# St. Johns River Taxi Winter River Wildlife & Dolphin Spotting Cruises > Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Jan 15 · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Where: St. Johns River Taxi (Downtown Southbank Dock), 1015 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207 - Ages: All ages welcome (open-air covered catamaran river cruise; life jackets provided for all children) - Price: $15 adult day pass (hop-on, hop-off), $10 children (ages 3–12), free for toddlers under 3 - Organizer: St. Johns River Taxi & Tours - Official page: https://www.jaxrivertaxi.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/st-johns-river-taxi-winter-river-wildlife-and-dolphin-spotting-cruises--listing-855ac4d0fdf1bdd292367450 ## About Experience Jacksonville from the shimmering waters of the historic St. Johns River aboard the St. Johns River Taxi. Operating spacious, twin-hulled covered catamarans, this family-friendly river cruise connects major downtown cultural destinations between the Southbank and Northbank Riverwalks, Riverside, and Brooklyn. During winter months, river waters run clean and brisk, making it prime time for spotting pods of resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins surfacing and playing in the boat's gentle wake. Friendly captains share engaging stories about Jacksonville's maritime heritage, historic bridges, and river ecology as children peer through open-air railings at passing pelicans, cormorants, and cargo ships. Passengers can hop on and hop off throughout the day to visit riverside parks, grab hot chocolate at downtown cafes, or simply relax during a scenic 45-minute complete loop under the city's iconic bridges. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Roll-on ramp access from marina floating docks allows easy boarding for compact and standard strollers; crew assists families with stroller stowage aboard. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Comfortable bench seating under shaded canopy roofs; family restrooms are conveniently available at every dock landing along the Southbank and Northbank Riverwalks. • Age Suitability: Delightful for all generations, from infants snuggled in carriers to excited toddlers and school-age kids hunting for dolphins. • Sensory Tips: Gentle, rhythmic boat motions combined with fresh river breezes create a deeply calming journey; engine hum is low and quiet on modern catamaran vessels. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Winter Wildlife Trails & Asian Bamboo Garden](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/jacksonville-zoo-and-gardens-winter-wildlife-trails-and-asian-bamboo-g--listing-c8e7f90254d875543c5bd76e) — Open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Last admission at 4:00 PM · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens · All ages · From $29 · checked Nov 5. 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