Nights of Lights
FLORIDA WATER TOURS CREATES MAGIC ON THE WATER WITH NIGHTS OF LIGHTS CRUISES
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (September 12, 2024) – Nights of Lights, St. Augustine’s most magical time of year, is approaching, and there’s no better place to experience it than from the deck of a Florida Water Tours Nights of Lights Cruise. With a crew consisting of passionate conservationists and marine educators, passengers can admire the city’s stunning lights display while learning about the thriving ecosystem of St. Augustine. Departing from Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor Marina at the base of the Vilano Bridge, Florida Water Tours offers beautiful downtown views without the parking stress.
“Snow is something we rarely see in St. Augustine, so we have to create our own holiday cheer,” laughs Jessica Jadick, founder and owner of Florida Water Tours. “There’s something about being on the water with crisp air, holiday tunes, and a warm cup of cocoa that just makes you feel happy and gets you into the spirit.”
Florida Water Tours’ Nights of Lights cruises depart from the Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor Marina and travel south on the Tolomato and Matanzas River towards downtown St. Augustine, where the city is illuminated with white lights from the spires down to the fences. Departures begin on November 23 and continue through January 26. The Sunset Nights of Lights Cruise is a 90-minute excursion and departs daily on The Osprey at 5pm for adults 21 years and older and on The Island Breeze at 5:15pm for all ages. The Sunset Nights of Lights Cruise is $49 for ages 13 and older, $22 for ages 3 to 12 and $8 for children two and under. The Nights of Lights Cruise is a 75-minute excursion and departs daily on The Osprey at 6:45pm for all ages and at 8:15pm and 9:45pm for adults 21 years and older; The Island Breeze departs at 7pm and 8:30pm for adults and children seven years and older. The Nights of Lights Cruise is $39 for ages 13 and older, $19 for ages 3 to 12 and $6 for children two and under. The Osprey is a 45-foot pontoon boat and has an onboard bar offering Irish cream, mimosas, sangria, beer, wine, canned cocktails, water, soft drinks, and snacks for purchase. The Island Breeze is a 35-foot pontoon boat that allows guests to bring their favorite beverages onboard. Beer, wine, and cocktails are available for purchase in the ship’s store. Delicious graze boxes, including the special Nights of Lights Star Grazer Box with charcuterie, nuts, olives, fruits, and chocolates, are available for pre-order. All departures include 3D glasses to enhance the lights and one cup of hot cocoa. Florida Water Tour’s two vessels, The Osprey and The Island Breeze, are docked at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor Marina, just north of downtown St. Augustine, with plentiful, free parking. Guests can check availability here. Photos to accompany the press release can be found here.
ABOUT FLORIDA WATER TOUR: Florida Water Tour offers ecotourism cruises, from family-friendly adventures to adults-only excursions. They specialize in educating youth about marine sciences through their nonprofit, Florida Water Warriors. Located at 107 Yacht Club Drive in St. Augustine, Florida Water Tours offers daily departures, private tours, and special events. Learn more at floridawatertours.com and follow along on social media @floridawatertours on Facebook and @fl_watertours on Instagram.
