St. Augustine Boat Tour: Nights of Lights

Experience the magic of Florida’s holiday tradition, Nights of Lights, on a boat tour in St. Augustine. Join us for a water-born version of a sleigh ride!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bridge of Lions - We will float under the Bridge of Lions to catch a glimpse of the Lion Statues that were given in 1920 and sit in the park.
  • St. Augustine - We will pass by the main strip to view the beautiful light display for the Holiday Season.
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - The Fort is simply and beautifully lite and…
What's Included
  • Dogs allowed with prior notice
  • Family friendly
  • On-board restrooms
  • Children pricing (18 and under) $19
What's Not Included
  • Alcohol is not sold - but you may bring.
  • Check weather - bring something warm to wrap up with on cold nights.
Additional Information

Nights of Lights Holiday Boat Cruise - Florida’s Sleigh Ride Experience
Make this season truly memorable with a Nights of Lights cruise — a cherished holiday tradition that unites everyone. It’s Florida’s take on a sleigh ride, featuring dazzling lights, festive carols on select cruises, and captivating stories from the water that bring the city’s…

Location
260 Vilano Rd
Vilano Road
After parking, walk down the Vilano Fishing Pier. You will pass a bluebird statue and go under an arch with dolphin overhead. Take a left down to the floating dock to get on the boat for your tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kristin_s
Jan 14, 2026
Fun for a large group with all ages - We had a large group including two sets of grandparents. This was a wonderful way to see the lights and a fun activity that we could all do together. Our boat captains were very thoughtful, fun and engaging. There were two boats which I wasn’t expecting so if you do make separate reservations as part of a large group be sure to make a note in the reservation so they know to seat you together. I highly recommend!
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Nicholas_v
Jan 9, 2026
Great trip and excellent crew - It was a great boat, an excellent crew and a nice cruise. We got to see the lights and it was really fantastic.
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Sandy_r
Jan 7, 2026
Adventure Boat Tour - The Adventures Boat Tour was fantastic! I would highly recommend it. Our Capt Greg and Capt Tammy were fun, thorough, and interesting. A beautiful night with lights on the water!! Thank you!!
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Jerry
Jan 7, 2026
Chilly but worth it - Since the daytime temperatures were in the high 70’s, thought it would only be maybe 10 degrees cooler on the water. Wrong! That being said, first mate Tammy made sure everyone had blankets which helped. She was great telling us the history of many things we saw, and of course, the lights of St Augustine were spectacular. Glad we got to see them before they come down in a few days. BTW, Captain Greg did a great job also getting us close to the sights. All in all, a 5 star tour
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Peggy_e
Jan 3, 2026
Amazing Experience - The views were amazing. We were so close to the lights ,fortress and other landmarks. The captain kept a very chill and informative environment. He offered blankets to those that might be cold. It was an amazing experience for adults and children
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Tatyana_g
Jan 2, 2026
Great experience, capitán... - Great experience, capitán Greg and his crew were awesome! I would recommend this tour to everyone!!!
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Cathleen
Jan 2, 2026
New Year’s Day Nights of Lights - The Night of Lights sunset boat tour was a perfect way to kick off our first visit to St. Augustine. The captains were very friendly and knowledgeable. They shared a lot of stories about the history of the area and their personal experiences. The entire staff was very accommodating. Highly recommend!!
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Adela
Jan 2, 2026
Beautiful stay! - The hostess was amazing and recommended a bunch of activities to do. The house is perfectly situated so its 20 minutes to downtown Jacksonville and half an hour to St. Augustine. The room was setup kind of like a mother in law suite and it was nice and clean.
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Tammy_w
Jan 2, 2026
Great way to see the lights! - The boat tour was wonderful. Tammy and Greg were great captains. They provided blankets for everyone since it was a chilly night. The lights are beautiful. After spending the day in the crowds, this was a nice way to see the lights without the crowds.
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Mary_t
Jan 1, 2026
A beautiful view and great way to celebrate the season! - This was a fun way to see the Nights of Lights! Very festive. Be sure to bundle up! We celebrated New Year’s Eve. It was a special way to start the new year.
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