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Water Sportin’: 5 Ways to Soak Up Summer in Jacksonville
There is no doubt that the best ways to experience the wonders of Jax is via the water. From swimming…
Take the less traditional route to explore this River City from the water! You don’t need a boat of your own, just tag along on one of these local tours and explore the St. Johns River, the Intracoastal Waterway and our beaches.
The St. Johns River Taxi is probably the most underrated attraction in Jax! For a visitor without a boat, the easiest way to get on the water is via the Taxi. Whether you are going to a concert at Daily’s Place or a game at EverBank Stadium, moving across the river or just enjoying the sunset on the St. Johns River, it’s a fun tour and transportation option. The St. Johns River Taxi offers Sunset Cruises with live music as well as Ecotours and Neighborhood Tours. To book a tour, visit www.rivertaxiandtours.com.
Come experience a crazy thrill ride and ecotour mixed in one! The tour boat is a 600 horsepower, state-of-the-art, air boat, piloted by a licensed US Coast Guard Master Captain. Sights you can expect to see include views of the giant naval ship at Mayport, planes and helicopters that do fly-over maneuvers, historic and active Mayport shrimp boats carrying a bounty of fresh shrimp.
Flying and spinning around the magnificent marshlands, wetlands, creeks, streams and islands will leave you with goose bumps. The guides guarantee you will see dolphins on their tours! Not to mention countless other marine animals!
Join in on the adventure and chose from one of their many different paddling expeditions. These guided tours are offered at several locations in Jacksonville. All ages and experiences welcome! Up The Creek specializes in professionally Guided Kayak Tours and Giant War Canoe tours on some of the most iconic and picturesque waterways in the area. The Xpeditions are all-inclusive including arrangements, equipment, snacks and other essentials.
Enjoy a guided Surf or SUP lessons with the fun crew at this local Neptune Beach surf shop. They offer individual and group lessons as well as board rentals for you to explore on your own. The team at Jax Surf and Paddle knows the best spots to surf in Jax as well as the best places to enjoy a great paddle. Check them out to book a lesson or rental.
The all-female staff at Saltwater Cowgirls offers guided individual or group surf lessons for girls and women of all ages in Jacksonville Beach.