Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Wildlife Viewing
4.6
110 Ratings
Crystal River
Experience the beauty of Crystal River on a guided eco-tour of Three Sisters Springs. View dolphins, manatees, and more wildlife on a clear kayak tour. No swimming allowed.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

You will venture inside of the world famous Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, Florida by clear kayak and see why travelers come from all over the world. The water is breathtaking and has so many different hues of blues and greens.

Points of Interest

  • 469 NE 1st St
What's Included
  • Amazing Local Guide
  • Clear Kayak, Life Vest, Paddle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity For Tour Guides
  • Optional Picture Package $34.99
  • Kayak Launch Fee $5.00 Each
Additional Information

Join our eco-friendly excursion to the renowned Three Sisters Springs on our completely transparent kayaks! During the journey, there will be an abundance of natural beauty and wildlife to observe, including over 70 distinctive freshwater springs - Three Sister Springs being the highlight of them all. Potential encounters may include dolphins, manatees, pelicans, tarpon, turtles, otters, and many other native creatures. Ample opportunities for photo capturing will be provided during our guided tours, and a photo package can be bought once your exploration concludes. Please note, participants must be at least 3 years old to join this tour.
PLEASE REFRAIN FROM SWIMMING DURING THIS TOUR. IF YOU WISH TO SWIM AT THREE SISTERS SPRINGS, PLEASE BOOK OUR SPECIFIC SWIMMING GUIDED TOUR!

  • Maximum weight of 250 pounds for any rider and 420 pounds for 2 riders
  • You will be paired with another rider in your party to accommodate maximum participants unless an odd number in your party
  • You must arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start time or the tour will leave without you with no refund given.
  • Youth is considered ages 3 and up
Location
469 NE 1st St
Northeast 1st Street
We are located a few hundred feet off of US 19 in Crystal River on NE 1st Street. We have free parking available and we shuttle you to our launch area which is 1/2 mile away. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE DESIGNATED START TIME OF YOUR TOUR. NO REFUNDS IF YOU ARRIVE LATE FOR TOUR
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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520viktoriyaa
May 23, 2024
Superb - It was unforgettable experience. Everybody enjoyed it, especially kids, 10 and 13 years old. Our tour guide was Archie, my apologies if I ve misspelled it.
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Angela_s
May 21, 2024
Worth the money - We did not see many manatees but the spring was amazing and our guide Seer was the best and made it a very fun experience.
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Cathyjp3132ve
May 1, 2024
Adventurous!! - Amazing!! Beautiful scenery! Amazing well informed tour guide, Callie! And we saw adorable Manaties!!! I also loved the birds and the real-estate!!
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Gina_s
Apr 28, 2024
Our tour guide was great,... - Our tour guide was great, just a great experience out on the water. Knowledgeable guide made it fun!
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Julie
Apr 23, 2024
An enjoyable day - Friendly, welcoming staff. Knowledgeable guides. Even though we were there off season we saw 10 manatees and several other creatures. We’d recommend this adventure to others and we’d go back again ourselves. Beautiful springs!
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Allexus_l
Apr 15, 2024
Unforgettable experience! - I loved the whole experience! 10 out of 10! There will be some manual labor involved, and learning how to navigate a kayak in busy open waters was entertaining but so worth it!!
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Nikkile3049je
Apr 8, 2024
An amazingly beautiful trip! - Captain Jon was an amazing tour guide, he made us feel comfortable and safe with a lot of local knowledge. I would highly recommend asking for him to be your guide. The shop has a lot of unique items and are quality made. This is a must do trip!!!
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Kdkelley
Apr 8, 2024
A little piece of paradise! - The clear water in the Three Sister Springs is worth the trip! It was so beautiful and yes we saw manatee there also! Our tour guide Eli was awesome, you could tell he loved his job and that area. We got to see various other fish, turtles, and a small gator (Gary) and the manatees.
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Debil954
Apr 7, 2024
Kayaking with Kyle - We had a wonderful experience kayaking with Kyle, our tour guide. He was extremely informative and kept us entertained the whole time. We saw so many manatees and Kyle took lots of great pictures! We will have to come back and do this again!!
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Tamara_g
Apr 13, 2024
Thumbs down! Don’t do it! - The kayak was very unstable, the bay was choppy and the kayak not suitable for anything but smooth water. We had to stop on the way back because it wasn’t safe per the wind. There were people snorkeling and we had to be careful for them and it felt very dangerous! Also one of the guests fell getting into the van and cut his elbow on an exposed piece of metal! The guide tried her best but it was awful! There was not any wild life besides a couple of small turtles and a bird. I feel it was not safe and disappointing. I went back to the place I’m staying and saw manatee right by my pier! wish I would’ve just stayed home and not traveled 3 hours to have a horrible trip!
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