Manatee Viewing Cruise: Explore Kings Bay Wildlife
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641 Ratings
Crystal River
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pete’s Pier - Pete’s Pier is the Marina where you will meet your Captain to board the boat.
What's Included
  • USCG Licensed Captain
  • Bottled Water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

This expedition offers the ideal way to appreciate the wild manatees of Kings Bay Wildlife Refuge, from the comfort of our vessel, away from the elements.

Jump on board our vessel, certified by the US Coast Guard, to accompany your seasoned Captain on a voyage into the Kings Bay refuge waters. This adventure is set to create lasting impressions with you and your group.

As we traverse the waters, we will keep an eye out for the renowned wild manatees that have brought the title of ‘The Manatee Capital of the World’ to Crystal River. Additionally, there’s a possibility of sighting a myriad of other birds, turtles, and the occasional dolphin encounter. Hence, take advantage of the diverse ecosystem that is home to the animals in the refuge.

Essentials to Carry
Polarized Sunglasses

IMPORTANT
The assembly point for this particular Manatee Sighting Cruise is Pete’s Pier. Please adhere to the meeting time of 3:45 pm. Be informed that there’s an extra $5 parking fee per vehicle at Pete’s Pier, required to be paid upon arrival.

Pete’s Pier
1 SW 1st Place
Crystal River, FL 34429

  • You will meet your Captain by the Bait Shop at the end of the dock just past the boat ramp. Your Captain will be wearing a bright green Explorida Shirt.
Location
1 SW 1st Pl
Southwest 1st Place
Pete's Pier Marina, Crystal River, Florida 34429
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David_m
Mar 24, 2024
Fantastic trip - Seeing the manatees. The Captain did a wonderful job of describing everything about the bay and animals.
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Beth_l
Mar 24, 2024
Gavin was a great... - Gavin was a great captain, very knowledgeable and knew the area well. We saw manatees, bald eagles, shore birds, etc, It was a relaxing ride and worth the money.
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Lynnpeters0n
Mar 22, 2024
Manatee tour a very unique experience - We saw manatees breach the water and swim very close to our skiff. Our captain, Tom B, was very professional and knowledgeable. He shared a lot of information about the manatees and the surrounding wildlife and eco system. We would definitely recommend this tour!
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Jonathan_n
Mar 22, 2024
Excellent 1 hour and 30 min. Pontoon boat tour, very educational and entertaining! - Captain Tom was able to point out manatees throughout the tour. Tom was able to educate us on manatees and we were able to view manatees mating which we were told was rare to see. We were able to see different wild life and an enormous Osprey nest.
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Donald_h
Mar 22, 2024
Manitee Cruise - Only 10-12 people.. very relaxing Our Captain.. Tommy B was outstanding! Would always want him and recommend to friends. Made trip even better!!
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Kali_c
Mar 21, 2024
Great experience - The guides are very knowledgeable. They answered all of my questions and were very good about pointing out manatees and other wildlife. I saw plenty of manatees and other cool creatures. I definitely recommend going between November 15th and April 15th. That's when there are the most manatees in the bay.
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Teri_s
Mar 20, 2024
Entertaining - It was a fantastic experience even though we didn’t see a lot of amenities. They kept us continually entertained. They are wonderful. It’s one thing when you could see a lot of manatees on the tour and you think it’s great, but if you don’t see many, and they still keep you entertained that means you have an amazing crew and people who really care about your experience.
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Jill_a
Mar 20, 2024
Ya gotta go. - Captain Wade was very knowledgeable about manatees and answered many of our questions. In addition to manatees, we saw a bald eagle and a couple ospreys. The trip had a small amount of visitors with plenty of room to move around and see the manatees. It was most enjoyable
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Lynn_b
Mar 22, 2024
The tour guide was... - The tour guide was excellent. Difficult to see the manatees, mostly just almost like shadows. Did get to see a huge osprey nest with osprey inhabitants
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Prpeters1950
Mar 19, 2024
Manatee Season on it's way out! - This was just nature---manatee season is over and, although a few were spotted, not worth the trip. Our Captain, Chris, worked hard to locate some of these rare creatures, and we appreciated him.
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