Crystal River: Three Sisters Manatee Clear Kayak Tour Free Photos
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Crystal River, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Come up close to manatees, turtles, and birds as you paddle through their natural habitat on this small-group kayak tour of Crystal River's Three Sisters Springs. See the majestic wildlife pass you by, as well as the waves below your feet, as you traverse the bay in a clear kayak that lets you feel even closer to nature. This is a beginner-friendly tour, no experience required, and includes free digital photos from your tour to help you capture the memories.
- Paddle through the waters of Kings Bay with a small group and local guide
- A clear kayak lets you come up close to the fish below your vessel
- Peak manatee season is from November to March for sightings
- Stop to swim or snorkel during the warmer months
What's Included
- Use of the Crystal Clear Kayak
- Paddle and Life Jacket
- Free Photo Package
- $10 Parking Fee
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kaceys Custom Adventures Kayak Rentals and Tours1 SW 1st Pl, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
Where to Check In: - Enter the marina parking lot and head toward the boat ramp - Take a right at the boat ramp - Look for our pink tent at our private kayak launch - Your guide will check you in and get you set up
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Crystal River
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Three Sisters Springs (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Stephanie_T
The clear kayak tour on the Crystal River is something you should do at least once in your lifetime! The water was absolutely stunning! We saw so many mullet swimming below us! I’d love to give a huge shoutout to our tour guide, Delaney, who made the whole experience unforgettable! We would 100% do it again!
Reviews
4.8
based on 197 reviews
Melissa_K, May 2026
Awesome experience, saw turtles, lots of different kinds of birds and fish but best of all manatees. Lilly was a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable about the area and wildlife.
julie_S, May 2026
Wear your bathing suit. So you can get out and swim in the springs. The guides were awesome ! Thanks Kyle we had a great time.
David_G, Apr 2026
Excellent guide they supply everything you need for a wonderful day on Crystal River
Would highly recommend them to anyone planning a trip to the area
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming with us! We are looking forward to seeing you again in the future!
Lisa_T, Apr 2026
Great tour guide- (Heavenly). Water was crystal clear. No manatees, but that was no surprise. Did see a few turtles, however. Beautiful morning, helpful staff.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming with us, we are glad you had a good time with Heavenly and our crew!
Deborah_S, Apr 2026
Great time. Saw multiple manatees and even a couple of dolphins. Clear kayak was fun seeing in the water
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming with us! We love that you got to see so much and had a great time while doing so!
Tami_B, Apr 2026
Wonderful experience! The dock ‘girls’ were friendly, patient, and informative. Heavenly was a fantastic guide. We will be back! No guarantees you’ll meet the manatee of your dreams, but a great experience even if you don’t.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming kayaking to the springs with us! We are sorry you didn't find any manatees this time around, but thats always the perfect reason to come again!
Carolyn_S, Apr 2026
The guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. There were lots of other kayakers, but it was still beautiful.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for coming out with us! We are glad that despite it being a busy day, you had a good time on the water with us!
Stephanie_T, Apr 2026
The clear kayak tour on the Crystal River is something you should do at least once in your lifetime! The water was absolutely stunning! We saw so many mullet swimming below us! I’d love to give a huge shoutout to our tour guide, Delaney, who made the whole experience unforgettable! We would 100% do it again!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for coming out on the clear kayaks with us! We are so honored that you had such a wonderful time on the water with us!
Cheryl_A, Apr 2026
Great time with family. Three sisters springs was amazing. Staff were very helpful, fun and lots of interesting facts about the area.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for coming kayaking in Crystal River with us!
William_C, Mar 2026
Heavenly was an amazing tour guide and brought us to all the right places to see several manatees. Thanks again ladies!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming out with us! We are so glad to hear Heavenly provided you with a wonderful experience through the Crystal River area!
Marsha_J, Mar 2026
It was such fun, learned a lot, the manatees are awesome! Heavenly was the best! Didn’t realize that there was a hit spring that the manatees liked.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for choosing us to go kayaking with! We are so glad you had so much fun!
Andrea_C, Mar 2026
Excellent experience! Saw at least 10 manatees, Moms & babies. Tour guides were helpful & friendly. Morning was very cold, bring a jacket, gloves & a hat. They provided socks. There a a gift shop nearby. You pay for parking. We had a great time.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming kayaking with us! We are so glad you had a good time finding the manatees with us!
Susan_P, Mar 2026
We had a great time, the staff were wonderful. We didn't see much wildlife though , mercy of nature.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for coming with us! We understand it can be frustrating when wildlife becomes more sparse, but we are glad you had a good time regardless. :)
Ed_S, Mar 2026
We happened to go on a warm day in March. We did not see any manatees, but we had fun! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot and hope to try again next year before it gets warm.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We appreciate you coming out with us! We are glad you had such a fantastic time with us. Next time you're around, give us a call, and we'll happily tell you the manatee sighting numbers!
Chuck_S, Mar 2026
No guarantee you will see manatees but it was very educational and our guide (Heavenly) was super great as was the other employees, they made it fun and worth while.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for coming with us! We are sorry that the manatees decided to hide during the time of your tour. Unfortunately, when it gets warm, they leave the bay, but we tell everyone that it's their perfect opportunity to grab some food! We are glad that our staff made the trip fun, even though we didn't see manatees!
