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Photography Tours
PHOTOGRAPHY
Amateur,
semi-professional and professional -
Beach Combing
EXPLORING
Crabs, Shells, & Unique Hammock Environments -
Back Country Tours
7 OTHER LOCATIONS
Rivers and Creeks Surrounding Historic St. Augustine -
Dolphin Watching & Research
A SPECIFIC QUEST
Learn and participate
Dolphins in their natural home using hydrophones (underwater microphones) -
Team Building
GROUP FUN
For professional and recreational groups
Boy and girl scout badge trips -
Design Your Own Trip
BE CREATIVE
Your own custom trip for up to five hours.
What makes us special #1 The Environment
1. The
Environment - St. Augustine Eco Tour's
Headquarters are located in the heart of an
amazing estuary and surrounded by the
73,352
acre GTMNERR Guana
Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research
Reserve). This location offers countless trip
destinations and wildlife viewing begins just
feet away from the dock. The estuarine
environment specific to southeastern North
America is one of the most fertile on the
planet. It is the productivity of this eco
system that attracts amazing dolphin, bird,
and sea turtle populations. Permanent,
transient, & seasonal bird species are
too numerous to mention. We have spotted and
reported several rare bird sightings
including; Long Tailed Ducks, Brown Boobies,
& Common Eiders. The estuary harbors
thousands of acres of salt marshes, millions
of oysters, & unique hammock habitats.
Explore with us in the calm rivers &
creeks within the intracoastal
waterway.
What makes us special #2 The Guides
2. Great
Guides - Most think the Guides come first on
this list but we wouldn't be here without #
1. All guides for St. Augustine Eco Tours
begin with experience and education that
makes them certified kayak instructors or US
Coast Guard Licensed Boat Captains. Secondly,
all current guides are Interpretive
Naturalists. They are as good with people as
with animals and will customize the trip to
the interests of the group. Our guides don't
just tell you what you're seeing but WHY it's
here! The collision of natural and historical
elements make experiences with St. Augustine
Eco Tours one of a kind and our guides will
fill you in on both as you explore the
elements of the estuary.
What makes us special #3 The Equipment
3. Equipment
- St. Augustine Eco Tours utilizes kayaks
& research/ rescue style boats to
introduce guests to a variety of distinct
habitats surrounding St. Augustine. We have
chosen all of our equipment based on safety
and responsible interaction. Our boats and
kayaks are the safest in the industry,
professional quality, and meticulously
maintained. Boats are ultra fuel efficient
and outfitted with underwater microphones,
binoculars, and marine specimen collectors.
Our kayaks are the most stable on the market
and are replaced annually. All kayaks feature
rudders for steering control, this makes the
experience much better for beginners &
experienced paddlers. Our research boats, as
well as the kayaks, allow us to reach
responsibly in to the shallows of the salt
marshes while offering a great viewing
platform for eye to eye encounters.
Check out our
detailed boat or kayak page for more info
on our floating crafts.
What makes us special #4 The Mission
4. Purpose
& Goal - St. Augustine Eco Tours is here
to make a difference in the local community
and beyond. We are dedicated to the
protection and conservation of the
environment. Our goal is to show everyone
just how amazing this place is so that we can
all work to keep it that way! By showing you
the wildlife, we are giving them a
voice.
What makes us special #5 Views Like This
It is a combination of elements that makes excursions
with St. Augustine Eco Tours a world class
experience.
For more information and to book your adventure call
904-377-7245
Choose Your Adventure
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Boat Excursions
BOATING
Up to 6 people
See the most stuff
Licensed captains
Fun and Safe -
Kayak Adventure
KAYAKING
From 2 to 12 people
Interactive and satisfying
Guided tours past history and through marshes -
Sailboat Expedition
SAILING
Up to 6 passengers
Relax and enjoy the scenery
Learn sailing tips from experienced captains
Offering
guided boat excursions and kayak tours on the inland
waters surrounding historic St. Augustine,
Florida.
