Tours/Crystal River/King's Bay Sunset Cruise
Viator · group up to 25 pax

King's Bay Sunset Cruise

4.9(88)Crystal River1 hour
VIATOR4.8(47)TRIPADVISOR5.0(41)

Description

Experience the magic of Kings Bay with our unique Sunset Cruise! Departing from our private docks at the Paddletail Waterfront Lodge, you'll first join our local expert Captain for an hour dedicated to spotting manatees and other incredible wildlife, learning about this special ecosystem. As the golden hour approaches, we'll then relax and soak in the stunning Kings Bay sunset before returning to the dock – the perfect blend of wildlife adventure and serene beauty.

Tour Options

King's Bay Sunset Cruise

Itinerary

Pass by

Enjoy a relaxing Kings Bay Sunset Cruise, conveniently departing from our private docks at the Paddletail Waterfront Lodge. Simply meet us in the lobby 15 minutes before your tour begins. Your Captain will lead you on a one-hour search for manatees and local wildlife, sharing interesting facts about the area, before we settle in to watch the sunset on our way back to the dock.

Highlights

Coast Guard Saftey Equipment

What's included

Included
Coast Guard Saftey Equipment

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(88)

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Pamela_D
May 30, 2026
Captain Glen is very...

Captain Glen is very informative and personable. It felt more like going on a boat ride with a friend than going on a tour. We had a great time.

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R1040CAlucys
May 19, 2026
Review of sunset cruise

The weather was perfect. The sunset beautiful. The "captain" could have talked a little less about himself and given us more information about the area and what is available in Crytal River.

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G8130GMsaram
May 17, 2026
Awesome

Awesome time. The captain was a delight. His knew a lot about the area. The boat had just the right amount of people, not over crowded. My only complaint was , the seats were too hard. I would of brought a cushion if I had known. My 96 year old mother enjoyed herself, but it was a hard sit for her. I would go again with a cushion.

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514troyc
May 9, 2026
Very nice trip

Very nice trip, we saw dolphins, manatees, and several birds. It was a little too cloudy, so the sunset was not much. Capt. Glenn was great & very knowledgeable

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Kathryn S
May 8, 2026
Pleasant Tour

The check-in was easy and the person at the desk was friendly. I called before arriving because our Tripadvisor information listed two addresses, making it confusing. The 525 NW 7th Ave is the address to use. It was a pleasant tour of the area. Weather was nice, and we did see a number of manatee and water fowl. This is not a “manatee sighting” tour because the water is mirror-like after 3 pm; yet, we did see them with polarized sunglasses and as they surfaced to breathe. The captain was talkative, sharing personal experiences and wildlife stories. The negative would be a female participant on the tour who made a couple of cellphone calls and took several more incoming calls. Her conversations were overriding the tour captain and annoying. I understand with a new company ironing out the rules; however, No Personal cellphone calls on the tour should be a rule going forward. Her loud conversations were 🤨. Otherwise, I would recommend the tour. The price was very reasonable for a 1 and 1/2 hour boat tour.

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Tonya_L
May 7, 2026
Amazing

Excellent tour - beautiful sunset- manatee and osprey Learning history of the area and about that crystal river

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Laura_A
May 2, 2026
Excellent experience! Our...

Excellent experience! Our guide, Captain Glenn, clearly enjoys what he does. He made an effort to give everyone on the boat a chance to see manatees and ospreys, and shared great info. The group on the boat all interacted with him and each other and it was just a fun evening.

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Crystal_J
May 2, 2026
The sunset will be...

The sunset will be whatever it will be, the captain can't predict the weather. The best part of this sunset cruise is the information you get from the experienced captains. Our captain, Glenn is passionate about teaching people the area. It's not just a job for him, it is and has been a big part of his life. You will get the most experience and maybe a nice sunset to boot. I'll go again anytime I'm back in Crystal River.

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Linda_D
April 27, 2026
Sunset on Kings Bay

We had a wonderful time. The tour guide was very good with everyone. He had great history and stories about the area. He found us animals to see and was very careful with the area and the animals.

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Mysti_S
April 21, 2026
Everyone needs to book a tour with this company

Loved it. The captain was the ABSOLUTE best!! We had so much fun. Sunset & manatees. He gave us so much area history & interesting facts too!

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