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Red Boat Tours
4.9
Based on 999 reviews
Red Boat Tours
5.0
Based on 832 reviews
Jacqueline Sullivan
Jacqueline Sullivan
01:00 08 Dec 25
Fun evening lots of local information from the captain, will definitely do this trip again.
Ms. Bentley
Ms. Bentley
14:23 07 Dec 25
Cute and quaint. Not what I expected yet an enjoyable experience. Coco and a cookie while on a nice smooth ride 👍🏾
Michael Mattis
Michael Mattis
14:15 07 Dec 25
I would recommend this to whomever want to enjoy a wonderful time on the water while seeing the magnificent lights in downtown St. Augustine.
Clare Cross
Clare Cross
18:05 05 Dec 25
Had a great time on our evening St Augustine boat tour to see the lights. Our captain and assistant TJ were fantastic. Definitely recommend
michael medina
michael medina
23:36 03 Dec 25
Sunset / Christmas lights cruise. 10 out of 10. Incredible experience!!
Amy Fromsdorf
Amy Fromsdorf
07:14 02 Dec 25
This was such a great trip the captain treats you like a friend and whole crew was awesome highly recommend this for the price it's amazing will book again
Jonathan Rama
Jonathan Rama
02:36 01 Dec 25
Overall great experience, our family really enjoyed the tour for night of lights!
Chris Garvey
Chris Garvey
22:35 26 Nov 25
Great time.
haley maglio
haley maglio
18:10 26 Nov 25
We did the nights of lights 9:15pm tour and it was definitely the highlight of our trip! I’m so glad we decided to book with them. Captain James and first mate Victoria were both so wonderful and made the experience so special! Sometimes tours like these can feel like a tourist trap but I felt like we absolutely got our money’s worth. You can tell they genuinely enjoy what they do and we appreciated all of the little things like the hot coco, cookies, and special light glasses! It was the perfect way to see all the lights and learn some fun facts about St. Augustine. We definitely plan to do another tour with them when we come back!
Fantastic tour. Great way to enjoy St Augustine from the water, take in the sights away from the traffic, and get a little history and overview of what to check out while we were in town.
Susana Mendoza
Susana Mendoza
22:49 25 Nov 25
One of the best sunset cruises in the area specifically made for families in mind! Captain James was funny and insightful, and kept us safe and steady at the helm for a very smooth ride. Victoria was also a wonderful hostess and made the kids happy with delicious hot chocolate and cookies! Great way to end the evening and explore the beautiful St Augustine skyline and waters, we even got to see a dolphin!
Carlos Santiago
Carlos Santiago
08:03 25 Nov 25
Great experience, fun time for sure!! Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Eileen M
Eileen M
12:04 21 Nov 25
What a wonderful Adventure!!Captain Tony is terrific! He has created the perfect experience for all! Captain Dave did a fabulous job, not only giving us a great ride, he also was a wealth of information about all the sights along St Augustine. To top it off we had a dolphin show for the finale..T J our first mate kept us all taken care of during our Voyage!!Fabulous Job Red Boat Tours! I highly recommend booking with them!
Casey Loranger
Casey Loranger
14:54 20 Nov 25
Bar none, this is the absolute best boat tour company and the best way to see the nights of lights. We made our reservations the same day over the phone and were told about the restaurant next door if we wanted to eat before the 5:00 sailing. So around 3:30 we headed off to Beaches at Vilano for a delicious late lunch/early dinner. We even got 10% off because we were booked for a boat tour. We especially liked their location and free no hassle parking.
Daniel Lopez
Daniel Lopez
00:52 19 Nov 25
Nice cruise of the st augustine Christmas lights.BOYB was nice touch.The boat gives hot chocolate and cookies as well as the special viewing eye glasses.
Rick Karafas
Rick Karafas
11:49 18 Nov 25
Nice ride good captain and first mate
Sukhada Chitari
Sukhada Chitari
00:22 18 Nov 25
Best tour for people in wheelchair. We had fun time spotting dolphins.
Joan Ruen
Joan Ruen
00:04 18 Nov 25
We had a beautiful November day for the Red Boat dolphin cruise! Captain David and TJ were great hosts. They made sure we got to see pods of dolphins during our 1 1/2 hour tour. We also spotted Osprey and a sea turtle--bonus! The boat tour was a perfect way to see and learn a bit more about historic St. Augustine.
Saw so many dolphins here and the lighthouse. I went a few weeks before my birthday and they gave me a beautiful mug. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone. The guides were so friendly and welcoming.
Christine Gerhardt
Christine Gerhardt
16:34 13 Nov 25
The crew was very nice and the tour was great! We did the sunset tour and had a chance to see dolphins and see a few historic landmarks, and beautiful sunset. Definitely worth doing if your in St. Augustine.
Goddess Rachel
Goddess Rachel
15:20 13 Nov 25
As a local, I’ve done the Red Boat Tour twice now and it never disappoints! The crew is friendly and accommodating, the boat’s always clean, and the sunset views are pure magic. It’s become one of my favorite ways to unwind and enjoy our Florida waters. Highly recommend supporting this gem!
kordobez
kordobez
00:36 09 Nov 25
Has a great time My wife and I .. friendly and funny captain 😅.. great weather and views !! Bring your drinks.. cups and some snacks and enjoy !
Vicki McKinney
Vicki McKinney
15:18 06 Nov 25
We thoroughly enjoyed the dolphin cruise with Red Boat! We spotted dolphins immediately as we left the pier! Tony & Roy were gracious host. They gave us a water view of the historical landmarks of the original settlement. Bonus views of bald eagle and ospreys! The boat was spotless as well. I highly recommend taking this tour! It lasts about 1.5 hours.
Lacy Brown
Lacy Brown
21:25 03 Nov 25
This was such a fun tour. It was the perfect combination of talking us through what we were seeing, but also letting us enjoy the ride. Warm, friendly, inviting... Just an all-around wonderful experience.
