Matanzas River Kayaking and Wildlife Watching

Overview

A dolphin and sea turtle hotspot! A Kayak Adventure in the most dynamic waterway in the area. Come take a kayak trip with our ecotour company to expand your Eco-consciousness. While kayaking with our experienced ecotour guides, we teach how to connect on a deeper level with Mother Nature through hands-on experience in a way that is only available from a kayaker's perspective.

City: St Augustine

Sun 06 Jul

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Starting at $50.00

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Sun 06 Jul

Starting at $50.00

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What's Included

Kayak, Paddle, Life Vest, Safety Whistle

EcoTour Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for lily livered land lubbers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (91)

Anne_M

Apr 2023

Sunday at 11:00 am presented low tide and too much boat traffic. I did not like this location. The guide gave boring details and was 19 years old talking about the importance of wetlands to us who grew up on Cape Cod Bay and the Long Island Sound. We all are extremely knowledgeable about the importance of estuaries, etc. His audience were all in their 40’s and well educated, which our guide was not. Nice kid, needs to learn to adjust speech and facts to the audience. If we were under 20 years old, we might have been interested. Saw one dolphin in the distance. Very disappointing way to spend $195.00 will not use this company again.

Response from Host

Apr 2023

Thank you for caring enough to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your experience. We understand that low tide and boat traffic can affect the quality of the tour, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We are also surprised to hear that you did not enjoy this time of day, as it is typically one of our favorites to be out on the water. We are sorry to hear that our guide did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide knowledgeable and engaging guides, and we apologize if this was not your experience. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our training and communication with our guides. Regarding the dolphin sighting, we understand that this can be a highlight of the tour, and we apologize that you only saw one in the distance. We cannot guarantee sightings, as we are observing wildlife in their natural habitat, but we always do our best to provide our guests with a memorable experience. Finally, we understand that spring break can bring increased boat traffic, and we apologize if this caught you by surprise. We appreciate your feedback and will take this into consideration for future tours. Thank you again for choosing our company, and we hope that you will consider giving us another chance in the future. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Sharon_F

Mar 2023

Ben made this a meaningful trip with the knowledge he shared about the importance of saving our wetlands

Response from Host

Mar 2023

We're thrilled to hear that our eco tour guide helped make your trip in St Augustine meaningful and shared valuable knowledge with you 🌿🌱🌊. We hope to see you on a kayak tour again one day! 🤗 🎉 Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!

Amanda_H

Mar 2023

This experience was so much more than just seeing dolphins… Which we saw plenty of. Our experience was led by a very knowledgeable person, both of kayaking, as well as environmental, preservation and implications for future action.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Wow, we're delighted to hear that you had more than just a "porpoise"-ful time on our kayaking St. Augustine ecotour! It's great to know that our knowledgeable guides were able to share their passion for the environment and its preservation with you. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you on another "fin"-tastic adventure soon!