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Explore Amelia
Island by water. . .
Amelia Island is surrounded
by the Atlantic Ocean and many tidal creeks, marshes, and the intracoastal waterway, all which
offer fantastic views and occasion to explore local nature.
 Besides enjoying
a boat ride, frequently you will see marine life
such as dolphins and Manatees. There's also opportunity for an occasional sighting of an
alligator sunning itself along the marshland banks. We highly
recommend taking a boat ride
around Cumberland Island, GA (located just across from Amelia
Island). Cumberland
is known for its wild horses, which you will often see from the water
(pictured left).
Nature
tours by water...
Amelia River Cruises &
Charters offers nature tours on a large vessel with room for up to 49
people. Tours leave from both the Fernandina Harbor Marina downtown, and
the Downunder Restaurant. Call (904)261-9972 for further
information.
Also call the
Amelia Island Charter Boat Association at (904)261-2870 for additional
information and recommendations on
chartering boats for nature tours and fishing.
Also
visit our Fishing Charter (and Beach Fishing) Section.
Sailing
If you'd like to take some sailing
lessons, try Windward Sailing School. They offer
both sailing charters as well as sailboat rentals and basic to advanced
sailing instruction. Located at 1 Front Street at the Fernandina Harbor
Marina, call Windward Sailing at (904)261-9125.
Also check out Schooner-Voyager, offering romantic sunset sailing
tours aboard an 1840's replica sailing schooner.
Another sailing yacht available by
charter, is the Ketch Amnesia, a 70-foot sailing yacht available
for both day sailing, overnight, and weekend sailing adventures.
Maximum passenger limit of six. Call (904)206-0537 for further
information.
Kayaking
Another water adventure available to
explore local nature, is to take a kayak trip with Kayak
Amelia. Learn about our island and eco-system while you paddle
through local marshes and creeks. Kayak Amelia provides equipment,
instruction, and states that "no prior kayaking experience is
necessary."
Surfing
Many local islanders surf off Amelia's
beaches. If you're interested in taking surfing lessons, private
surfing lessons are available from Peter Parkin of Driftwood Sun &
Surf, 31 South Fletcher Avenue. Call (904)321-2188 for
additional information about island surfing.
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