Hidden Gems: Meet the Bullington Family of Amelia Island Kayak Excursions Recently VoyageJacksonville contacted us to feature our family’s business in their Hidden Gems story… “Today we’d like to introduce you to The Bullington Family. We’re so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? As a family, […]

A Patriotic Point Of Viewby ~ Amber Bullington at Amelia Island Kayak Excursions “Living on such a wonderful island, as Amelia Island is, there are many places to take pictures such as the beach, sunrises (rarely am I up that early), sunsets, and the flora and fauna. However, seeing an area from a kayaker’s perspective […]

Amelia Island Kayak Excursions Remembers America’s First Great Naturalist. “Before Lewis and Clark there was William Bartram. In March 1774, Bartram began his much-anticipated trip to Florida and the St. Johns River, first setting foot on Amelia Island. In history, he traveled through Old Fernandina to Lord Egmont’s plantation and then continued to the St. […]

Read All About It! ???? How exciting to be featured in Bending Branches’ Outfitter Spotlight! We use their products everyday, and it is a treat to be included in their blog! #AIKE #Loveamelia #LoveFL “Amber Bullington was kind enough to give us a half hour on the phone recently to give us the scoop about her kayak-loving family and their business… My parents, […]

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, named Amelia Island Kayak Excursions of Fernandina Beach, Florida as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week. Full Press Release. Rubio released the following video message to congratulate Amelia Island Kayak Excursions as the Senate Small Business of the Week.  […]

REVERSE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! Here at Amelia Island Kayak Excursions, it’s our 6th Birthday, but we are giving the gift! Our Birthday celebration also includes being rated #1 for 6 consecutive years! #NassauCounty #LoveFL #AIKE Here’s the scoop, YOU could be our winner! Nassau County Residents who join one of our guided kayak tours during the […]

Your Go-to-Place Along the Southeastern coast of the United States lies a series of barrier islands. One of these islands is the gem Amelia Island in Nassau County, Florida. Amelia Island is rich in history with a beautiful mix of coastal southern charm and “island time”. Named after Princess Amelia, daughter of King George II […]

We are honored to be rated for over 5 consecutive years by our guests #1 TripAdvisor. Due to our rating, we were contacted to be featured on the City of Fernandina Beach’s website. Amelia Island Kayak Excursions will be working with a company who will be filming a video for our family’s business that will […]

Award-Winning Amelia Island Tours • Team Building Group Outings • Nature Tours Amelia Island Tours with The Bullington Family. Here is a quick overview of the different ways you can tour Amelia Island with Amelia Island Kayak Excursions. There is a difference – don’t settle for less than #1 Guest Rated. Amelia Island Kayak Adventure: […]

Within the kayaking community, there is an understood “friendship” with fellow paddlers – even if you have never met. So, one evening, we were contacted by a “fellow paddler” about offering assistance (a yard to camp in, a meal, a cup of coffee…) to Steve Chard who was currently in Jacksonville, Florida. He was on […]

The Amelia Island Kayak Excursions’ family is growing again. As a new addition to our fleet, along with our Hobie® Mirage kayaks, we are now offering the Hobie® Mirage Eclipse. A Stand Up Pedalboard. Hobie has taken the SUP to a whole new level.  A combination of the hands free kayak with a high performance paddleboard. […]

Living on such a wonderful island, as Amelia Island is, there are many places to take pictures such as the beach, sunrises (rarely am I up that early), sunsets, and the flora and fauna. However, seeing an area from a kayaker’s perspective adds so much to one’s experience of exploring our area. There are shots […]

Amelia Island Kayak Excursions Amelia Island, FL You’re never far from the coast when you’re on Amelia Island. While there is certainly plenty to do on land, exploring the coast from the water opens up a whole new world–cue the Aladdin song. As it turns out, kayaking is the best way to explore the ecosystems […]

It is official! WE WON Bold City Best Water Sports! We thank you so much for all your votes, support, and well wishes! Let’s Go Kayaking! ~ The Amelia Island Kayak Excursions team Learn More

I don’t know where you are from, but it has been cold here in northeast Florida! But, in spite of the colder temperatures slowing things down a bit, we haven’t been wasting the time.  It seems there is always so much to get caught up on – from office work to getting kayaks and gear […]

As mentioned in the Silver Lining In the Shutdown blog, the guests’ experience on Cumberland Island could be a blog of it’s own…Here it is: For almost a year, my wife and I have wanted to go to Cumberland Island National Seashore. It wasn’t going to happen last spring and summer was too hot to camp, so […]

A big shout out to our wonderful guests for their reviews which have helped us receive TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence award for the third year in a row! Thank you for choosing Amelia Island Kayak Excursions to be a part of your time on Amelia Island. This family business appreciates you! ~ The Bullingtons

Two of our guides circumnavigated Amelia Island. Fun Fact! Circumnavigating Amelia Island takes 36,000+ kayak strokes. Check out the pics on our Facebook. Also, thank you to Tarah Coastal for the fun blog!. 31 miles in 10 hours fueled solely on chocolate donuts, chocolate milk, and beef jerky. Well, partially. I met with Aaron and […]

Amelia Island Kayak Excursions now offers the Hobie Mirage® kayaks as an addition to their kayak fleet! Now guests can pedal or paddle on guided kayak tours through scenic waterways with opportunities for wildlife sightings. A “new” way to kayak Amelia Island and Cumberland Island. Single and tandem (two-person) kayaks available. Please call us at 904.569.9950 to schedule […]

A Day Paddling With Amelia Island Kayak Excursions! Let’s Go Kayaking! Call 904.569.9950 for reservations. The post New Video! Check it out! appeared first on Amelia Island Kayak Excursions.

