Guided Clear Kayak Tour of Three Sisters Springs
Paddle spring-fed waterways in a clear tandem kayak with a local guide
Duration
2–2.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
Clear tandem kayaks, paddles
Highlights
Explore Florida's spring-fed waterways from a 100% clear tandem kayak. An ecotour guide leads the way while you take in underwater views and local nature.
- Glide over clear water in a tandem kayak
- Discover underwater views from your kayak
- Learn from a knowledgeable ecotour guide
- Watch for fish, turtles, birds, manatees, and dolphins
- Capture scenery with your phone or camera
Itinerary
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Check-In & Orientation: Meet your guide, gear up with your clear kayak, and get a quick rundown on paddling and safety tips.
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Launch & Get Comfortable: We’ll help you into your kayak and wait until the full group is in the water before heading out together.
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Paddle Through King’s Bay: Enjoy a scenic paddle through King’s Bay on the way to Three Sisters Springs. Keep your eyes out for manatees, dolphins, turtles, fish, and birds along the way!
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Arrive at Three Sisters Springs: Hop out for a swim into the springs or stay in your kayak and float - it’s totally up to you. Either way, the views are unbeatable!
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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
- Tandem clear kayak
- Paddles
- Life jackets
- Dry bags
- Ecotour guide
Important details
- Requires upper-body mobility and the ability to paddle a kayak
- Weight limit: 250 pounds per person and 425 pounds combined per tandem kayak
- Children ages 3–11 must be accompanied by an adult; children under 3 must be accompanied by 2 adults
- Children under 70 pounds need their own life jacket
- A waiver is required
- A $5 city parking fee applies on arrival and is not included in the listed price
- Alcohol is prohibited on the tour
- Keep pets in the kayak at Three Sisters Springs
- Not recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy
- Hot or cold weather does not cancel tours
- Weather may require an alternate route to Hunter Spring
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. Arrive 15 minutes early; late arrivals are no-shows and cannot be refunded or rescheduled. If unsafe weather affects the tour, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
Product ID: 3WS9D5
FAQs
No. You join a guided beginner/intermediate paddle, but you must have upper-body mobility and be able to paddle a kayak.
Yes. Swimming is permitted at Three Sisters Springs, but it is optional.
Each tandem kayak has a 425-pound limit total, with a maximum of 250 pounds per seat (per person).
Meeting details
Kings Bay Park, 268 NW 3rd Street
More about Three Sisters Springs
Three Sisters Springs sits at the heart of Crystal River, Florida, a protected sanctuary where three interconnected spring vents pour millions of gallons of 72-degree water into a vivid blue basin. The springs are world famous as a winter refuge for Florida manatees, who glide in from the cooler Gulf waters to rest in the warm, glass-clear shallows. Paddling above Three Sisters Springs in a transparent kayak transforms the experience entirely, turning the boat itself into a window onto one of Florida's most remarkable underwater landscapes.
This clear kayak tour leads you through the calm waterways of Kings Bay toward the narrow entrance of Three Sisters Springs, where the water shifts from green to an almost otherworldly turquoise. From your seat, you can look straight down at sandy spring boils, swaying eelgrass, schools of mullet, and, in season, the gentle silhouettes of resting manatees just below the hull. A knowledgeable guide shares the natural history of the springs, points out wildlife along the mangrove edges, and helps you read the subtle currents that swirl up from the vents. Compared to a standard kayak tour, the see-through hull keeps your eyes on the spring floor the whole way in, making every paddle stroke feel like part of a slow, floating observation deck.
This tour is perfect for families with curious kids, couples looking for a memorable morning on the water, photographers chasing that signature Three Sisters Springs blue, and nature lovers who want a quiet, low-impact way to experience the springs without getting in the water. Beginners are welcome, since the bay is calm and the guide handles route and pace. If you want to understand why Three Sisters Springs is one of Florida's most cherished natural places, seeing it through the bottom of your own kayak is an unforgettable way to do it.