Kimberlee Marsh
Kimberlee Marsh
18:09 03 Nov 25
Super nice crew. Enjoyed the gorgeous day on the water and even saw a baby dolphin. Can't wait to go back again!
Brenda Fox
Brenda Fox
17:29 27 Oct 25
We scheduled a dolphin tour in St. Augustine this past weekend. It was such a relaxing and amazing experience to see St Augustine from the water side. We did see many dolphins and the captain and his hand provided some local history while being accommodating, funny and simply just nice guys who appear to enjoy what they do.I HIGHLY suggest booking this tour. You will not be disappointed.
Michelle Ho
Michelle Ho
13:49 27 Oct 25
What an incredible evening! This boat tour was my favorite highlight of my trip to St Augustine. The crew was friendly and informative. The sunset cruise was perfect. We saw a pod of dolphins playing right next to the boat and the view of the sunset was like none other. I highly recommend this tour to any looking to experience St. Augustine from the water.
Iris Garces
Iris Garces
21:16 26 Oct 25
Awesome experience! They were very kind and knowledgeable.
Captain Dave was a great guide. We had so much fun
Jennifer Block
Jennifer Block
17:18 24 Oct 25
Capt Dave and Tony did an amazing job! We saw so many dolphins and they had a lot of interesting facts to share. couldn't have found a better way to spend my bday!
Kevin Kruse
Kevin Kruse
17:49 21 Oct 25
We had a great experience on this trip. We feel we made the right chose to take time and enjoy the wildlife. It was convenient and a great time. Great day to see dolphins and learned more about the city. We also appreciate the hour and a half trip time. It was well worth the money.
Megan Sikorra
Megan Sikorra
13:59 20 Oct 25
I really love this experience. It was a BYOB sunset cruise with fun people. Not quite peaceful enough to be romantic, but still 5 stars for me because the captain was great and we saw great wildlife, including so many dolphins! I'm sorry I don't remember his name (maybe Tony?) but he was knowledgeable about the area, played good music, and narrated just the right amount.
renee weakley
renee weakley
22:36 18 Oct 25
We had such an amazing time. Rory and captain James were fantastic and very helpful. Highly recommend
Charlie Kennedy
Charlie Kennedy
22:57 14 Oct 25
Captain Dave and Dj did an awesome job finding lots of dolphins. 💖🐬
Kristi Kennedy
Kristi Kennedy
22:43 14 Oct 25
You did very great! I hope we can come back next year. We saw hundreds of Dolphins 💯! It wasn't hot, yall were very nice and I love yall 💗.This review was typed by my 7 yo son. We had an amazing time! Thanks so much
John Wilcox
John Wilcox
20:06 13 Oct 25
Perfect day, ideal crew…went out of their way to make our birthday girl feel very special! Sincerely thanks from all of us!
Rebecca Reasey
Rebecca Reasey
22:32 05 Oct 25
Went on a sunset cruise. Was able to see a ton of dolphins. Great crew highly recommend.
Denise Yan
Denise Yan
16:34 04 Oct 25
Taylor Gass
Taylor Gass
11:11 30 Sep 25
Could not have asked for a better experience. The staff were engaging and relaxed, and the views were unbelievable. This tour is an incredible value for the price as well - go for it!
Shae Butter
Shae Butter
14:38 29 Sep 25
Great hosts and view
Devin Minks
Devin Minks
13:15 29 Sep 25
Very smooth trip. We got to see a ton of dolphins, and the sunset was gorgeous. Crew was great. We loved the trip.
Susan Gambino
Susan Gambino
22:59 28 Sep 25
We had a beautiful evening. The captain was very informative and had great sense of humor. We saw alot of dolphins. The sunset was amazing.
We had soooo much fun... Don't forget to bring a cooler with whatever your heart desires to consume on this awesome tour. We actually brought snacks, sandwiches. deserts and of course two bottles of red wine 🍾 🍷😁
Элла Саббаг
Элла Саббаг
14:14 21 Sep 25
We had a wonderful boat tour! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable, and we were lucky to see plenty of dolphins swimming alongside us. Such a fun and memorable experience—highly recommend! It was my son’s birthday. He got a special gift from them, too!
Molly Golebiewski
Molly Golebiewski
17:28 19 Sep 25
Captain Dave and TJ were great hosts. They were informative and friendly. We saw plenty of dolphins and had a fabulous time. I would definitely recommend.
Lisa Z
Lisa Z
11:42 07 Sep 25
Loved everything about this. Saw dolphins right away. Crew was knowledgeable and fun. So relaxing ....I didn't want it to end.
Valerie Tomlin
Valerie Tomlin
16:22 05 Sep 25
Wonderful clean boat and lots and lots of dolphins! They crew were helpful and knowledgeable and played great music. Parking is a breeze here as well. Highly recommend.
Terri DiNatale
Terri DiNatale
20:47 03 Sep 25
I was blessed by my family to be able to go on my birthday July 4th and it was fabulous what beautiful amazing things everywhere to see and so many beautiful pictures taken and treasured as well as the amazing tour guides who really know their stuff and the sunset so beautiful thank you ever so much and thank you for the wonderful mug for my birthday I use it everyday and I tell everybody about Red Boat Tours...off the charts!
George Hayward
George Hayward
19:42 02 Sep 25
Highly recommend!The captain and co-captain did a great job. They got us up close to several pods of dolphins and also gave us a great tour of the harbor and St. Augustine landmarks.We've done multiple, different boat excursions in Saint Augustine and found this one to be great value for the money.Really fun and informative!
Karina Arteaga
Karina Arteaga
21:52 01 Sep 25
Guaranteed to see Dolphins.Very informative to all the sites of St. Augustine. Great family friendly atmosphere.
