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Clear Kayak Tour of Crystal River

4.8 (1072)
Crystal River, US
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Clear Kayak Tour of Crystal River

4.8 (1072)
Crystal River, US
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Join us for an unforgettable experience on our Clear Kayak Tour of Crystal River! Get up close and personal with the magnificent manatees as we navigate the crystal-clear waterways of Crystal River in our 100% clear kayaks. From November to March, hundreds of manatees migrate inland to seek warmth and refuge in the natural springs of Crystal River, making it the perfect destination to witness these gentle giants in their natural habitat. But it's not just manatees you'll encounter, as dolphins, fish, turtles, and birds also call this area home. Our experienced guides will take you on a 2-2.5 hour adventure, exploring Kings Bay, Hunter Springs, and Jurassic Springs. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to check off your manatee bucket list. Book your tour now and experience the wonder of Crystal River!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Self Guided Experience
  • Clear kayak tour through Crystal River
  • Spotting manatees in their natural habitat
  • Chance to see dolphins, fish, turtles, birds
  • Relaxed paddle through Kings Bay to various springs
  • Check off an item from your manatee bucket list
  • Use of Kayak
  • Paddles and Life Jackets
  • Parking fees

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Introduction

Join us for an unforgettable adventure on the Clear Kayak Tour of Crystal River! This unique tour takes you through the active waterways of Crystal River, where hundreds of manatees call home during the colder months. But it's not just manatees you'll encounter; dolphins, fish, turtles, and birds are often spotted along the way. Crystal River is known as the "Manatee Capital of the World," and you'll get the chance to see these gentle giants up close and personal in their natural habitat. The tour takes you to some of the most beautiful springs in Kings Bay, including Hunter Springs, Jurassic Springs, and House Springs. Get ready to paddle in a 100% clear kayak and experience nature like never before!

What to expect?

During this 2-2.5 hour guided adventure, you can expect a relaxed paddle through Kings Bay, taking in the breathtaking sights of Crystal River's natural beauty. Our experienced guides will take you to the areas where manatees are most active, ensuring you have the best chance of spotting them. While the main focus is on manatees, you'll also have the opportunity to see dolphins, fish, turtles, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy the tranquility of paddling through crystal-clear waters and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature. This tour is perfect for both nature enthusiasts and those looking for a unique and thrilling experience.

Who is this for?

The Clear Kayak Tour of Crystal River is suitable for anyone who wants to witness the beauty of nature up close and personal. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a family, this tour is designed for all to enjoy. Nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those looking to check off their manatee bucket list will find this tour particularly exciting. It's a great opportunity for photographers to capture stunning shots of wildlife in their natural habitat. Everyone is welcome to join us on this incredible journey through Crystal River.

Why book this?

This tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience that combines adventure and nature at its finest. Paddling in a 100% clear kayak provides an unparalleled perspective, allowing you to see the underwater world beneath you. The chance to encounter manatees, dolphins, and other wildlife in their natural habitat is a truly magical experience. Our experienced guides are passionate about marine life and will ensure you have a memorable time. The opportunity to explore multiple stunning springs in Kings Bay, including Hunter Springs and Jurassic Springs, adds to the allure of this tour. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Good to know

Please note that the tour duration is approximately 2-2.5 hours. The meeting point is at Kings Bay Park, located at 268 NW 3rd St, Crystal River, FL 34428. Tandem kayaks are used, and there is a weight limit of 250 lbs per person and a maximum weight limit of 425 lbs per kayak. It's important to be aware that Three Sisters Springs will be closed during the season, but this doesn't dampen the excitement as other beautiful springs in Kings Bay will still be visited. Get ready for a remarkable journey through Crystal River's waters and make sure to bring your camera to capture all the memorable moments.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Clear Kayak Tour of Crystal River have raved about their encounters with manatees and the overall beauty of the tour. They appreciate the knowledgeable and friendly guides who take them to the most active manatee spots and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Many reviewers have mentioned spotting dolphins, fish, turtles, and birds along the way, adding to the excitement of the tour. The clear kayaks have been praised for providing a unique perspective, allowing visitors to see the underwater world beneath them. Customers have also appreciated the opportunity to explore multiple stunning springs in Kings Bay. Overall, the tour has received consistently positive feedback, with customers highly recommending it for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

