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Kings Bag Sunset Cruise
It was a nice night, but a bit cloudy so not a great sunset, but the crew Krystal and Captain Dave were excellent tour guides and fun was had by all. Good Times!!
Plantation's Kings Bay Sunset Cruise
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h–1h 15min
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Crystal River, United States
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 77 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 40
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Plantation Adventure Center
- Meeting point
- Plantation Adventure Center located on property at the Plantation on Crystal River
Description
Join us on a beautiful sunset journey around Kings Bay. This tour is only $35.00 per person, on our 40 passenger Coast Guard inspected tour boat. These tours run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and can be booked any day with a 4 person minimum with advanced notice. The sunset tour leaves the dock roughly 1.25 hours before sun down(call to confirm time). Private options available!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 5:15 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 7:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult
- $35
Out at sunset: the 6:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:53 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 72 of the next 85 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Plantation Adventure Center
The sunset cruise is our 1.50 (one hour and a half) to 1.75 (one hour and forty five minutes) tour of Kings Bay. We’ll cruise through the bay looking for wildlife while our USCG licensed captains will points out the highlights of the area. During the cruise there’s always the chance of seeing manatees, but we can never guarantee. These are wild animals in their natural habitat that come and go as they desire. Our boats are fully covered to protect you from the sun and rain. Besides manatees there is always a chance of seeing dolphins, otters, turtles, a variety of birds and fish. Every cruise is unique! You can bring drinks and/or snack aboard!
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
77 reviews
How it compares in Crystal River
- No. 40 by number of reviews among 126 tours in Crystal River
- Starting price $35 is 53% below the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Crystal River
Excurgo comparison of 126 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Plantation's Kings Bay Sunset Cruise take?
Plantation's Kings Bay Sunset Cruise lasts about 1h–1h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Plantation's Kings Bay Sunset Cruise cost?
Prices start at $35 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.
What days does Plantation's Kings Bay Sunset Cruise run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 5:15 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 7:00 PM.
Does Plantation's Kings Bay Sunset Cruise sell out?
It can: 72 of the next 85 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Plantation's Kings Bay Sunset Cruise for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Plantation Adventure Center located on property at the Plantation on Crystal River. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Plantation's Kings Bay Sunset Cruise offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Plantation's Kings Bay Sunset Cruise worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 77 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Plantation Adventure Center.
Reviews(77)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
9
Enjoyable
we went on the sunset cruise. Celeste did a great job f pointing out wildlife, telling us about the area and interesting facts and stories. she's a wealth of info and energy. Captain Dave and Mackenzie did a fine job of captaining the boat.
J
Sunset cruise
It was nice to see the sunset. Can’t go wrong taking a little cruise on the river. Sunsets don’t disappoint!!
C
Sunset with Captain Paul
Captain Paul and Tyler did an excellent job of taking us on a tour of King’s Bay. They were so much fun and full of information about the area. We got to see a dolphin chasing some fish, lots of birds and the most beautiful sunset
L
What a disappointment!
We asked for a quote from planet cruise for a departure in July 2026. After consulting the reviews on this site we were very confident. Our quote arrived the day after the request and what a bad surprise!!! We had to book 2 interior cabins for a cruise in Norway because the price was very interesting (600€/pers for 1 week). Our file was followed by Stéphane to whom we sent an email to understand the details of the quote (indoor cabin at 970€/pers) and asked to be contacted again. We received a first email asking where we saw the price of 600 euros/cabin. The planete-croisiere.fr website displayed on its first booking page this price "in destocking". The teleadvisor makes us wait to carry out research to send us an email informing us that he did not find this promotion, he did not even make the effort to contact us by phone. So we called him to hear that this price of 600 euros did not exist. This "Stéphane" (unpleasant enough) does not seem to know the site... After a Waiting time for him to do his research, we reconnected on planet cruise and we found that the price of 600 euros had increased to 800 euros whereas the day before and not even 1 hour before. the price was 600 euros!!! We are greatly disappointed by this site and this lack of professionalism, we feel like it is a scam!
M
A great night!
Captain Andrew was amazing!! A wonderful experience! Will definitely return for another tour! Easy to find and a great value.
S
Excellent way to end a day
The boat was clean and comfortable. The captain and the crew were very friendly and we were taken to a beautiful spot for sunset pictures.
T
Great cruise
Captains were great and very knowledgeable. Made the trip fun and informative. Saw manatees, beautiful sunset and learned about the springs.
A
Don’t go without bug spray!
The no see-ums. It would be very nice for you as a company to forewarn future customers of the insect problem. Perhaps even provide some bug spray prior to departure. It was awful. All the kids were scratching; we could barely hear the guide because the bugs occupied attention.
9
Very nice tour
Very nice cruise. Our guide was very good, funny and informative. Unfortunately sun turned to clouds so could not see many manatees but no control over that. I would Difinitely do it again and the price was very reasonable. I should throw in that this time of year, the noseeums and mosquitoes will eat you alive at that time of night so come prepared. 😂
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