Timothy Murphy
Timothy Murphy
17:28 29 Aug 25
I have taken the Dolphin cruise many times on the Big Red Boat, and each time I see something different and have a relaxing wonderful time. I take my handicapped friend along and he loves it. David and Roy are knowledgeable and funny. They add to the total experience. We saw many dolphins this trip, but the cruise alone is worth the trip. This is a great value and I highly recommend it to everyone. Thanks again, Tim Murphy 👍
Konstantin Egorov
Konstantin Egorov
22:28 21 Aug 25
It was very nice tour, beautiful place, beautiful wildlife, dolphins, manatees, birds, and best captain with his assistant! Thank you!
Patricia Wieners
Patricia Wieners
18:37 20 Aug 25
As residents of St. Augustine, we are always eager to take any of our family or friends on a Red Boat Tour. This time it was the Dolphin Tour and the trip was a big hit with everyone. Not only did we see many more dolphins than on previous tours, but the weather was fantastic and the narration was so informative to all ages of our group. Our next adventure will be Night of Lights when we will have more visitors for Thanksgiving and are eager to have them enjoy the Red Boat Tour. Thanks you for always being consistently friendly, informative, and enjoyable.
Tom N Diana Bollaro
Tom N Diana Bollaro
00:38 16 Aug 25
This tour is worth every penny. We had a great Captain and Mate. Both were very knowledgeable about the city's history. The dolphins cooperated. We saw several throughout the ride. Cruising under the Bridge of Lions was awesome. We highly recommend Red Boat Tours.
Tanisia Searcy
Tanisia Searcy
23:47 11 Aug 25
Wonderful tour guide! Makes the tour peaceful and accomodating with water, ice and cups per request. We had a great time! Cant wait to come back to enjoy more 🤗 TYSM!
Shayla Hall
Shayla Hall
13:21 04 Aug 25
Took our family on a boat tour twice this summer, both times we had an amazing experience! The captain and first mate were both very friendly and knowledgeable of the area! We saw dolphins and wildlife both times! We will for sure be booking again in the future! Thanks for an awesome time Red Boat Tours! 🙂
Ashley Dempsey
Ashley Dempsey
12:26 02 Aug 25
Great experience. When there was a mixup with our reservation date they accommodated us and rebooked us right there on the boat and let us on. Great music playlist. Family friendly and wonderful staff. Highly recommend.
Joshua Brown
Joshua Brown
19:40 29 Jul 25
Great time, great captain and crew. Highly recommend
Joan Stephens
Joan Stephens
21:53 28 Jul 25
The Captain and First Mate were very friendly and had a great sense of humor. Went out of their way to make sure we saw dolphins and pointed out much of the historical sites. Offered us cold water which was most welcomed since the weather was so hot. I would highly recommend this tour company!
ethan lines
ethan lines
17:18 28 Jul 25
Awesome. Obviously they can’t control this, but the weather was great and we saw a huge pod of dolphins!! Knowledgeable staff, funny, super accommodating to kids with water, toys, and stickers. Highly recommend!
Jaye R
Jaye R
13:42 24 Jul 25
This was a great tour! The captain and first mate were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The playlist was perfect. We got to see a lot of dolphins, which was a great bonus. This was probably one of our favorite things we did on our trip to St. Augustine.
Matt Phillips
Matt Phillips
23:19 21 Jul 25
Jo Bethany Rigas
Jo Bethany Rigas
18:11 20 Jul 25
We had a fantastic experience! The crew was incredibly friendly and shared a wealth of knowledge about the local wildlife and history. The tour was both enjoyable and informative, and the cost was very reasonable. Highly recommend!
Matt Durrance
Matt Durrance
00:35 20 Jul 25
We went on the Sunset Cruise. It was fun and informative. I recommend bringing drinks and snacks for your 1 1/2 hour tour.
Marianna Rocchio
Marianna Rocchio
22:22 18 Jul 25
My family and I enjoyed a fantastic sunset cruise with Red Boat Tours, included in our St. Augustine Tour Pass. Our guides, David and Vicky, a wonderful husband-and-wife team, made the experience truly memorable. They were informative, entertaining, and engaged with everyone on board, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The relaxing cruise was a highlight of our trip, offering beautiful views and a delightful evening. We’ll definitely book again when we return to St. Augustine!
Sharon Hodges
Sharon Hodges
21:42 15 Jul 25
Captain Tom and assistant Vicky were wonderful. We saw lots of dolphins and all the landmarks of St Augustine. The boat was very accommodating for my aunt who is wheelchair bound. The music was relaxing and not too loud.
ann Vieth
ann Vieth
02:46 14 Jul 25
Excellent sunset cruise. This is a local company and so happy we chose to spend the evening with them. Our ride was so much more than we could have expected- saw all the sites plus dolphins. We were a group of 2 couples.
Jolaine Yezzi
Jolaine Yezzi
18:28 13 Jul 25
We had a wonderful time on the Red Boat for a Sunset Tour. The captain and first mate we're friendly, funny and accommodating. Highly recommend this locally owned business!
Vilma Sanchez
Vilma Sanchez
17:34 13 Jul 25
It was a very relaxing experience. The cruise crew were very , professional, friendly and patient. I liked and enjoyed the red boat ride .
Dora E
Dora E
17:29 13 Jul 25
C W
C W
16:16 07 Jul 25
Christina Beletsky
Christina Beletsky
16:18 06 Jul 25
We went on the July 4th fireworks cruise and had the best time! The boat was clean, crew was fantastic. We loved the banter between the Captain and his mates! Great music, enjoyed some snacks and even had surprise champagne! We loved it so much we are already looking at booking nights of lights for this fall!
Sam
Sam
18:13 05 Jul 25
Benson Petit
Benson Petit
17:53 05 Jul 25
I purchased a tour for my wife’s birthday to get out the house and see Saint Augustine. This is well worth it. The kids love it. Great price, weather is great. I’d recommend this to everyone either visiting or just wanting to get out on the weekend.
Nick Senato
Nick Senato
03:00 05 Jul 25
It was cool the 4th of July fireworks especially.
