--- title: Nights of Lights Boat Tour slug: nights-lights-boat-tour-st-augustine type: attraction sub_type: tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/nights-lights-boat-tour-st-augustine city: St. Augustine state: FL country: US address: 107 Yacht Club Drive, Dock A-19 geo: lat: 29.91513 lng: -81.30746 duration: up to 1.2 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:32:56.289Z availability: SoldOut rating: value: 4.5 count: 2625 scale: 5 --- ## Overview Experience the enchantment of St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights Boat Tour by Florida Water Tours! Cruise along Matanzas Bay surrounded by millions of sparkling lights illuminating the city’s historic architecture, from the Bridge of Lions to Castillo de San Marcos. The friendly crew will share captivating stories, making this a magical and informative adventure. ## What's Included - Approximately 1.25-hour (75 minutes) cruise - Complimentary 3D glasses ## What's Not Included - Drinks on the Island Breeze are BYOB only; drinks for purchase available on the Osprey - Outside alcohol is not permitted on the Osprey ## Good to Know * The cruises last approximately 75 minutes and include complimentary 3D glasses. * Tours aboard the 35-foot Island Breeze pontoon boat are family-friendly and BYOB. * The Osprey vessel's 6:45 pm tour is for all ages. * The Osprey is a 45-foot pontoon boat with an onboard bar and is strictly adults only (21+) for the 8:15 pm and 9:45 pm tours. * View millions of twinkling lights that create a magical atmosphere in the nation’s oldest city! * On the Osprey, there is a bar onboard offering a variety of drinks and local favorites for purchase. No outside alcohol allowed. * The boat is not wheelchair accessible. However, if you use a wheelchair but can walk onto or provide assistance onto the boat (2 steps up), your wheelchair can be taken along on the tour. * Bring a jacket or sweater as it can be chilly on the water. * Rubber-soled shoes are recommended. No heels. * Children over the age of 3 are welcome onboard the Island Breeze boat and the Osprey's 6:45 tour only. Adults-only cruises require passengers to be 21 and older with valid photo ID. * No feeding of dolphins is allowed. * There is a bathroom onboard the boat. * Arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time; boarding begins 10 to 15 minutes before. * Parking is available near Camachee Cove; follow instructions to avoid towing. * The tour operator sells alcoholic beverages in their marina shop that you may bring on board the Island Breeze. ## Cancellation Policy If there is a small craft advisory or lightning, the tour will be cancelled. If your tour gets cancelled, the tour operator will contact you as soon as the captain knows and you can reschedule it for another time. All tickets are non-refundable but can be used at a later time and are transferable. ## FAQs ### Where does the Nights of Lights Boat Tour depart? The tours depart from Florida Water Tours at the Camachee Island Marina, located at 107 Yacht Club Dr. St. Augustine, FL, 32084. The boats are just a short walk around the corner from their office, next to the restaurant KingFish Grill. You will meet directly on the boat. The Osprey will be docked at A-19. The Island Breeze will be docked at A-12. ### How long is the tour? The Nights Of Lights Boat Tour lasts approximately 75 minutes. ### When should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. They suggest arriving at least 30 minutes before tour time if you are unfamiliar with the area. Boarding begins 10 to 15 minutes prior to your tour's start time. The boat will leave on time. ### Where do I park? As you pull into Camachee Cove, take the very first right immediately after the entrance and park facing the road, A1A, across from our retail shop. To avoid a towing expense, please do not park in the store/business parking spaces. You will then walk through the parking lot towards KingFish Grill. Just before you get to the restaurant you will enter the dock to your left, then go right, and you will see the boat. ### Can the boat accommodate a wheelchair? The boat is not wheelchair accessible. However, if you use a wheelchair but can walk onto or provide assistance onto the boat (2 steps up), they will have no problem taking your wheelchair along with the tour. ### What should I bring on the tour? It can be a bit chilly on the water so bring a jacket or sweater. Rubber soled shoes are also recommended. No heels. If you book the Island Breeze: You are welcome to BYOB. Florida Water Tours sells alcoholic beverages in their marina shop that you are able to bring on board. However, if you book the Osprey: Alcoholic beverages are sold on board for those 21 and older, including local favorites! No outside alcohol is permitted. ### Are children allowed on the tours? Children over the age of 3 are welcome onboard the Island Breeze boat and the Osprey's 6:45 tour only. All passengers on the adults-only cruises must be 21 and older with a valid photo ID. ### Can we feed the dolphins? No. This is strictly prohibited. ### Is there a bathroom onboard? Yes, there is a bathroom onboard the boat. ### What happens in the case of rain? If there is a small craft advisory or lightning, the tour will be cancelled. If your tour gets cancelled, the tour operator will contact you as soon as the captain knows and you can reschedule it for another time. All tickets are non-refundable but can be used at a later time and are transferable. ## Reviews > "Nice little cruise" > — WallyM64, Reviewed May 27, 2026