Chassahowitzka River Clear Kayak Springs & Manatee Tours
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Crystal River, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience unspoiled wilderness during your time in Florida when you book this clear kayak tour on the Chassahowitzka River. Join a small group and grab your gear for a gentle paddle down the river to underwater caves and connecting streams. While you paddle, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like manatees, dolphins, alligators, river otters, and several fish species.
- Observe both aquatic and land animals while you paddle
- Easily see animals beneath you aboard a clear kayak
- All kayaking equipment and instruction is provided
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- We will provide everything you need to paddle!
- Tandem kayak, life jacket, paddles
- Bottled water
- Parking Fees
- Towels, bathing suits, water shoes, sun glasses, etc.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 8544 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA
Once you arrive at Seven Sisters Campground, you will go into the campground office (On the right once you enter) to pay $10 for parking and will be directed on where to park!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Get Up and Go Kayaking - The Chaz
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
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
- Not recommended for beginner kayakers
- 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
sallie_h
Izzy is a wonderful guide. Incredibly personable and knowledgeable of the area. Found manatees for us!
Reviews
4.8
based on 287 reviews
suzann_c, Jun 2025
The river was beautiful and easy to paddle. We kayak alot and are used to seeing wildlife but we saw hardly any wildlife. You cant see anything through the clear bottom kayak. We like to have a tour guide so we can learn about the river and area but our guide knew very little which was disappointing. He was super nice though. If we ever do the Chaz again, we will just rent kayaks.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the honest feedback. I’m glad the paddle itself was enjoyable, but I hear you on the wildlife and guide experience. We’ve added more training for our team to make sure every tour is as informative as it is scenic. I appreciate you giving us a try and sharing your thoughts.
AnneMarie_N, Jan 2025
This house had everything we needed and was centrally located to go north (manatees), east (Clearwater Beach), and south (St. Pete's). We loved the Imagine Museum!! Coming "home" at night made everything easier. Never even touched the pool- too busy!! Highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us! I’m happy to hear the location worked so well for your trip — it really does make exploring the area so easy. It sounds like you packed in a lot of fun, and I love that you made the most of your days here (even if the pool didn’t get a turn!). We’d love to host you again anytime.
Sandra_H, Jan 2025
Thank you Cami, it was so cool!! Perfect experience :) We saw a bob cat, manatees and a lot oft fishes and birds.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Wow — a bobcat sighting on top of manatees and all that wildlife? That’s a day to remember! I’m so glad Cami was able to guide you to those special spots and that you enjoyed your time on the water. Thanks for paddling with us, and I hope we get to see you back for another adventure soon!
Linas_G, May 2024
we enjoyed the trip very much, the guide Ryan C. was very professional. He told us a lot about the surrounding nature and wildlife. He knows the area very well, so we were able to see manatees, alligator and swim in the beautiful springs.
Aleen_G, Mar 2024
Clear canoes are difficult to navigate in windy conditions. Guide did a good job in letting teen play at swing
Yok_P, Feb 2024
Our tour guide ‘James’ was wonderful. And he of course we found Manatees also a lot of birds. It was so much fun
sallie_h, Dec 2023
Izzy is a wonderful guide. Incredibly personable and knowledgeable of the area. Found manatees for us!
Frank_P, Nov 2023
We saw lots of manatees. It was a perfect time of year we had a blast. It was so quiet. The he tour guide Izzy was wonderful.
Jordan_W, Nov 2023
James was amazing!! we saw a lot of Manatees!! such a great experience..!!! Would definitely recommend this for families with smaller kids. My four-year-old had a blast!!
Brad_L, Mar 2023
Had a great time in a clear kayak! It was a small group which was really nice. Our guide was fun and we did not feel rushed at all. The river was busy but our guide did a great job of navigating around the crowded areas. Would highly recommend this tour!
Patricia_H, Feb 2023
Nice trip. We got to see a manatee at the end. Wish we didn’t have to paddle around so quickly because I wanted to enjoy the scenery. Maybe they should have a causal group.
Shelisa_P, Jan 2023
Sandy was the best!! We saw several manatees and learned about the area! We had a lot of fun and went at a good pace.
Christina_H, Apr 2022
Isabel was an amazing guide! She was super friendly and told us what to expect. We stopped to see an alligator family and made sure we had breaks when we needed them.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
We are so happy you enjoyed your tour with Isabel! What an amazing sight to see with the alligators! Thank you for leaving us a great review, we hope to paddle with you again soon!
Dave_D, Apr 2022
Connor was a great guide. The wind was picking up so our tour had to change routes but he did an amazing job and made sure everyone enjoyed themselves.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Dave, thank you for leaving us a review! We are happy you enjoyed your tour with Connor. Hopefully next time you come out with us, the wind will not be an issue!
