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BArtram Frolic & Festival 2026 Booking

Historic Palatka Boat Tour

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Duration: 1 hour

Overview

History of Palatka Boat Tour along the St. Johns River.

Included

  • Children’s life jackets are available if needed.

Excluded

  • No food is allowed, water or clear beverages in sealed containers are allowed.

Important information

Rules & Procedures to Keep Everyone Safe

1. Registration is required
2. Departing times allow for on/off loading. Schedules will be followed in a
timely manner and will not wait for latecomers. Missed cruises are not
refundable
3. No food is allowed, water or clear beverages in sealed containers are allowed.
4. All riders must be ambulatory. The boat does not have storage room for
walkers, etc.
5. Children’s life jackets are available if needed. Children must remain seated at
all times. May sit on a parent’s lap, but still needs ticket.

More information

History of Palatka and the St. John’s River will be guided by Rob Mattson, river scientist and member of the Bartram Trail Society and Putnam County Historical Society Board of Directors. Learn about the St. Johns River and the history of our riverfront community. Rob will discuss the features of the St. Johns River and Palatka through the centuries.