King's Bay Sunset Cruise: Wildlife and Scenic Views

Join our King’s Bay Sunset Cruise to witness manatees, dolphins, and stunning sunsets over Crystal River Marsh. Experience nature’s beauty up close.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - Delight in a serene Kings Bay Sunset Cruise, departing from the private docks at the Paddletail Waterfront Lodge. Guests are invited to gather in the lobby 15 minutes prior to the tour’s start. The Captain will guide a one-hour exploration in search of manatees and local wildlife, offering fascinating…
What's Included
  • Coast Guard Safety Equipment
Additional Information

Discover the enchantment of Kings Bay on our exclusive Sunset Cruise! Departing from the private docks at Paddletail Waterfront Lodge, guests will embark on an hour-long journey with our knowledgeable local Captain, focusing on observing manatees and other remarkable wildlife while gaining insights into this unique ecosystem. As the golden hour nears,…

Location
525 NW 7th Ave
Northwest 7th Avenue
You will find us on the water at Paddletail Waterfront Lodge in a 2 story white building
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(49 Ratings)
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Valentina_u
Sep 1, 2025
The Kings Bay Sunset... - The Kings Bay Sunset Cruise was such a lovely experience! Glenn was wonderful—so knowledgeable and such a great storyteller. He explained everything in a way that was both entertaining and easy to follow, and we found ourselves wishing we had more questions to ask because his answers were that good. We also had an extra friend join us last minute, and Glenn was kind enough to let them on (we paid of course). That thoughtful gesture really showed how kind and accommodating he is. Throughout the cruise, he shared fascinating stories about the manatees, the boats, and even his time as a crocodile wrestler. Between the stories, the views, and the atmosphere, it made the whole evening unforgettable. Highly recommend this cruise—100% worth it!
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Rhonda_l
Aug 6, 2025
Sunsets and great conversation! - Great night on the water with our storyteller captain Glenn! He told us lots of history, shared appreciation for the area and great spots to take pictures! You won’t be disappointed on this tour!
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Hayley
Aug 3, 2025
Glorious sunset and great company - Glen was friendly, personable and knowledgeable about area and wildlife. The boat was comfortable and well maintained. Great stories and we stayed till the sun had fully set. Would highly recommend, for all.
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556dianei
Jul 8, 2025
Perfect Sunset cruise - Perfect night out in the water. Capt Steve took time for us to watch 2 manatees, mom and baby. Very informative. Great Sunset Cruise! Just do it.
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Y1852pradamt
Jun 22, 2025
Tranquil and Beautiful - It was a nice experience. We saw a manatee and her small baby during which was incredible! And of course the sunset was wonderful. It was a great little Sunday evening family experience
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Jenise_e
Jun 16, 2025
Sunset cruise Kings Bay - The Captain shared facts and the area as he drove us are the bay. Our riders were low key which I loved because it let us enjoy the natural environment without distractions. We finally found a manatee and she had a newborn which was extra special. He also steered us by some newborn osprey at sunset. If you like a quiet evening on the water this is a good way.
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Sondra_l
Jun 2, 2025
Excellent experience! - Captain Glenn was a wonderful host....he was concern for our safety and went for beyond to make sure we seen Manatees in the wild.....HIGHLY...HIGHLY recommend Waterfront Adventures!
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529sherrym
May 26, 2025
Sunset Cruise - Captain Chad was awesome! He made sure to find wildlife for us to see. Along with his historical highlights and his personal stories about life in the area we had a blast! What a great storyteller.
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Megan_b
May 25, 2025
Glenn is the best tour guide! - Glenn was an amazing tour guide. Honestly the best tour guide I’ve ever had. His stories were fantastic! We saw so many manatees. Highly recommend!
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Nancy_s
Jul 31, 2025
Went over the time was a 1.5 hour trip turned into 2 hours need to have a coushin to sit on metal surface was hard - Bring a soft coushin to sit on Sitting on a hard surface not being able to lean back for 2 hours is hard on us old people
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).