The bay is beautiful, and the trip around was nice and relaxing





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.
Out at sunset: the 5:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:55 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 217 of the next 240 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
King's Bay Sunset Cruise lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $39 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 8 departures a day between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Children aged 2–12 pay from $25, adults from $39.
It can: 217 of the next 240 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is You will find us on the water at Paddletail Waterfront Lodge in a 2 story white building. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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The bay is beautiful, and the trip around was nice and relaxing
It would have been enjoyable, if the captain didn't treat his guests as if we knew nothing about the world. No matter what was said, he acted like he knew everything about everything. It was very off putting, and made it not enjoyable.
Good trip, very relaxing. Captain was pleasant and informative.
Sunset cruise on 55th wedding anniversary. Capt. Glen was the absolute best. He has tremendous knowledge of the manatees and conveys that to the group. If you book with them, ask for him. You won't be disappointed
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Excellent tour - beautiful sunset- manatee and osprey Learning history of the area and about that crystal river
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
King's Bay Sunset Cruise | 1h 30min | 4.8 (94) | $39 | |
Plantation's Kings Bay Sunset Cruise | 1h–1h 15min | 4.8 (77) | $35 | View |
Plantation's Kings Bay Scenic Cruise | 1 hour | 4.7 (714) | $25 | View |
Kings Bay Manatee Watching Cruise | 1h 30min | 4.8 (68) | $35 | View |
Kings Bay Eco Tours | 1h 30min | 5.0 (142) | $55 | View |
Crystal River Manatee Viewing Cruise | 1h 30min | 4.9 (1,236) | $51 | View |
See Crystal River - Mantee & Wildlife Viewing Cruise | 1h 30min | 4.8 (527) | $43 | View |