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Kings Bay Scenic Cruise: Explore Florida's Plantation
4.7
696 Ratings
Crystal River
The picturesque one-hour journey by boat sets off every day. It takes you on a tour around Kings Bay, Florida. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience the Crystal River National Wildlife refuge without dipping into the water!
The picturesque one-hour journey by boat sets off every day. It takes you on a tour around Kings Bay, Florida. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience the Crystal River National Wildlife refuge without dipping into the water!
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Plantation Adventure Center - The scenic cruise is our one-hour dry tour of beautiful Kings Bay. You will cruise through the beautiful bay looking for wildlife while the captain points out the highlights of the area. During the cruise there is always the chance of seeing manatees, but it can never be guaranteed. These are wild animals in their…
- Plantation Adventure Center - The scenic cruise is our one-hour dry tour of beautiful Kings Bay. You will cruise through the beautiful bay looking for wildlife while the captain points out the highlights of the area. During the cruise there is always the chance of seeing manatees, but it can never be guaranteed. These are wild animals in their natural habitat that come and go as they desire. Our tour boats are fully covered to protect you from the sun and rain. Besides manatees there is always a chance of seeing dolphins, otters, turtles, a variety of birds and fish. Every tour is unique!
What's Included
- Expert tour guide
- Expert tour guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
9301 W Fort Island Trail
West Fort Island Trail
Plantation Adventure Center located on property at the Plantation on Crystal Rive
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(696 Ratings)
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Lindaru4199yh
Mar 3, 2026
Dave and Tyler were personable and knowledgeable. - Nice easy trip on the water and we saw manatee even though it was a warm afternoon.
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Elizabethw375
Mar 2, 2026
Beautiful boat ride in kings bay - Crystal River - Peaceful boat ride in Kings Bay, at the town of Crystal River.
Funny captain and guide.
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Gregorycu5335bg
Feb 20, 2026
Thx - Well worth it....nice folks.
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Julene_d
Feb 20, 2026
Awesome trip, very informational. - dress for the weather, saw lots of manatees, dolphins, and kayakers. We had great tour guides and no one fell overboard.
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Vickihp1159xh
Feb 19, 2026
A fun time - Today my husband and I took the 2:30, 1 hour tour. Our crew were capts Casey, and at the wheel, capt Michele. Had a wonderful time seeing the wildlife and points of interest. Casey shared all of the history, and answered every question asked of him. Both have a fun humor, and other mates were right there on the docks to assist docking and launching. It was a windy day, and they all showed great skill and experience. It was a fun time with no regrets!
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Sheila_m
Feb 17, 2026
We traveled yesterday... - We traveled yesterday 2/16, 2:30pm, and our tour guide was FANTASTIC! So knowledgeable and the boat ride was beautiful!!! Thanks for a great time!
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Donna_d
Feb 13, 2026
Great time on Kings Bay - This tour is very informative and our captain and narrator were very knowledgeable. It was a lovely way to spend a sunny and warm Florida afternoon.
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Laura_m
Feb 9, 2026
Great guides, friendly... - Great guides, friendly and knowledgeable- we saw manatees in their natural environment, despite the unusually cold weather it was a fun outing!
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Chris_a
Jan 9, 2026
Manatee ruise - Very helpful with handicapped person, friendly, knowledgeable. Would definitely do it again. So fun.
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Lawrence_s
Dec 30, 2025
Was a little... - Was a little disappointed, had hoped to see Manatees, but as the Captain said, who was very knowledgeable about the area and had great anecdotes, Manatees are not in the Bay at this time
But I do recommend the Cruise
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