THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Cruise Matanzas Bay after dark to hear the haunted lore and layered history of St. Augustine. This 90-minute moonlit boat tour mixes archival fact with spine-tingling local legends and a sailor’s view of the city’s oldest landmarks.
Cruise Matanzas Bay after dark to hear the haunted lore and layered history of St. Augustine. This 90-minute moonlit boat tour mixes archival fact with spine-tingling local legends and a sailor’s view of the city’s oldest landmarks.
Book with Florida Water Tours LLC
Book directly with Florida Water Tours LLC for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve NowVerified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Florida Water Tours LLC · St. Augustine, Florida
The salt air in Matanzas Bay turns colder as the sun slides beneath the bridge and the city lights wink on. From the boat, the shoreline looks different—stone walls and Spanish-era roofs casting long, angular shadows, the lighthouse keeping a slow, impartial watch. Guides with measured voices take the microphone and the city's older stories begin to unfurl: shipwrecked sailors, colonial conflicts, and a lighthouse keeper who still makes nightly rounds in rumor.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Minimal fitness required; must be able to walk down ramps and climb a few steps to board.
Meet at Camachee Cove Marina—Dock A-24/A-25 by the Florida Water Tours shop at 107 Yacht Club Dr.; follow signage to the dock.
Yes for ages 13 and up; content is spooky but non-graphic and one complimentary alcoholic beverage is included for adults.
No—outside alcohol is prohibited. The vessel has a cash/credit bar with one drink included per booking.
Tours may be canceled for bad weather; if canceled at least 24 hours before departure you’ll receive a full refund per the cancellation policy.
Yes—there is a mandatory safety briefing and life vests for adults and children are available onboard.
The tour requires walking down ramps and stepping onto the boat; guests should contact the operator ahead of time to discuss mobility needs.
St. Augustine’s waterfront has been a strategic harbor since 1565; centuries of colonial conflict and maritime trade shaped the city’s architecture and folklore.
The bay is part of a living estuary—respect wildlife by staying on designated routes and avoid feeding animals; operators follow local waste and fuel protocols to minimize impact.
Florida Water Tours LLC operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Florida Water Tours LLC
Book directly with Florida Water Tours LLC for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now