Swim alongside manatees in Kings Bay with provided snorkel gear
Glide over clear spring water and look for winter manatees from a guided clear kayak
Spend six hours scalloping by boat in Crystal River Preserve State Park
A naturalist-led river cruise through Crystal River Preserve
Cast the backcountry, mangroves, and grass flats of Crystal River
Target Gulf snapper, grouper, cobia and more on an offshore fishing trip
Charter a spacious 30-ft pontoon with restroom to spot dolphins, manatees and more along the scenic Homosassa River.
Cruise the Homosassa River on a roomy pontoon with your dog, enjoying wildlife sightings and an onboard restroom
Enjoy a private, heated boat tour to swim with manatees with gear included
Set out to swim with manatees aboard a heated enclosed boat
Fish sheltered waters for Gulf Coast species without losing sight of land
Snorkel alongside manatees in Crystal River with gear provided
Paddle clear tandem kayaks through spring-fed waters during manatee season
Paddle crystal waters to spot wild manatees on a guided 2-hour clear kayak tour.
Set your own pace on a private clear kayak journey through Weeki Wachee
Paddle clear kayaks with Guardian Guides to look for manatees on a private 2–2.5 hour tour
Clarity is geology, not luck: quartz sand, seagrass filtration, and how close the Gulf Stream runs. Thirteen beaches, and the trade-off each one asks of you.
Florida issues no boating license at all. What the marina checks is a safety education card, and whether you need one comes down to one date: January 1, 1988.