Tamara Mills
Tamara Mills
21:10 04 Jul 25
Super friendly and awesome tour!! We missed our scheduled time and they were gracious to allow us to reschedule to another time that day. Vacationing with 8 family members.... I so appreciated this. The boat is so much better than the others I saw for the tour. The layout is great to move around for families with kids. Highly recommend!!
Cynthia Scott
Cynthia Scott
00:16 04 Jul 25
We had a wonderful trip today with Captains Dave and Scott. They were very attentive to the passengers and shared a lot of information about the sites. We saw dolphins in several different places. It was a great experience!
Dakota Harris
Dakota Harris
14:30 03 Jul 25
About to get off the boat now lol. It was a very nice experience. We seen dolphins within the first 10 minutes on the boat. The staff was really friendly and gave everyone free waters. Definitely one of the best in St. Augustine would def recommend checking them out.
Miyoshi Arvie
Miyoshi Arvie
11:28 30 Jun 25
We cannot thank Red Boat Tours enough for the incredible experience they gave our family. We were celebrating the life of my sister, who recently passed away. She was a vibrant, free spirit who loved to dance and truly lived life to the fullest.Captain Dave and Ms. Vicky were so gracious, kind, and understanding — they welcomed us with open hearts and made the tour feel personal and special. What touched us most was how the other passengers joined in our celebration. A lively dancing song came on, and before we knew it, we were all dancing—just the way my sister would have wanted. It felt like she was right there with us.As we released rose petals into the water, a beautiful rainbow appeared. It was magical—like a sign from her. We met new friends, shared laughs, and felt a sense of peace and joy that’s hard to put into words. The energy, the kindness, and the spirit of that cruise will stay with us forever.Thank you, Red Boat Tours, for giving us a moment of beauty and connection during such a tender time. You helped us honor my sister in the most joyful, meaningful way.
Sarah Abbott
Sarah Abbott
01:18 30 Jun 25
Went on a sunset tour. Had a beautiful view of Anastasia island and the lighthouse. And downtown St Augustine. The crew was very friendly and the boat comfortable. Highly recommend. Great value and a must do for your trip to the area.
Aaron Safrit
Aaron Safrit
15:58 27 Jun 25
Great time on our tour
Yessenia Sirois
Yessenia Sirois
20:24 26 Jun 25
Had a great time on our sunset cruise with Captain Dave and First mate Vicky. I would definitely recommend them. Thank you for a great experience.
Rachel Schmitz
Rachel Schmitz
10:02 26 Jun 25
This tour was such an amazing time! We loved seeing the sights of St. Augustine and learning a little more about its history. Seeing dolphins (especially baby dolphins) was one of the highlights of my trip! The boat was also very steady, and mostly shaded so it’s safe and relaxing for all ages and even those who may get motion sick.Highly recommended!
Molly Johnson
Molly Johnson
14:06 25 Jun 25
My husband and I had an amazing experience last night! The captain was very funny and they were very kind! They gave us a little gift for our honeymoon and that small gesture was so thoughtful!
Cindy Tenhagen
Cindy Tenhagen
11:33 24 Jun 25
I am so happy forst of all I made it on time 10am I advance and got to join the beaches restaurant where they give you a 10% off your lunch or dinner for you doing the red boat tour and then was able to join my morning at vilano beach gorgouse and then by 1pm got to be on the boat I absolutely enjoyed the tour we saw the pink spoon birds, the dolphines and manatees . I got to meet Jennifer the owner she's so sweet and thank you for booking me today !!!! Also victoria on the baot and the captain they are awesome I will book again !!
Summer Cisneros
Summer Cisneros
12:00 21 Jun 25
Great time! Saw lots of dolphins, even a baby. :). Very cool to see St. Augustine from the water too! Captain and first mate were very friendly and funny as well. 🙂
Keith Hopper
Keith Hopper
01:06 21 Jun 25
This is by far the best boat tour for watching Dolphins. The crew is fantastic on getting the best views. Unlike other boats that you are way above the water line , they have a single deck close to the action. Please support this family business.
Caroline Cole
Caroline Cole
15:14 18 Jun 25
Our family had an amazing time! We saw dolphins and the crew was so sweet to our kids. Definitely recommend!!
Gamers United
Gamers United
13:42 18 Jun 25
Very friendly crew! The captain was patient! We did have to wait for a group of people that were late! Even though they let you know to be 20 minutes early! The captain made fun of the group the entire tour! We got heavy rain for most of the tour but it was still fun! The weather did clear up towards the end and it was stunning! We did see some dolphins! The first mate does work for tips so have some cash is possible! They do have a venmo account if you don't have cash to offer the first mate!
Emi M.
Emi M.
18:26 16 Jun 25
Absolutely the best boat tour anyone could have asked for. Captain Dave was amazing with the music selection, taking us to the spots were you can see dolphins and other areas. Added bonus he provided plenty of information about the area some i knew prior hand due to taking the Trolly Tour other facts I was completely unaware of. Absolutely amazing!!!! Can't wait to do it again soon when my folks get in town. We went for Father's Day, and it was an absolute treat. Captain Dave was absolutely hilarious as well had a great sense of humor and included everyone in on the fun.
Paige Shauer
Paige Shauer
02:02 16 Jun 25
We enjoyed our ride with red boat so much! The crew was amazing and very knowledgeable about the area & history of Saint Augustine. Will definitely ride with them again.
Jeanine Colavito
Jeanine Colavito
18:30 15 Jun 25
Great family activity! We saw lots of Dolphins and crew was awesome!
Gixxer Tom
Gixxer Tom
12:46 15 Jun 25
Great trip with very entertaining captain and first mate. These folks do a great job, very easy booking and boarding process. So glad we went.
