JUPITER CRUISES – EXPLORE! CHILL! PADDLE! PEDAL!
05/05/2022
Jupiter Cruises
Long Days, cool mornings in early May — enjoy them now before the rainy season and the steamy days begin later this month.
The friendly staff at LOVE STREET OUTDOOR CENTER offers Jupiter boat cruises, custom tours to nearby islands and bicycle tours along the historic, lush Jupiter waterfront.
Not see the Jupiter cruises tour you want on our website?
No worries.
Describe your dream tour to us. We”ll do our best to make it happen. Departure and arrival times are flexible.
See you soon!
PACK FOR PECK’S
(Photos/video by Bill DiPaolo)
Embarking from our dock at Charlie & Joe’s on Love Street, your group of up to 6 passengers will enjoy a leisurely 3-hour Jupiter boat round-trip cruise past the Historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and the estates of the rich and famous on Jupiter Island en route to Pecks Lake.
Upon arrival at halfway point, your guide will lead an easy paddle by paddleboard from the mother ship to a beautiful beach at Pecks Lake.
A short, easy walking trail on a boardwalk ends with stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Picnic areas with large pavilions are located along this Jupiter cruises tour.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Possible viewing of dolphins, manatees and shore birds.
Sign up Peck’s Lake Paddle here
HANG OUT AT THE HAMMOCK
OK, it’s not the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But to us Jupiter residents, that hammock floating in the Inlet is a favorite waterfront icon.
Stroll to the swinging couch on low tide, stretch out and relax to the soothing swoosh of the waves. Ibis, blue herons and pelicans swoop overhead. Maybe a manatee passes by in the clear waters. Or a graceful sea turtle. Wave to the visitors who climbed the 150 steps to the top of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, located on the other side of the turquoise-blue inlet.
Ah, if that hammock could talk, it could tell some stories. Longtime employees of JUPITER OUTDOOR CENTER remember the good ‘ol days when we launched our watercraft from the beach in front off the swaying sailor bed.
Ask us, and we’ll spin a tale for you. It might even be true.
CRUISE THE COASTLINE
What’s an autograph plant?
What rock n’ roller has a home in Jupiter Inlet Colony?
Did the Celestial Railroad really stop at Mars, Jupiter and Venus?
Where are the shipwrecks off Jupiter?
Archeological digs have revealed bones from how many centuries ago?
And how the heck did Love Street get that name?
Not to only will your Jupiter bicycle tour guides answer all those questions, they will show you beautiful beaches, the flowing Jupiter Inlet and fascinating seafaring and archeological history along Jupiter’s waterfront.
LOVE STREET OUTDOOR CENTER provides the clean and comfortable bicycles and helmets. We’ll adjust your seat. Restrooms and water fountains are along the Jupiter cruises tour, which lasts about 90 minutes.
Click for a bicycle tour here.
Jupiter cruises in boats are also available.
JUPITER IS FOR BOATING
Enjoy a serene boat sightseeing Jupiter cruise past the Jupiter Lighthouse, up the Intracoastal, Indian River or Fullerton Island. Expect to see manatees, turtles, birds, tropical fish and other wildlife. Wave to the kayakers, stand-up paddle boarders and other boaters as they drift by on the clear waters.
Bring your own food or drink on board. LOVE STREET OUTDOOR CENTER guides will tell all about the local history and celebrity homes along the waterfront.
Grab a drink at Lucky Shucks and bring it aboard before or after your Jupiter cruise reservation at any of the Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street restaurants.
Day and night cruises are available. Departure and return times are flexible. Got an idea for theme ride, like a birthday, anniversary or wedding celebration?
Ask us. We’ll do our best to make it happen on your Jupiter boat cruise.
Make a reservation here.
HOUSE ON THE HILL
Built on a hill of shells, the DuBois Pioneer Home was built by New Jersey native Harry DuBois in 1898 for his new bride, Susan Sanders. They met on a blind date at the nearby Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Back then, the land on the Jupiter Inlet was Florida wilderness. There, Harry and Susan raised four children: John, Henry, Anna, and Niel.
A self-sufficient family, they DuBois clan hunted and fished for food. The children took a boat to school. The family had 600 bee hives, from which they sold honey.
There’s so much more. Take a tour of the DuBois Pioneer Home in DuBois Park top hear all about it.
Docent tours are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.