Florida Water Tours: Nights of Lights Tours

St. Augustine's Nights of Lights Festival is truly a magnificent sight from land, but it's even more specular and romantic from the water. Florida Water Tours offers nightly tours aboard their fleet of vessels throughout the duration of the Nights of Lights — from November 19, 2022, to January 31, 2023. Go here for more information and tickets.

Nights of Lights Cruise on the Osprey

The Osprey, a 45-foot pontoon boat offers a tour for the whole family on their 6 p.m., 75-minute family friendly cruise. The Osprey has a 7:45 p.m. cruise and a 9:30 p.m. Adults Only cruise. Complimentary hot cocoa is served on every trip. The boat has an on-board bar, comfortable seating, and windows that close to keep the wind out. Snacks and souvenirs are available in the marina shop. Tickets for either cruise are $39 for adults, $16 for children age 3 to 12, and ( for the 6:00 p.m. cruise) those 2 and under are $6.00.

Nights of Lights Cruise on the Island Breeze

With trips at 7:00 and 8:30 p.m, the 30-foot pontoon boat, the Island Breeze is the perfect vessel for a family-friendly tour of St. Augustine's holiday light display. Complimentary hot cocoa is served on board, and beverages, snacks and souvenirs are available at the marina shop. Guests may bring their own alcoholic beverages on board the Island Breeze trips. Tickets are $39 for adults and $16 for children.

Nights of Lights Cruise on Salty Dreams

This smaller luxury yacht, offers a private cruise for up to 6 people, and is perfect for a romantic trip for two. The Salty Dreams Nights of Lights charter lasts 2 hours.

Sunset Nights of Lights Cruise on the Island Breeze

Departing at 5:15 p.m. nightly, the 90-minute sunset cruise is open to all ages. This trip allows guests to enjoy both the sunset over St. Augustine and the lovely glow of the Nights of Lights. Tickets are $49 for adults, $22 for children.

Private Cruises

Every vessel in the fleet is available for charter for larger groups, holiday parties, and gatherings of friends and family. Call (904) 827-7728 or email Florida Water Tours here.

Special Cruises

Light Up Ceremony Cruise

On November, 19, 2022, the two-hour Light Up Ceremony Cruise runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. during the City of St. Augustine's Light Up Night Ceremony on Saturday. A family-friendly cruise, guests can watch downtown light up for the first time in the holiday season from the city's historic bayfront. A complimentary glass of champagne will be served to guests who are 21 and over. Guests can choose either the Island Breeze (BYOB) or Osprey (Bar Onboard) boat. Tickets are $49 for adults and $39 for children 6 and over. No children age 5 or under.

For reservations and additional information, visit here.

Regatta of Lights

On Saturday, December 11, 2022, this special two-hour cruise runs during St. Augustine's Regatta of Lights Cruise, a lighted boat parade of festively decorated vessels. The Regatta of Lights is a unique annual tradition celebrating the city's maritime heritage and those on board will be among the participating boats, and be able to view St. Augustine's Nights of Lights. Tickets are $49 for adults and $39 for children. Both boats will be operating, and both will leave the dock promptly at 5:30 p.m. Complimentary hot cocoa and 3D glasses will be available. 

General Information for all Nights of Lights Cruises with Florida Water Tours

Florida Water Tours offers complimentary 3D glasses to every guest. The vessels have windows that can go up or down, so on those colder evenings windows can be lowered for extra warmth. Guests are invited to bring blankets for extra warmth, and blankets along with other souvenirs, snacks, and beverages are for sale in their boutique shop.

Guests should plan to arrive 15 minutes before the time of departure to accommodate the check-in process as well as the captain's mandatory safety briefing. Please keep in mind that gratuity is not included.

For reservations and additional information, visit here.

Admission: Tickets are $39 for adults and $16 for children. Special Cruise tickets are $49 for adults and $39 for children. Guests can purchase tickets here.

When Nightly from November 19, 2022, to January 31, 2023. Tours depart at 6, 7:00, 7:45, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Excluded dates are Nov. 25 and Dec. 25, 2021, and Jan. 10, 17 and 24, 2023. 

Where: All tours depart from Camachee Cove Marina at 107 Yacht Club Drive, Dock A-19, in St. Augustine 32084. (Next to Kingfish Grill)