Celebrate All Weekend Long This Valentine's!

Amelia River Cruises & The Cumberland Sound Ferry invite you to celebrate all Valentine’s weekend as we ferry you to the 16th Annual Mardi Gras Festival & Parade in St. Marys, GA on Saturday, February 13th; followed by a day of Valentine’s Day Champagne and Cupid Cruises.

We’ve added a special 9 a.m. early ferry out of Fernandina Beach, FL on Saturday, February 13th, to allow passengers to catch the parade and full day of festivities lined up for the St. Marys Mardi Gras celebration. Activities include the parade at 10 a.m., arts & crafts, food, amusements and live entertainment on stage all afternoon.

To round out this long holiday weekend, treat yourself and that special someone to our first annual day of Valentine’s Champagne & Dessert sails, hosted by our very own Pajama Dave as Cupid, Sunday, February 14th.

Relax and enjoy breathtaking views as we share the rich history and beautiful landscapes of Amelia Island and Cumberland Island. As we head back, you'll enjoy romantic music, as well as champagne and dessert provided compliments of Cafe Karibo. Three tours sail Sunday, February 14th, at 10:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. and at sunset (5 p.m.)

Come see the wildlife and celebrate this romantic day with your favorite someone.


10:30 a.m. $36 plus tax for adults
$34 plus tax for seniors
$30 plus tax for children

2:30 p.m. $33 plus tax for adults
$31 plus tax for adults
$27 plus tax for adults

Sunset $30 plus tax for adults
$28 plus tax for adults
$24 plus tax for adults


Call for reservations: 904-261-9972.

Sail With the Filmmakers Schedule Extended

As an official sponsor of this year's Amelia Island Film Festival, Amelia River Cruises & The Cumberland Sound Ferry have expanded and changed the ferry schedule for Friday, February 26, 2010 and Saturday, February 27, 2010 to allow passengers on both sides (Fernandina and St. Marys) to have access to the full screening schedule and reception in St. Marys.

Updated schedule as of Monday 1/25/10:

Fernandina departures:

2/26/10: 10 a.m. / 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
2/27/10: 10 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. / 4 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

St. Marys departures:

2/26/10: 9 a.m. / 11 a.m. / 3 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.
2/27/10: 9 a.m. / 11 a.m. / 2:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m.

Hope to see you on the ferry and at the festival!

Kevin McCarthy Finalist for 2010 ROSE Awards!

All of the crew at Amelia River Cruises are thrilled to find out that owner/captain, Kevin McCarthy, has been chosen as a finalist in this year’s ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Award, a program of the North Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (NFHLA).

The ROSE Award committee met and reviewed 97 nominations before selecting Kevin among the finalists based upon the following criteria:

Ambassador for Jacksonville and the hospitality industry
Dependable
Passionate
Creating a positive impression for the visitor
Serving as a role model to peers
Commitment to great customer service

Congrats to our great boss, Kevin! We find out February 3rd if he wins the award, but in our hearts, he IS already a winner and the best boss around!

Film / Filmmaker Short-Listed for Oscar Come to Amelia Island Film Festival

Documentary, Under Our Skin, short-listed for an Oscar, to be screened as part of the Amelia Island Film Festival on Friday, February 26, 2010! Q & A with filmmaker, Andy Abrahams Wilson, to follow. 11 a.m. at Indigo downtown Fernandina Beach, FL.

Come see the film about the emerging public health epidemic, Lyme disease, then sail with our filmmakers on one of three ferry rides to and from St. Marys, GA! Owner/Capt. Kevin McCarthy will narrate the trip to offer views of Amelia, Cumberland and St. Marys with a special reception upon arrival in St. Marys by The St. Marys Film Society!

Sail With the Filmmakers this February!

Amelia River Cruises is excited to be an official sponsor of the Amelia Island Film Festival this February 2010. As part of the festival, Amelia River Cruises will host a full day of sailing with the filmmakers chosen for this year's event offering the general public the opportunity to see the beautiful waterways surrounding Amelia Island, Cumberland Island, and St. Marys, GA.

Our Cumberland Sound Ferry will take passengers to and from St. Marys, GA all day with a special reception by the St. Marys Film Society. We hope to find lots of wildlife and beautiful views to entice future filmmakers to come back and create movie magic right here in northeast Florida.