesda
Apr 5, 2026
Great for the whole family! - Great for the whole family- grandparents, parents and kids- everyone enjoyed the experience. Great captain! Thank you!
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From $50
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).