Riptide Watersports Rentals and Tours

06/22/2026

06/19/2026

Explore more with Riptide E-Bike Rentals & Tours!

Cruise the coast, discover hidden gems, and enjoy the ride without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re sightseeing or joining a guided tour, there’s no better way to experience Amelia Island!
https://www.riptidewatersports.com/ebike-rentals/

06/17/2026

Fun Fact:
The railroad bridge connecting Amelia Island to the mainland is over 100 years old and still in use today. Built in 1920, it's a rare swing bridge—the center section rotates to let boats pass through.
Proof that sometimes the old way of doing things still works just fine!

06/13/2026

Warning: Side effects of our private boat tours may include:

✓ Taking way too many photos
✓ Becoming overly excited about dolphins
✓ Wondering why you don't spend more time on the water
✓ Immediately planning your next trip to Amelia Island

Join us as we explore the waterways around Amelia Island and Cumberland Island, where every cruise comes with beautiful scenery, local wildlife, and a fresh perspective on the island you thought you knew.

https://www.riptidewatersports.com/boat-tours/

06/10/2026

Fun fact: Baby sea turtles on Amelia Island usually hatch at night, and they instinctively head toward the brightest horizon, which should be the moonlight reflecting off the ocean.

That’s why beachfront lighting matters so much during nesting season. Even tiny hatchlings are using nature’s built-in navigation system to find the sea.

Tiny turtles. Huge journey.

06/05/2026

Some beach days are meant to be simple ☀️

A couple chairs. A little shade. The sound of the waves doing their thing in the background.

Let us do the work for you: https://www.riptidewatersports.com/beach-chair-umbrella-rentals/

06/03/2026

Fun fact: Live oak trees on Amelia Island are famous for growing out instead of up!

Their huge horizontal branches help them stand strong against coastal winds and storms, which is why they develop those dramatic, sprawling shapes Amelia Island is known for.

This is the beautiful Oak that we have here at Riptide. Stop by and see it (and us) today!

5012 First Coast Hwy
Fernandina Beach, FL

05/29/2026

Paddle a little farther and Amelia gets a whole lot quieter.

Our kayak tours slow things down in the best way. Paddle through peaceful marshes, slip into hidden waterways, and get close to the wildlife that calls this place home.

It’s quiet, scenic, and just enough adventure to make you forget about your phone for a while.

https://www.riptidewatersports.com/kayak-tours/