About Island Adventures
The Island Adventure Team works diligently to provide access to portions of the Golden Isles you might never see.
How about taking a voyage on a working shrimp boat – and having great seafood while you are on board! Visit nearby historical islands and plantations. Explore Cumberland, Sapelo and Little St. Simons Islands. Tour a couple of the Golden Isles largest employers such as the Port of Brunswick or the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or take a day trip to the Okefenokee Swamp to see nature up close.
Contact Island Adventures by email at [email protected] for more information on any event.
Upcoming Events
Welcome Back Beach Party: September 28, 2023
Join Newcomer friends for an evening of fun at the beach. Get to meet new friends and welcome back old friends. Everyone is welcome! We will meet on the beach, you can’t miss us!
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, September 28, 2023 – 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Address:
- Massengale Park
- 1350 Ocean Blvd.
- St. Simons Island, GA
No cost, no need to sign-up. Just show up! Bring a chair or beach blanket, sips and snacks.
Any questions, contact [email protected]
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ISLAND ADVENTURES – WELCOME BACK BEACH PARTY – September28,2023 – Massengale Beach
September 28, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
ISLAND ADVENTURE – October 5, 2023
Brunswick Port Tour
One of our Newcomers members, Tom Lloyd is a 40-year veteran of the global ocean transportation and logistics industry. Tom has made arrangements for a port tour at the ocean terminal in Brunswick. The tour will be conducted by Reed Handabaka of the Georgia Port Authority. Reed will provide a complete tour of the facilities and will explain the processes at the ocean terminal.
The Port of Brunswick is the nation’s second busiest port for import and export R0/Ro (Roll on, Roll off) cargo. Colonel’s Island is owned and operated by the Georgia Port Authority, the facility has three berths and three on-terminal auto processors.
We have rented a trolley to take us to the Georgia Port Authority. Our meeting place is at the St. Simons Pier.
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, October 5, 2023 – 1:15pm-4:00 pm
St. Simons Island Pier Trolley Stop
Tour Cost: $30 per person (Includes trolley, tax, tip and fees)
Min/Max – 38
Last day to register – 10/3/23
All Island Adventures are non-refundable unless we need to cancel due to weather or lack of sign-ups.
Any questions, email
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ISLAND ADVENTURES – October 5, 2023 – Brunswick Port Tour
October 5, 2023
1:15 PM – 4:00 PM
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ISLAND ADVENTURE – October 11, 2023
Music Trivia Bingo
Kickoff the season as we gather together and test your music knowledge!!!
Wednesday night is bingo night at Golden Isles Olive Oil. Join us every for a fun round of Musical Bingo presented by Island Sound.
Golden Isles Olive Oil has reserved space for the Newcomers to have dinner and drinks while participating in music bingo.
EVENT DETAILS:
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 –
ISLAND ADVENTURE – October 11, 2023
Music Trivia Bingo
Kickoff the season as we gather together and test your music knowledge!!!
Wednesday night is bingo night at Golden Isles Olive Oil. Join us every for a fun round of Musical Bingo presented by Island Sound.
Golden Isles Olive Oil has reserved space for the Newcomers to have dinner and drinks while participating in music bingo.
EVENT DETAILS:
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – 5:00-8:00 pm
Golden Isles Olive Oil. 1609 Frederica Road, SSI
No cost to reserve your space. Dinner and drinks are not included.
Min/Max – 25
Last day to register – 10/9/23
All Island Adventures are non-refundable unless we need to cancel due to weather or lack of sign-ups.
Any questions, email
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ISLAND ADVENTURES – MUSIC TRIVIA BINGO – October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ISLAND ADVENTURE – Beach Walk October 14, 2023
Beach Walk
Walk the beach between the high and low tide lines with Certified Naturalist and Marine Educator Georgia Graves
Learn about the marine flora and fauna that inhabit the tidal areas of your new island home— there is a lot more here than you might think!
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, October 14, 2023 – Meet at 1:45 pm / Walk begins at 2:00pm-3:30 pm
Massengale Beach, Meet at the crossover bridge, Walk will take between 1 to 1 ½ hours
$25 per person
Last day to register – 10/12/23
Max 20
All Island Adventures are non-refundable unless we cancel due to lack of participation or weather.
