Join us on a guided eco-tour of Crystal River on ALL clear kayaks! Throughout the expedition, you will have the opportunity to view the beautiful nature and wildlife that we are known for including over 70 freshwater springs. You will have the opportunity to possibly view dolphins, pelicans, tarpon, turtles, otters, various species of birds, and our beloved manatees. There will be plenty of chances to take pictures on our guided tours and a picture package will be available for purchase at the end of your tour. THIS TOUR DOES NOT GO INSIDE THREE SISTERS SPRINGS! Three Sisters Springs is closed during manatee season and it will remained closed during the Summer months in 2023 for maintenance. Three Sisters Springs will not reopen until April 1st of 2024 for kayaking.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour of Crystal River lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $79 per person for this Crystal River experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 15 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Children aged 3–12 pay from $69, adults from $79.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our building is located on the right side of Pete's Pier Marina at 1 SW 1st Place, Crystal River FL 34429. There is a $10.00 Parking Fee to be paid upon arrival to the parking attendant. Must arrive 30 minutes early to complete the check-in process. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 820 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Paddles Outdoor Rentals.
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Wonderful day and adventure on the river and paddling to the springs. Great for all ages and our guide was amazing. Thank you Jax...
Sounds like a perfect day on the water—fun for all ages and a beautiful adventure to the springs! So glad you had such a wonderful experience 💙 The Paddles Outdoor Team
Beautiful river, great tour guide. Didn’t see any manatees (late in the season) but was still a great experience! Enjoyed the clear kayaks
Even late in the season, it’s still such a beautiful place to explore—so glad you enjoyed the experience and the clear kayaks! 💙 The Paddles Outdoor Team
Don’t forget your cameras! Keep your eyes peeked. Lots of work paddling the kayaks. Don’t forget to bring water to drink
Great tips for a day out on the water—so glad you were able to take it all in! 💙 The Paddle Outdoor Team
Kyle did a great job talking about all the wildlife in the area. It was a beautiful day and we had a great experience!
Sounds like the perfect day on the water—beautiful views and learning about all the wildlife! So glad you had a great experience 💙 The Paddles Outdoor Team
Hi, well- organized,very friendly and helpful.Our Guide, I forgotten her Name( Zack?????)She had a little had with one flowers on her had. :-))) very lovely, professional, a good explanation of the Manatees and region. simply great. we had a lot of fun with her. I want to come back and book the tour exclusively trought her. ten stars. Birgit from Germany
So glad you had such a fun and memorable experience—sounds like you were in great hands out there! We truly appreciate the kind words and can’t wait to have you back 💙 The Paddles Outdoor Team
Just brilliant, we saw a few Mantees, and some jumping fish. t The tour was at a leisurely pace, we really felt the guide was great fun and informative
Sounds like the perfect pace to take it all in—manatees, jumping fish, and a fun, informative experience! So glad you enjoyed it 💙 The Paddles Outdoor Team
Had a wonderful experience on the 2 hr Eco-tour. Our tour guide Steven was amazing, very knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. We saw several manatees, turtles, jumping fish and various birds❤️
What an amazing mix of wildlife to see on your tour—sounds like a beautiful day out on the water! So glad you had such a wonderful experience 💙 The Paddles Outdoor Team
Zach was our guide and was wonderful and full of information about the animals and the area. He gave us ideas of places to go after our tour was over and it made for a very enjoyable day.
Love that your day didn’t end on the water—those extra local tips always make it even better! So glad you had such an enjoyable experience 💙 The Paddles Outdoor Team
The guide jox was excellent. The manatees not so much. The guide did find some manatees for us to see. And one did come up by the side of our kayak. The workers were super nice. But the water was not clear on the day and I didn't think the manatees sighting were as advertised.
Nature can be a bit unpredictable, but we’re glad you were still able to see some manatees and have a positive experience with our team. Thanks for coming out with us 💙 The Paddles Outdoor Team
A pleasant walk in the Crystal River Arms to discover turtle manatees with a friendly guide.
So glad you enjoyed a relaxing time exploring the waterways and discovering the wildlife out there with us! 💙 The Paddles Outdoor Team
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour of Crystal River | 2 hours | 4.6 (820) | $79 | |
 Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Three Sisters Springs & Manatees | 2 hours | 4.8 (2,157) | $99 | View |
 Clear Kayak Tour and Optional Swim with Manatees in Crystal River | 2h 30min | 5.0 (44) | $75 | View |
 Clear/Standard Kayak Self Guided Island EcoTour Bonita Springs! | 2 hours | 4.9 (229) | $25 | View |
 Chassahowitzka River Clear Kayak Springs & Manatee Tours | 3 hours | 4.8 (308) | $85 | View |
 Crystal River Manatee Tour in Single Clear Kayaks | 2h 30min | — | $65 | View |
 Indian River Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboarding Manatee and Dolphin Tour | 1h 30min | 4.9 (73) | $75 | View |