Dolphin Cruises in Jacksonville, Florida

Dutton Island Dolphin Adventure

• Dutton Island Dolphin Adventure is a guided kayak tour. The tour will take you through the canal between the mainland and the beaches off the Atlantic coast. The main destination is Dutton Island Preserve (formally Pine Island). You will get to explore the tributaries through tunnels of trees, investigate an abandoned sailboat graveyard and see many types of native birds that nest in the estuary, including the rare roseate spoonbill. On your trek through the waters keep a lookout for the many dolphins that come to teach their young how to fish in the safety of the channel.

  Dutton Island Atlantic Beach
  1921 Dutton Drive
  Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
  904-251-0016
  www.kayakjacksonville.com

Nautical Escapes

• The Fort Caroline Dolphin Encounter/Historical Paddle and Hike is another guided kayak paddling tour. This tour will take you down the protected St. Johns River where dolphins like to fish in the shallow waters. The tour includes a stop at Fort Caroline, built when the French attempted to lay claim to northern Florida in the 1500s. Many types of native birds, fishes and manatees can be found in the pristine estuaries you will paddle along.

  Nautical Escapes USA
  9743 Saye Court
  Jacksonville, FL 32225
  904-568-0284
  www.nauticalescapes.com

Eco Tours Jacksonville

• This is a boat tour that will take you through the rivers, bays, and backwaters of the Intercoastal Waterway. The tours are highly customizable and can be adjusted to see dolphins, manatees, go birding, or stop at local waterfront restaurants. All groups are private so you and your guests will receive the full attention of the staff. Tour rates vary depending on the trip. You can elect to go out for a few hours or an all-day affair.

  Eco Tours Jacksonville
  Capt. Jim Hammond
  17184 Dorado Circle
  Jacksonville, FL 32226
  904-757-7550
  www.ecotoursjacksonville.com