Any questions, email [email protected]
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ISLAND ADVENTURES – BEACH WALK – October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023 – October 18, 2023
1:45 PM – 3:30 PM
TACO TUESDAY with Newcomer Friends: October 17, 2023
Cilantro’s
Come join Newcomers friends on the patio of Cilantro’s for Taco Tuesday! All are welcome! A delicious way to have fun and meet new friends!
EVENT DETAILS:
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 6:30pm – Patio seating reserved
Cilantro’s
20 Market St, St Simons, GA
No cost to sign-up. All members cover their own cost for food and drink.
However, you HAVE TO sign up via the Newcomers webpage to attend.
Register by October 15th, 2023
MAX – 30
Any questions, contact [email protected]
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ISLAND ADVENTURES – TACO TUESDAY – October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
ISLAND ADVENTURE –October 19, 2023
Strolling St. Simons
A curated village tour specifically designed for Island Newcomers by local tour guide, Ann Marie Burley. Enjoy a private behind-the-scenes tour of St. Simons Lighthouse and learn about the village vibes as we stroll through Pier Village. We will begin at the Casino at 2:00pm. And finish with a “shrimply delicious” dinner at Iguana’s Seafood with reservations at 5:30pm.
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Meet at 2:00pm at the Casino.
Park anywhere near the Casino, Neptune Park, Library or Iguana’s.
Tour will take between 3 to 3 ½ hours.
Dinner at Iguana’s is not included in the cost. Reservations are at 5:30pm.
Wear comfortable shoes
$25 per person
Last day to register – 10/17/2023
Max 20 guests
All Island Adventures are non-refundable unless we cancel due to weather or lack of sign-ups.
Any questions, email [email protected]
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ISLAND ADVENTURES – WALKING TOUR – October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
ISLAND ADVENTURE – Sunset Sail Cruise: Friday, October 20, 2023
About the event:
Spirit of St. Simons Sunset Cruise
Spirit of St Simons is a homebuilt 36? sailing catamaran designed by Kurt Hughes. She is designed for the day charter trade, and constructed in such a way that the major parts can be disassembled and packed inside a shipping container, to be sent anywhere in the world.
The Spirit of St Simons holds a USCG Certificate of Inspection and is authorized to carry up to 24 Passengers. She is the only certified sailing vessel operating in the state of Georgia.
The deck layout is open, with plenty of space to sit, in a variety of seats, or up forward on the bow webbings. The webbings are made of car seat belt material and have been tested to support 3700 lbs.
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, October 20th – 5:00-7:30 pm
Morningstar Marina dock (behind Coastal Kitchen restaurant)
Please arrive by 4:45pm, and allow time to park
BYOB and snacks
$50/person (includes cruise and gratuity)
Max – 20
Last day to register – October 18th, 2023
All Island Adventures are non-refundable unless we cancel due to lack of participation or weather.
Any questions, email [email protected]
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ISLAND ADVENTURES – SUNSET SAIL CRUISE – October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
ISLAND ADVENTURE –October 27, 2023
Marsh Walk
Walk the marsh between the high and low tide lines with Certified Naturalist and Marine Educator, Georgia Graves. Get to know fiddler crabs, periwinkle snails, native plants & the importance of tides on our coast. You’ll be amazed to discover the living organisms that permeate our marshes!
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, October 27, 2023 – Meet at 3:45 pm, walk begins at 4:00-5:30 pm
Park at parking area near the WW II museum @ Coast Guard Station beach (DO NOT park in museum parking)
We’ll walk together across to the Postell Creek Marsh site
Walk will take between 1 to 1 ½ hours
Wear shoes that can get a little wet – Hat and bug spray recommended
$25 per person
Last day to register – 10/25/2023
Max 20 guests
All Island Adventures are non-refundable unless we cancel due to weather or lack of sign-ups.
Any questions, email [email protected]
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ISLAND ADVENTURES – MARSH WALK – October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM