Manatee Viewing Cruise: Explore Kings Bay Wildlife Refuge

Embark on a Manatee Viewing Cruise in Crystal River, FL to explore the Kings Bay Wildlife Refuge. Spot wild manatees, birds, turtles, and dolphins on this unforgettable journey!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pete’s Pier - Children Under The Age Of Three Are Not Permitted On Public Tours

Pete’s Pier is the Marina where you will meet your Captain to board the boat.

What's Included
  • USCG Licensed Captain
  • Bottled Water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking Fees $5
Additional Information

This tour is the perfect way to stay dry and view the wild manatees of the Kings Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Hop aboard our US Coast Guard certified vessel where you will join your Master Captain to embark on a journey into the Kings Bay refuge waters. On this tour, you and the group will join us for one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime!
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Location
1 SW 1st Pl
Southwest 1st Place
Pete's Pier Marina, Crystal River, Florida 34429 Your tour will be departing exactly at the scheduled reservation time chosen. If you arrive early, please wait patiently for our captain to return from their pervious tour. No child under the age of three are allowed on public tours.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Linda_d
Feb 16, 2025
We had a very experienced... - We had a very experienced captain and gave us background on manatees and she was very fun to be around.
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Jude_h
Feb 16, 2025
Lovely boat ride! - We didn’t see many Manatees but the smooth ride with Gavin was enjoyable and informative. Bring bug spray though!!
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Stephanie_b
Feb 15, 2025
Great tour - Fabulous tour...easy to find location, even saw a few manatees. Great info and great tour operator. Thanks for the tour.
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Tammy_b
Feb 14, 2025
Had a great experience.... - Had a great experience. Gavin was our tour guy and he was very entertaining and knowledgeable! We didn't see many manatee because I guess it's later in the season, but it still was a nice, relaxing afternoon on the water!
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Jeannette_g
Feb 13, 2025
So much fun! - Our excellent guide, John, took us out on the boat and told us all about the area and its inhabitants. We learned about the manatee and many of the birds native to the region.
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Peggy_p
Feb 13, 2025
Good boat ride - It was hard to see the manatee. The water was a little murky. Our guide was funny. It was a beautiful day, but pretty windy.
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Eugene_p
Feb 13, 2025
Recommend this trip... - Recommend this trip Great captain Great route Would have given it 5 stars if the seats had been padded
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Jenny_l
Feb 14, 2025
Nice boat ride not many Manatees. - The guide and operator of the boat was great. Very informative and wonderful personality. The problem being we didn’t see many manatees. I saw the nose of one and that was all.
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Carole_c
Feb 16, 2025
Disappointed visitor - Don’t get your heart seeing manatees cause you barely can see them if there’s even one around. The captain was great, but a little expensive for a boat ride.
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Ruby_p
Feb 15, 2025
Check your ticket for accuracy! - We didn’t get to go. I chose the 3:45 time slot but somehow my time was changed to 7:00am. Sadly the rest of the day - valentine’s day was booked. Check your tickets closely
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