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Board a 65' catamaran for a 90-minute St. Augustine harbor cruise that mixes dolphin watching with waterfront history — and a special Sail with Santa outing on December 13th. Expect family-friendly viewing, hot cocoa, and coastal scenery.
Board a 65' catamaran for a 90-minute St. Augustine harbor cruise that mixes dolphin watching with waterfront history — and a special Sail with Santa outing on December 13th. Expect family-friendly viewing, hot cocoa, and coastal scenery.
Step aboard a 65' sailing catamaran and feel the harbor breeze push the bow through glassy inlet water as the skyline of the nation’s oldest city slides into view.
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Operated by Fury Water Adventures St. Augustine · St. Augustine, Florida
Step aboard a 65' sailing catamaran and feel the harbor breeze push the bow through glassy inlet water as the skyline of the nation’s oldest city slides into view.
This 90-minute harbor cruise from Vilano Road gives you close-up watching of bottlenose dolphins as they ride tidal seams and peel through the shallows. The vessel’s wide deck and open-air cabin create a natural observatory: kids gather near the rail while adults scan for dorsal fins and photograph Castillo de San Marcos framed against salt-scraped coquina walls.
St. Augustine’s harbor traces four centuries of coastal change — Spanish fortifications, maritime trade routes, and barrier-island dynamics shaped by Pleistocene sand deposits and modern tidal flows. The Matanzas River and adjacent inlets are shallow, sandy-bottomed estuaries that funnel shrimp and baitfish, and that’s what brings dolphins into the zone to feed and socialize.
On December 13th the cruise adds a festive note: hot cocoa, cookies, holiday music, and Santa for family photos — a seasonal twist on a natural-history outing.
Practicalities are straightforward: arrive 30 minutes early to check in at the boardwalk behind Beaches Restaurant (parking is limited), dress in layered windproof clothing, and bring a camera with a short telephoto. Seas are typically calm inside the harbor but can get choppy near the inlet; those prone to motion sickness should take precautions. Complimentary sodas and a light selection of beer and wine are provided; restrooms are on board. The trip suits all ages and fitness levels and pairs easy access to St. Augustine’s living shoreline with reliable wildlife viewing and memorable coastal history.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Minimal — accessible to most ages and fitness levels; involves short walk from parking to boardwalk
The cruise lasts about 90 minutes from scheduled departure to return.
Yes — complimentary sodas, bagged snacks, and a selection of beer and wine are provided; guests 21+ may consume alcohol.
Yes, the catamaran includes on-board restrooms.
Yes; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult at check-in.
St. Augustine’s waterfront centers on Spanish colonial harbor activity and the Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century coquina fort that guarded maritime approaches.
The harbor’s estuarine habitats are sensitive to boat wakes and water quality; choose operators that follow no-chase dolphin viewing guidelines and minimize wake in shallow areas.
Fury Water Adventures St. Augustine operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Step aboard a 65' sailing catamaran and feel the harbor breeze push the bow through glassy inlet water as the skyline of the nation’s oldest city slides into view.
Step aboard a 65' sailing catamaran and feel the harbor breeze push the bow through glassy inlet water as the skyline of the nation’s oldest city slides into view.
This 90-minute harbor cruise from Vilano Road gives you close-up watching of bottlenose dolphins as they ride tidal seams and peel through the shallows. The vessel’s wide deck and open-air cabin create a natural observatory: kids gather near the rail while adults scan for dorsal fins and photograph Castillo de San Marcos framed against salt-scraped coquina walls.
St. Augustine’s harbor traces four centuries of coastal change — Spanish fortifications, maritime trade routes, and barrier-island dynamics shaped by Pleistocene sand deposits and modern tidal flows. The Matanzas River and adjacent inlets are shallow, sandy-bottomed estuaries that funnel shrimp and baitfish, and that’s what brings dolphins into the zone to feed and socialize.
On December 13th the cruise adds a festive note: hot cocoa, cookies, holiday music, and Santa for family photos — a seasonal twist on a natural-history outing.
Practicalities are straightforward: arrive 30 minutes early to check in at the boardwalk behind Beaches Restaurant (parking is limited), dress in layered windproof clothing, and bring a camera with a short telephoto. Seas are typically calm inside the harbor but can get choppy near the inlet; those prone to motion sickness should take precautions. Complimentary sodas and a light selection of beer and wine are provided; restrooms are on board. The trip suits all ages and fitness levels and pairs easy access to St. Augustine’s living shoreline with reliable wildlife viewing and memorable coastal history.