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DUTTON ISLAND PRESERVE
Atlantic Beach, Florida
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BOAT RENTALS
(Available at the South Canoe Launch Ramp of Dutton
Island)
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2 HOURS
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4 HOURS
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DAY
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| Single Kayak |
$ 25
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$ 30
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$ 45
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| Double Kayak/Canoe |
$ 35
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$ 45
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$ 60
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| Triple Kayak/Johnboat |
$ 45
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$ 55
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$ 70
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| Quad Kayak/ Canoe |
$ 55
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$ 65
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$ 90
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| *12-Passenger Canoe |
$ 200
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$ 300
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*includes guide
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*** Note: All rentals include seats, paddles, life
jackets, and laminated trail map w/ suggested itinerary
based on the tide. Boat reservations must be made in advance
to rental, online at www.nauticalescapes.com or by calling
us at (904) 568-0284. We will deliver and pick-up from
our launch spot on Dutton Island.
Download a map of the Marked Canoe Trails:
www.jaxintracoastalpaddling.org
Immerse yourselves in a journey of exploration and solace
in the protected and marked canoe trails of Dutton Island,
River Branch, and Tideview
Preserves, De Blieu Creek, or San Pablo Creek (ICW) via
comfortable and stable sit on top kayaks, canoes, or Jon
boats. All of our boats come pre rigged with rod holders
for those who might want to try their hand at fishing
at our bountiful waters. You may also choose to combine
your water experience with a hike, picnic, or overnight
camp at one of Atlantic Beach Marsh & Riverfront Preserves
innumerous illustrated trails, pavilions, boardwalks,
piers, and native camping sites.
KAYAK & CANOE GUIDED TOURS - 2011 SEASON
DUTTON ISLAND PRESERVE TOURS TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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1) MORNING ICW DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER & MARSH PADDLE
DATES: 2/5, 2/6, 2/19, 2/20, 3/5, 3/6, 3/19, 3/20,
4/2, 4/3, 4/16, 4/17,
4/30, 5/1, 5/14, 5/15, 5/28, 5/29, 6/4, 6/11, 6/12, 6/18,
6/19, 6/26, 7/2,
7/3, 7/16, 7/17, 7/30, 7/31, 8/13, 8/14, 8/27, 8/28, 9/10,
9/11, 9/24, 9/25,
10/8, 10/9, 10/22, 10/23, 10/29, 11/5, 11/6, 11/12, 11/13,
11/26, 11/27
* Call for Start Time *
2) SUNSET & MOON RISE ICW DOLPHIN & MARSH TOUR
DATES: 2/18, 3/19, 4/16, 5/14, 6/11, 7/15, 8/13, 9/10,
10/8, 11/5, 12/10
* Call for start time as it varies according to season
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Kayaking tours: $40 for adults or $30 for children
(ages 12 and under) and include kayak, or canoe,
full gear, snacks, refreshments, expert guide, and all
the fun or solace you seek!
Multi-crew NAUTILUS CANOE TOURS:
$30 for adults and $20 for children (ages 12 and under)
***Giant Canoe seats up to 12 adults!
TOUR DESCRIPTIONS:
1) MORNING ICW DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER & MARSH PADDLE
This is a signature Nautical Escapes outing that combines
Kayaking or Canoeing through the ICW, River Branch Salt
Marsh Creek and an on the water stop by Fisher Island
or Crying Child Island to observe Atlantic Bottle
Nose Dolphins feeding, calving, or just plain frolicking
in the very womb of Mother Nature. In this exclusive Eco
Tour you will marvel at all the shore and wading birds as
well as diverse fisheries that make this unique habitat,
their home! Also expect to see pelicans, fish eagles, herons,
egrets, schools of shrimp skipping across the water, and
much, much more…!
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Tour Availability: See fixed schedule above. Daily private
tours for groups of two or more paying the regular full
price may also be scheduled at @ 8:00, 11:00, 14:00 &
Sunset (start time may vary according to season &
tide)
***Note: Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed as we are
in their natural habitat and rely on favorable marine
and weather conditions.
2) SUNSET/ MOONLIGHT RISE PADDLE & DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER
This special tour is a great way to wind down the day! Enjoy
the sun setting in the West followed by the Full Moon Rising
in the East. This is a couple's favorite not to be missed.
Explore the tranquil waters of the Dutton Island Preserve,
ICW, and River
Branch Marked Canoe Trail. In this tour you shall see
a variety of shore and wading birds that call this aquatic
habitat their home. Dolphin sightings are also frequent
in this fantastic outing as hungry dolphins await their
prey in the incoming Lunar Tidal
Window! Level: Beginner/Tour Availability:
See fixed schedule above. Daily private tours for groups
of two or more at the regular full price may also be scheduled
at Sunset (start time may vary according to season &
tide). Call for start time.
Daily at near sunset hours (call or email us as start
times vary according to season & tide)
3) DUTTON ISLE/TIDEVIEW'S PRESERVE PADDLE/ HIKE
Join us for our most popular adventure! After a short
orientation/introduction on land you board our user-friendly
canoes and / or sit on top kayaks for a complete immersion
into one of the most important coastal estuarine marine
habitats on the East Coast. During this eco friendly excursion
you will paddle along through a meandering salt marsh creek
teeming with wildlife of the protected Canoe Trails of
the River Branch Preserve in Atlantic Beach, Florida.
Expect to see roseate spoonbills, fish eagles, herons, egrets,
and schools of shrimp skipping across the water, perhaps
a manatee and much, much more… This Eco Paddle includes
a brief stop and hike at the illustrated trails of
Tideview Preserve Coastal Hammock Habitat. Level:
Beginner/ Tour Availability: See fixed schedule above.
Private tours for groups of two or more may also be scheduled
at @ 8:00, 11:00, 14:00 & Sunset (start time may vary
according to season & tide). |
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