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Crystal River

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This tour is ALL about finding the best manatee spots and utilizing our clear kayaks to give you the best viewing possible without getting wet! Crystal River is known as the “Manatee Capital of the World.” On this tour, we want our guests to experience Manatees in their natural habitat. Crystal River is fed by dozens of natural springs, which makes it is a hotspot during Florida’s “colder” months. Between November and March, hundreds of manatees migrate inland to the springs to seek refuge and stay warm. We can’t control where they might be in the area, but our experienced guides will take you to where they are most active! While manatees are our main focus of this tour, we often see dolphins, fish, turtles, birds, and more! This 2-2.5 hour guided adventure includes a relaxed paddle through Kings Bay to Hunter Springs, Jurassic Springs, and beyond in Crystal River. Check this paddle off your manatee bucket list! We launch at Kings Bay Park located at: 268 NW 3rd St, Crystal River, FL 34428

Reviews

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4.8 (1072)

M5276OAericap

We had Ryan C. as our tour guide yesterday for Crystal River. It was an amazing tour. A good combo of informative, adventurous, and peaceful! The perfect way to spend a Sunday morning. Ryan C. was very kind, welcoming, and knew so much great information about the springs, the area, the wildlife. We were really happy with how careful he was about the wildlife too. He also took some great pics of us together. We really enjoyed being on the tour with him and Three Sister's Springs at Crystal River is just breathtaking. We've been telling all our friends about it and recommending it to anyone we can. As first time clients we were so happy and we look forward to booking another kayaking trip with Get Up And Go Kayaking soon.

Wendydudl

I’m giving 5 stars cos Izzy our tour guide was so fabulous. Beautiful surroundings for sure but we travelled 2 hours as it was advertised as kayaking with manatees. Immediately we arrived, we discovered they’ve pretty much gone by the end of March. Our bad, I guess. Good fun but we could have kayaked much closer to our holiday home.

MV-1LB

Izzy was our tour guide and was so friendly and informative. She also does some group photography. We saw turtles, lots of birds, a dolphin that surfaced very close to our kayak AND a Manatee! We will return during the winter months before migration and join this tour again. Thank you again Izzy!

674stellak

Very enjoyable tour! Ryan C is an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and helpful. The places we were guided to looked so peaceful and fun. Highly recommend!

K3200ULjeanetter

Took the 9:00 am tour with Izzy. What a great trip we had! She pointed out the wildlife as we were paddling and gave us tine to enjoy the Three Sisters Springs once we arrived there. Also recommended fun local places to visit as well. Would def recommend this tour.

Laurie H

Izzy was a fantastic guide. We saw dolphins, a manatee, turtles and a bald eagle. Beautiful scenery. We enjoyed this very much.

Wanderer49394999006

We had so much fun. The weather was fantastic and we got to see some beautiful manatees. They are incredible up close, especially when they swim alongside, and right under your kyack. There were also many turtles and fish. The water in the springs of the Crystal River was so clear and beautiful. Our guide, Ryan C, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. We would highly recommend this tour.

musicbym2024

We had a great time! We did a 9:00am tour with James and were the only ones there so it was basically a private tour and we’re able to cover a little more ground. It was great that our tour guide worked with us and helped give us the experience we were looking for. We went early May and saw about 7 manatees. James was very chill and informative and was fun but also helped keep us safe! This seems to be a great company and I think the 2 hour stretch is a solid amount of time to really enjoy the experience. I was so happy we were able to see manatees and snorkel for a brief, yet adequate amount of time in the springs area! It was really cool to see where the spring water was coming out of the ground as well as sheep fish, mullet fish, and other creatures! We didn’t see any gators but I did hear that occasionally there may be 1 or 2 on the land area. It’s something I was initially worried about but I felt safe while I was there. The waterways are also wide enough that it doesn’t feel sketchy in terms of possibly being near a gator on the land. I highly recommend this tour!

Vacation44935142155

Our kayaking experience with Get Up and Go Kayaking at Crystal River was marred by key issues: No safety briefing or equipment check. Total guide abandonment. Shortened tour duration. Negative guide interaction. The lack of proper safety protocols and equipment guidance left us standard a 1/2 mile from the group fending off boats & wakes. James, stranded and berated us and left us both going in and coming back. The website states the excursion lasts 2-2.5 hours & our total was 1.5 hours. James’ unprofessional and disrespectful attitude further soured our experience. Consider these factors before booking here as neither safety or an enjoyable experience is what they offer.

Odette O

Superb experience. Ryan C was our tour guide and he was awesome, knowledgeable friendly, engaging. It’s the off season for manatees but we were pleasantly surprised when we saw mom and baby manatee so close so clear. We went by so many little cool areas and three sister springs was magical. Highly recommend and hope to return. Thanks so much Ryan C!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-07 12:17
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