Great people who go the extra mile. Would definitely visit again

I went there today with a groupnof 3. We had an amazing time on the water, however, the woman in the off was extremely rude. I really would have loved to come back, but i really do not want to deal with this person again.

Public service announcement: Spend your money elsewhere! Spent $88 for 2 people and only spent 1 1/2 hours on the water. I am pretty sure you have to be an Olympian to kayak up stream with the current. We didn’t even make it to a beach before we had enough torture. Definetly do not recommend.

Great place to launch whether you have equipment or not. Staff is both knowledgeable and helpful. CJ helped us get oriented and Trace went out of his way to help us.

Oh, this place!!! Its pretty magical. And its only $2/person to launch your own kayak! The shop is adorable, with lots of cool little things. Our first trip out, CJ answered all of our questions, explained the map(which is waterproof and reusable!!!), and gave us tips and pointers. He was a genuinely sweet guy! We have been back several times since, and its always great!

Excellent people, friendly and helpful. Prices are reasonable and the gear is in great condition. We will be returning again.

Amazing place and the staff were super friendly. Highly recommend for family and friends

I loved this place we had great tour guides. Had so much fun! Beautiful place to kayak and relax

Loved it. Great family outdoor activity. Exhausting at the end because your paddling against the current but rewarding

Wonderful shop to rent bicycles from! She outfitted us with helmets and basket for the bikes and it was great! I know theyre known for their kayaks, but the bikes were more our speed for the day and it was an excellent day. She suggested some awesome sites to bike to and they werent too far away. Highly recommend biking to the dead tree beach. These folks were salt of the earth wonderful people! If you need a bike or a kayak, be sure to stop there! Plus, they have super awesome dogs you can meet too!

Every now and then you get the experience of going someplace that the people who are running things make you feel like you have been friends with them for years. Kayak Amelia is one of those places. Every customer is made to feel important and cared for, and you can tell that they are genuinely glad to be helping you experience something that they love.

Very friendly staff. Beautiful creek.

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE. The owners and their son are AMAZING. Their prices are super affordable. The classes and tours are fun and educational.

Very helpful crew! Good facilities and a great price. 2 dollars to put in your own kayak and for that you get advice, map, restroom, assistance putting in and taking out as well as someone watching out for you in general.

Great company! We loved the experience we had! Definitely will be coming back soon.

The Firefly hike was amazing. We learned a lot , and it was a wonderful time spent with family and friends.The staff was extremely knowledgeable and made it lots of fun.

Omg I got my excise today! First time harder than it looks but so much fun to be on the open water

Ray is amazing and we had such a great time! Highly recommend :)

We had a wonderful Kayak tour with CJ today! He is very knowledgeable about the area, and has a degree in environmental science. If you want more than just paddling around, this is the place to go! We arrived, got a quick but informative class on how to paddle the kayak, fitted the boats and off we went. We were with the tide the whole way, so trip was very easy. I found it relaxing. About halfway through the trip we stopped on a beach and had a swim and delicious chocolate chip cookies! When we got back to the shop theres showers and a restroom to use, so you might want to bring a change of clothes in case you are still wet from swimming. Overall it was a very enjoyable way to spend the day. Thanks again for a wonderful time CJ and the rest of the Kayak Amelia crew!

4 of us went on a kayak eco tour with CJ. Rented 2 sit in yaks and brought 2 of our own. CJ was very knowledgeable about the birds, vegetation, and history of the area around Fort George River area. Rode with the tide up to home port, Kayak Amelia. About a 3 hour paddle. Beautiful day and weather was very cooperative. Loved our mid-point snack too!! Definitely recommend this outfit. Thanks to Ray and CJ for a memorable trip.

Great people offering great service. Awesome tours of the salt marsh.

My husband and I had so much fun learning how to stand-up paddleboard. CJ was a great instructor who made sure we felt comfortable on the boards before moving out from the lagoon. I would definitely try SUP yoga after this!

