Eco Tour

Two-hour Eco Tour (2 hours in length) During the tour – presented by naturalists’ expert – our guests will experience the operation of the Otter Trawl shrimp net much like the nets used by the commercial shrimp industry today. Our guests will be actively involved in this process and deploying and retrieving this net will be part of the experience. The catch will then be displayed in an aquarium onboard and each of the creatures will be identified and then released back into the wild. Then we will continue to explore the backwaters and tidal creeks that make up this estuary that is also part of the St. Marys River Basin connecting Tiger Basin with the Okefenokee Swamp.

Cumberland Island Tour

10:30 a.m. – 2-hour Cumberland Island Tour
One of our most popular cruises, this 10:30 a.m. two-hour cruise offers an extensive and rich history of Amelia and Cumberland Island, with views of wildlife seen along the way. From Fernandina’s shrimp boats, historic Old Towne and Ft. Clinch, to the wild horses of Cumberland Island and the ruins of the Carnegie Dungeoness Mansion and the Greyfield Inn, our historians will share the colorful stories that define the character of this unique part of the world.

Beach Creek Tour

2:30 p.m. – Beach Creek Tour (1 ½ hour in length)
Departing at 2:30 p.m., this afternoon tour is a nice blend of history and nature, including a trip up Beach Creek with a beautiful view of the salt marshes and birdlife of Cumberland Island. This tour offers a close up view of the ruins of the Dungeoness Mansion and takes you, literally inside Cumberland Island.

Cumberland Sound Tour

5:00 p.m. – Cumberland Sound Tour (1 ½ hour in length) This late afternoon/early evening tour offers an abbreviated version of our 10:30 a.m. 2-hour tour. We’ll share historic Fernandina, Old Towne, and Ft. Clinch with you before heading over to Cumberland Island to look for the wild horses and share the history of the island as we head up to the Dungeoness dock and back. A great way to get the history and wildlife of Cumberland in before heading out for an early dinner or night out on the town.

Adult Twilight Tour

This is an adult-oriented, BYOB cruise. Designed especially for adults, the Amelia River Cruises Twilight Cruise is one of the finest ways to end the day or begin the night. A sunset cruise on the Cumberland Sound can be as spectacular as the legendary Key West sunset. Enjoy a glass of your favorite beverage and listen to some of Fernandina’s local entertainers onboard. The Bald Eagle is a 59’ catamaran with open decks that give everyone onboard an excellent view.

With the wind in your hair and the smell of sweet sea air, you will be swept away to a tropical paradise where all of your worries disappear and a sense of relaxation and appreciation of nature takes over you.

Family Friendly Sunset Tour

Family Friendly Sunset Tour – Our traditional family sunset cruise offers a laid back way to end the day with a brief history of the area, but focuses primarily on allowing passengers most of the trip to enjoy views of wildlife and the gorgeous sunsets we so often see here in northeast Florida. Food and beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are allowed onboard and pets are welcome too. This tour is offered seven nights a week during Spring, Summer and Fall

Eco Tour

Two-hour Eco Tour (2 hours in length) During the tour – presented by naturalists’ expert – our guests will experience the operation of the Otter Trawl shrimp net much like the nets used by the commercial shrimp industry today. Our guests will be actively involved in this process and deploying and retrieving this net will be part of the experience. The catch will then be displayed in an aquarium onboard and each of the creatures will be identified and then released back into the wild. Then we will continue to explore the backwaters and tidal creeks that make up this estuary that is also part of the St. Marys River Basin connecting Tiger Basin with the Okefenokee Swamp.

Cumberland Island Tour

10:30 a.m. – 2-hour Cumberland Island Tour
One of our most popular cruises, this 10:30 a.m. two-hour cruise offers an extensive and rich history of Amelia and Cumberland Island, with views of wildlife seen along the way. From Fernandina’s shrimp boats, historic Old Towne and Ft. Clinch, to the wild horses of Cumberland Island and the ruins of the Carnegie Dungeoness Mansion and the Greyfield Inn, our historians will share the colorful stories that define the character of this unique part of the world.

Eco Tour

Two-hour Eco Tour (2 hours in length) During the tour – presented by naturalists’ expert – our guests will experience the operation of the Otter Trawl shrimp net much like the nets used by the commercial shrimp industry today. Our guests will be actively involved in this process and deploying and retrieving this net will be part of the experience. The catch will then be displayed in an aquarium onboard and each of the creatures will be identified and then released back into the wild. Then we will continue to explore the backwaters and tidal creeks that make up this estuary that is also part of the St. Marys River Basin connecting Tiger Basin with the Okefenokee Swamp.

Beach Creek Tour

2:30 p.m. – Beach Creek Tour (1 ½ hour in length)
Departing at 2:30 p.m., this afternoon tour is a nice blend of history and nature, including a trip up Beach Creek with a beautiful view of the salt marshes and birdlife of Cumberland Island. This tour offers a close up view of the ruins of the Dungeoness Mansion and takes you, literally inside Cumberland Island.

