Really great experience, Tommy and Bailey were super knowledgeable, friendly, and communicative, and even though we came at the wrong season, we got to see their resident manatee Billy Idle and follow him around for a while. The three springs were beautiful, and the water was lovely. Such a unique experience, we had a better view of the manatee than the kayakers, and could get fairly up close and personal with our snorkels. There were a lot of other fish visible in the water as well, so there was always something to see. Bailey took some great photos and videos especially of the manatee and I’m grateful to have more keepsakes from this experience. Size inclusive wetsuits - goes up to 5x for adults, photos/videos are free with the experience, the people who work here are all local, and the company is locally owned so you’re supporting a small business.

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Crystal River: Three Sisters Manatee Clear Kayak Tour Free Photos

Baltic, Sept 2026

Best Kayak Adventure

The clear kayaks were alot of fun. The tour was 2 hours or more. One guide Lilly was amazing. Lilly and Lisa were very welcoming. They explained what to expect and gave us bags to protect our phones from the water. Lilly spoke about the area and of course manatees. We were ablebto see 5 manatees close up, even though it wasn't manatee season. Lilly took us the Three Sisters Springs, we we were able to swim The water was crystal clear. It We had a great time.

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Three Sisters Springs Kayak And Swim Eco-Tour Crystal River

Matt_J, Sept 2026

Amazing!

Everything is just as beautiful and wonderful as expected. My husband and I had the best time thanks to our amazing and kind guide, Zack. He was beyond great, even paddled over to remove a piece of trash that he spotted on the bank. He also made us feel comfortable, educated us about the river and wildlife while taking his time and never once rushing us. He truly made the whole experience 10 times better! Thank you Zack!

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Makenna_S, Aug 2026

We lucked out with our...

We lucked out with our amazing guides finding manatees super quick! The manatee we swam along with was the sweetest sea potatoe, just minding her own business and eating all the grass she pleased. The boat ride throughout our time was lovely and peaceful. We really enjoyed our experience!

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Manatee Snorkel Tour from American Pro Diving Center

Jennifer_M, Aug 2026

Worth adding this to your Crystal River visit

Really great experience with Captain Glen and our guide Michelle. It’s summer, so not manatee season, but they make sure to know the spots where you’ll still get an encounter. Got to experience a mother and her little calf grazing. Was a very cool sight and they let us stay with them for 30 minutes while they swam and the baby was curious swimming on each side of her mother to check us out. Then we went to see the spring and swim around for a bit. The gift shop is super cute and you can purchase pictures of your experience.

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Clear Kayak Three Sisters Springs & Manatee Tour Of Crystal River

Tamara_C, Jul 2026

Nature at its best!

We totally enjoyed our afternoon of kayaking. The tour was well run and sign in was easy with just a waiver to sign for each member of our party and a short video to watch. Our tour guide Ayanna was a joy! She was engaging, informative and made sure we had the best experience! We only saw one manatee as it wasn’t the “season” but she made sure we got the best view and pictures possible while respecting the animal in its natural surroundings. After that we swam in the crystal clear water of the river, a welcome break from kayaking in the sun on a 95 degree day. Ayanna also took lots of pictures of us as a family that were available to purchase at a reasonable price. Would highly recommend this tour as a departure from theme parks, shopping and busy beaches. In total it took approximately 2.5 hours.

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The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

Zach_G, Jun 2026

The Highlight of our Week

It was fantastic! My wife and I booked the trip yesterday, not knowing what to expect. But once we got there, it was nothing short of processional, and fun! May and Wade were EXCELLENT guides, and allowed us to get up close (safely) to the manatees! Anyone questioning if they should go, we absolutely recommend it! And we fully plan on returning on our next trip!

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Crystal River: Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With In Water Guide

Kathryn_C, Apr 2026

Simply the best

We returned to Crystal River to this adventure with my son and wife and granddaughters all of us from England. It was a great experience once again and we saw many manatees and this time we also saw dolphins, turtles, alligators and pelicans. Crystal and Captain Pippy were amazing at pointing out the wildlife. Last time in December it was colder and we had the heaters on, this time we didn’t need them on our return to the boat. Really enjoyed it again and hope one day we can return for the scallop trip.

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Semi Private Manatee Swim Tour

Lori_W, Mar 2026

Great experience

The guide Sara and our boat driver (sorry I can't remember his name) were amazing. Between the two they knew exactly where to go to make sure we were able to see the most manatee possible. The wetsuits are very good quality and thick enough to keep you pretty warm while in the water. They also take a lot of pictures and you have the ability to buy the thumb drive. The gift shop is really nice also. I would definitely recommend using this company.

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Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Three Sisters Springs & Manatees

Franny_N, Feb 2026

Guide Storm and Captain...

Guide Storm and Captain Ryan led an amazing tour! It was a busy holiday weekend and they tried to make sure we were still seeing plenty of manatees, but respectfully. They were super knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the entire tour from check in to finish was ran smoothly. Would absolutely do this again!

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