Guided Clear Kayak Tour to Three Sisters Springs
Paddle a clear tandem kayak to Three Sisters Springs in a small group
Duration
2 - 2.5 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
Clear tandem kayak, guide, gear
Highlights
Join a guided clear-kayak tour across Kings Bay to Three Sisters Springs, with time to take in the underwater views. Swim in the springs if you want, or stay in your kayak and keep paddling.
- Explore Kings Bay and Three Sisters Springs with a local guide
- Paddle in a 100% clear tandem kayak for underwater views
- Choose to swim in Three Sisters Springs or stay dry
- Join a small group tour with up to 10 paddlers
- Watch for wildlife like fish, birds, turtles, and possible manatees
What's Included
- Tandem clear kayaks
- Paddles
- Life jackets
- Dry bags
- Ecotour guide
Things to know
Weight limit is 425 pounds per kayak and 250 pounds per person, and you must be able to paddle. Tours may switch to an alternate route to Hunter Spring during weather. Gratuity for your guide is not included.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final; no cancellations permitted unless specified otherwise. In the event of unsafe weather, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
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).
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.
