Amelia Island
Amelia Island Florida is one of the most beautiful islands in the United States. Our Backwater Boat tours is the top attraction on Amelia Island. See below for pricing, tour info, and more.
Backwater Cat Adventure - Amelia Island
Backwater Cat Adventure has 2 Tour options. See both options below
PLEASE READ!! NEW REQUIREMENT: If you plan to drive our boat and were born after January 1, 1988 and are at least 18 years of age, you must take the Temporary Boaters License Course online at Boat-Ed.com and show proof of completion on your phone before going on the tour. Please click on 'Exam Only' to take the exam. Boat-Ed.com charges $3.00 for the certification and it is required by Florida Law.
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2.5 Hour Amelia and Cumberland Boat Tour
$ 139$ - per person
About Our Amelia Island Tour. Now using our new Go-Cat Boat! Safer, faster, dryer ride and way more fun then the Craigcat boats we've been using for the past 6 years.
2.5 Hour Tour. Drive your own 2 man catamaran, while a guide (on his boat) leads you around Fort Clinch, Cumberland Island, Ga and throughout the backwater of Amelia Island seeking wildlife, sea life and a superior boating experience. Adventure Awaits you!
This 2.5 hour tour has it all; Beautiful scenery, wildlife, sea life on some very unique and fast boats. After a brief on how to operate your own boat, this adventure takes you on a river run through some of the most beautiful backwater and marshlands that Amelia has to offer. We're looking for dolphin, sea birds and other sea life along the way. After some really cool boating in the backwater, we stop off on a beautiful island for a little time off the boat. Then it's off to historic Fort Clinch on the tip of Amelia Island to take pictures and hear about the history and events of years past. Back down the Amelia River to the Historic Fernandina Harbor where we started.
This adventure will capture the hearts and minds of young and old alike. Perfect for couples, groups, and families with children 5 years old and up.
2.5 Hour Tour. Drive your own 2 man catamaran, while a guide (on his boat) leads you around Fort Clinch, Cumberland Island, Ga and throughout the backwater of Amelia Island seeking wildlife, sea life and a superior boating experience. Adventure Awaits you!
This 2.5 hour tour has it all; Beautiful scenery, wildlife, sea life on some very unique and fast boats. After a brief on how to operate your own boat, this adventure takes you on a river run through some of the most beautiful backwater and marshlands that Amelia has to offer. We're looking for dolphin, sea birds and other sea life along the way. After some really cool boating in the backwater, we stop off on a beautiful island for a little time off the boat. Then it's off to historic Fort Clinch on the tip of Amelia Island to take pictures and hear about the history and events of years past. Back down the Amelia River to the Historic Fernandina Harbor where we started.
This adventure will capture the hearts and minds of young and old alike. Perfect for couples, groups, and families with children 5 years old and up.
- Childrens Price is $115 ages 5-12
- 2.5 Hour Tour
- Drive your own boat!
- Complimentary pictures of your adventure!
- Perfect Safety Rating!
- Never lose your money due to weather
- Complimentary waterproof jackets and pants
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1.15 Hour Amelia Island Boat Tour
$ 90$ - per person
About Our Amelia Island 1.15 Hour Tour:
Now using our new Go-Cat Boat! Safer, faster, dryer ride and way more fun then the Craigcats we've used for the past 6 years
1 Hour 15 minute Tour. Drive your own 2 man Go-Cat Boat, while a guide (on his boat) leads you to Fort Clinch and throughout the backwater of Amelia Island seeking wildlife, sea life and a superior boating experience. Adventure Awaits you!
This 1 hour 15 minute tour has it all (except we do not have enough time to stop on an island); Beautiful scenery, wildlife, sea life on some very unique and fast boats. After a brief on how to operate your own boat, this adventure takes you on a river run through some of the most beautiful backwater and marshlands that Amelia has to offer. We're looking for dolphin, sea birds and other sea life along the way. Then it's off to historic Fort Clinch on the tip of Amelia Island to take pictures and hear about the history and events of years past. Back down the Amelia River to the Historic Fernandina Harbor where we started. .
This adventure will capture the hearts and minds of young and old alike. Perfect for couples, groups, and families with children 5 years old and up.
1 Hour 15 minute Tour. Drive your own 2 man Go-Cat Boat, while a guide (on his boat) leads you to Fort Clinch and throughout the backwater of Amelia Island seeking wildlife, sea life and a superior boating experience. Adventure Awaits you!
This 1 hour 15 minute tour has it all (except we do not have enough time to stop on an island); Beautiful scenery, wildlife, sea life on some very unique and fast boats. After a brief on how to operate your own boat, this adventure takes you on a river run through some of the most beautiful backwater and marshlands that Amelia has to offer. We're looking for dolphin, sea birds and other sea life along the way. Then it's off to historic Fort Clinch on the tip of Amelia Island to take pictures and hear about the history and events of years past. Back down the Amelia River to the Historic Fernandina Harbor where we started. .
This adventure will capture the hearts and minds of young and old alike. Perfect for couples, groups, and families with children 5 years old and up.
- Children must be at least 5 years old to go
- 1 Hour and 15 minute Tour
- Drive your own boat!
- Perfect Safety Rating!
- Never lose your money due to weather
- Complimentary waterproof jackets and pants available

AmeliaIsland
Amelia Island Florida is one of the most beautiful islands in the United States. The island has a lot of wildlife that we see on every trip. For more information on our Amelia Island boat tour location, please click the link below.