Best 169 things to do in Crystal River, FL

Cruise Crystal River and King’s Bay on a private 6-passenger boat

Private 3-hour manatee swim with in-water guide for up to 10

Drift dive Rainbow River with a guide—snorkelers can join too

Snorkel with manatees on a 3-hour semi-private trip (max 10 guests)

Swim with manatees, then snorkel or scuba Rainbow River in one day

Customize a private Crystal River charter with captain and snorkel gear

Private Crystal River charter with snorkeling gear and flexible stops

Share sunset views on a private boat ride through Crystal River waterways

Swim with manatees in Crystal River on a small-group tour

Stay dry while looking for manatees and coastal wildlife by boat

Chart your own route from Kings Bay to Shell Island

Take the helm for a self-guided day on Crystal River

Cruise Crystal River with a naturalist for wildlife, ecology, and Native American history

Paddle Crystal River Preserve with launch options for calm-water or river access

Spend six hours scalloping by boat in Crystal River Preserve State Park

Snorkel the scallop grounds with gear, shade, and dockside cleaning included

Cruise Crystal River’s coastline as the evening sky changes color

Cast for Gulf Coast fish with gear and licenses included

Cast fly lines on Crystal River’s scenic waters

Cast flies with rods, flies, and fishing licenses included

Experience Crystal River’s night sky during the new moon

Fish Crystal River’s flats, oyster bars, and backcountry waters with a guide

Chase grouper along Crystal River’s nearshore structure

Fish offshore structure for Florida Gulf table fare