Watersport Activities

Jekyll Island is a boater’s paradise with Southern spirit.

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.

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.

Perfect for beginners or seasoned paddlers.

Call or text to book: 912-614-8142

Golden Isles Shrimpin’ Excursion

Take a ride on an authentic shrimp trawler as it hauls in nets filled with shrimp and a variety of other marine life—all on calm, sheltered waters with no rough seas.

Welcome aboard the Lady Jane, a U.S. Coast Guard-certified passenger vessel. 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

Departure Point: Historic Jekyll Island Pier – located adjacent to The Wharf
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.
Location: 366 N. Riverview Dr.
Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Website: captainphillip.com
Phone: 912.635.3152

Kayak Tours

SouthEast Adventure Outfitters Kayak Tours. Georgia covers 100 miles of coast and about one-third of all the eastern seaboard’s marshes. Only 3 of its 15 barrier islands are developed. With 2,000 miles of shoreline and remote river lowlands, the padding opportunities on our coast are endless. Learn the basic skills of sea kayaking while exploring the scenic “Marshes of Glynn”. Launching from the private dock at SouthEast Adventure Outfitters in Brunswick, the trip is an easy and informative way to discover why kayaking is one of the fastest growing sports today.

More info:
912-638-0673
Website

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.

Departure Point: 101 Emerald Princess Drive, Brunswick, GA 31523 (end of Jekyll Island Causeway)

*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.

Island Recreation

Recreation is plentiful on Jekyll Island however you decide to stay active. Jekyll Island boasts 63 holes of golf, a croquet lawn in the center of the resort, a mini-golf course, horseback riding, tennis courts, bicycle rentals, and more.

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