Amelia Island Tour: Serene Waterway Exploration
5.0
11 Ratings
Jacksonville

Explore Amelia Island’s serene waterways with expert guides. Spot wildlife, enjoy peaceful trails, and experience eco-friendly adventures. Perfect for families and solo travelers.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Join the adventure of exploring the Salt Marsh located on the southern edge of Amelia Island within the Timucuan Trail, a National Preservation. Delight in observing the abundant birdlife and aquatic creatures that thrive in this stunning area. The experience is akin to traveling back to prehistoric times, before any development, as you venture into the…

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What's Included
  • Paddle board, single kayak, or tandem kayak
  • Includes paddles, leashes (for paddle boards)
  • US Coast Guard approved lifevests
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the natural beauty of Amelia Island! Renowned for its tranquil waterways and expert guides, this adventure provides a perfect mix of relaxation and exploration. Visitors praise the serene salt marsh trails, chances to observe local wildlife, and the welcoming, environmentally-aware staff who make each trip unforgettable. Ideal for families,…

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Location
13030 Heckscher Dr
Heckscher Drive
Enter PADL Island nestled between Big Talbot and Little Talbot Island and follow road signs to find us. There is adequate parking on site.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(11 Ratings)
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Road43965983023
Aug 9, 2025
Friendly and Knowledgeable Instructor - Instructor was knowledgeable and very friendly! We had such a good time! We even got stuck in the mud and he helped us through.
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Lindamz9395da
Jul 18, 2025
Loved our outing! - We thoroughly enjoyed our kayak outing! Highly recommend! Our guides were fun and also knowledgeable. We have been kayaking here for several years and this was the first time we saw a dolphin nearby!
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385colet
Jul 12, 2025
Great service - Amazing service from Stewart. Great place for an afternoon, very clean water. Definitely recommend visiting in the morning/ early afternoon while the tide is high.
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Oliviato8544dx
Jul 12, 2025
Super kind staff - We were looking for something fun to do on a weekend and this was perfect; we loved our Paddleboard rental experience! Stewart was so so nice and accommodating, would definitely come back.
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Ashleycn3495dv
Jun 30, 2025
Beautiful paddle on the intercoastal waterway - My dad and I had a WONDERFUL paddle around the marsh. Stuart was SO nice and gave us lots of helpful information. Everything went smoothly, we received great instructions and navigation help. My dad said he was going to bring all his future guests here! Because this is a franchise/chain, calls went to a call center in Miami. This made setting up the outing a little more complicated, because tides and tour schedules vary by location. My only complaint is that there should be a local phone for making appointments like this and for emergency calls when on the water. Overall we were very happy with our visit and will definitely be back!
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Makaylaa60
Jun 7, 2025
10/10 - Wonderful experience beautiful wildlife great workers and great boats 10/10!!!!!! Our group will definitely be back
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Chiarapo8699dp
May 28, 2025
Best place in the world to kayak or paddle ~ Marsh and Eagle! - Had an amazing time and had no idea this place existed! Saw oyster beds for the first time and even a bald eagle. This is a hidden gem!
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Ahmedaf5282fe
May 20, 2025
Thank you buddy - Amazing place and great people works overthere my friend lost her phone in the lake and the guy works there (buddy) helped us alot for almost.3 days till we get that phone back really apreciate the help diffntly nice place so peaceful and amazing works we going there again for sure but will.leave our phones in the car this time 😃
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Maryam
May 20, 2025
Amazing Staff & Scenery — Highly Recommend! - ‏ I had an amazing experience paddle boarding at the lakes in Jacksonville, but what truly made it unforgettable was the kindness and helpfulness of the staff — especially Buddy. A few days ago, I lost my phone in the water, and Buddy went above and beyond to help me look for it. He was incredibly patient, supportive, and genuinely cared about helping us recover it. Thanks to him, we eventually found the phone, and I couldn’t be more grateful. If you’re looking for a beautiful spot to paddle and amazing people to guide you, this is the place. Huge thanks to Buddy for turning a stressful moment into a positive memory!
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Shannonhr5221jr
May 14, 2025
First time at Amelia’s - experience was great! - Beautiful day to kayak! Water was calm and the scenery was beautiful. First time out this way, will definitely return!!
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