Clear Kayak Manatee Viewing Sunset and Glow Tour of Crystal River

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Crystal River, USA

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Use of Tandem Clear Kayak, Life Vest, and Paddle
Amazing Tour Guide

Gratuities
Parking Fees

$10.00 per booking
Entrance fee - Per Person Marina Launch Fee

$5.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1 SW 1st Pl, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
Our building is located on the right side of Pete's Pier Marina at 1 SW 1st Place, Crystal River FL 34429. There is a $10.00 Parking Fee to be paid upon arrival to the parking attendant. Must arrive 30 minutes prior to reservation start time to complete check-in process.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Crystal River (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
All guests must be under 250 pounds each and when picking their partner must be under 425 pounds together. If you have an odd numbered group, you will be paired with an adult from another odd numbered group. Each party involving minors (ages 3-12) must have another member age 13+ to pair with their children; minors are not permitted to be paired with another party. A minimum of one adult (ages 18+) is required for every booking.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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

Shawna_M

We got to see manatees and 2 large tarpin!! We had so much fun and our tour guide John was very informative! We went on the sunset kayak tour! We also saw a lot of turtles and we played a game with John by naming the turtles we saw in alphabetical order! We got all 26

Reviews

4.9

based on 14 reviews

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Good Times!!

Shawna_M, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Apr 2026

What a fun and unforgettable sunset—manatees, tarpon, turtles, and even an A–Z turtle game is next level! So glad you had such a great time out there 💙 The Paddles Outdoor Team

This was an excellent...

Michelle_W, Feb 2026

This was an excellent experience to see manatees. Bring warm clothing if doing the sunset tour as it can get chilly once the sun goes down.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for the fantastic review—we're absolutely thrilled you had an excellent experience seeing the manatees! Those gentle giants are truly magical up close, and we're over the moon the sunset tour delivered such a memorable moment for you. Great tip about bringing warm clothing for the sunset tours—once the sun dips, the temperature can drop quickly on the water, especially in cooler months, so layering up makes all the difference for staying comfortable while enjoying those golden-hour views and any lingering manatee sightings. We always appreciate when guests share practical advice like this—it helps others prepare and have the best possible time! Your kind words mean a lot to the whole team at Paddles Outdoor Rentals. We can't wait to welcome you back for more incredible sunsets, manatee magic, or perhaps another tour type (maybe a clear kayak during daylight for even more underwater views). Thanks again for choosing us and for the thoughtful, glowing shoutout! 🌊🛶🐋🌅😊

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Roberta_M, Jan 2026

You have to pay a leave the dock fee, parking fee, besides that, our guide, john was awesome. Thanks

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hey wow, thank you so much for the awesome review! 😄🚣‍♂️ We're thrilled you and your wife had a blast on the clear kayak tour—those Three Sisters Springs views are pure magic! ✨🐄 Big high-five to John for being the rockstar guide: helpful, knowledgeable, and super respectful of our gentle manatee friends 🐋💚 That's the vibe we love—keeping it fun, informative, and all about protecting the wildlife! And yeah, we hear you on the extra fees like the parking and dock/launch charges (those pesky $10 parking spots at places like Pete's Pier can sneak up on ya 😅). They're usually marina or city things outside our control, but we're glad John made the experience shine despite that! Thanks a million for the kind words and for paddling with us—it totally lights up our day! 🌟 If more manatee adventures call your name, we'd love to see you back out there. You two are the best! 💙

Fabulous

SHELBY_N, Jan 2026

Best day ever excellent tour guide. Saw lots of wildlife. Beautiful sunset Our tour guide made sure we all saw manatee

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're over the moon to hear it was your "best day ever"—that kind of feedback lights up the whole team at Paddles. It's fantastic that you saw lots of wildlife, caught a beautiful sunset, and got those special manatee sightings. Our guides always go the extra mile to make sure everyone spots the highlights, and we're thrilled your guide delivered exactly that. Thanks again for choosing us and for sharing such positive words. It means a lot and inspires others to come experience Crystal River's magic. We'd love to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour anytime! Appreciate you! 🐄💙🌅

This was truly a one of a...

Christopher_S, Mar 2025

This was truly a one of a kind experience and John lead us around the Springs with precision and excitement.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you SO much for this beautiful review, you’ve made John’s whole week! 🦦❤️ Calling it a “one of a kind experience” with John leading the way with precision and excitement is exactly the kind of day we dream about. He’s going to be grinning ear-to-ear when he sees this! Thank you again for choosing us and for being such wonderful guests. We’d love nothing more than to welcome you back; John already promised the springs are saving you the best seat for round two! See you on the water again soon! 💙 — The whole Paddles Outdoor Rentals crew

FUN!

Jessica_B, Dec 2024

Great guide and such a fun family outing!! Bonus the kids had to paddle and couldn’t be on their phones.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thanks so much for taking our sunset and glow tour! It's a great tour and is quickly becoming one of our most popular tours that we operate. Please come back to visit us again in the future and thanks again for your kind words :)