Water Activities on Jekyll Island
The island’s expansive shoreline and bountiful waterways present many opportunities to get on the water and feel the coastal breeze. Hop aboard a charter fishing vessel, spot dolphins playing in Georgia’s coastal waters, take a relaxing sunset or casino cruise or embark on an authentic shrimp boat experience with friendly local skippers.
Things to Do on Jekyll Island
Fly Fishing Charter
Guests can book a local fly-fishing guide through On The Fly Outfitters to explore Georgia’s coastal waters and estuaries in search of Red Drum (Redfish), along with seasonal catches like Tripletail and Tarpon, as well as Sheepshead and Speckled Trout.
Paddle with a Pro
Get a stand-up paddleboard lesson or guided tour with local pro surfer Jason “Jay-Lay” Latham. Explore Jekyll Island’s peaceful marshes or beautiful beaches while enjoying the breeze and spotting dolphins, birds, and other wildlife. Call or text to book: 912.614.8142
Golden Isles Shrimpin’ Excursion
Head aboard the Lady Jane, a U.S. Coast Guard-certified passenger vessel, to take a ride on an authentic shrimp trawler as it hauls in nets filled with shrimp and a variety of other marine life. Once a hardworking steel-hull shrimping trawler, she has been thoughtfully retired and beautifully restored for a new mission: eco-tourism, education and conservation.
Jekyll Island Boat & Dolphin Cruises
Searching for and spotting these playful creatures in Georgia’s coastal waters is a memorable experience for the whole family. You will love seeing the dolphins swim by as you enjoy calm ocean breezes and sunshine or a beautiful sunset from aboard your cruise. Ninety-minute excursions depart from the historic Jekyll Island Wharf Marina.
Kayak Tours
Georgia covers 100 miles of coast and about one-third of all the eastern seaboard’s marshes. Only three of its 15 barrier islands are developed. With 2,000 miles of shoreline and remote river lowlands, the paddling opportunities on our coast are endless. Learn the basic skills of sea kayaking while exploring the scenic “Marshes of Glynn.”
Casino Cruise Ship
Test your luck aboard the Emerald Princess II Casino Cruise Ship with roulette, blackjack, poker, craps, slots and more. Cruises depart from the Emerald Princess Dock at the end of the Jekyll Causeway. For bookings or more information, please call 800.842.0115.
*To arrive at the Emerald Princess Casino dock, guests must exit Jekyll Island. The dock is located underneath the Sidney Lanier Bridge. Entry fee to Jekyll Island must be repaid upon re-entry.