Celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day With Florida Water Tours
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (July 23, 2025) – Calling all Parrotheads! On Friday, August 29th, enjoy an evening on the water with Florida Water Tours, as they host a special 2-hour sunset cruise celebrating the life and music of Jimmy Buffett. From 6:30pm to 8:30pm, toast to Buffett's laid-back, beachcomber lifestyle with tropical tunes flowing and themed snacks and drink specials in hand. Grab your grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts, and coconut bras, and come aboard to honor everyone’s favorite beach bum.
“At Florida Water Tours, we not only love Jimmy’s music and state of mind, but we love his conservation efforts — something we too are passionate about,” shares Jessica Jadick, founder of Florida Water Tours, an ecotourism, scenic boat touring company based in St. Augustine, Florida. “Conservation and a love for protecting planet Earth is part of the legacy Jimmy Buffett left behind, and we, too, carry that same mission.”
Last year, the Florida Legislature declared the Friday before Labor Day as Jimmy Buffett Day, honoring the life and music of the beloved storyteller, musician, and philanthropist. Known as the “troubadour of the tropics,” who made the popular concoction of tequila, lime, and salt so famous, Jimmy Buffett wasn’t just singing about paradise and margaritas — his music blended humor, a carefree spirit, introspection, and nostalgia, and he created a culture all his own. Embraced by fans worldwide — the infamous, eclectic, and enthusiastic “Parrotheads” — he brought fun to so many, encouraging a vacation state of mind, and it made him a cultural icon. While his impact culturally is significant, his commitment to conservation, particularly the protection of manatees, has been equally profound. Buffett’s lifelong passion for protecting manatees and their habitats inspired him to co-found the Save the Manatee Club in 1981. He launched the Singing for Change Foundation in 1995, which donates proceeds from concert ticket sales to grassroots organizations.
“Jimmy Buffett inspires us all to this day, to stay positive and stay rooted in nature,” shares Jadick. “Help us celebrate and honor the man, myth, and legend himself!” The Jimmy Buffett Sunset Cruise is Friday, August 29th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Tickets are $45. The sunset cruise will be hosted aboard the Osprey, a 45-foot pontoon boat, and is an adults-only event. Book your tickets now as seats are limited! Florida Water Tours is located at Windward at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, 107 Yacht Club Drive, St. Augustine, Florida. There is free parking and a gift shop, which hosts an array of local, handmade goods, and everything you need for the sun and salt. Book your summertime adventure at floridawatertour.com today.
ABOUT FLORIDA WATER TOURS — Florida Water Tours offers ecotourism cruises, from family-friendly adventures to adults-only excursions. They specialize in educating youth about marine sciences through their nonprofit, Florida Water Warriors. Located at 107 Yacht Club Drive in St. Augustine, Florida, Florida Water Tours offers daily departures, private tours, and special events. Photos to accompany this release may be found here. Learn more at floridawatertours.com, and follow along on social media: @floridawatertours on Facebook and @fl_watertours on Instagram