Ty Student Intern
Ty Student Intern
01:01 05 Jun 25
I cannot say enough good things about our incredible experience on the Red Boat Sunset Tour with our wonderful captain and the ever-charming Mr. Roy! From the very beginning, they went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our group felt welcomed, especially my mom who needed a few extra accommodations.Their kindness, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality made all the difference. They didn’t just make adjustments—they anticipated needs before we even had to ask. My mom was comfortable, safe, and able to enjoy every moment of the stunning sunset thanks to their thoughtful care.The views were breathtaking, the vibe was relaxing, and the crew made it feel like we were cruising with old friends. It was the highlight of our trip, hands down. If you’re looking for a memorable and heartwarming experience on the water, do not miss this tour. We’ll be recommending it to everyone we know!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ten stars if we could!
Vincent Trombetta
Vincent Trombetta
15:22 04 Jun 25
Amazing experience. Went on a dolphin sighting tour. Saw 3-4 pods of dolphins including an mom and baby. The captain and crew are very knowledgeable and share great facts and make sure you see all the sights!
Cheryl Hunter
Cheryl Hunter
20:23 03 Jun 25
This is always on our list of must things to do when we visit this area. It's a wonderful time dolphin watching and learning a little history of the area. Everyone should take this cruise!
Bob Harris
Bob Harris
23:48 01 Jun 25
We went on sun set cruse last night it was our 50 th, anniversary everything was great , great ride , great crew, everyone happy and joining in on the fun made our day special , thank you
Lev Luba
Lev Luba
14:29 01 Jun 25
Wonderful water tour, lots of things to see and enjoy. Great experience!
Angela Noel
Angela Noel
17:25 28 May 25
The sunset cruise is always delightful. It was a perfect evening! The crew and guests make the night along with friends. NEVER a mistake to go on one of these!
Rob VanSuilichem
Rob VanSuilichem
22:55 27 May 25
Had a great dolphin cruise! Captain Dave and First Mate Vickie were awesome! It was a fun adventure with great views and good narration throughout. Tickets are reasonably priced and the location is perfect!We got to see several dolphins, got close up to the fort, Lighthouse, the big Cross, St.augustine bridge and some area beaches.They supply water and you can bring your own beverages of choice.We had a great time and look forward to coming back to do another tour soon!
Theran Sheets
Theran Sheets
18:53 16 May 25
This tour was 100% worth it. We had a wonderful time, the tour guides were fun, friendly, and very knowledgeable people. We seen dolphins 🐬 turtles 🐢 and shark 🦈
Hope you book with Red Boat Tours! I will definitely be visiting again in the future.
Alicia Morris Salters
Alicia Morris Salters
18:50 09 May 25
Such a fun ride! Enjoyed learning more about St. Augustine and seeing many dolphins.
Savanna R Miller
Savanna R Miller
12:05 19 Apr 25
Such a fun and relaxing ride. Definitely recommend taking a trip with them.
Sandy Blake Art
Sandy Blake Art
19:05 25 Mar 25
We have been on this day tour a couple of times with visitors and enjoyed it a lot! The crew is informative and do their best to point out the wild life as well as historic points of interest in St Augustine. Parking is easy to find too, unlike the old city parking on crowded weekends.
Michael Berkowitz
Michael Berkowitz
01:11 19 Jan 25
So when we researched boat tours in the St Augustine area our priorities were value, nights of lights and ease of access. Some boat tours you have to buy in one place, drive to another place, pay for parking, then walk to a pier. It's kind of insane especially when you see it online on website then if you see the boat in their pictures on the boat themselves is a different website. Kinda crazy.

We chose red boat because they presented online exactly what you get in person. That's integrity. We expected a boat tour with knowledgeable staff who know the history and maintain a safe atmosphere even with half a dozen very, very excited children on board. That is what we got.

What we didn't expect was treats. It was a rather chilly night on the water, what better way to warm up then hot chocolate delivered to you with a smile?

What better way to enjoy it than with a cookie?

Both complementary mind you.

Also the special holiday themed glasses giving lights a halo effect were a nice surprise.

In most tourist destinations it can be hard to get what you pay for. Alot of attractions don't deliver the expectations that they advertise.

Red boat was easy to work with online and by phone even with a 74% chance of rain the captain still had the boat ready in case our time slot had clear enough weather to go out and thankfully the weather held and we were able to go.

Parking is easy and freely available at the pier with a very short walk to the boat. Boat leaves on time which is very much appreciated. As reliable as a Japanese train.

Red boat delivers. For the full 90 minutes. We got what we paid for and more.

Highly recommended to learn more about the area, enjoy a nice cruise or for a birthday or anniversary.
Rosalie Walton
Rosalie Walton
03:15 31 Dec 24
It was so nice. Everyone enjoyed it. We learned so much history of many of the sites that we seen. Great music. Good hot chocolate & cookies. Captain was humorous & so pleasant. We would go again. In fact, 4 of our group of 10 had done the boat tour of the Nights of Lights previously. Never gets old! Lights are bigger & better every year. Love St. Augustine!!!! Loved the Red Boat Tour!
CaptainMorgss
CaptainMorgss
03:47 08 Aug 24
What an awesome thing to do if you want to be on the water at a reasonable price, and the boat seats around 20 people on the tour so not gonna be over crowded.
21+ Only so no kids! B.Y.O.W me and my best friend brought our own wine but the crews also gives you a glass of Prosecco if you’d like.
The tour is very relaxing, they take you right by the St. Augustine Fort. We saw a few dolphin pods, & an absolutely phenomenal sunset! Purchased on Groupon and immediately bought additional tickets for the next time I can get out here again. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area.
Nicole Alexis
Nicole Alexis
19:35 03 Aug 24
Very highly recommend the red boat tour!!! had an amazing encounter with lots of dolphins with babies. Great show!
Ashley Bellevou
Ashley Bellevou
17:55 27 Jul 24
We attended today's 11:00 dolphin watching tour. We had four kids with, so I was nervous about the experience. It was wonderful. There was very comfortable seating for the entire family. The boat was well maintained and very clean. The staff, both father and son were very friendly and made the excursion fun. They had cold water for everybody on this hot day. We got to see a ton of dolphins that came right up next to our boat, and a lot of lovely sightseeing tours. Honestly, the tour was so nice that even if we hadn't seen dolphins it would still have been fun.