My husband and I enjoyed a beautiful morning kayaking with CJ. It was very windy and would have made it difficult to paddle back from the planned destination. CJ rolled with it and suggested an alternative plan that worked out great.We thoroughly enjoyed the trip as CJ shared tidbits of facts about the area, wildlife and ecology, as well as Ray’s famous chocolate chip cookies. We saw an osprey, turtle, brown pelicans & various other birds. All in all an enjoyable trip. Thanks CJ for a nice morning!!

Awesome customer service, great price and great kayaks!

Really amazing kayaking place. Leads you through the creek to a sandbar in the ocean which is absolutely stunning. It is a long tour and the rivers tide will work against you in at least one way of the tour, so be prepared to work out a bit. Absolutely worth it though

Wonderful morning kayak trip! Scenery, weather, stillness...perfection. Only down side was our life jackets that came with Kayak rentals were in rough shape. They are washable and should be, wow!

Great service and everyone was super friendly.

Definitely one of my favorite places to kayak! If you own your own kayak they only charge you $2 to park and launch. Spent the day with a bunch of my girlfriends having a great time, a couple of us brought our dogs along!

Had a great time renting a kayak and exploring Amelia Island yesterday. Kayaked to a sandbar and enjoyed the beautiful weather for a while before paddling back.

Hands down this is where you need to book water adventure in Amelia. I didnt catch the owners names but they were clearly river pros and so incredibly friendly.My partner and I were visiting from Chattanooga TN and are experienced freshwater kayakers; the best thing about Kayak Amelia is they offer guided tours, sure, but if you dont want your hand held the whole time they definitely give you the independence to check out what you want. We went on the North Route towards the Sound and... wow. Saw at least a billion fiddler crabs, 1 large blue crab, 1 horseshoe crab in a shallow portion, and what I believe was a juvenile blacktip shark jump up that jumped up near a muddy oyster bank. No shortage of wildlife, which was our primary goal.

We went kayaking yesterday to get some fresh air, do some social distancing, but still occupy 4 kids who were already stuck here from Michigan before the self quarantining began. The staff was awesome! They had the main shop blocked off to keep it virus free and everything was kept clean and separated. They made some very bored kids (and adults) super happy! Great recommendations based off the tide and wind directions as well. I love to support small business especially when theyre as awesome as these guys!!

Friendly staff and good prices.

Excellent! Great people, great facilities, great location. If you have your own vessels, you can use the launch/landing for a small fee. Worth it, to avoid the mud. Love the shirt I bought. Support local!!!!

Great tour guides, scenery, and kayaks. Loads of fun and would highly recommend.

Oh man! Great place and great people! The boating run is so peaceful and relaxing and the people who operate the place are super friendly and helpful. I’ll definitely be visiting again!

Beautiful and fun!

They took the boy scout troop out on a Kayaking trip for a few hours. They had a great time.

The float along Simpson creek through the salt marsh to the Fort George river is gorgeous and well worth the time it takes. There are plenty of spots to slow down and enjoy as well as some some small beaches along the way to relax on so plan on a half day. The website warns boaters that there will be a a tide to paddle against (along with the wind...you are on the coast) and it is true so expect to expend some effort. We had a great time doing a self guided tour, but wish the sea kayaks were available to self guided renters as they are for guided tours. Heads up....he kayak you will be renting for a self guided tour is essentially a floating tub that does NOT track well or fast in those conditions, and is very susceptible to wind. So, do not expect the slick, fast touring kayaks you see on the website if you are not on guided tour. If you want to maximize you experience take the guided tour or bring your own touring kayak and pay a small launch fee.Pros: Beautiful, scenic float with plenty to see. Great, helpful, and energetic staff.Cons: The self guided rental kayaks are NOT ideal for the conditions you can expect. Smaller paddlers will have a hard time with tides and the wind. This significantly diminished what could have been a much better experience. Correcting this issue would ensure a 5 star review from me.

This is the best place ever to go kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.

