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Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour: Crystal River Wildlife
4.7
532 Ratings
Crystal River
Experience the beauty of Crystal River on a guided eco-tour in clear kayaks. Spot dolphins, manatees, turtles, and more wildlife while exploring over 70 freshwater springs.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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469 NE 1st St - You will enjoy your journey in our ALL clear kayaks with one of our amazing LOCAL guides. You will learn about our ecosystem and possibly spot local wildlife such as manatees, turtles, various birds, dolphins, and many species of fish. This is the NUMBER one tour in Florida as it has the ability to spot manatees on various days. Don’t miss out and reserve your spot today!
Maximum weight of 250 pounds for ANY rider and maximum weight of 420 pounds for 2 riders. All kayaks are set up as tandem kayaks.
Sorry, but there are no pets allowed on any of our tours except service dogs.
What's Included
- Clear Kayak adventure
- Paddle included
- Life vest provided
What's Not Included
- Optional Picture Package $37.99
- Gratuity For Tour Guides
Additional Information
Take part in our guided environmental exploration of Crystal River using our SEE-THROUGH kayaks! Throughout this journey, you will have the chance to enjoy the magnificent scenery and wildlife that is characteristic of our area, including over 70 freshwater springs. You may get to see dolphins, pelicans, tarpon, turtles, otters, assorted bird species, and the much-loved manatees. There will be ample opportunities to capture your experience in photographs on our guided trips, and an optional photo package can be bought at the conclusion of your tour.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TOUR DOES NOT VISIT THREE SISTERS SPRINGS! Closed during manatee season, Three Sisters Springs will also remain closed for repairs throughout the Summer of 2023, only reopening on April 1st, 2024 for kayak tours.
- Maximum weight of 250 pounds for a single rider and maximum weight of 420 pounds for 2 riders
- You may be paired with another rider in your party to accommodate maximum participants
- You must arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start time or the tour will leave without you with no refund given.
Location
469 NE 1st St
Northeast 1st Street
We are located a few hundred feet off of US 19 in Crystal River on NE 1st Street. We have free parking available and we shuttle you to our launch area which is 1/2 mile away.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE DESIGNATED START TIME OF YOUR TOUR. NO REFUNDS IF YOU ARRIVE LATE FOR TOUR
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(532 Ratings)
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C955aealejandrog
Jul 27, 2024
Amazing springs - The views is amazing and tour guide is incredible and tour guy is interested in us to learn about the springs and sun light is so hot
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Edwardtc6793ye
Jul 17, 2024
Awesome tour - Kyle is one of the best tour guide I’ve ever had. I would highly recommend you ask for him if you book a tour!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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E6478egdanielp
Jul 15, 2024
Absolutely worth it! - Absolutely amazing day with our guide, Seer! His love and appreciation of the animals and habitat made the experience that much more enjoyable. He made sure we got the full experience. He went out of his way to make sure we saw a manatee (it's not season so there aren't as many). I would absolutely recommend this group and will be bringing my family back!
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Stephaniews5431dx
Jun 19, 2024
❤️ - Absolutely awesome!! Kyle was awesome, it really all was. We felt safe and had a great time seeing the manatees and three sisters springs was gorgeous
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Stacyandrandy
May 30, 2024
Glad We did It and Will Do It Again - This was our first time Kayaking in Kings Bay and 3 sisters. WE were guided into the springs with by RJ. The tour was great and he has a vast knowledge.
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Patrickmi9736ws
May 16, 2024
A great sporadic trip!👍🏼❤️ - John was Super informative . We swam the 3 sisters. The swim was awesome and beautiful.😍 Thank for an awesome experience. loved it will come back
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Tamarafs6112hj
Apr 8, 2024
Memorable kayak tour in a place of incredible beauty - We had a wonderful guided/eco clear kayak tour (April 1) with our guide Sear! It was easy to check in, and the van dropped us right at the dock with the kayaks. We were part of a very small group, so it was easy to hear Sear when he shared directions or described aspects of the area. He was very knowledgeable and engaging! From the bay, we paddled into Three Sisters Springs, which is truly beautiful. The waterway is narrow, with the clear waters edged in dense foliage. After the passage opened into the wider springs area, we encountered a manatee quietly resting. Everything was so peaceful! We could have stayed there for hours. I was pleased to see that there were rangers in the area ensuring the safety of the manatee and the springs. Our guide Sear captured some excellent photos for us. On the way back to the dock, we also encountered a manatee with her calf! Overall, the trip was so special and memorable. Thanks so much to Sear and Paddles Outdoor for this experience.
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373ashlynb
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing Company!! - I had an absolute blast thanks to all the staff being so nice and professional, willing to answer any questions I had, making it an easy and stress free experience!! The views were absolutely amazing and I will definitely be going again!! Highly recommended!
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Chelseyc616
Apr 4, 2024
Clear bottom kayak tour - So much fun! Kyle was a fantastic guide. A little windy so will definitely feel it tomorrow, but a super great experience!
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P6212jfchristopherd
Apr 4, 2024
Guided swim tour with the fam - Amazing day on and in the water with the family. Our guide, Kalley, was knowledgeable and very friendly. Three sisters was crystal clear. Lots of fish and a manatee made the trip worth the paddle.
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