Florida Water Warriors - Educational Cruises

09/11/2026

🌊 Flagler College: Day 2 on the Water! 🦐🔬

Students got hands-on with marine research today! Using a large net, they collected and observed a variety of invertebrate species, including some amazing comb jellies. 🪼 They also used a depth finder to measure water depth and better understand the environment they were studying.

Learning marine science on the water, through real-world research and exploration! 🌱🌊

09/10/2026

Join us at the GTM for one of our favorite events of the year! 🩵

Spend a Friday afternoon exploring the estuary.

TIDE Fest 2026 brings hands-on nature and science activities for all ages to the GTM Research Reserve.

📅 Friday, September 25 | 1:30–4:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome, and with St. Johns County Public Schools out that day, it’s a great opportunity for families to get outside and join us.

FREE | No registration required

Come meet some of the organizations working, studying and educating throughout our region: St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Anastasia Mosquito Control District, St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, Florida Water Warriors - Educational Cruises, Florida Native Plant Society, St. Johns Regional Audubon, and Matanzas Oyster Co.

09/03/2026

🌊🔬 FIRST DAY ON THE WATER WITH FLAGLER COLLEGE! 🐟🦐

What a way to kick off our new partnership with Flagler College! 🎓🌿

Today, students dove into the world of estuary science—starting on the water and finishing in the lab!

🚤 On the water: We explored the estuary, learned about this incredible ecosystem, and pulled our first plankton sample!

🔬 In the lab: Students got hands-on with their samples, using microscopes to discover and identify zooplankton living right here in our local waters. 🦐🪼

From fieldwork → data collection → laboratory investigation, today was all about learning marine science by doing it!

We’re so excited to continue this collaboration with Flagler College and watch these students grow as marine scientists! 🌊💚

The estuary is our classroom. Discovery is our lesson. 🌿🔬

09/03/2026

🌊 Learn, Explore & Grow Together! 🐬
Become a Junior Marine Scientist! Family fun for ALL ages!

Join us on September 19 at 10:30 a.m. for an interactive 90-minute science boat tour where you’ll get to explore local wildlife, learn about our waterways, and discover the amazing world beneath the surface! 🔬🌊

This hands-on adventure is the perfect way to get your family out on the water while learning something new. Our goal is to connect our community with our local environment and inspire the next generation of marine conservationists! 💙

This cruise supports Florida Water Warriors’ educational programming, helping provide educational experiences for students in our community. Every cent raised helps make these programs possible.

Activities Include:
🐬 Wildlife Scouting
🔬 Plankton Sampling
🌱 Conservation Discussion
💧 Water Quality Testing
Come enjoy the water, learn something new, and make a difference in your community.

📅 September 19
⏰ 10:30 a.m.
🎟️ Available for booking now .org or visit the link in our bio!

08/31/2026

Ready to make a difference in St. Augustine?
Our waterways need people who care—and that starts with you! 💙 Whether you’re looking to meet new people, give back to our community, or spend more time outdoors, volunteering with Florida Water Warriors is a great way to get involved.
Come be part of the team and help us keep our waterways clean, healthy, and beautiful.  Join now at floridawaterwarriors.org

08/31/2026

Ready to make a difference in St. Augustine?
Our waterways need people who care—and that starts with you! 💙 Whether you’re looking to meet new people, give back to our community, or spend more time outdoors, volunteering with Florida Water Warriors is a great way to get involved.
Come be part of the team and help us keep our waterways clean, healthy, and beautiful.  
Join now at http://FloridaWaterWarriors.org

08/28/2026

How well do you know St. Augustine’s waters? 👀

Our coast is full of incredible ecosystems, wildlife, and hidden connections. 🐬🌿 Swipe through for a few facts about the waters we’re lucky to call home! 💙

08/26/2026

We hope you are as excited as we are for our upcoming fall festive cruises!!🎃🍁⛵️ Swipe to see more fun and festive cruise options available for booking now!

🗓️Plan ahead and make some space in that calendar for some exciting friend and family time with Florida Water Tours. For more information and ticket purchasing visit our official Florida Water Tours website at floridawatertour.com

🎟️🐬Tickets for the Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure can also be purchased through the link in our bio or at floridawaterwarriors.org

Step aboard and dive into a world of unforgettable experience with Florida Water Tours. Whether you’re viewing dolphins, soaking in the romance of a sunset, or sipping w**e on the relaxing waves, our tours offer something for everyone. From family-friendly adventures, to exclusive private charters, our curated cruises showcase the beauty, history, and magic of St. Augustine’s iconic waterway. 🌊🌴
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08/25/2026

🌊🔬 Starting the Fall Semester with Science on the Water! 🐚🦀

We’re thrilled to kick off the fall semester with an exciting new partnership between Florida Water Warriors and Flagler College! 🎓🌿

This semester, students in Marine Biology and Invertebrate Zoology courses are taking their learning beyond the classroom—aboard the Osprey and inside the Florida Water Warriors Headquarters & Lab!

From hands-on field research to exploring local marine life and invertebrates, students will have the opportunity to connect classroom concepts with real-world marine science right here in our local waterways. 🌊🐟🦐

We’re excited to learn, explore, and grow together with Flagler College and can’t wait to see where this partnership takes us! 💙

08/24/2026

🌊🔬 BECOME A JUNIOR MARINE SCIENTIST! 🐬🦀

Learn. Explore. Grow. Together! 🌿

Bring the whole family aboard for an exciting 90-minute hands-on marine science adventure! Scout for local wildlife, test water quality, collect plankton, and discover microscopic life under a microscope. 🔬

🐬 Wildlife Scouting
💧 Water Quality Testing
🦠 Plankton Sampling
🌱 Conservation Discussion

📅 Fall Dates:
• Saturday, September 19
• Monday, October 12
• Wednesday, November 11

⏰ 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
📍 107 Yacht Club Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084

This special experience is also a Florida Water Warriors fundraiser! Every dollar helps support our marine science educational programming for students in our community. 💚

Come explore, learn, have fun—and make a difference for our waterways! 🌊

🎟️ Space is limited—reserve your spot and become a Junior Marine Scientist at floridawaterwarriors.org/community-science-tour/