Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour: Crystal River Wildlife

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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….
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,…

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
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Ahjac2024
Oct 26, 2024
Kayak manatee tour - 10/10 highly recommend, Kyle was great and provided facts about the area and shown us the manatees. Also gave fun facts about the area in general
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S9124qlgraceb
Oct 26, 2024
Great experience - So fun! Beautiful water and got to see a mom and baby manatee! Very fun tour and Kyle is very knowledgeable and nice! Would definitely go again!
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D5568fgfaithb
Oct 26, 2024
Great Kayaking Experience (saw two manatees!) - Kyle was a great guide! We got to see two manatees and really enjoyed the springs! The trip was nice and slow for beginners and people that don’t kayak very often.
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271freyak
Oct 17, 2024
Kyle with a smile 😁 - We saw a lot of manatees and you could get really close to them The tour guide Kyle was really cute and really good at what he does
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T7781fppatriciaj
Sep 28, 2024
Beautiful - Beautiful. Fun. Handicap freindly. Three sisters natural springs is beautiful. I highly recommend this trip. I plan to go back asap.
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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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F3025hsgregoryc
Sep 2, 2024
Disappointing experience - A little disappointed with the tour in respect to the price paid for it. The guide did not allow us to swim into the spring as it was not included in the tour...too much expensive (240€ for 3 people) for what it is. We could do the same by our own just renting kayaks because the location of manatees has been indicated by other people in kayaks. We also have to cross a long windy uninteristing bay to join the canals and then the spring. We bought the photos package where very few photos of my family appears...
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Trippjohn0
Aug 27, 2024
Un reputable tour company.. Paddle Outdoor Tours should be avoided.. NO MANATEES to see.. - This business is VERY misleading.. Be ware that ALL the promotions/video show plenty of manatees throughout the paddling experience.. The staff is skilled to avoid telling you the manatee are only in the crystal river during winter months.. I took this tour in there clear bottom boat only to pass over rocks and fish.. NO one saw any manatees.. The local cottage owners along the river say this tour company is misleading and should be called out on it.. Stay away.. The manatees are only there during the winter months.. Who wants to paddle 2 hrs in January, Florida is cold too.. STAY AWAY..
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From $79
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).