Crystal River Preserve Naturalist Boat Tour
Cruise Crystal River with a naturalist for wildlife, ecology, and Native American history
Duration
1.5 hours
Includes
Naturalist narration, boat tour
Highlights
Explore Crystal River Preserve State Park aboard the covered Monroe with a naturalist guide. Follow the river toward Native American ceremonial mounds, Shell Island, and Gulf waters while learning about the area’s ecology.
- Discover Native American history and the park’s spring-fed estuary
- Look for dolphins, manatees, ospreys, bald eagles, pelicans, and shorebirds
- Travel upriver to view the Crystal River Archaeological Site ceremonial mounds
- Ride beneath a shade top with open sides and padded bench seating
- Use complimentary onboard binoculars when available
What's Included
- Naturalist narration
- Complimentary binoculars when available
Important details
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure
- Prepare for sun, wind, bugs, and rain; tours operate rain or shine and avoid thunderstorms
- Use restrooms before boarding; there is no restroom onboard
- Large power scooters may not be compatible with the boarding ramp; compact wheelchairs are preferred
- Only legal service animals are permitted onboard
- Bring food and nonalcoholic drinks if desired; outside alcohol is not permitted
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: CCGAP5
FAQs
Prepare for sun, wind, bugs, and rain. Bring food and nonalcoholic drinks if you wish; outside alcohol is not permitted. Avid birders may want to bring binoculars.
No. Use the restrooms at the admin office in the tour parking area before boarding.
The boat is accessible but not fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Compact wheelchairs are preferred; large power scooters may not fit the boarding ramp.
Meeting details
White Office Trailer, Crystal River Preserve State Park, 3266 N Sailboat Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428
