GREEN COVE SPRINGS BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A River Table: Two Hours Along the St. John's to Lunch or Dinner
A two-hour scenic taxi charter on the St. John's River that ferries you to nearby riverfront eateries, with a stocked cooler aboard for your drinks.
A River Table: Two Hours Along the St. John's to Lunch or Dinner.
Southern Cove Charters & Excursions runs a two-hour scenic taxi charter on the St. John's River from Knight's Marina at Black Creek in Green Cove Springs—an ideal way to turn a meal into a river outing as you glide to lunch or dinner at nearby fish camps and riverfront restaurants.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
St. John's Scenery
The short, two-hour run along the St. John's offers steady river views and the cool, open-air mood of a Floridian waterway—perfect for photographers and anyone who enjoys slow travel by boat.
Choice of Riverfront Eateries
The charter drops you at classic spots such as Whitey's Fish Camp on Fleming Island or several Julington Creek options—Hurricane's and the Julington Creek Fish Camp—so your river trip ends at a well-known local table.
Packed Cooler and Easy Transport
The boat comes with a cooler of ice aboard; you may bring your own drinks, including wine, making the charter a turnkey option for a relaxed lunch or dinner on the water.
What the day feels like
How the Afternoon (or Evening) Unfolds
You meet at Knight's Marina on Black Creek in Green Cove Springs, board a small charter and spend roughly two hours easing along the St. John's River. The trip focuses on relaxed travel—river vistas, a stocked cooler, and a short shore stop at one of several local fish camps or restaurants where you disembark for lunch or dinner before returning.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits—and what to expect.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The charter provides a cooler with ice; you may bring your own drinks, including wine. Pack sun protection and a light jacket for river breezes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Lunch/Dinner Taxi Charter?
The charter is a two-hour scenic ride along the St. John's River.
Where do we meet the boat?
Passengers meet at Knight's Marina at Black Creek in Green Cove Springs.
Which restaurants can we go to?
Typical destinations include Whitey's Fish Camp on Fleming Island, Julington Creek Fish Camp (reservations recommended), Hurricane's at Julington Creek, and Roger That in Green Cove Springs.
Is food or drink provided on board?
The charter supplies a cooler with ice; you may bring your own food and drinks, including wine.
Do I need a reservation at the restaurants?
Reservations are recommended for Julington Creek Fish Camp; confirm with your chosen restaurant before the trip.