Manatee Tour: Eco-Friendly Wildlife Experience

Discover tranquility on a private eco-tour in Kings Bay, Crystal River. Witness majestic manatees in their natural habitat with a seasoned captain.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • King’s Bay Park - The Captain will greet you at the docks. You will then board the pontoon boat for a 1.5-hour ride, offering chances to admire stunning scenery, manatees, and various other wildlife that inhabit Kings Bay.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

The goal is to offer a peaceful eco-tour experience on Kings Bay, Crystal River, Florida, allowing guests to observe wildlife in their natural environment with minimal disturbance, while fostering an appreciation for the local fauna. During the winter, as many as 1,000 Floridian West Indian Manatees migrate to Kings Bay, Crystal River, FL, to find…

Location
Pete's Pier Bait & Tackle: Crystal River
Southwest 1st Place
Turn right off Kings Bay Dr. onto Sw 1st pl continue to the marina.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laurengzmom
Aug 31, 2025
Experienced and Knowledgable Captain Tommy B - My mom and I had a wonderful time with Captain Tommy. We saw eagles, manatees and a baby, and dolphin. Tommy is an experienced captain with lots of local knowledge. Perfect way to spend the morning. Thank you Capt. Tommy!!
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Lauralee_w
Aug 31, 2025
Great day on the water with Capt. Tommy B - Tommy B is a fantastic, knowledgable captain/guide. We saw 2 bald eagles, manatees with a baby, dolphin, and turtles. Boat is well maintained and very comfortable. Tommy is familiar with the history of the area so you leave with a global picture of Crystal River.
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Elleboulette
Aug 21, 2025
Lovely boat tour! - Wonderful boat tour! We booked a tour as a family of three (Two Adults and a 3,5yo). Ended up being the only three guests on the boat. Tommy is super friendly and knows so much about the surroundings and the manatees. Even though it was not manatee season and they were very hard to spot, he managed to find them! Tour even took 2 hours instead of the 1,5 hour we booked. We had a great time on the boat! :) Definitely recommend! Thanks Tommy! If we ever head back during winter season we will come visit you again! ;)
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530alexat
Aug 16, 2025
good tour very educational - i had an amazing time on this tour and i saw lots of wildlife. he was very kind and educational i will definitely be making another tour with tommy b in the future!
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Stay32357358132
Aug 15, 2025
Friendly and Knowledgeable and Bandit Bonus - I was recommended Tommy by Petes Pier. I was relieved when I heard he had experience with Autistic children since my daughter is on the autism spectrum. Also thought it was great when we asked if he could bring his dog with him on the boat the day we would be there and he was more than happy to bring him along. Really helped put my daughter at ease. Tommy was very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend Tommy and if you're a dog lover ask for Bandit to come along he is a wonderful dog. very sweet. Thank you Tommy for the wonderful experience.
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Berta_s
Feb 27, 2025
Nice trip - Our guide Tom was very thoughtful and tried do max from 1 hour and 30 min trip. It was enough to see a lot of manatees and few of wild animals. This is a private tour and I would recommend to my friends.
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Bwpf2018
Feb 26, 2025
Beyond expectations - Could not of expected any better of tour. Very comfortable. Personable guide that was extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommended
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From $220 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).