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Monday 11am - 6:45pm Tuesday 11am - 6:45pm Wednesday 11am - 6:45pm Thursday 11am - 6:45pm Friday 11am - 6:45pm Saturday 11am - 6:45pm Sunday 11am - 6:45pm

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Relax and enjoy a one hour and fifteen minute cruise aboard the Victory III. Narrated tours by the Ca Augustine Scenic Cruise has been giving visitors to St.
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Scenic Cruise: 7 Days a Week with 4-5 trips a day

Trip #1: 11:00am-12:15pm
Trip #2: 1:00pm- 2:15pm
Trip #3: 2:45pm- 4:00pm
Trip #4: 4:30pm- 5:45pm

ONLY April 1-Sept 5 and Oct 1-Oct 15
Trip #5: 6:45pm- 8:00pm

Since the 1900's St. Augustine a unique view of the city and a way to enjoy St. Augustine's historic land marks and natural beauty. The Usina's were among settlers from the islan

d of Minorca, off the coast of Spain, finally settling in St. Augustine in 1777. Many of their descendants remain in St. Augustine today. In 1900 Captain Frank Usina and his wife, Catherine, could not return to Miami were he had been working as a carpenter on the Miami train station because of an outbreak of yellow fever. They settled in the area known today as North Beach, then accessible only by boat. Henry Flagler approached Frank and his wife, asking them to hold oyster roasts for friends and guests staying at his Ponce De Leon Hotel, now Flagler College, and the Alcazar Hotel, now the Lightner Museum. The outings to North Beach became a regular attraction, and thus, the family boat business was born. Initially starting with a chartered launch, Frank ferried guests to and from North Beach for Minorcan Style dinners, oysters, music, dancing and sightseeing along the Matanzas Bay. Shortly thereafter, Frank purchased a 45' launch stuck on a mud bar. He repaired, refinished and christened it the Victory, replacing the chartered launch, but remaining at the helm as Captain. Guests could enjoy picturesque view of Historic Saint Augustine while cruising along Matanzas Bay to and from North Beach. In 1918 the Victory II was launched. Built in St. Augustine by Warren Sanchez and assisted by Frank's son Francis Everisto, who at the age of 17 became a licensed captain and joined his father's business. Eight years after the Victory II was built Frank passed on, but continuing the tradition of his father was second generation Captain Francis Usina, this time adding fishing excursions. The Victory II was the main mode of transportation to the ever popular attraction North Beach until the 1930's when a bridge and paved highway opened access by automobile. In the late 1930's, when fire destroyed part of the bridge once again making North Beach only accessible by boat, the Usina's assisted in ferrying North Beach residents to and from work, and their children to and from school, along with their regular trips. Residents knew they could count on the Victory II for transportation to community events on the mainland. During World War II St. Augustine became a military service town, and a halt was placed on fishing excursions. Gas rations were approved by the USO for the Victory II to take serviceman on sightseeing excursion for Rest and Relaxation. In the late 1940's, The Florida Department of Transportation chartered the Victory II to assist in ferrying North Beach residents to and from the mainland as construction of a new bridge once again halted access to the North Beach area. Once again the Victory II became a passenger ferry carrying local residents to and from the mainland. The City of St. Augustine set their sights on promoting tourism, and approached Francis about starting a sightseeing cruise business, similar to that operated for the USO, to give visitors a view of the picturesque city skyline and historic landmarks that visitors only ferrying to and from North Beach had been enjoying. So in 1949, the Victory II became a full time sightseeing boat. Francis captained on a daily basis and in the summer was joined by his two sons Frank and Jack who worked as mates until receiving their captains license, while his daughter Mary Lou sold tickets. When Frank and Jack received their captains license they joined their father in captaining the Victory II until his death in 1973. Although the Victory II awaits restoration, the Victory III continues to depart daily from the downtown municipal Marina.

12/15/2024

Congratulations to Captain Tristan Lantz for the fantastic job in decorating the Victory. We won most colorful

12/14/2024

You don't want to miss it

12/14/2024

It's almost regatta time. Be sure to check us out!

12/13/2024

Great pics!!

12/13/2024

The Regatta is almost here!!

12/09/2024

Crew is doing such a great job and still going as the Regatta is right around the corner.

12/04/2024

Cold weathers not stopping anyone from enjoying the lights!!

12/03/2024

It's definitely FEELING a lot like Christmas, but we've got you covered on our Nights of Lights tours with complimentary Hot Cocoa and cookies!!

11/30/2024

Don't let parking get you down.

Tree shuttle makes it easy!

11/29/2024

What a view!!

11/28/2024

We will be closed Thanksgiving Day

11/27/2024

See them on land, then see them from the water, no better way to see the lights!!

✨NIGHTS OF LIGHTS TROLLEYS run November 24, 2024 through January 26, 2025 in St. Augustine, Florida. ❄️💯🎁 Old Town Trolley Tours has added to the fun with a Nights of Lights ELF HUNT! Find hidden elves all around town! Families who spot all the elves will be gifted with a keepsake holiday ornament!

Nights of Lights features than 3 million lights come on every evening at dusk, creating a glow throughout the nation’s oldest city. ✨RSVP for a trolley tour through the lights with Old Town Trolley Tours. PRO TIP: When you make reservations, you are reserving an entire row!
🎟️➡️ https://www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/nights-of-lights

11/26/2024

Back in operation!!

11/25/2024

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Victory III will not be operating today.

We'll be back up and running tomorrow.

Send a message to learn more

11/23/2024

Nights of Lights starts today!!

See the lights as you've never seen them before with a view only available form the water! Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cookies as you view those amazing lights on the bayfront.

We'll see you on board!!

11/22/2024

Only one more day for most spectacular display of lights!

Our Nights of Lights tours begin Nov 23, 2024 as the city lights up.

What a magnificent view of the city available only from the water. Make your reservations now!!

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Address

111 Avenida Menendez
Saint Augustine, FL
32084

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6:45pm
Tuesday	11am - 6:45pm
Wednesday	11am - 6:45pm
Thursday	11am - 6:45pm
Friday	11am - 6:45pm
Saturday	11am - 6:45pm
Sunday	11am - 6:45pm

Telephone

+19048241806

Website

http://scenic-cruise.com/

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