EXTRA! EXTRA! Amelia Island Kayak Excursions celebrates its 3rd Anniversary paddling the beautiful waters of NE Florida! From the United States and 16+ countries, guests have included awesome families, NFL players, NFL coaches, mystery novel authors, foreign ambassadors, missionaries, civic clubs, and corporate groups, to name a few. Happy Anniversary Amelia Island Kayak Excursions! appeared […]

A big shout out to our wonderful guests for their reviews which have helped us receive TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence award for the second year in a row! Thank you for choosing Amelia Island Kayak Excursions to be a part of your time on Amelia Island. This family business appreciates you! ~ The Bullingtons

A big shout out to Kayaking in Florida for choosing us as their Guide of the Month in their February Spotlight! We are both excited and honored! Let’s Go Kayaking! The post A Father & Son Team appeared first on Amelia Island Kayak Excursions. A big shout out to Kayaking in Florida for choosing us […]

Check out the video! Just in a Van – Travel Vlogger recently joined us on the water! The post Paddling with “Just in a Van” appeared first on Amelia Island Kayak Excursions.

This blog is courtesy of Florida Adventure Sports. You may contact them by calling 904.430.3800 or visit www.florida-adventure-sports.com. Amelia Island Kayak Excursions Are you visiting Amelia Island with your family or business and looking for something exciting and unique to do? Why not take a kayak tour with Amelia Island Kayak Excursions? This local family […]

EXTRA! EXTRA! Amelia Island Kayak Excursions celebrates its 2nd Anniversary paddling the beautiful waters of NE Florida!From the United States and 15+ countries, guests have included awesome families, NFL players, NFL coaches, mystery novel authors, foreign ambassadors, missionaries, civic clubs, and corporate groups, to name a few. They have helped us rank #1 in 5 […]

Here we are participating for the first time in the Pirate Parade for the 52nd Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, Amelia Island, Florida. We took 2nd Place in the Commercial Division, and had so much fun! Click here for Photos and Video. The post Parade Fun 2015 appeared first on Amelia Island Kayak […]

What can be better than a vocation of doing what you love? It’s what many only dream about.I have been an adventurer at heart all of my life. I have had several vocations in which I’ve done well, but I am now living my dream. Most of my life has been spent in the great outdoors. […]

It has been said that being near water is therapeutic. I can attest that it is both refreshing and relaxing. Now, add paddling on the water in a kayak, and you have a recipe for a great way to regain focus, reduce stress, and get great exercise all at the same time! Recently I guided a […]

We are excited and honored to share with you an article about us in the Sept./Oct. 2014 Issue of Family! magazine. We have provided the link to our featured article “Business Runs in the Family” , by Editor, Monica Gutos. Thank you so much for your interest and support! http://www.familyfirstcoast.com/business-runs-in-the-family/ The Bullington Family

Blogger Paddles Our Amelia River Tour Recently blogger Lynda Galea experienced our Amelia River Sunset Tour. Please follow this link to read all about it! www.live-travel-blog.com/2014/09/02/Amelia-island-kayak-excursions-review/

With 2013 behind us, and 2014 already upon us, I find myself reminiscing about experiences on my “kayaking journey” through life. I usually think of myself as being quite adventurous, but I still have the tendency to be a creature of habit, as well. In closing, all of us at Amelia Island Kayak Excursions enjoy […]

Wow! Talk about being at the right place at the right time! On a recent Amelia River paddle, not only did we see a pod of dolphins, but as we were returning from our tour, we saw the SpaceX Satellite launch from Cape Canaveral. Not sure if it gets better than this, but we’re on […]

Since there are many factors involved in choosing the right kayak before your purchase, I will address some of the more important ones. First, decide where you will be paddling. A kayak that might be suitable for flat water such as rivers, creeks, and lakes, is not the best choice for paddling in the surf […]

Kayaking News Here at Amelia Island Kayak Excursions, we continue to find new ways to have fun! Kayaking is proving to be a doable activity with our guests from 2 years old to 93 years young! Whether we are paddling with couples, families, or groups, we are having a blast sharing the first-time kayaking experience […]

Look What We Saw! On our recent Sunset Tour, our paddlers were treated to a surprise guest appearance. One paddler exclaimed, “Not sure if we were checking out the dolphins or they were checking us out!” When paddling with us during our Sunset Tour on the Amelia River, keep a look out for dolphins. They […]

Wildlife Viewing An exciting part of a kayak trip is seeing wildlife. Typically, the best times to view wildlife are sunrise or sunset. Also, kayaking at low tide provides an excellent opportunity for bird watching, as they are usually feeding along the exposed banks. Kayaking is a quiet way to get close to wildlife without […]

Paddling Tidal Waters Tip:Some of our paddles are on waterways that are tidal influenced. Many of our guests have little paddling experience; so my goal is to make their paddling as easy as possible. Doing this is quite simple. I look at the tide chart for my area to determine the times for high and […]

Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Honeymooners! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special visit to Amelia Island.

How to Choose the Right Paddle for You and Your Kayak Step 1:Measure the beam of your kayak, (the center of the cockpit at its widest point). If the width of your kayak is 25 inches or less, and you have an average torso length, the following rule of thumb, (Step 2), should get you […]