Manatee Viewing Cruise: Explore Kings Bay Wildlife Refuge

Embark on a Manatee Viewing Cruise in Crystal River, FL to explore the Kings Bay Wildlife Refuge. Spot wild manatees, birds, turtles, and dolphins on this unforgettable journey!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pete’s Pier - Only children under 3 years old and pets/service animals are allowed on private tours.

Pete’s Pier is the marina where guests will meet their captain to board the boat.

What's Included
  • USCG Licensed Captain
  • Bottled Water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking Fees $10
Additional Information

This tour offers a fantastic opportunity to stay dry while observing the wild manatees at the Kings Bay Wildlife Refuge. Step aboard our US Coast Guard certified vessel and join the Master Captain for an unforgettable journey through the waters of Kings Bay refuge. This tour promises to be one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime for you and…

Location
Pete's Pier Marina
Southwest 1st Place
Pete's Pier Marina, Crystal River, Florida 34429 Your tour will be departing exactly at the scheduled reservation time chosen. If you arrive early, please wait patiently for our captain to return from their pervious tour. No child under the age of three are allowed on public tours.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Roving26884728205
Sep 25, 2025
Worth the effort - What a great trip not only to see the Manatees but the abundance of wildlife in the area. Our captain Chris was so knowledgeable and a credit to his company
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270melvync
Sep 25, 2025
You will not regret it - Just a wonderfully informative tour not only to see the Manatees but of the abundant wildlife in the area. Chris our captain is a credit to the company
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Christopher
Sep 24, 2025
Adventure filled and great day out. - Captain GQ was a great guide and very knowledgeable of the history and wildlife of the area. Humorous and entertaining.
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Kimchee432
Sep 22, 2025
Great trip! Definitely recommend booking with Captain John! - Captain John was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and despite the warm temps and not being ideal manatee viewing season, we found several and we were able to sit and watch them up close. We had a chance to ride around the bay and look at the various springs that we most likely wouldn't have an opportunity to do during high season due to crowds.
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Txgirl4
Sep 20, 2025
Fun on Crystal River - My husband & I enjoyed our Manatee viewing cruise recently. Our guide, GQ was great! His knowledge of the area, great identification of the birds & other creatures made this trip remarkable. We saw manatees, enjoyed the weather, and even saw an eagle flying away with his fish catch. This trip was 5 ⭐️’s.
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A8107uawaynet
Sep 14, 2025
Great trip. - Capt GQ was great, friendly with great knowledge. We were from New Zealand he made sure we saw the manatee’s. We saw a number of them.
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Rncasemanager98
Sep 13, 2025
Great experience - Captain GC was great. Saw a pod of manatees which was stunning. He was knowledgeable and helpful. Also saw birds, turtles and an alligator. The best!
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Adventurer47661
Sep 13, 2025
Great tour - highly recommend. Thanks GQ! - GQ was great! He kept the atmosphere light and funny while we explored. He was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and area. We were able to go out and see multiple groups of manatees, bald eagles, blue herons, and multiple more animal species. Highly recommend!!
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Donna
Sep 9, 2025
Very enjoyable - Husband and I took my 83 year old mother (with some minor mobility issues) on the viewing cruise and we all had a fabulous time. Captain John was knowledgeable, personable, and fun! He took extra care to make sure my mom was comfortable and got to see everything. I would definitely recommend Explorida!
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Cindy031960
Sep 6, 2025
What a fabulous experience! - I highly recommend this excursion. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the experience comfortable and informative for my 85 yo mother and me. I wish I could remember his name! I am horrible with names, and he deserves recognition for the job he did for us. He made sure we saw manatees, and even two sets of mommas with babies. He identified the birds we saw for us, and cheerfully answered the many questions I had. Thanks for a great tour!
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From $39
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).