GREAT PLACE THE GUY SHOWED ME HIS PLANTS IN THE FISH TANK WICKED COOL GUY AND WICKED COOL PLANTS WHEN YOU RENT A KAYAK MAKE SURE YOU ASK ABOUT THE PLANTS THE GUY GOT THEM AT THE PLACE WITH THE PLANTS WICKED PLACE 5/5

My girlfriend and I took a couple of kayaks out a couple of years ago, we were talking about it and thinking about going back, Jodie was very helpful in helping us where to go and planned out our map. Great business, people, and service. Also I got to meet their cute dogs!

Kayak Amelia is amazing!We took a canoe out for a few hours, went to a sandy beach, & had a picnic. They had a special for Fathers Day which was much appreciated. Well definitely be back.Thanks for the great experience!

The great thing to do. We were looking for some outdoor activities in JAX area with my girlfriend and we found Kayak Amelia. As we have no experience with sea kayaking (we were kayaking on the river only before) we booked the guided tour. And it was amazing. The guides were funny, but educative at the same time. We had a great time and spent a beautiful day on the kayak on the see. This was the best thing we experienced in JAX area. Thanks a lot. I suggest this to everyone.

Looks great cant wait till am w new kayak. Here good things, pic look great. Im confident in you...... 6star!!!

Perfect for kyacking. Prices are reasonable and staff is knowledgeable and safety conscious. I wish I could visit once a week. Great for area residents and visitors. Parking is easy. Views are great.

Loved my kayaking trip I planned for my birthday. We had a tour guide led group tour and it was excellent. They knew a lot about the areas we passed and pointed out landscape features. Awesome staff and kayaking experience!!!

The owner is super friendly and helpful! The kayaks are a bit clunky and heavy but the paddles are lightweight. As you paddle through the salt marsh, youll see lots of different kinds of birds like great blue herons, tricolor herons, great egrets, etc.Its best to time your trip to go out and back with the tide if possible. If youre new to kayaking, try a guided trip where youll get a basic paddling lesson. If you have any experience at all, the self guided trip is fine because the owner will give you lots of information on where to go and lend you a map.

Wow! The Segway off-road tour was awesome! Our guide Buddy was entertaining, helpful, knowledgeable and a lot of fun! This tour is great and you don’t have to actually have to stay in a resort to do it like the one other tour I saw from one other place. It was unique and surprisingly easy to learn! These have slightly bigger tires which means you experience more than just straight asphalt. Nothing scary, though! Also, it is not actually located on Fernandina Beach or Amelia Island, it’s just a short hop away but the view to get there is one of the prettiest and most stunning views we saw while we were there. Thank you for a great tour! We will do this again and would recommend this for anyone.

Great scenery

The little gift shop is really nice and the staff is very friendly! Definitely made sure we understood the map and were safe.However, we were looking to find of of the sand beaches that were on our map or on the internet. The one sand beach was literally a 4 meter stretch. So park a couple of kayaks there and you dont have a beach left. The other sand beach was crowded with boats and loud music (they warned us this would happen). So not idyllic at all. And no, sand beach is definitely an exaggeration.The kayaks themselves had no working food rests and the seating was very low - so in a comfortable hand position youd hit your hand on the rim of the kayak. We had to carry our kayak to and from the water which was very heavy for me (especially after coming back when it slowly filled with water.)In conclusion: the people were really nice and tried to be helpful. The homepage is misleading. Its not the best scenery for kayaking, in my opinion.

If you are looking for a great place to kayak please come to Kayak Amelia. I can not say enough about how great of an outdoor event company Kayak Amelia is. The staff treat you like you are their best friend. They are knowledgeable of not only kayaks and water but also of the wildlife in the area and your safety. I have been twice with friends for a self guided tour and once with a guided tour both options are fantastic. I want to give a shout out to the great folks that work there, CJ, Will, Steve and Buddy. You guys made the guided tour today easy and awesome!!!

Awesome folks!

Awesome place to kayak! You get so much time on the water and can really go at your own pace and where you want. Will definitely be returning!

