Crystal River Wildlife Boat Tour: Family-Friendly Adventure

Embark on a family-friendly adventure with our Crystal River Wildlife Boat Tour. Led by US Coast Guard Certified Captains, explore the headwaters of Crystal River and encounter a variety of animal and bird species, including the famous Florida Manatee. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Crystal River - Your party will cruise King’s Bay, the headwaters of the Crystal River! Crystal River is home to a plethora of wildlife, headlined by our resident manatee population that lives in the Bay year-round. In search of manatees, osprey, egrets, herons and all the other wildlife that lives inside our refuge! Your US Coast Guard Certified…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Travel in a fully covered boat
Additional Information

Our excursions are directed by qualified Captains certified by the US Coast Guard, known for their commitment to providing fun, educational, and personal journeys. As a family-owned and locally-operated business, we focus on tours that are family-oriented, limiting the tour to six individuals maximum to ensure a personalised experience for your family….

Location
Pete's Pier Marina
Southwest 1st Place
We meet our guests at Pete's Pier bait and tackle shop on the main floating dock at Pete's Pier Marina. You will be greeted by your captain and your party will be brought to our boat which is moored nearby.
Cancellation Policy

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

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849breanab
Nov 23, 2024
Magical Experience!! - My mom and I had a private tour with Hina and Jake and while there aren’t even words to fully describe how amazing this was, I can at least try by saying that I have never had an experience quite so fulfilling and magical in all my life! The manatees were beautiful, stunning to view in their natural habitat and even playful! Jake was so attentive to my mom’s needs when she was freezing cold (being dragged out into the water by me in cool, windy weather haha) and made sure she was comfortable the entire time, really going above and beyond to make her happy and warm. And Hina was not just knowledgeable and passionate about her work, but so kind, calm and sweet. I really felt as though she was an active part of our experience with us, not just a guide/photographer, and honestly it wouldn’t have been the same without her! She listened to the things that were important to us and really made our trip out with the manatees so personal and so incredibly special. And as if the tour could have been better, we even got to see a couple of dolphins hunting together on our way back! Literally a life changing experience and I am already planning my next trip back! Thank you so much Jake and Hina! Literally ❤️❤️
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Ohiojmt
Oct 13, 2024
Manatees, please!! - Wow wow wow - what an amazing experience. Manatees are such docile and gentle creatures; beautiful to see them in their natural habitat. Also, Grace and Evan were A+ guides and took our the experience from Fun to Fantastic. Highly recommend.
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Stepho341
Sep 17, 2024
A must-do Florida experience - We had the most amazing experience with Grace & Dylan on our Manatee swim. They were both really great guides, full of interesting information and helped us have an incredible, unique experience. It was the best thing we've ever done in Florida in 20 years of visiting here. Feeling really lucky to see these animals in their natural habitat.
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P3560dbmegang
Sep 13, 2024
Worth the wait !! - Manatee swimming has always been on my buckets list! Nature's discovery gave us the best experience from start of the tour to end of the tour. From the eduction aspect, to the experience itself. Getting to take a swim in the springs was really neat too. Dylan and Grace are both amazing. Thank you both so much!
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Gproctor
Jul 10, 2024
Exceptional Private Snorkle Tour with Grace and Evan - EXCEPTIONAL!!!!! We had Evan as our captain and Grace as our guide in the water. This was a private boat tour to snorkel with manatees. I brought 5 kids with me, ages 6-13 and they all loved it!!! They even showed us one of the natural springs. I learned this time of year isn’t the best to see a lot but they worked hard to find some to snorkel alongside. Grace and Evan were both so very knowledgeable about manatee life and the local area. They could answer all questions (most of which were thrown at them by my curious 6 yr old). If we had more time I would have definitely booked the scalloping adventure with them. I really can’t say enough about how kind and genuine they were. Thank you so much Grace and Evan!
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Tourist18235870011
Apr 19, 2024
Private tour was worth every penny - I brought my family and mother in law on a private manatee tour worth the extra money I assure you. Our crew of Grace and Dylan were awesome and very informative. We would highly recommend this tour and we would instruct anyone to ask specifically for Grace and Dylan when sharing our experience with others. Thanks guys.
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F3104jachristopherl
Apr 2, 2024
Best Manatee Swim!!! - Best trip on Crystal River! What an awesome time with Evan and Grace! Thanks for helping us create an awesome family Memory!
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Jenniferbo3608sz
Mar 26, 2024
Swimming with Manatees - We had an absolutely incredible swimming with manatees experience thanks to Grace and Evan! Their patience and expertise were truly outstanding. From the moment we entered the water, they made sure we felt comfortable and safe while respecting the gentle giants. Their knowledge of manatees and the local ecosystem enhanced the experience, making it not just a swim, but a meaningful encounter with these amazing creatures. I can’t recommend Grace and Evan’s guided tour enough for anyone looking to have an unforgettable adventure in nature.
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Rebecca_e
Mar 12, 2024
Personalized Eco Tour - We loved our private Eco tour. The smaller boat allowed us to get an up close view of the manatees without disturbing them. We also got to see lots of other wildlife and birds and our guide was able to answer all our questions. We definitely recommend going private!
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X6681ddfrankp
Feb 28, 2024
Great time - The guide was great. Very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend this boat tour. We saw several manatees during the tour.
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