Shrimping Eco Tour
2025-07-04 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-07-03 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-27 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-06-26 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Amelia River Cruises and Charters, 1 North Front Street, Suite 3, Fernandina Beach, 32034, United States
An interactive tour that includes deploying and retrieving the shrimp net, and releasing the catch back into the wild!
An interactive exploration of Tiger Basin, the Shrimping Eco Tour coaches our guests on the operation of an Otter Trawl shrimp net. Historically developed in Fernandina, this net is similar to the nets used by the commercial shrimp industry today and part of the reason Fernandina Beach is known as the “Birthplace of the Modern Shrimping Industry”. Deploying and retrieving the net is part of the hands-on experience. The catch will then be displayed in an on-board aquarium and each of the creatures will be identified and released back into the wild. We continue to explore the backwaters and tidal creeks that make up this estuary before returning to historic Fernandina Beach.

Cumberland Sound Sunset Tour
2025-07-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-02 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-01 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-30 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-29 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-26 19:30 - 20:30 and 4 more dates
This fabulous, one-hour Cumberland Sound Sunset Tour was designed with families in mind. Our knowledgeable captains will share fascinating tidbits about the area’s history as we keep our eyes peeled for the amazing wildlife that surrounds us. We will look for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, shore birds and more!
Breathe in the sea-salt air as you marvel at the radiant sunset painting the horizon right before your eyes; this is truly an experience to treasure forever.
You are welcome to bring your own food, beverages, and even pets are welcome on out tours. All of our boats have a bathroom onboard for your convenience, and we have cold bottles of water available, too.
NOTE: Please call Amelia River Cruises directly or visit their website to double check departure date/time availability. Their departures depend on Sunset.

Cumberland Island Boat Tour
2025-07-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-26 14:00 - 16:00 and 3 more dates
Join us as we embark on an exceptional 2 -hour journey along the local waterways of Amelia and Cumberland Islands. Our captains will guide you through the waterways unveiling the captivating history and diverse wildlife of the area. You will board one of our 45, 75, or 120 passenger boats, led by entertaining U.S. Coast Guard certified captains, promising a safe, delightful, immersive, and educational journey.
This 2 -hour tour flies by as we travel further north into Georgia than any of our other tours. This is our longest cruise, and it offers the most opportunity to see the wildlife, and the longest amount of time to hear about the area’s fascinating history.
We will look for dolphins, sea turtles, shore birds, and of course the wild horses of Cumberland Island. You will hear of the Timucua and pirates, railroad tycoons, the civil war, and notable names such as Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Kennedy.

Adult Only BYOB Twilight River Cruise
2025-06-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00
Cruising on Friday and Saturday evenings, come experience an enchanting Adult Only BYOB Twilight Cruise aboard one of our spacious multi-passenger boats. The pristine waters of Amelia Island come alive with playful dolphins, curious sea turtles, and the wild horses of Cumberland Island. Enjoy live music by one of the First Coast’s best musicians while watching the setting sun as it paints an unforgettable sky. (This is a sightseeing tour with live music. While you may hear a little about the wildlife or an interesting tidbit of local lore from our Captains, please book a different cruise if you want to hear about the fascinating history of our area.)
You are welcome to bring aboard your favorite drinks and snacks, and all of our boats have a restroom for your comfort. This cruise offers stunning views of Fernandina’s charming shrimp boats, the historic Fort Clinch, maritime forests, Old Town, the Cumberland Island National Seashore, and much more. Join us for an unforgettable two-hour journey as you are serenaded into the twilight, where every moment is a celebration of nature’s beauty and serenity.
This tour is only offered to the public during the months of March thru October.
*Please note: Schedule and times are subject to sunsets and may change without notice. Please check Amelia River Cruises calendar or contact them directly for specific dates, times, and availability.