Great place to rent kayaks and get out to see Florida nature. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. Weve had two experiences with them, once renting kayaks and then with a nighttime firefly tour. Both times we had a positive experience and even had the chance to taste some of the owners homemade chocolate chip cookies, YUM! They do a wonderful job sharing their love of kayaking and the outdoors. The kayak equipment was in great shape and we had a fun time paddling out to the intracoastal waterway and stopping off at the sand dunes to enjoy a snack and take a quick dip. Cant go wrong with Kayak Amelia!

I am a local and have had the pleasure of visiting Kayak Amelia on several occasions. Today, we took a wonderful SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Intro Class. The price was reasonable and the instructor was fantastic. I highly recommend finding any excuse you can think of to visit this awesome little piece of paradise and see for yourself.

A great place to launch, or rent kayaks for a leisurely site seeing cruise along the marshes adjacent to A1A near Simsons creek.

Great spot to SUP.. super friendly staff and nice facility!! Only 2$ to park and for access!! Highly recommended!

Nice place to have a good day of sports

What a great business, the parking lot was big and easy to find, the staff was great about getting us setup with the right boats and had PFDs for the whole family. Launching from their location was a breeze and they even had things for sale that we had forgotten to pack. Kayaks were clean and the directions on where to kayak and what to look out for were great, will definitely use them again in the future!

I love this place. I tried kayaking for the first time ever and it was a very pleasant experience. It was relaxing and therapeutic to just sit & enjoy natural surroundings in the kayak.

Had a really pleasant experience here. Brought a few buddies from out of town to do some kayaking for a few hours. Fairly cheap to rent and you can kayak your heart out all day if you want. Gorgeous area to kayak as well. Saw a few dolphins swim around our kayaks on our way out and in to the ocean.

AMAZING! If you want to try Kayaking this place is incredible! For beginners I would recommend a calm day as you will use muscle groups previously unknown to you, especially if the current is strong. For advanced Kayakers, as soon as you make it past the bridge its only a few miles to the beaches!They also offer night kayaking for special events like super moons or blood moons and the staff is SUPER FRIENDLY and KNOWLEDGEABLE!Highly recommended!

Kayak Amelia Rocks!! We took a Segway tour with Buddy and he was so patient and kind and we got it down and were on our way in no time. I also rent kayaks here as they have one of the best places to launch and some of the most knowledgeable staff for the back waters. Thank you Buddy for the good time my nephew loved it!

This was a great experience. I havent been kayaking in a number of years. This provided my husband and I an experience for my bday. The dock is close to where the kayaks are rented, the owners are very helpful/friendly, and the wildlife is amazing to observe

Great place to go kayaking!I really want to point out the great service they provided at this place. The man that was responsible for giving us the brief on the routes was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Awesome spot. Little more than I like to spend but it was a great experience and I had fun. Im definitely going back.

We love this place. The views our awesome. We’ve even decided to buy our own kayaks!

The customer service was outstanding. The location and weather not so much. There are so many places in florida and even on/near Amelia Island that are much more beautiful and have much more wildlife than this location. Maybe it was just the time of year or maybe its just me. The people and the establishment are wonderful its just the location, scenery, and lack of wildlife that give it a 4/5.

A great trip to get out and explore the waterways between the Atlantic Ocean and Jacksonville. The staff was extremely friendly (including the lovely Burmese Mountain dog behind the front desk!) and the equipment was in good condition. They had a nice little parking lot and facilities for us to prepare for our excursion. We were able to decide which route we wanted to take that day, so we headed out to explore. No dolphins, but TONS of birds and fish flew through the air around us. There were a number of great stops where we could pull over to rest or take photos. A great experience that we would definitely do again if were ever in the area - I highly recommend them!

Very friendly staff, CJ was awesome! We didnt take a tour, just went out on a 2 hour paddle. Loved it!!

Great people and a relaxing way to spend a day on the water. Its a great place for a recreational paddle or kayak fishing as well!

