Manatee Encounter: Clear Kayak Tour in Florida

Embark on a 2 1/2 hour clear kayak tour in Crystal River and get up close and personal with manatees. Explore freshwater springs and observe the underwater world from a unique vantage point. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Crystal River - Embark on an unforgettable journey through the pristine waters of Crystal River, Florida, in our transparent kayaks. Led by our knowledgeable local guides, this 2-hour small-group tour offers the chance to observe a variety of local wildlife, including manatees, turtles, dolphins, and numerous fish species.
    Our clear kayaks offer a…
What's Included
  • Use of the Crystal Clear Kayak
  • Free Photo Package
  • Paddle and Life Jacket
What's Not Included
  • $10 Parking Fee
Additional Information

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Location
Kaceys Custom Adventures
Southwest 1st Place
Once parked at Petes Pier Marina, Kacey's Custom Adventures office is just past the boat ramp, located at the beginning of the dock that leads to the Bait Shop. Weather permitting we will have our white flag flying on our little blue shop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jane_p
Feb 1, 2026
Highlight of our Florida... - Highlight of our Florida vacation! Clear kayaks were the way to go. Literally a mom and calf swam under us. Our guide, Kyle was awesome!!! Super fun and informative. Whole staff was great
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Kathye473
Jan 29, 2026
Clear Kayak tour with Kaitlyn - We had a great time and saw lots of manatees. Kaitlyn was an awesome guide and I highly recommend her! Everyone working there was very kind and helpful!
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Passenger35212525780
Jan 26, 2026
Definitely book with this tour - This was a fantastic experience!!! I recommend this kayak tour for sure!!! The guide is such a sweetheart and I loved her pup. She was quite informative, patient and encouraging. A real gem!!! All the girls I spoke with were just the best young ladies 😍😍😍
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Lynor_r
Jan 26, 2026
Fun day with the manatees. - Kyle and Delaney were excellent guides. They shared their knowledge of the waterways, the eco systems, birds and of course the manatees. It was obvious they loved their job and made this experience very fun and enjoyable. The clear kayaks were pretty cool because numerous times the manatees were right under the kayak. It is also helpful to have low water depth polarized sunglasses. The weekend was very crowded with snorklers, kayakers and boaters.
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Kathleen_k
Jan 22, 2026
Katelyn, terrific guide! - Our guide, Katelyn, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to answer any questions. We had a truly wonderful day! I highly recommend this tour.
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128mcb
Jan 22, 2026
Worth every penny and unforgettable - We had an absolute blast Lilly was an amazing tour guide and made us feel completely at ease the whole time! We saw tons of manatee and local wildlife! Very educational as well!
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1117carol
Jan 22, 2026
Fun time on the water. - We really enjoyed our kayak trip on the Crystal River. Our guide was Lillie and she was great! She kept us informed about the birds we saw and about the manatees. We saw many manatees.
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Sharon_f
Jan 21, 2026
Amazing fun ! - It was so much fun. We saw so many Manatees! Lily out tour guide was patient helpful and so informative! !!!!
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P2484sbtimw
Jan 20, 2026
10/10 great experience - Our guide Kaitlyn was very knowledgeable about the manatee habits, history, and general information. Enjoyed that the photo package was included. Highly recommend the clear kayaks.
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Melindamf6329gk
Jan 18, 2026
Fantastic afternoon on the water - My family had a great time kayaking with Delayne. She was excited to show us all of her favorite places to see manatees. We ended up seeing at least 10 different manatees, and spent a very enjoyable afternoon on the water.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).