Josh Hawkins
Josh Hawkins
19:30 13 Jun 24
Captain was great and very knowledgeable. Even the first mate was pleasant she came around and had small talk with everybody which was very nice. We saw quite a few dolphins and great architecture along the coast.
Erin Hebert
Erin Hebert
19:31 08 Jun 24
Dale and Captain Dave were amazing! They gave great info about the area and put us right on the Dolphins! They were great with our young girls too. Highly recommend this! We will be back 😊
Ann Eastwick
Ann Eastwick
23:11 20 Feb 24
Had a fabulous Dolphin Cruise this afternoon. Capt James and First Mate Brooke made us all comfortable. We saw several dolphin pods and lots of birds. It was cool but they had blankets and it was a wonderful, refreshing sunny day made super enjoyable on the RED BOAT TOUR!! 💗
Ashley Morales
Ashley Morales
00:34 10 Nov 23
They were great! Waited for us running a few minutes late. Everyone was very friendly.
Thomas Mauro
Thomas Mauro
10:09 12 Oct 23
My wife and I enjoy the tour and would be back soon
Andy Bashwinger
Andy Bashwinger
18:45 24 Aug 23
Had a great time on the boat tour, captain and mate were wonderful. A lot of fun, very knowledgeable about local sights from the inlet. And of course, lots of dolphin sightings.
We agree with USAToday, Red Boat is o e of the very best tour boat experiences in the USA! Capt Tony & Miss Jen are awesome with their passengers!
Kaitlyn Breanne
Kaitlyn Breanne
18:44 07 Aug 23
Our family did the dolphin tour this week and it was wonderful. The captain and crew member were super knowledgeable and taught us a great deal about dolphins and the history in the area. We had an amazing show and saw lots of dolphins. They provided complementary water which was a nice touch on a super hot day (with lots of littles) 10/10 recommend.
Gina Brockus Foxworth
Gina Brockus Foxworth
01:26 10 Feb 23
Absolutely love them!!! Take a tour you won’t regret it🛥
Diana Lodi
Diana Lodi
16:43 20 Nov 22
We absolutely loved red boat tours! The captain and his wife are so friendly and kind. We went on the nights of lights cruise, and it was a bit chilly, so they provided blankets. They also gave us hot cocoa, cookies, and chocolates for the ride. You are also welcome to bring your own drinks.
Velma Payne
Velma Payne
22:00 30 Oct 22
An amazing day with a great crew! Can't say enough about what a wonderful experience it was. So many dolphins!
Julia FS
Julia FS
17:41 05 Sep 22
Great tour! The captain is great and fun!
We saw lots and lots of dolphins and birds! The tour was perfect! Thank you!
Katy Hall
Katy Hall
23:14 03 Sep 22
Had a great ride and great experience today, well worth the money and time!
Tally Kriebel Fischer
Tally Kriebel Fischer
01:25 01 Sep 22
OMGOSH, we had a BLAST! We cannot recommend this tour enough! 5 ⭐️
Gabriele Gloeckner
Gabriele Gloeckner
15:44 03 Aug 22
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Tonya Johnson Street
Tonya Johnson Street
20:09 12 Jul 22
We booked this trip for our daughter’s 21th birthday. We had 8 in our party. Most of us had never experienced anything like this and had an absolute blast! We saw lots of dolphins. Thank you so much for a memorable day! The Streets from Tennessee!
Jules Tudisco Benedict
Jules Tudisco Benedict
17:00 08 Jul 22
Had a wonderful time with family and my granddaughters!!!
One of my granddaughters won a small prize for spotting the first Dolphin.
There were so many kids. I think in the future there should be more games to win prizes or all the kids should get something. It would make for a better experience!! Thank you!!
Deborah Cliett-Parker
Deborah Cliett-Parker
20:18 03 Jul 22
We saw Anastasia Island, the St. Augustine light house; sailed under the Bridge of Lions.
Very relaxing & informative; I would definitely recommend the tour.
Denise Nalette
Denise Nalette
01:38 29 Jun 22
Professional & knowledgeable staff from the time we stepped on the boat until we departed - as residents of St. Augustine, this is the first time we’ve done this tour and definitely will be back
Cheryl Crouse
Cheryl Crouse
18:14 19 Jun 22
Great sunset cruise. Wonderful way to end the evening in St. Augustine, FL.
Jonathan Carmichael
Jonathan Carmichael
16:44 11 Jun 22
Had a great time on red boat tours! Beautiful weather, friendly, knowledgeable crew, plus we got to see a baby dolphin!
Linette Swayne
Linette Swayne
23:42 12 May 22
Awesome boat tour! Was able to see a lot of Dolphins and the Captain and crew were amazing! Highly recommend!
Cathie Ensminger
Cathie Ensminger
23:02 03 May 22
Great tour, saw dolphins, turtles and birds. Highly recommend this tour
Judy Zamborski
Judy Zamborski
00:30 18 Mar 22
the 2 gentlemen runnin the boat and tour were well informed and very congenial. Good sense of humor and played great music.
thank you for a lovely day.
did not see many dolphins, but saw some.
Cathia Sedgley
Cathia Sedgley
00:54 08 Mar 22
THIS IS A MUST DO BOAT TOUR. � WE HAD THE BEST TIME EVER. FIRST TIME BUT DEFINITELY NOT THE LAST. WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AND EVERY YEAR AFTER.
Tere Michaels
Tere Michaels
18:35 07 Mar 22
Wonderful tour, saw dolphins, and the crew was awesome!! Thank y’all for a great time!
Kimberly Whitlock
Kimberly Whitlock
23:45 12 Feb 22
We had a wonderful sunset tour with Captain John and Sydney (not Savannah). The music was great, commentary was fun, and the blankets were a nice touch on cool evening. We will definitely book again when we come back!
