Kings Bay Scenic Cruise: Explore Florida's Plantation
4.7
637 Ratings
Crystal River

The picturesque one-hour journey by boat sets off every day. It takes you on a tour around Kings Bay, Florida. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience the Crystal River National Wildlife refuge without dipping into the water!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plantation Adventure Center - The scenic cruise is our one-hour dry tour of beautiful Kings Bay. You will cruise through the beautiful bay looking for wildlife while the captain points out the highlights of the area. During the cruise there is always the chance of seeing manatees, but it can never be guaranteed. These are wild animals in their natural habitat that come and go as they desire. Our tour boats are fully covered to protect you from the sun and rain. Besides manatees there is always a chance of seeing dolphins, otters, turtles, a variety of birds and fish. Every tour is unique!
What's Included
  • Expert tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
9301 W Fort Island Trail
West Fort Island Trail
Plantation Adventure Center located on property at the Plantation on Crystal Rive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(637 Ratings)
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Brenda_r
May 12, 2024
Enjoyable - Everything! From the moment we stepped on board to the moment we stepped off. Fun, relaxing and educational. Great way to spend time with family and friends and
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Jana_b
May 6, 2024
Great experience. - Friendly and entertaining tour guides, relaxing and perfect after a long day of activities. We spotted a manatee withing the first 5 minutes and got an up close view, with time to take pictures... even got to see some cool looking birds with babies in their nests.
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Guy_c
May 4, 2024
Great Manatee day trip! - Great boat trip, the crew were wonderful, we learned a lot about Manatees, really enjoyed it and we highly recommend our day!
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Robert_h
Apr 28, 2024
Great boat tour - Guide/narrator was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He was an active in the community local…………..
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Isadora
Apr 18, 2024
Tour in search of manatees - A very good tour! The boat was actually full, every seat was occupied, we were lucky enough to see the manatees even before boarding lol, the guide was attentive and at several moments we saw the manatees. A good tour for families. I would definitely go again. I went with my 7 month old baby, we didn't have any problems, it's very windy!! But nothing that a cloth can't solve.
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George_k
Apr 8, 2024
Crystal River-Wow!! - The Cruise was very informative and we saw the beauty of Crystal River first hand! My entire family was on the one hour cruise and we could not have been happier with what we saw on the Cruise.
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Sharlindah
Apr 6, 2024
Great experience - Great experience! The captains were knowledgeable and entertaining. We saw lots of wild life including birds and manatees. They were very qualified . We felt safe.
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Guide38686827591
Apr 1, 2024
Great time! - We had a great time, saw a lot of manatees. The crew was very informative. Definitely will go back. Had some beautiful homes
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Ladylake1
Apr 24, 2024
Needs renovation - This property is in need of a major renovation. Signs of wear prominent. Ongoing problems with tv when we just wanted to sit back and relax. That being said there are some redeeming factors. Staff friendly and helpful. Great location to a variety of restaurants. Adventure center boat tour very nice. Pleasant outdoor surroundings. Will I go back? No unless major upgrades are complete. This was not a good value.
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Bonnie_f
Apr 6, 2024
Very nice, but nothing special. - The trip was very pleasant. Started on time. Narrator was always trying to be funny, but he was fine, and did well at answering people's questions. The only reason I give it a 3 rating is because it truly is just a cruise around the bay. Yes, we saw a couple of manatee, but that was it. The only other wildlife we saw was an osprey, and then all the pretty houses were pointed out to us. It's a nice ride, just not sure it's worth the rather high cost of admission.
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