Sunset Tour: Crystal River Wildlife Cruise

Explore Crystal River’s wildlife on a guided boat tour. Spot dolphins, manatees, and more. Book a magical sunset cruise today.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - Experience the exceptional tours offered in Crystal River. Onboard the 24-passenger vessel, Monroe, expert naturalists deliver captivating stories about the park’s vibrant history, cultural treasures, and the spring-fed estuary that supports the Gulf of Mexico’s diverse wildlife.
    Witness an array of wildlife,…
What's Included
  • Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food & Beverage
Additional Information

Our tours offer an exceptional experience in Crystal River. Onboard the 24-passenger vessel, Monroe, our expert naturalists deliver captivating narrations about the park’s rich history, cultural resources, and the spring-fed estuary that supports the Gulf of Mexico’s wildlife.
Witness a diverse array of wildlife, such as bald eagles, ospreys, shorebirds,…

Location
3266 N Sailboat Ave
North Sailboat Avenue
Look for the Boat tour sign, go past the Archeological park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(31 Ratings)
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Hisham_s
Apr 12, 2026
Nice quick relaxing trip - Beautiful weather and relaxing trip ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Ntranced1
Apr 7, 2026
Don't miss this "real Florida" adventure! - Great experience! As natives of Crystal River, the captain and first mate are very knowledgeable and passionate about their home and the history behind it. We forgot our binoculars, but they had some on board to get a good view of the eagles, nests and other sights.
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Colleen_w
Apr 7, 2026
Pleasant boat ride with... - Pleasant boat ride with knowledgeable guides. We saw bald eagles, ospreys, osprey nests manatees and dolphins.
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Beverlyn673
Apr 6, 2026
Crystal River Boat Tour - Excellent family adventure. Very knowledgeable tour guides. We all loved it from 9 years old to 78.
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Patricia_c
Mar 27, 2026
Fantastic Tour - Fantastic boat ride with wonderful information. We saw bald eagle nests and eagles in flight, a dolphin, manatees, ospreys and pelicans. We were told the history of the area and so much more information. It was a well priced tour.
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I8701psbenr
Mar 27, 2026
Lovely Morning Boat Trip - Our tour guide, Jeff, was super knowledgeable, personable, and interactive with our group! He provided us with lots of wildlife, water quality, history of the area, and conservation efforts. We would strongly encourage everyone to use this resource! Thank you Jeff! From Jeff, Gail, and Ruger
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Theresa_r
Mar 24, 2026
Great day!!!! - Levi is EXCELLENT as a tour guide!!!!! He helped us find eagles, manatees, and an alligator!!! He is great!!! The ride was smooth, safe, and FUN.
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Cruiser54018
Mar 20, 2026
A worthwhile tour to see the manatees and wildlife of Crystal River. - Experienced and knowledgeable guide who spoke of the history waterways and wildlife we encountered.
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Richard
Mar 15, 2026
Manatee viewing on a rainy day - Excellent short excursion on the fabled Crystal River featured sighting several manatees, a dolphin, many seabirds, including eagles and ospreys, and a very pleasant and informative cruise on the river. Boat captain was very skilled and provided interesting commentary and questions for the tourists aboard the small but comfortable pontoon boat. For the price ($25 pp) it was one of the best values for us and our guests in Central Florida. 😎
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Jennifersd9264mc
Apr 10, 2026
Just a river boat ride - Not much wild life and certainly no manatees with all the people and boats in water
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).