St. Augustine Eco Tour: Dolphin & Bird Watching

Explore St. Augustine’s estuary with expert guides. Enjoy dolphin watching, marine ecology, and historic sights on a thrilling boat excursion.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 111 Avenida Menendez - It’s clear why this is the most favored boat excursion! St. Augustine and its nearby regions are home to a lively community of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, offering excellent viewing chances throughout the year.
    Personalized outings are available, accommodating up to 6 passengers per boat. This allows for a highly engaging…
What's Included
  • Master USCG Captain
  • Naturalist Guide
Additional Information

Avoid the crowds with intimate groups and exceptional guides! A Master Coast Guard Captain and Marine Naturalist will bring the environment to life with in-depth insights into Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Turtles, rare birds, and even sharks and rays.
Our boats are speedy and enjoyable, offering sun protection when necessary. We keep you cool, cover extensive…

Location
111 Avenida Menendez
Avenida Menendez
Please make sure to have your entire party at the Marina at least 20 minutes prior to your tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Blynnolson
Feb 19, 2026
A Dolphin Tour with Authentic Naturalists! - Just an amazing experience! Tons of stories about the natural environment--birds, dolphins, plants, and water--plus a great overview of St. Augustine history. Take this tour if you want to see and experience "dolphin life" without disrupting them or freaking them out! Super experience!
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Michaelws7168dv
Feb 10, 2026
Great Photo Tour - We did a private photo tour with Captain Zach and it was fantastic! He freely shared his knowledge of not only the nature that we viewed, but of St. Augustine in general. The boat was extremely comfortable and we were able to see things that we would have never seen from a large tour boat from some of the other operators. We will definitely return and do this again!
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Fionaqc
Feb 5, 2026
Pet friendly Dolphin viewing - A wonderful afternoon for humans and dogs - My friend and I booked a private tour with Zach because we had a few dogs with us (six in fact!). Zach was a knowledgeable and humorous guide. We saw dolphins feeding including some playful youths, and beautiful scenery. It was a very enjoyable afternoon for people and dogs.
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Petersb8023na
Jan 13, 2026
Excellent tour with St. Augustine ECO Tours - We had an excellent tour with St. Augustine Eco Tours. Our captain Zach was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about local wildlife, ecology and history of the region. Highly recommended!
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Amanda
Nov 28, 2025
Fun family event - Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip fun. We enjoyed hearing about the area and wildlife. Seeing the Christmas lights by boat was something everyone should experience.
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Scenic65455939188
Nov 19, 2025
Amazing time! - I would highly recommend eco tours. My husband and I did the dolphin and nature boat excursion and had a blast. Captain Kev was very knowledgeable in all the history surrounding the area and just kept things fun. He also knew all the places to look to try to see dolphins, and he definitely came thru on that. We were able to see an entire pod of dolphins and even a couple babies. If you are in the St. Augustine area do not skip this amazing tour.
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Georgean772
Nov 10, 2025
Best eco tour ever. !! - Best birthday surprise ever. Captain Lilly was awesome and so friendly. Very knowledgeable about the flora and local fauna. She made us feel very special. Thank you captain Lilly and captain Zach for all your excellent service and attentiveness. We will see you again.
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W9407irgaryw
Nov 8, 2025
Fun and interesting experience - Had a wonderful experience watching the dolphins and sea birds. First time I ever saw an eagle in flight! We were even able to bring our dog!
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952kristenn
Feb 26, 2026
Beautiful views of St. Augustine from the water - Captain Lily did a great job and clearly knows the area well. The views from the water were beautiful, and while we didn’t see dolphins, the wildlife and scenery were still worth it. My only critique is that the boat felt very tightly packed. People were seated shoulder-to-shoulder and couldn’t easily turn to see everything without bumping into others. A little more space would have made the experience even better.
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148ram148
Dec 28, 2025
Recommended - The guide was very knowledgeable and explained in detail about the marine ecosystem and the history of St Augustine. Can spot many shorebirds in addition to the dolphins.
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From $50
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).