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Kings Bay Scenic Cruise: Explore Florida's Plantation
4.7
713 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
(713 Ratings)
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Ronalddn6101dz
Aug 15, 2026
Manatees to be seen - Best guide ever see Crystal River
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Noahk348
Jul 22, 2026
Our guide was great - Nice ride around the lake, with plenty of history lessons and local lure
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Sara_o
Jun 13, 2026
Old Florida casual boat ride and exploring - We had a great time, very knowledgable biologist & captain. Explored and saw many animals including gators, birds and turtles.
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Monica_h
Jun 6, 2026
Scenic view with manatees! - Our captain McKayla and our tour guide were phenomenal. We learned a lot of information about the area and manatees, it was a beautiful tour around Crystal Lake and a very pleasant and wonderful experience! A big thank you to our tour guide and captain.
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Z7692lqdoloress
Jun 3, 2026
Nice boat tour - Nice boat tour of river and bay. Have been on several times and tour guide always knowledgeable. Not a bad deal for time on the water and viewing wildlife.
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Rachel_b
May 25, 2026
Memorable trip - We thoroughly enjoyed the cruise! We saw lots of manatees and dolphins. The tour narration was interesting, informative, and fun!
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U3156eucherylt
May 19, 2026
Plantation Inn excursions Chrystal River - We went kayaking to three sisters springs. In the afternoon we went on a boat tour. The tour was great with Ke dra and Mike (captain). Learned a lot. Saw manatee, turtles. Osprey with babies. Thank you. Springs were awesome.
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Alyssa_g
May 4, 2026
Nice 1/2 Day Trip! - It was a very relaxing and informative cruise for an hour around the bay with a wonderful guide named Kendra. We saw many manatees, an alligator, and Osprey. Highly recommend!
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Kerri_k
Apr 20, 2026
This was a last minute... - This was a last minute stop on our first day of vacation and it was well worth the stop. We saw a few manatees and many different birds. I saw an eagle for the first time. The staff were very knowledgable and answered my many questions.
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Silvia_p
Apr 12, 2026
Enjoyable adventure! - It was very easy to book. Adequate price for an hour tour with very pleasant tour guides. Nice way to spend a day and learn about nature!
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