Valerie Nicole
Valerie Nicole
03:14 26 Jan 22
We had a party of 7 ( ages 14 to 63) and had such a great time! Not only were the captain and first mate very nice and informative, they offered blankets, took photos of passengers, told jokes, gave us cookies and some great information about this beautiful city! I highly recommend this tour!!!!
We had the best experience with Red Boat Tours! We went to celebrate my dad’s birthday and see the St. Augustine “Nights of Lights” for the very first time! Red Boat Tours went above and beyond and we will definitely be planning more trips with our friends and family! Thank you Captain Tony and Crew!
Carla Powell Bramley
Carla Powell Bramley
04:13 18 Jan 22
We had a nice tour with Captain Tony and his wonderful daughter Sydney for the Night of lights tour. They kindly offered blankets and cookies. No beverages for purchase but they do allow you to BYO? Saves all the walking around and offers a front row seat to experience the benefits of seeing the city of St. Augustine all lit up!!
Very knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed the experience thoroughly.
Robyn Nycz-Seyfried
Robyn Nycz-Seyfried
05:22 16 Jan 22
Trip was informative and fun!! Very friendly!!
Rusty Pennington
Rusty Pennington
03:52 08 Jan 22
Great time on the night of lights
Anna Burwell
Anna Burwell
02:37 05 Jan 22
So much fun! Highly recommend! Wish I brought cash for a tip! Bring cash to tip these guys! They definitely entertain you!
Cathy Apolinario
Cathy Apolinario
05:01 04 Jan 22
Awesome Captain with great information and jokes!! Fabulous, helpful, caring ‘first mate’ - she must be a great daughter!! Very nice ride, too!
Kevin McPheeters
Kevin McPheeters
00:15 03 Jan 22
Once again we had a great time on St. Augustine's Red Boat Tours. This was our fourth time doing the holiday cruise. This is a fantastic way to see the Nights of Lights from a different perspective. Looking forward to doing it again next year.
Joe King
Joe King
13:31 24 Dec 21
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Abby Blacklab
Abby Blacklab
01:56 16 Dec 21
Captain Tony and his daughter took us on the Night of Lights tour and it was amazing! Great group and amazing experience! Thank you!
Bob Martin
Bob Martin
02:54 15 Dec 21
Very nice light tour on the water, the boat and staff were exceptional
Susan Anders Wilkes
Susan Anders Wilkes
20:06 13 Dec 21
We had a wonderful trip to see the St Augustine Night of Lights! The Captain and his mate were incredible, and made the adventure fun! Definitely a “ must do”!
Ann Davis
Ann Davis
21:10 05 Dec 21
Our experience on the Red Boat Tour was amazing, The Captain was courteous, funny and made the whole experience fun and very informative. Thank you for a great night and will definitely be doing this again and might even book a ride as a Christmas present for the kids.
Teri Delgado
Teri Delgado
14:27 05 Dec 21
It was a marvelous night of lights. The captain and his beautiful wife kept us warm, informed, and entertained. We saw magnificent St Augustine in all its glory. I highly recommend!
Rogelio Santos Jr.
Rogelio Santos Jr.
01:55 02 Dec 21
Awesome experience in the boat!!
Suzanne C. Ogaz
Suzanne C. Ogaz
11:09 29 Nov 21
Great way to see the Nights of Lights without the crowds. And to start the night off with a beautiful sunset can't be beat. We were celebrating my sisters birthday and they even gave her a gift. Great Captains. Thank you for a great experience. Will definitely do this again
Kimberly Paige Dawson
Kimberly Paige Dawson
02:35 25 Nov 21
Had the pleasure of spending my birthday tonight with the best hosts ever. Can't wait to go again.
Montana Mull
Montana Mull
04:33 21 Nov 21
Had a really lovely evening tour! This tour was informative, fun, and the staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable! Our tour was for “nights of lights” 10/10 best way to view the Christmas lights! The boat ride gets you up super close to the lights where you’ll be able to get plenty of amazing photos! Can’t thank red boat tours enough!
Kevin Holmes
Kevin Holmes
17:55 26 Oct 21
very nice ride. lots to see
Patricia Hayes
Patricia Hayes
21:00 17 Oct 21
Enjoyed our sunset cruise. Views were beautiful and crew was great.
James Bennington
James Bennington
22:35 12 Oct 21
Sunset cruise was superb!
Would definitely recommend.
Crew was wonderful & very knowledgeable of the history in St. Augustine. Great evening out with my husband! And recommendation for dinner was excellent!!
Mary E. Weaver
Mary E. Weaver
19:50 05 Oct 21
very enjoyable. great value. loads of dolphins.
Juana Bacon
Juana Bacon
00:02 27 Sep 21
Our family went out on the Dolphin Tour with Captain John and Savannah. We saw dolphins, porpoises, ospreys and pelicans. We were excited to observe them in their natural habitats. We were treated exceptionally well by Savannah and Captain John. We plan to take the adult cruise next time. Thanks to Red Boat Tours for providing us with a boat tour that was well worth the money and the time it took to get to St. Augustine from Middleburg. We highly recommend this tour boat for adults and children.
Stephannie Goodman
Stephannie Goodman
03:01 22 Sep 21
One of our last dates before leaving this area. So much fun. Very memorable experience. Highly recommend. Red boat tours worked with me after there was a mistake with my Groupon purchase. They were very accommodating. This tour was not only fun but educational. Love these type of things.
Herb Fluster
Herb Fluster
23:39 29 Aug 21
Great sunset cruise in St. Augustine. Captain James and First Mate Sidney did a great job. Great boat…will definitely be back.
Misty Smith
Misty Smith
04:01 21 Aug 21
Absolutely the best money spent while visiting Vilano Beach/St Augustine! Unforgettable experience, awesome boat captain!
Susan Banfield
Susan Banfield
17:30 16 Aug 21
Fun and informative! Would recommend to everyone!!!
Carolyn Howard Clanton
Carolyn Howard Clanton
16:53 14 Aug 21
we had a great time! recommended for everyone
Megan Walls
Megan Walls
21:19 06 Aug 21
Our family had a blast!! We saw a ton of dolphins and also got to learn some history of Saint Augustine. Highly recommend!
