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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.
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Narrated tours provide an incomparable way to enjoy St. Augustine’s historic land marks and natural sites of interest. Since the 1900’s St. Augustine Scenic Cruise has been giving visitors to St. Augustine a unique view of the city and a way to enjoy St. Augustine’s historic land marks and natural beauty. The Victory III takes guests on a 75-minute tour past the Ancient City's bayfront and the waterfront of Vilano and Anastasia Island. The captain gives narrated tours, providing information about the area's historic landmarks and the marine wildlife in the Matanzas River. They settled in the area known today as North Beach, then accessible only by boat.
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When it comes to St. Augustine scenic cruise options, nothing beats the experience and knowledge of the team at St. Augustine Boat Tours. With a range of exceptional tour options that cater to the whole family, you can now immerse yourself in the wild, natural beauty from the waters of the Matanzas Bay. St. Augustine sightseeing offers adventurers a range of opportunities to experience the natural beauty of one of the most historic areas in the country. St. Augustine Boat Tours offers the most outstanding range of experiences that cater to people of all ages. Enjoy a beautiful getaway to view the sunset in style with a loved one, or see the Night of Lights from a unique perspective that allows you to capture the stunning visual display in the most exceptional way. Relax and enjoy a one hour and fifteen minute cruise aboard the Victory III.
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He repaired, refinished and christened it the Victory, replacing the chartered launch, but remaining at the helm as Captain. Victory III, St. Augustine's premier double-decker tour boat provides a unique setting for couples choosing the beautiful Matanzas Bay as the background for their special event. With its open upper deck and enclosed lower salon, this vessel is available for charter year-round from 45 minutes to two hours or longer. Scenic Cruise of St. Augustine departs four times daily from the Municipal Marina, south of the Bridge of Lions in downtown St. Augustine. Tour the local waterways aboard St. Augustine's original sightseeing cruise vessel.
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