The Vessel and Crew

 

Captain Gary S. Randlett
US Coast Guard 100 Ton Master Captain
Certified Florida Naturalist

A retired New Hampshire school teacher with an extensive theater background, Gary has worked for the past eight years as a tour boat captain on the St. Johns River.  As the owner of Blue Heron River Tours, Gary is excited to share his passion for the wildlife, history and incredible beauty of the St. Johns River and the Hontoon Dead River.

Captain Todd Hilton
US Coast Guard 25 Ton Master Captain
Certified Florida Naturalist

A Florida native, tour guide, avid fisherman and steward of Florida's many eco-systems, Todd has been on the water all his life.  He grew up in Winter Springs, Florida, and now resides in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

MV "Great Blue"

Blue Heron River Tour's brand new 45 foot, 49 passenger vessel was custom built to provide a perfect platform for nature viewing and photography.  From the main channel of the St. Johns River, through "June's Canal," and down the Hontoon Dead River, "Great Blue" gets you close to all the natural action.