things to do in Inverness, FL

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

Snorkel Gulf waters and scoop scallops with an expert in-water guide

Guided manatee swim and Gulf scalloping on a private charter

Dive for bay scallops, then cool off in Kings Bay springs

Sharpen your stance and shooting technique at an indoor archery range

Snorkel alongside manatees in Crystal River with gear provided

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

See beneath the water from a transparent tandem kayak

Paddle clear tandem kayaks through spring-fed waters during manatee season

Snorkel shallow seagrass beds and bring home the scallops you gather

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

A naturalist-led river cruise through Crystal River Preserve

Set out to swim with manatees aboard a heated enclosed boat