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Amelia Island, Florida (Fernandina Beach
INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE
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Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in Amelia Island listed below at no cost. Discover the rich history of the island from its oldest pre-prohibition bar to its maritime roots.
AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY
Uncover the history of Amelia Island and Nassau County through this museum’s array of informative exhibits. Learn about each of the diverse communities that have resided on the island, such as the Timucua Native American tribe, colonial explorers, and pirates.
PALACE SALOON & COCA-COLA™ SIGN
Visit the Palace Saloon, a pre-prohibition bar that has been dubbed “Florida’s Oldest.” According to legend, this saloon was serving up drinks to local patrons until midnight on the eve of the 18th Amendment. Palace Saloon was also the first liquor bar to offer Coca-Cola and features a vintage painted “Drink Coca-Cola” advertisement on its exterior. Palace Saloon is conveniently located in the historic downtown. You may take a stroll to browse through the collection of independent shops that line the streets of downtown for apparel, collectibles, or the perfect souvenir.
AMELIA ISLAND WELCOME CENTER & SHRIMP MUSEUM
Explore this maritime museum on the harbor front, dedicated to the story of shrimping in Amelia Island. Learn about the traditions carried out through generations that have christened Amelia Island as the “Birthplace of the Modern Shrimping Industry.”
INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE
INCLUDED FERNANDINA BEACH ISLAND VIEWS TOUR
ISLAND VIEWS ON A RELAXING CRUISE
Travel the waters of the Amelia River on a relaxing river cruise. Experience the surrounding islands on our journey led by a local historian. Upon the northern edge of Amelia Island, sits Cumberland Island, one of the largest barrier islands along the East Coast of the United States. The island is known for its miles of tranquil beaches, graceful wildlife, and historic Carnegie mansions. Perhaps most notable, are the wild horses that inhabit the island and the Dungeness ruins, remnants of an elaborate 19th century Carnegie mansion.
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS
During the cruise, learn the unique story that each island holds within as you pass plenty of historic highlights like Fernandina’s historic Old Towne and the historic Fort Clinch State Park, a significant Civil War fort. Our informative local guide will be certain to point out any creatures spotted from the boat, so keep a keen eye out for the Cumberland wild horses and even wildlife swimming through the waters beneath you! Discover the Amelia and Cumberland Islands from the perspective of the river on this extraordinary excursion.
