Water Activities in Crystal River, FL

Hand-catch scallops while snorkeling, with gear and your license included

Discover local wildlife on a 1.5-hour private cruise with a USCG-certified captain

Snorkel Gulf waters and collect Bay scallops to take home

Hunt for bay scallops with local Nature Coast captains

Try bowfishing with no previous bow experience needed

Search shallow Gulf grass beds for fresh scallops in Crystal River

Reach tucked-away winter fishing spots when the tide runs low

Paddle a wild river and learn about manatees in their natural habitat

Paddle after dark and learn to navigate the night sky with local guides

Look for winter manatees and learn their Homosassa Springs story from a local naturalist

Cast the backcountry, mangroves, and grass flats of Crystal River

Target Gulf snapper, grouper, cobia and more on an offshore fishing trip

Fish shallow-water grouper grounds offshore, with time for snapper and hogfish

Target hogfish prized for their flavor

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

Kayak or paddleboard, then swim with manatees on a guided Crystal River tour

Paddle a clear tandem kayak and look for manatees in Crystal River springs

Clear-kayak at sunset, then switch on lights to glow over Crystal River springs

Paddle a clear tandem kayak during Crystal River's manatee season

Paddle clear tandem kayaks to Crystal River springs on a private, guided 2-hour manatee-season adventure

Private 5-hour guided scalloping trip with snorkel gear included

Swim in Crystal River's springs with a guide during manatee season