Dolphin Kayak Tours St Augustine — Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphin

Take in waterfront sights of Historic St. Augustine Bay while you spot your favorite marine animals. They are sure to be around: Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Birds, Sharks, and Pirates!

Safely navigate this historic inlet to get a kayakers-eye view of the historic waterfront sights. See from the Atlantic Ocean past Castillo San Marco, the Great Cross, to the Bridge of Lions.

Sights of St. Augustine

Why we love this location

Ocean views of Sunrise. Sunsets over Old Town.

Get close to historic and cultural landmarks in St. Augustine.

Complex estuary system, sandbars, and spoil islands.

Cruising along Downtown St. Augustine’s waterfront people watching, historic architecture, sail boats, and the busy Bridge of Lions.

St. Augustin Lighthouse Park

st augustine lighthouse tours — Marina view of Lighthouse

St. Augustine Lighthouse Marina for closeups of Salt Run, Anastasia Island, and a don’t miss long view of the St. Augustine Waterfront from the mouth of the Inlet. Epic Adventures from the Lighthouse Marina gets us under the Bridge of Lions and back.

Vilano Bridge Boat Ramp

Launching our kayaks at Vilano Bridge Boat Ramp brings us near the Florida School for the Def and Blind then right under the Great Cross. Travel through winding estuary to come up behind the Castillo de San Marcos. Glide along the sea wall under the bridge of lions to explore the Pirate ships moored at St. Augustine Marina. Current and weather willing we will make it all the way to turn around at the National Guard Armory.

Alternates

Additional vantage points for the GeoTrippers who just gotta see it all.

Usina Boat Ramp to explore the restaurants and marshes in the Intracoastal north of the inlet.
Crane Park to explore south from Flagler Hospital to also see San Sebastian River and Lincolnville.

St Augustine Pirate Ship Tour — Pirate Ship , St Augustine Marina

“Th’ar be treasure in those depths!” Saint Augustine Inlet’s moving shoals and quickly shifting sand bars are notorious for sinking ships. Safely navigate this historic inlet to get a kayakers-eye view of the historic waterfront sights. See from the Atlantic Ocean past Castillo San Marco, the Great Cross, to the Bridge of Lions. A view of Historic St. Augustine only the brave ever see. How much of the inlet you see depends on a few factors. Your level of fitness. Wind, waves, and tidal currents. Which launch will you set off from? Will you leave at the wrong time from the wrong place and get swept out to sea? There are no wrong choices of where and when to start your Epic St. Augustine Adventure except heading out into St. Augustine Inlet without a well trained guide.

Saint Augustine Inlet Kayak Tours — St. Augustine Inlet

Athletic individuals have no problem spending an entire day exploring most of the natural and historic treasures in St. Augustine. Even still, breaking up this adventure into three to four trips would be the most relaxing and Epic Adventure. May we also recommend our friends who offer adventures by helicopters, boats, buggies, and trains to fill in the gaps? Complete the long checklist of St. Augustine Inlet’s legendary sights in a single trip. But to get up close to all of it takes endurance. Most folks There’s pride when effortlessly gliding past the pedestrians exploring the St. Augustine Waterfront. How effortlessly a kayak moves along the sea wall. From water level, there are stories and Eco-treasures hiding right under the noses of the average passerby.

Weather Patterns: Inexperienced kayakers should not attempt to kayak here without a local guide. Those interested in paddling alone should think about taking a GeoTrippin’ Coastal Kayaking Workshop. The conditions at the inlet are prone to sudden changes with significant wind, current, and waves. This area has many wind breaks so it is possible to still enjoy during high tide when the inlet is not comfortably passable. Sun heats up quickly. Wind speeds generally increase as the morning progresses.

Shark Eco Tour St Augustine — Unlikely to See Sharks

Wildlife: Early morning we get to catch the birds waking up and beginning their day before they fly off to begin hunting for food. In the evening they return to their resting grounds.

- - Expect to see Wading Birds, Water Fowl, Birds of Prey, Marine Birds, and special visitors as migration seasons progress.
  - Jumping Fish, Sea Turtles, Dolphins, Sharks, Whales are also possible sightings.

Topography

- - A mixture of oyster beds, estuary, sand bars, beaches, and sea walls.
  - Confluence of 4 bodies of water. Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean, Salt Run, and the Matanzas River.
  - Surrounded by Villano Beach, Anastasia State Park, Anastasia Island, and Old Town St. Augustine.

bridge of lions kayak tour — Strongest currents under the bridge.

Tidal

- - Complex currents.
  - At times, currents may be too strong for some paddlers.
  - Boat Ramp is dangerously slippery during low tide.
  - Best to Avoid grass maze and beware of Oyster Beds during low tide.
  - Wide channel that narrows at Bridge of Lions creating significant current and whirlpools.