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Boat Rentals on Amelia Island

Captained charters and bareboat rentals on the Amelia River, back-marsh creeks, and Atlantic nearshore. Half-day and full-day options.

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Why book a boat on Amelia Island

  • •Amelia River, Nassau Sound, and the Intracoastal give you dozens of protected runs
  • •Shrimp fleet and jetties are a 10-minute cruise from the downtown marina
  • •Sandbar culture: Big Talbot and Nassau Sound sandbars are accessible only by boat
  • •Cumberland Island day trips possible via the St. Marys inlet (weather permitting)

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Sea Dolphin Charters

Captained nearshore and offshore charters. Good for groups who want a ride plus fishing or sightseeing, no license required.

4–8 hours
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Amelia River Cruises

Private charters and group cruises on the Amelia River. Sunset, dolphin, and history cruises from the downtown marina.

1–3 hours
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Local tips

  1. 1Time your trip to the tide. Low tide exposes the best sandbars in Nassau Sound.
  2. 2If you want to drive your own boat, ask about a captained introductory tour first — the creeks and oyster bars are unforgiving.
  3. 3Watch the wind forecast, not the rain forecast. 15+ knot SE wind chops up the river fast.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a boating license to rent?

In Florida, anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 needs a boater education card to operate a vessel with 10+ horsepower. Captained charters skip that requirement.

What type of boat should I book?

Pontoon for family sandbar days, center console for fishing or longer runs, captained charter if you want zero navigation stress.

Can I take the boat to the ocean?

Only some rental contracts allow ocean use. Bareboat rentals are typically restricted to the Amelia River and Intracoastal — confirm at booking.

Where do you launch from?

Most operators launch out of the Fernandina Harbor Marina downtown or the Amelia Island Yacht Basin on the south end.

Related experiences

Dolphin Tours
Fishing Charters
Paddleboard Rentals