About 2 hours · All ages
Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure
Bottlenose dolphins and the estuary, narrated.
| Adult | $39 |
|---|---|
| Child | $19 |
Editorial spotlight · 107 Yacht Club Drive, St. Augustine
2026 Sunshine Awards nomineeBest Eco Cruise
Florida Water Tours
A family ecotour company on the Matanzas River with three enclosed, shaded boats and a naturalist on most sailings. Dolphin and wildlife cruises run $39, and the schedule fills out with wine tastings, a jazz cruise, a haunted-history sail and a Nights of Lights run through the holidays.
- Dolphin cruise
- $39
- Private charter
- from $595
- 4.9
- Reviews
- 6,732
Editorial spotlight. Florida Water Tours is a nominee in the 2026 Sunshine Awards. They did not pay for this page and had no say in it. We earn a commission when you book through the links here; your price is the same.
The operation
Founded in 2016, run by a family of master captains
The About page says Jessica Jadick founded the company in 2016 out of a childhood interest in marine wildlife and conservation, and that it is family owned and operated. Her husband, Master Captain Michael Jadick, runs boats alongside her; Master Captain Kevin Jadick and Kristie Corrigan are listed as educators and crew.
Three vessels work out of 107 Yacht Club Drive: Osprey, a 45-foot pontoon for 37 guests; Island Breeze, a 35-foot pontoon for 24 and designated a “floating classroom”; and Great Blue Heron, a custom power catamaran for 49 with a U-shaped bar and a sound system. All three are enclosed and shaded with roll-up windows and a restroom aboard. The company also runs school and marine-science programs and a Cruise for a Cause day.
“With an outstanding passion for history and wildlife, Florida Water Tours offers ecotourism cruises for vacationers and locals alike.”
- JJ
Founder
Jessica Jadick
- MJ
Master captain
Michael Jadick
- KJ
Master captain, educator
Kevin Jadick
- KC
Educator
Kristie Corrigan
Names and titles as listed on the company’s About page.
The one to book
Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure
The core cruise: bottlenose dolphins, shorebirds and the Matanzas estuary with a naturalist narrating, from a shaded deck with a restroom aboard.
Children are $19 and military $35. The same boat goes out private for $595 by day or $750 at sunset.
| Adult | $39 |
|---|---|
| Child | $19 |
| Military | $35 |
Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
Check AvailabilityThe boats
Osprey, Island Breeze and Great Blue Heron
Per the vessel page. All are enclosed and shaded with adjustable windows and a restroom.
Osprey
- Type
- 45-ft pontoon
- Guests
- 37 plus 2 crew
Island Breeze
- Type
- 35-ft pontoon
- Guests
- 24 plus 2 crew
Great Blue Heron
- Type
- Custom power catamaran
- Guests
- 49
Book it
Cruises
Priced per person unless noted. Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
Evening · All ages
Sunset Eco Cruise
The Matanzas at golden hour with a naturalist aboard.
| Adult | $39 |
|---|---|
| Child | $29 |
Hands-on · All ages
Marine Field Experience
Water sampling and field gear aboard the floating classroom.
| Adult | $29 |
|---|---|
| FL resident | $24 |
| Child | $16 |
Evening · From Nov 21
Nights Of Lights
The holiday display from the water aboard Osprey.
| Adult | $39 |
|---|---|
| Child | $22 |
Evening · Adults
Sunset River Jazz Cruise
Live jazz on the river at sunset.
| Per person | $59 |
|---|
Before you go
Know before you go
Departure
107 Yacht Club Drive, St. Augustine.
Weather
The company advertises a 100 percent refund if your trip is cancelled due to weather.
Food and drink
Charcuterie and dessert graze boxes can be added from $45; Island Breeze sailings are BYOB.
Groups
Private charters run $595 by day and $750 at sunset; school and science programs are booked separately.
Reviews
What guests say
- 4.9Google6,732 reviews as of October 2, 2026
- 2016FoundedPer the About page
- 3Boats37, 24 and 49 guests
Reviewers praise the crew, the dolphin and bird sightings and the narration; the most common caveat is that dolphins are wild and not guaranteed.
Questions
Good to know
Where does it leave from?
107 Yacht Club Drive, St. Augustine.
What does it cost?
$39 per adult for the dolphin cruise. Checked October 2, 2026.
Is there shade and a restroom?
Yes on all three boats, per the vessel page.
What if the weather turns?
The company advertises a full refund for weather cancellations.
The Matanzas, three boats, one family
Dolphins for $39, wine and jazz at sunset, lights through the holidays.
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