Board a clear Kayak and experience an eco-friendly tour of Crystal River. Join expert local guides as you explore springs, on the lookout for manatees. There are two seasonal options for this tour.

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Full description
Enjoy two unique tours at different times of the year in the “Manatee Capital of the World!”

1st Tour Option is from November 15th – March 31st each year. On this tour, you will be on an All Clear Kayak Ecotour in search of our local manatees and view these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat. Follow your trusty and experienced guide as they introduce you to various wildlife on an eco-friendly tour. This tour does NOT go to Three Sisters Springs as those springs are closed from November 15th – March 31st each year. The next tour option will take you to Three Sisters Springs.

2nd Tour Option is from April 1st – November 14th each year. On this tour, you will be on an All Clear Kayak Ecotour of Three Sisters Springs. You will experience some of the clearest water in all of Florida with one of our amazing local guides. Along the way, you will learn all about our unique ecosystem and about the local wildlife as well, including our beloved manatees. Even though this tour is not during manatee season, our guides regularly spot them along the way on most days.

Your will start your day by arriving at our local shop at Pete’s Pier Marina in Crystal River. You then check in for your tour and watch a short video (required by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission). Learn about the gentle giants and how to have a safe and respectful interaction with them.

Head to the launch pad where you will board your clear kayak to begin your tour. Follow your local guide as he takes you to the best spots to discover the diverse wildlife of the region where you commonly see manatees, turtles, various birds, dolphins, and many species of fish.

Journey through some of the most beautiful waterways in Florida and utilize the clear kayaks to give you the best viewing possible without getting wet.

Everyone must check-in 30 minutes prior to the tour to complete your check-in process.

There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle at the launch site that can be paid via card or cash.
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Highlights
Get up close to a wide array of wildlife in their natural habitat
Board a clear kayak to have see-through views of the underwater world
See Manatees in a comfortable setting without getting wet
Relax in the company of your experience guides
Join local expert guides to go where Manatees are most active in the area

Includes
Experienced guide
See-through clear kayak
Paddles
Life vest
$5 launch fee
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Parking Fee
Gratuities

 

 

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