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Villas by the Sea, Jekyll Island, Georgia

Marinas, Fishing & Dolphin Sightseeing Tours.

Offering some of the most beautiful waters on the East Coast, Jekyll Island is proud of its Jekyll Harbor Marina, just south of Jekyll River Bridge and only minutes away from Villas by the Sea. This  full-service Georgia marina offers guests wet slips and dry storage with both short and long-term rates, the facility also features showers, a pool, picnic area and a playground for children. Be sure to bring your boat for plenty of fun in the water, or, if you don’t have your own, take advantage of the sunset cruises and dolphin watching tours by calling (912) 635-3152 or visiting the Jekyll Harbor Marina.

Jekyll Island offers ample opportunities for the fisherman, from surf fishing off the beach to a relaxed outing on a freshwater lake. Charter offshore excursions can be booked from several operators at the Jekyll Harbor Marina. Crabbing and seining for shrimp are also popular activities. Licenses, tackle and bait are all available once you get to Jekyll. For more information, please call (912) 635-3137. If you would like to reserve a fishing charter or for more information on Jekyll Island fishing, please contact Capt. Mark Noble at the Golden Isles Charter Fishing Association, Inc., at (912) 638-7673.

Just off Jekyll Island’s shores along the Inter-coastal Waterway are the Jekyll Wharf and Jekyll Harbor Marina, both located within 4 miles of Villas by the Sea. Both the Wharf and Marina offer access to the many water activities along Coastal Georgia. Make the Island your gateway to a fishing paradise or just a heavenly day of sightseeing or dolphin spotting. The island’s knowledgeable fishing captains, know all of the best spots to catch a variety of fish, including Tarpon, Whiting, Red Drum, Sea Trout, Triple Tail, Spotted Sea Trout, Striped Mullet, Sheepshead, and Black Drum, just to name a few.

Jekyll Wharf Marina - Fishing Charters
Chose from a variety of fishing trip options, from near-shore/inshore fishing to party boat trips and much more! Packages include bait, tackle, and fishing license. Explore the Golden Isles' Premiere Fishing Charter. 912-635-3152.

Jekyll Harbor Marina
A full service marina which offers services such as boat slips, floating decks, dry storage, and picnic areas, as well as sailing tours, dolphin tours, and charter fishing excursions.

Offshore Charters
Located at Jekyll Island Marina. Specializing in offshore fishing charters, this charter service offers inshore and offshore saltwater fishing from two of their available boats. All fishing trips include bait, tackle, and licenses. Please call 912-265-7529 for reservations.

Atlantic Water Adventures
Located at the Jekyll Harbor Marina. The Golden Isles only offshore party boat. From offshore reef fishing and inshore bottom fishing to night shark fishing. Dolphin Encounters- 90 minute cruise- adults $20.00, children $15.00. Cumberland Island--3 hour Tour-cruise to see the wild horses & lighthouse of Cumberland Island. Adults $35.00 Children $25.00. 912-265-7529

Dolphin Tours
Join our crew for the best fun in GA! Tours are a 90 minute boat cruise on inland waters. Call for courtesy reservations. Adults--$24, Children--$12. Children 2 or younger charged only is space is sold out. 912-635-3152.

Additional external recreation activities located on the island.