Sherry Dunn
Sherry Dunn
18:39 05 Aug 21
Definitely a "must" when visiting St. Augustine..we did the BYOB and it was so much fun..
Laura Jean Ferreira
Laura Jean Ferreira
00:00 01 Aug 21
Thank you for an amazing sunset. Great Captain and First Mate! Made us all feel welcome! Shares some some
History on St Augustine that I did not know!!!
Jere L. Comer
Jere L. Comer
19:09 31 Jul 21
Great family fun and great customer service!
Dusty Hoffman
Dusty Hoffman
16:59 28 Jul 21
Family owned and very friendly. Excellent boat and equipment.
Kendra Kinlock
Kendra Kinlock
23:47 26 Jul 21
We loved our sunset cruise!! It was absolutely beautiful, saw dolphins and a great price!!!
Pam Maurisak Hobson
Pam Maurisak Hobson
19:26 22 Jul 21
What a wonderful time. Lots of dolphin, the history is fantastic and the crew is fabulous. We’ll be back!
Krisi Quayle
Krisi Quayle
15:43 22 Jul 21
Awesome tour! Great guide… highly recommend!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Christopher Guthrie
Christopher Guthrie
03:30 13 Jul 21
Very personable, knowledgeable & funny, a really good time! Great picture opportunities, beautiful sunsets, what more can you ask for? We loved it! 5 *'s
Amy Thomas Polk
Amy Thomas Polk
22:37 06 Jul 21
Our family had a great time on the Dolphin tour! We never expected to see so many dolphins! The captain was very friendly and even let our son man the boat! Would definitely recommend and do it again!
Dee Hathcock
Dee Hathcock
02:40 06 Jul 21
Absolutely love doing tours with Captain Tony on Red Boat Tours we are repeat customers and always look forward to our time on the boat. very relaxing, great scenery and views , doesn't get any better! I think it just makes it better knowing it family owned and operated so they truly treat you like family!
Emma Reilly
Emma Reilly
01:41 29 Jun 21
Had an amazing time time while on red boat tours! Highly recommend !
Jeff Zumbahlen
Jeff Zumbahlen
01:40 21 Jun 21
absolutely amazing time on the sunset tour with captain James and captain John. I caught a really creepy photo if the lighthouse that I'll share! no filter no trickery at all. just a cool haunted photo. 10/10 would recommend
Margaret Parsons
Margaret Parsons
01:11 10 Jun 21
Very informative and a lot of fun. Saw a turtle,dolphins,jellyfish, birds and stuff you just don’t see in Indiana
April Cuéllar Sawers
April Cuéllar Sawers
15:29 04 Jun 21
Super fun
captain was cool a lot of information and good pictures saw plenty of dolphins.
Joy Price
Joy Price
14:01 17 May 21
We had a great time on the sunset cruise! The crew were great, attentive and fun! You won't be disappointed!
Shannon Lawson
Shannon Lawson
13:49 14 May 21
I had a lovely time last night on this tour! Tony and his daughter were welcoming and informative and created a relaxed and fun atmosphere. I would recommend this to everyone!
Alicia Lynn
Alicia Lynn
15:30 10 May 21
wonderful seen and learned so much
Desiree Rosa
Desiree Rosa
06:44 10 May 21
Family friendly and the staff are incredible. We sat in the front benches and were offered blankets in case we got wet. We saw so many dolphins and the view was spectacular 😍❤️
Greg Call
Greg Call
16:07 03 May 21
Captain Tony andDaughter are great! Very nice tour and friendly people😀😀😀😀
Agnes Wozniak
Agnes Wozniak
01:23 02 May 21
amazing. great time. the capital and his daughter are super nice. great sense of humor and some history lesson.
Mary-k Balzell
Mary-k Balzell
03:23 26 Apr 21
Captain Tony and his First Mate James were such a joy 🥰 The entire evening from history to jokes, music to weather, the aura was pure Zen! Thank you from The Everything Cool Crew. You guys Rock!
Jessica Tisdale
Jessica Tisdale
23:34 24 Apr 21
My husband and I had a great time last night on the Sunset Cruise. It was a beautiful night, and the view was amazing! Definitely will be booking again.
Bane  Barth
Bane Barth
22:56 21 Apr 21
Great experience. Super informative.
Emily Firth
Emily Firth
22:54 21 Apr 21
Very relaxing and informational tour. We saw dolphins and learned the history of beautiful st. Augustine! Highly recommend the sunset tour!
Elizabeth A Price
Elizabeth A Price
23:59 20 Apr 21
So glad we booked this tour! Comfortable seats, excellent music and knowledgeable Captain/crew!! We saw several dolphins, local birds, and a beautiful sunset. Take the trip, you’ll be pleased you did ☀️
Mary Lou Martin
Mary Lou Martin
20:13 20 Apr 21
Great captain and first mate. Very
informative and we saw a lot of dolphins. Highly recommend.
Amy Lagana Aviles
Amy Lagana Aviles
16:18 20 Apr 21
We had a beautiful tour last night out of Vilano Pier . The captain and his daughter could not do enough for us and they were very knowledgeable about the area . They even provided blankets . Thank you guys we had a great time
Misty Osborne
Misty Osborne
08:04 20 Apr 21
Awesome Sunset Cruise! Captains Tony and Savanna were great - they shared knowledge of local attractions and were accommodating to guests. Tour lasted about 2 hours, was very enjoyable; great photo opportunities and even spotted a few dolphin! Highly recommended.
Amber Perry
Amber Perry
21:03 19 Apr 21
We loved our tour today! Great fun to see so many dolphins up close and enjoy a different view of St Augustine. 😊
Marc Grizzanti
Marc Grizzanti
17:18 17 Apr 21
The kids had a blast and we saw a lot of dolphins! Thank you Captain Tony and Captain Savanna! What an amazing time!
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