Cumberland Sound Tour

5:00 p.m. – Cumberland Sound Tour (1 ½ hour in length) This late afternoon/early evening tour offers an abbreviated version of our 10:30 a.m. 2-hour tour. We’ll share historic Fernandina, Old Towne, and Ft. Clinch with you before heading over to Cumberland Island to look for the wild horses and share the history of the island as we head up to the Dungeoness dock and back. A great way to get the history and wildlife of Cumberland in before heading out for an early dinner or night out on the town.

Wild Amelia

Shrimping Tour

Family Friendly Sunset Tour

Family Friendly Sunset Tour – Our traditional family sunset cruise offers a laid back way to end the day with a brief history of the area, but focuses primarily on allowing passengers most of the trip to enjoy views of wildlife and the gorgeous sunsets we so often see here in northeast Florida. Food and beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are allowed onboard and pets are welcome too. This tour is offered seven nights a week during Spring, Summer and Fall

Cumberland Island Tour

10:30 a.m. – 2-hour Cumberland Island Tour
One of our most popular cruises, this 10:30 a.m. two-hour cruise offers an extensive and rich history of Amelia and Cumberland Island, with views of wildlife seen along the way. From Fernandina’s shrimp boats, historic Old Towne and Ft. Clinch, to the wild horses of Cumberland Island and the ruins of the Carnegie Dungeoness Mansion and the Greyfield Inn, our historians will share the colorful stories that define the character of this unique part of the world.

Beach Creek Tour

2:30 p.m. – Beach Creek Tour (1 ½ hour in length)
Departing at 2:30 p.m., this afternoon tour is a nice blend of history and nature, including a trip up Beach Creek with a beautiful view of the salt marshes and birdlife of Cumberland Island. This tour offers a close up view of the ruins of the Dungeoness Mansion and takes you, literally inside Cumberland Island.

Cumberland Sound Tour

5:00 p.m. – Cumberland Sound Tour (1 ½ hour in length) This late afternoon/early evening tour offers an abbreviated version of our 10:30 a.m. 2-hour tour. We’ll share historic Fernandina, Old Towne, and Ft. Clinch with you before heading over to Cumberland Island to look for the wild horses and share the history of the island as we head up to the Dungeoness dock and back. A great way to get the history and wildlife of Cumberland in before heading out for an early dinner or night out on the town.

Family Friendly Sunset Tour

Family Friendly Sunset Tour – Our traditional family sunset cruise offers a laid back way to end the day with a brief history of the area, but focuses primarily on allowing passengers most of the trip to enjoy views of wildlife and the gorgeous sunsets we so often see here in northeast Florida. Food and beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are allowed onboard and pets are welcome too. This tour is offered seven nights a week during Spring, Summer and Fall

Cumberland Island Tour

10:30 a.m. – 2-hour Cumberland Island Tour
One of our most popular cruises, this 10:30 a.m. two-hour cruise offers an extensive and rich history of Amelia and Cumberland Island, with views of wildlife seen along the way. From Fernandina’s shrimp boats, historic Old Towne and Ft. Clinch, to the wild horses of Cumberland Island and the ruins of the Carnegie Dungeoness Mansion and the Greyfield Inn, our historians will share the colorful stories that define the character of this unique part of the world.

Beach Creek Tour

2:30 p.m. – Beach Creek Tour (1 ½ hour in length)
Departing at 2:30 p.m., this afternoon tour is a nice blend of history and nature, including a trip up Beach Creek with a beautiful view of the salt marshes and birdlife of Cumberland Island. This tour offers a close up view of the ruins of the Dungeoness Mansion and takes you, literally inside Cumberland Island.

Cumberland Sound Tour

5:00 p.m. – Cumberland Sound Tour (1 ½ hour in length) This late afternoon/early evening tour offers an abbreviated version of our 10:30 a.m. 2-hour tour. We’ll share historic Fernandina, Old Towne, and Ft. Clinch with you before heading over to Cumberland Island to look for the wild horses and share the history of the island as we head up to the Dungeoness dock and back. A great way to get the history and wildlife of Cumberland in before heading out for an early dinner or night out on the town.

Family Friendly Sunset Tour

Family Friendly Sunset Tour – Our traditional family sunset cruise offers a laid back way to end the day with a brief history of the area, but focuses primarily on allowing passengers most of the trip to enjoy views of wildlife and the gorgeous sunsets we so often see here in northeast Florida. Food and beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are allowed onboard and pets are welcome too. This tour is offered seven nights a week during Spring, Summer and Fall

Cumberland Island Tour

10:30 a.m. – 2-hour Cumberland Island Tour
One of our most popular cruises, this 10:30 a.m. two-hour cruise offers an extensive and rich history of Amelia and Cumberland Island, with views of wildlife seen along the way. From Fernandina’s shrimp boats, historic Old Towne and Ft. Clinch, to the wild horses of Cumberland Island and the ruins of the Carnegie Dungeoness Mansion and the Greyfield Inn, our historians will share the colorful stories that define the character of this unique part of the world.