Manatee Kayak Tour: Explore Kings Bay and Springs

Join our 3-hour guided kayak adventure in Crystal River. Paddle through Kings Bay, learn about manatees, and explore stunning springs. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 704 NW 6th St - Our paddle guides are well versed with all of the ins and outs of the “Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge” They will guide you throughout the bay pointing out wildlife and narrating as you go along to look for the wild manatees of Kings Bay. Although manatees are the star of the show, there are many other species of wildlife you…
What's Included
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket
  • Whistle
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

We provide professional guides to teach you everything you need to know about manatees and our surrounding area, in order to give you the best experience while protecting our natural habitats and our Manatees! Our guides are trained in all thing manatees. We provide the best equipment on the water. Located on the water so no need for travel time or…

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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(40 Ratings)
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Rados_awd562
Aug 22, 2025
Très bonne expérience - We spent a great time kayaking with Michele. She's super nice and has a great knowledge about the river and nature. Highly recommend
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C5541kzlizb
Aug 8, 2025
3hr guided kayaking tour - Michele was the absolute sweetest! We had the best time exploring the area and seeing all the wildlife! Michele was very knowledgeable with the wildlife and the history behind the hidden gems within Crystal river. We highly recommend to everyone, Thank you Michele !
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Inspire222855
Jul 28, 2025
Crystal River Tour Guide - Our tour guide, Michelle, was awesome! What really made our kayak trip special besides seeing the manatees was her enthusiasm…..she genuinely loves her job and it shows. We’ll be coming back and plan to contact Michelle as our own personal tour guide😎
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Nancy_m
Jul 15, 2025
Michelle was a great guide! - Enjoyable paddle - some areas were populated, others more secluded. Wear sunscreen in the Florida sun mid-day and some kind of sun tan lotion to avoid sunburn!
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Nancy_m
Jun 21, 2025
Great Kayak Trip - Great kayak trip with Reggie! She was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. The Three Sisters Springs were beautiful and we saw 3 manatees before entering the Springs. Beautiful and amazing trip!
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Robertkr434mk
Jun 17, 2025
3 Sisters Kayak tour . - It’s was an amazing . The staff was all helpful kind . Michelle my tour guide was informative , fun and very experienced . A real Rock Star . Chris at the dock was also very helpful. I am 73 and I would recommend this team and company to everyone of any age . Thanks for creating an informative and adventurous memory . R Kowalski
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Gin
Jun 15, 2025
Excelente - 5/5 Our guide was Michele Nelson we have travelled from Mississippi and she was excellent and so knowledgeable. Not only she took her time and patience with my mother but she gave us a level of trust unimaginable. We both was pretty nervous about the whole outcome of kayaking since we have not done it in a minute but she made sure we was going to succeed. She deserves a raise or a promotion. I will be referring her to everyone i know.
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Beckybk8345wv
May 18, 2025
Crystal River guided solo kayak adventure - Glen, the guide, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the area. The solo tour allowed him to cater to what I wanted to see. The staff was also very friendly. I highly recommend the tour.
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H9879pkjeanc
May 2, 2025
Guided Kayak Tour - My sister and I went on the 3 hour kayaking tour with Captain Glen as our guide. Our experience with the process to reserve was easy and the staff was very accommodating. The tour itself was amazing! Captain Glen tailored our paddle to our interests of nature(manatees and birds) and the history of the area. His knowledge of the area is exceptional and this made our experience so fantastic. He pointed out all the springs in the area and our favorite was 3 Sister Spring, which was Crystal clear. We loved the tour and would highly recommend this company and our guide.
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Guy-from-lower-side
May 26, 2025
Kayaking in crowded area - Michelle is a lovely person and excellent guide. The thing was that we thought going in a nature environment to spot wildlife. Where we went (and that’s the normal route) was a crowded tourist kayaking, swimming and children’s playground area. We spotted 2 dolphins, which made the 3 hour trip worthwhile, but don’t think you’ll be a quiet nature environment, like we did. None of that at all. A crowded beach without the beach….unfortunately.
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).