Manatee Season Clear Kayak Tour in Crystal River

Explore Crystal River's clear water from a guided tandem kayak during manatee season. Wildlife sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

• Glide in a clear tandem kayak for views beneath the water
• Look for manatees, dolphins, turtles, fish, birds and other wildlife
• Pause for photos along the route with guide photo help available
• Choose a quick swim when boat traffic and conditions allow
• Discover spring-fed waters during the November 15–March 31 manatee season

Itinerary

1. Check-In & Orientation: Meet your guide, gear up with your clear kayak, and get a quick rundown on paddling and safety tips.

2. Launch & Get Comfortable: We’ll help you into your kayak and wait until the full group is in the water before heading out together.

3. Paddle Through King’s Bay: Enjoy a scenic paddle through King’s Bay on the way to surrounding springs. Keep your eyes out for manatees, dolphins, turtles, fish, and birds throughout the tour!

4. Return Paddle: We’ll paddle back through the bay, keeping a lookout for more wildlife. Back at the launch, we’ll help you out of your kayak and send you off with a small gift!

What's Included

• Clear tandem kayak
• Guided tour
• Standard-sized life jacket
• Small dry bag

Important details

• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled launch time
• Weight limit: 250 lbs per person and 425 lbs combined per tandem kayak
• Requires upper-body mobility and the capacity to paddle a kayak
• Children ages 3–11 require an accompanying adult; children under 3 require two adults
• Bring your own life jacket for children under 70 lbs
• Alcohol is prohibited during the tour
• Three Sisters Springs is off-limits to paddlers on this tour, and swimming with manatees is not offered
• A $5 city parking fee applies upon arrival and is not included in the listed price
• A processing fee applies and is not included in the listed price
• Tours operate in hot and cold weather