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People in canoes on a clear water body surrounded by trees. 1
Two people swimming in a clear pool surrounded by trees. 2
An underwater view of a turtle resting on a sandy seabed with algae and seaweed. 3
Three people kayaking on a clear blue waterway surrounded by lush greenery. 4
Two people kayaking on a clear blue waterway with a large fish in the foreground. 5
By Get Up and Go Kayaking - Crystal River

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,423 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Paddle a 100% clear kayak and see straight down through the water
    • Small groups, 10 guests max, with a local guide who knows the water
    • The original clear kayak tour in Crystal River, running since 2018
    • Manatee season Nov 15 – Mar 31, when they gather in the warm springs
    • Swim at Three Sisters Springs, April 1st – November 14th!

Activity location

    • Crystal River
    • Crystal River, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 268 NE 3rd St, Crystal River, FL 34428, USA | A $5 parking fee is required by the city — pay at the kiosk right at the parking lot entrance. Once parked, head down toward the water to our kayak corral and look for the A-frame sign. Your guide will check you in there! This activity ends back at the meeting point.
    • Crystal River, Florida, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Clear tandem kayak
  • Inclusions
    Expert local guide
  • Inclusions
    Small-group experience
  • Inclusions
    Paddles
  • Inclusions
    Life jacket
  • Inclusions
    Dry bag
  • Inclusions
    Photos taken by your guide
  • Inclusions
    Exclusive Crystal River sticker
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge for your guide
  • Exclusions
    $5 parking fee, required by the city, payable at the kiosk on arrival

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Littering, Touching marine life
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 250 lbs (113 kg), People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Discover Florida's springs with the original clear kayak tour company in Crystal River. Since 2018 we've run small-group tours led by expert local guides, in 100% clear tandem kayaks with comfortable high-end seating.

    Kings Bay sits in Citrus County — the Manatee Capital of the World® — and what you'll see depends on when you come. We run two tours based on the season, and you'll choose yours when you book.

    THREE SISTERS SPRINGS TOUR (April 1 – November 14)
    Paddle the calm, spring-fed waters of Kings Bay out to Three Sisters Springs, one of the most striking spring systems in Florida. Turquoise, 72° year-round, and you'll have time to swim. Turtles, fish, and birds are on the water all season. Manatees are occasional in the warmer months.

    MANATEE SEASON TOUR (November 15 – March 31)
    When the Gulf drops below 68°, hundreds of manatees move into the warm springs of Kings Bay. You'll watch them from a clear kayak — a manatee gliding beneath a transparent hull is a better view than a snorkeller gets, and it doesn't disturb the animal. This is a no-swim tour. We practice passive observation only, in line with FWC manatee protection guidelines, and we do not enter the Three Sisters Springs sanctuary during manatee season.

    WHAT TO EXPECT EITHER WAY
    Two hours on the water. Ten guests maximum. A guide who knows where the wildlife has been that week and where the water is clearest that day. Photos taken by your guide at no extra cost.

    Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed — these are wild animals on open water. Cold days are the best manatee days.

Location

Activity location

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    • Crystal River
    • Crystal River, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 268 NE 3rd St, Crystal River, FL 34428, USA | A $5 parking fee is required by the city — pay at the kiosk right at the parking lot entrance. Once parked, head down toward the water to our kayak corral and look for the A-frame sign. Your guide will check you in there! This activity ends back at the meeting point.
    • Crystal River, Florida, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 268 NW 3rd St, Crystal River, FL 34428, USA | A $5 parking fee is required by the city — pay at the kiosk right at the parking lot entrance. Once parked, head down toward the water to our kayak corral and look for the A-frame sign. Your guide will check you in there. This activity ends back at the meeting point.
    • Crystal River, Florida, United States