We offer a variety of tours at Amelia River Cruises & Charters, be sure to scroll down to see more options.

Cumberland Island Tour: Discover the lure of Amelia and Cumberland Islands on this Enchanting “Tails & Tales” Wildlife Sightseeing and History Tour.

Departs 7 days a week at 10:00 a.m. – Embark on an exceptional Cumberland Island Tour, a journey that unveils the captivating history and diverse wildlife of Amelia and Cumberland Islands. 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 1/2 hour tour is our longest. It takes you further north in Georgia than any of our other tours. On this tour, you have the most opportunity to see the wildlife, and the longest available time to hear about the area’s fascinating history.

You will experience the thrill of searching for playful dolphins, turkeys, alligators, sea turtles, manatees, pelicans, the American bald eagle, and more as you cruise along the picturesque shorelines. Admire the fascinating Fernandina shrimp boats, historic Old Town, and iconic landmarks. Once a playground for the super-rich and famous, as you approach Cumberland Island you will be looking for their wild horses while our knowledgeable captains share with you the legendary tales of the Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Kennedy families’ history.

You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks, including alcohol, and we are pet friendly. Comfort awaits you on our accessible catamaran boats, with a restroom on board. You don’t want to miss this popular wildlife sightseeing and narrated history tour; book your tickets now!

Boats depart as scheduled. We don’t offer refunds if you miss the boat! Reservations are recommended.

Other Cruises

The first four of our 12 new Tapas & Tasting Tour Series are now listed on our Tapas & Tasting Tourspage!

tastings on our cruises

Introducing our Tapas & Tasting Tour Cruises


Make memories on the water as the air is infused with anticipation for our new and enchanting Tapas & Tasting Tour Cruises. Join us for a themed evening of exquisite food and drink pairings that have been meticulously curated by the area’s top chefs. Our boat glides along the riverways as you witness the magical views of the salt marshes, maritime forests, and wilderness beaches.

Enjoy live music, the antics of playful dolphins, and the majestic presence of wild horses. Watch the sun descend behind the horizon as a golden glow is cast upon the water.

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These are our other tours:

CruiseDeparting
Cumberland Sound Sunset ToursOne-hour daily, but times change with the sunsets
Adult Twilight BYOB CruisesFriday & Saturday Evenings (Thursdays, too, in the summer!)
Tapas & Tasting ToursSelect themes and days April – SeptemberTwo-hour cruises, departures change with the sunsets
Specialty and FUN-draising ToursSelect days – year ’roundTimes change with the sunsets
Shrimping Eco ToursOpens to the public in June 2024