Great deal! Lots of work to get to the beach areas but well worth it.

Absolutely amazing! First class establishment. Professional and courteous staff make kayaking Simpson that much more fun!

VERY friendly staff/family run business. I love taking the family here to enjoy the outdoors. Dont forget the bug spray!

Absolutely AWESOME!! Recommend highly. Sunset tour ...FUN FUN FUN ...views are stunning. Staff are fantastic!! Will definitely be back!!

Terrible service and high rates. The kid Tristin that gives you your (in my case ) paddle board is lazy and ONLY gives you your board. He doesn’t help you to the water with it even if you are struggling. If you don’t put it back in the exact spot he will ask you to pick it up and move it. I heard him ask a older woman to do this and it was 2 feet from where he thought she should put it... I put mine down wrong and he asked me not to do it again... like I would be back... this could be a nice place and I get charging more Because this is a touristy location but it’s almost double that of what it is in Tampa.

Brought our own kayaks to put in and only cost a dollar. Parking was hard to find as we came late but they let us park on the road. overall great spot to drop in. Its a far ride to the ocean but well worth it. Make sure your arms are ready cuz that paddle back is a doozey.

Great time! CJ is the best! Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful day with Kayak Amelia. The marshes were so much fun to explore. The staff all took a naturalist course so they could help us understand all sorts of details about the wonderful birds, plus things like how the grasses are able to thrive in such salty water. The customer service was excellent.Our kayak tour guides were Mike and Buddy, both great company and full of interesting knowledge. Buddy took a bunch of pictures and they were immediately posted to Kayak Amelias Facebook, so you can leave your camera in the car and still have a memento. The pace was enough to get a workout, but plenty of chances to rest, watch the birds, and even stop for a swim. They lead you in the direction of the tide and then pick you up with a van, so that made it more relaxed.Plus they have a fantastic location. After the tide went out, from their shore we saw a whole party of shorebirds, including a roseate spoonbill, a couple white pelicans, a cormorant, and a tri-colored heron.

Great trip. One of the best Segway rides we have been on.

Best paddle in florida. Great tour guides never have been with more friendly staff wonderful trip

Great experience. Guides were knowledgeable and very helpful for a first time kayaker

CJ is the bomb! Great outfit! I wish I lived closer.

Phenomenal scenery & excellent customer service! Kayak Amelia made our visit to Amelia Island an evening to remember! Great experience!

The employees were friendly and very helpful. The kayak launch was very challenging.

We had a great time! Great experience, great people. Everyone should try it!

So far I have done four excursions with Kayak Amelia, three kayak trips and their Intro to SUP course, and all I can say is FANTASTIC! From the moment you step through the door it is nothing but a wonderful and positive experience. The staff is always glad to see you and happy to help with any questions you might have. All of the guides are experienced and certified, and they provide you with a wonderful intro to the world of paddling before you set out so that you can be relaxed and comfortable out on the water. They have an immense amount of knowledge about the area and local wildlife, plenty of which youll see as you make your way through the gorgeous state park. The eco tours are great for some fun and learning, while the sunset and meditation tours are serene and perfect for getting back to center. No matter what you choose to do with them theyll set you up right and make sure your day is excellent. A big thank you to Chris, Jules, Rob, Brian, CJ, Jody, Ray, and the whole Kayak Amelia staff for always making our adventures great memories!

Our favorite place to get closer to nature. Very knowledgeable staff and great equipment.

Great place to paddle and the people are very friendly and helpful!

I had my son in kayak camp and Ive been on a trip theyre great people

Great service super helpful very nice beautiful view

Great fun. Great tour guides Mike and Rob!

Did not use for their guided tour, but rather their rental service. they were very helpful, accommodating, knowledgeable . Thanks!

Great place to launch tour kayak or SUP. Great staff.

Great staff. Fun times

Great staff, clean boats, beautiful scenery.

Wonderful service and friendly staff made a great trip

We had a great time.

Amazing customer service!!

Go mid-way between high tide & low tide