Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Tour and Museum
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is an excellent spot for sightseeing in the Jupiter area.
After you’ve taken our narrated Jupiter Island Historical boat tour you will undoubtedly have lots of questions and a trip to the Jupiter Lighthouse is a great way to answer a lot of them where you can physically see what we discuss on our tours.
Congress approved $35,000 to build the lighthouse back in 1854 and President Franklin Pierce signed the order.
The lighthouse was completed and first lit in 1860 and has only been unlit for 6 years during the Civil War and various hurricanes and storms that have hit the area.
Currently the lighthouse is not operating with it’s equipped lens due to construction of the Jupiter Federal Bridge project. With all of the pounding of pilings next to the site, the caretakers of the lighthouse thought it prudent to wrap the lens during construction and monitor the lens.
The first order Fresnel lens is one of only a 2 lenses still in use today and is worth millions of dollars, so they are very careful about how this lens is handled.
Other interesting facts about the lighthouse include the Navy’s Radio Detection Finding Station, known as “Station J”, was once installed at this location. It was a secret base that was designed to intercept German U-boat radio messages. Once we were able to intercept the messages, Station J could figure out the locations of the submarines and radio the Allied fleet of their position. In the summer of 1943, more than 50 German submarines were destroyed due to the hard work of the men of Station J.
In 2008, then-President George W. Bush signed a bill that will protect the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area for all Americans in perpetuity.
Visit the lighthouse today…you won’t be sorry.
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Two Locations to Choose from
each location offers a different tour
Two Locations
each location
offers a
different tour
Jupiter Boat Tours
MOST POPULAR JUPITER BOAT TOUR
Jupiter Island Narrated Historic & Celebrity Boat Tour
Your captain will guide you through your cruise explaining the fascinating history of the Jupiter Lighthouse and Jupiter Island. See Tiger Woods’ home, where Burt Reynolds, Olivia Newton John, Greg Norman, Alan Jackson and Perry Como lived and many more. Watch for manatees, sea turtles and other wildlife while enjoying the beautiful tropical blue waters of the Jupiter Inlet.
Jupiter Sunset Boat Cruise
(Narration Available)
Relax as the sun sets over the water, creating a breathtaking display of colors that you won’t soon forget. We offer two options: a relaxing river cruise our our famous narrated historic tour. Both options end up at the Jupiter Lighthouse for a fantastic sunset. This is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy a serene evening on the water.
Jupiter Sandbar Swim & Cruise
(Narration Available)
Jupiter offers several options for our sandbar cruise. We can quickly get you to one of three great spots to get into the water, or you can enjoy our historic narrated tour before we arrive at the sandbar just across the water from Greg Normans house.
Palm Beach Tours
MOST POPULAR PALM BEACH BOAT TOUR
West Palm Beach Narrated Historic & Celebrity Boat Tour
Your narrated tour starts at Peanut Island and will glide past homes of the rich and famous including: Sylvester Stallone, Bernie Madoff, Steve Wynn, King Hussain, Ray Floyd and many more. You will also learn about the history of the Island from the 1800s to now. Remember to keep a lookout for manatees, sea turtles, and other wildlife as you soak up the stunning views of the tropical blue waters.
West Palm Beach Sunset Boat Cruise
(Narration Available)
Experience the magic of a stunning sunset on a boat cruise past homes of the rich and famous. Relax as the sun sets over the water, creating a breathtaking display of colors that you won’t soon forget. With the gentle sound of the waves and the soft glow of the sunset, our boat cruise is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy the area.
Peanut Island Swim & Cruise
(Narration Available)
Peanut Island is a great place to get into the beautiful water around Palm Beach. Snorkeling is a popular activity here, as the clear waters are home to a diverse array of marine life. You can also relax near the island’s pristine beaches, soak up the sun, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Peanut Island is a must-do activity for anyone visiting the area.