Michael_J, Mar 2026
Just a heads up. Take this if you want to go 2 person kayaking in a great kayaking spot. Don’t take it to go see Manatees. Even if you do get lucky enough to come past one it will be swimming deep and you won’t to able to see it. There is no expectation you will be kayaking into an area with a bunch of them frolicking around the top of the water for you to watch.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We appreciate your honest review. It helps our other customers know that there is never a guarantee of manatee sightings, as they are wild animals. We hope that, other than the manatees hiding, you still had a fantastic time with us! Next time you're around, give us a call. We would be happy to let you know our manatee sight count!
Amy_K, Mar 2026
Great customer service. Our guide, Kyle, was terrific. Unfortunately, we didn't see any manatees as it had been to warm.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for coming with us! We are sorry that the manatees had already started to venture out but we are glad that Kyle was able to make it enjoyable regardless! Next time you plan on coming out, give us a call and we would be more than happy to provide you with insights to our manatee sightings ahead of time!
Margaret_C, Mar 2026
Delaney and heavenly were wonderful guides. Gave a lot of good information but because it was warm, busy and crowded, we didn’t get to see any manatees.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for coming out with us! We are so glad that Heavenly and Delaney made for an enjoyable trip, even with the fact of not seeing any manatees. We hope that in the future we can get you out on the water again, with hopefully more manatees! Just remember, the colder it is, the better the chances of finding some!
Karen_K, Mar 2026
Wonderful experience, Kaitlyn & Hank were our guides. Loved her enthusiasm for her job & opportunity to educate her guests about the environment & manatees. 5 stars
The tour company went to great efforts to provide the guests a safe experience. Their team work was the best I’ve experienced in any kayaking tour.
This time of year there is no guarantee you’ll see manatees, but our guide knew where to find them. Our tour was detoured to scope out these magnificent creates. We saw 5+ manatees & a calf.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for coming out on the water to see manatees with us! We absolutely love that you had such a good time. We will make sure that Kaitlyn and Hank know how much you appreciate them!
Curtis_W, Mar 2026
We got to see 4 manatee or 2 manatee twice. Kyle, the tour guide was great. The weather was spectacular. Today was a wonderful day.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for kayaking with us! We love that you got to see some manatees in the Kings Bay with us!
Meredith_B, Mar 2026
Most fun!! Kyle was our guide, he was awesome,beautiful views. Lots of manatee...a must do So informative, kayaks were comfortable to use and all groups were friendly
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you! We appreciate you coming kayaking with us. Seeing the manatees in the clear water over by the Three Sisters is a wonderful experience!
Elizabeth_H, Mar 2026
We enjoyed kayaking on Crystal River. We saw a couple manatees and our guide took wonderful pictures and video that she sent to us after the tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for coming with us! We are so glad that you had such a great time and that you loved the photos afterwards!
Susan_A, Mar 2026
Tour guide Kyle was amazing, very knowledgeable about the manatees. He knew all the best spots for sighting and how best to view them. Suggest a morning tour for most activity and fewer people.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for kayaking with us! We are glad you had such a great time with Kyle!
Bonnie_R, Mar 2026
Lily was friendly and informative. The kayaks are very nice and well maintained. You have to leave your shoes in the deck box at the dock, so don't bother buying special water shoes like we did! The waters are very calm. We saw only two manatee, and they just looked like big rocks resting on the bottom of the water. We're told it has gotten too warm to see many of them like shown in the photos. We went the last day of February, just FYI. Oh- great tour operator here. An earlier trip had to cancel because of rain, and they issued a full refund to my credit card.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming with us! we are glad that you had a good time with Lillie! We appreciate you coming out with us. Please come again!
Diane_J, Mar 2026
Very personable and fun. Channel was busy. We saw quite a few manatees. Would definitely recommend this tour group
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for kayaking with us! We are glad you had a fun time on the water!
BA_R, Mar 2026
Going early in the day was great! Saw many manatees and the waters weren’t crowded yet. We booked at 9:00am. Kyle was an excellent guide and was very informative. A great way to see and learn about manatees!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for kayaking with us! We are so glad you had a wonderful time with Kyle. Please come again!
bobbywayne_m, Feb 2026
The best tour! Lillie was an amazing guide! Highly recommend the clear kayaks. We saw so many on our tour
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming kayaking with us! We are pleased to hear you had an amazing time with Lillie.
Heather_T, Feb 2026
It is pretty hectic between all the pontoon tours, swimmers, private motor boats and other kayaks. But saw a bunch on manatees, and our guide was great.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming with us! We appreciate your honesty about the waterways being busy while also highlighting that you still had a wonderful time on the water with your guide! We appreciate your honesty and understanding!
MaryBeth_H, Feb 2026
Our guide Lillie was amazing on this Saturday afternoon tour and so were the mantees! We saw 13 manatees in various locations and some with babies! Our tour group size was just right (only 8 of us) ensuring that our viewing was personalized as much as possible and never crowded. We truly appreciate the digital photos sent to us at the end of the day. I highly recommend this tour group.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming kayaking with us! We are so pleased to know that you and your crew had an amazing time with Lillie and our crew!
Sandi_N, Feb 2026
Delaney was so much fun and so much information. I got to meet 2 Tom and 2 Mary’s, married couples that repent marriage at its finest and longest. I went on this tour in Weeki watchi and the water was very murky ( also went in summer) this tour had Crystal clear waters. Def do between Nov and March! Tour was organized, easy check in, we got on kayaks quickly, returning was swift and easy. I highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for coming with us! We are so glad we were able to provide you with the experience you truly wanted!
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