Paddle Kings Bay for 2 hours with your choice of kayak or hybrid paddleboard
2 Hours
Life jacket, paddle, map
Rent a single or double sit-on-top kayak, or a hybrid paddleboard, and explore Kings Bay at your own pace. Get a map briefing, optional paddling lesson, and the gear you need to launch.
Arrive 30 minutes before your reservation time; your 2-hour rental time starts at your booking time. Weight limits: single kayak 250 lbs, double kayak 500 lbs, hybrid paddleboard 225 lbs. Children 6 and under can ride in the middle of a double kayak for an additional $10.
Full refund with at least 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Product ID: YC35JE
Arrive 30 minutes before your reservation time for check-in, waivers, and the required Florida Wildlife Commission safety video. If you complete the waiver ahead of time, arrive 15 minutes early. Your 2-hour rental time starts at your booked time.
Bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, a hat or sunglasses, a towel, and a change of clothes. Bring bug spray if you want it.
Single sit-on-top kayak: 250 lbs. Double sit-on-top kayak: 500 lbs total. Hybrid paddleboard: 225 lbs.
1 SW 1st Place Crystal River, FL 34429 (Pete’s Pier Marina)
Guides like Kyle, Heavenly, Lily, and Kaitlyn have earned a loyal following here, and it's easy to see why. Reviewers consistently praise their deep local knowledge, patient instruction, and genuine enthusiasm for the Crystal River area. First-time kayakers mention feeling completely at ease, and the guides go out of their way to find manatees, scout swimming spots, and snap photos along the way. The clear-bottom kayaks and well-maintained gear get regular shoutouts too. The Springs themselves seem to do a lot of the heavy lifting, with visitors describing the water as unlike anything they've seen before. Manatee sightings come up repeatedly, even outside peak season, which speaks to how well the guides know the waterways. One reviewer noted the team proactively rescheduled a tour due to rain rather than pushing through, which says something about how the operation is run. With a near-perfect rating across hundreds of reviews, this one is hard to talk yourself out of booking.
Paddle a Clear, Spring-Fed River on a 2.8-Mile Float
Search Kings Bay’s spring-fed waters for manatees with in-water guides
Rent a paddleboard and explore Homosassa Springs or the Halls River
Learn about manatee conservation through interactive, family-friendly exhibits
Meet a baby Clydesdale and enjoy preferred seating as you explore life on a working horse farm
Snorkel with manatees in a small group and get free photos