Angela_J, Apr 2022
What a great time!!! Our tour guide Hunter was highly knowledgeable and hysterical to boot! He informed us from the get go that chances were slim on seeing any manatees since their season in the area was pretty much over. But it was our lucky day and a mom and calf played around us for a good while and a great experience was had! Highly recommend and five stars across the board!
Thanks Hunter and Get Up And Go Kayaking!!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you so much for leaving us an excellent review, Angela! It sounds like you had a great time both with hunter and on the water! We are so happy you got to see a mom and calf out on the water! We hope to see you again soon!
Margaret_K, Mar 2022
This was barely a tour. We could’ve rented kayaks and done the same thing ourselves with much more time and freedom to explore. We went thru canals into the main river and went about 5 mins down the turned around and came back. No manatees (which is fine). Did not go to the crack which was what I looked forward to reading other reviews.
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Hi there! I am having trouble finding your booking with us - we would love to connect over the phone if possible! We apologize for the disappointment, it is never our intention to leave any customers with unmet expectations. The intention is always to go to the Crack, with an understanding that certain factors may stand in the way of that (i.e. safety, ability of the group, timing, crowds, etc.), so we are sure there is a reason for this happening. Again, we would love to connect with you to make this right. Please give us a call! 3528341556. Thank you!
Mark_A, Mar 2022
Seeing manatees provided by Hunter our guide. Nice weather ... just the right length of time. Enjoyed the clear boats.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you so much for choosing to tour with us, Mark! The Manatees are incredible, aren't they? We hope to paddle with you again soon!
Dana_B, Mar 2022
We got to see Manatees up close. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and which really made it a wonderful experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Dana, thank you so much for leaving us a review! We are so happy you got to experience the Manatees up close! We hope to see you on the water again soon!
Scott_P, Mar 2022
We knew we were a bit late for the manatees in early-March and didn't have much expectation of seeing any, so we were thrilled to encounter three of them in a quiet cove. Our guide let us linger there for about 30 minutes, while the manatees played around our kayaks. We also saw lots of birds, and one alligator (another surprise!)
Response from Host, Mar 2022
So amazing! This is incredible - what a fun memory!! Thank you so much for paddling with us and for taking the time to write about your experience. Can't wait to do it again!
Laura_S, Mar 2022
Love seeing the Floridian nature. Shaggy was the best! He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. He pointed out not only species, but educated us on key points about them. Safety was his focus, while you just enjoyed the sites. Highly recommended, if you would like to learn about the 7 Sister Springs. Shaggy rocks!
Response from Host, Mar 2022
We love to hear it! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with Shaggy. Come back soon!
Krista_G, Feb 2022
I tried uploading photos but I wouldn’t work. This is a great experience! I took my 2 kids (13 and 16) with me and they both enjoyed it. The views are amazing and having the clear kayak helped in the deeper waters. Most of the water is shallow and you can see fish and even shells below you. What no one ever mentions in their review is alligators. We were able to safely observe a momma and 2 babies! It was really cool to see even though I was initially nervous. Hunter (our guide) was very knowledgeable of her location ahead of time and asked our entire group first before taking us to her. He then positioned his kayak in front of us so we could safely view mom and her babies. I felt very calm and secure the entire time. The final destination is a natural spring with a rope swing that both kids enjoyed a lot. No complaints with this excursion, but be prepared for a good paddling workout!
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Krista, this sounds like an incredible experience! Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your tour. We think future guests will definitely benefit from the information you shared! Hope to paddle with you again soon. Thanks!
Kelly_W, Feb 2022
The first half of the trip was in a skanky canal that wound through a skanky residential neighborhood. The second half was on a river we shared with large loud motorboats including an airboat. We briefly stopped in a couple of side coves but shared one of those with about 15 boats...including the airboat! Never saw the "Jurassic Park" scenery mentioned/pictured in the ad.
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Oh no! This is definitely not what we want to hear. Obviously we cannot control other boaters, but it sounds like the route of the tour was different than expected.
Please connect with us so we can further understand your feedback and hopefully mitigate this issue: contactwestfl@getupandgokayaking.com
Bernd_H, Feb 2022
Very exciting tour
Awesome tourguide
Shaggy is very dedicated and passionate about the environment and the animals along the way.
Definitely worth the trip
Response from Host, Feb 2022
This sounds awesome! Thank you so much for writing this review. We are so glad you had a good time!
Nate_N, Jan 2022
Shaggy the guide was great! He knew a lot about the area and made sure we had a good time. The clear kayaks were really unique. Shaggy is willing to customize your experience so just ask!
Response from Host, Jan 2022
This is awesome! Thank you for the review and for taking the time to write about your paddle with us. Thanks so much!
Joseph_N, Jan 2022
This was a great trip, Shaggy our guide was fantastic and witty. This is a trip w two of us in same kayak. Clear Kayaks are bigger than a typical kayak and trip not recommended for beginners if going to see “The Crack”. Bring water to drink , the kayak will get wet so dress appropriately and bring extra clothes to change in their bathroom on site. Overall excellent trip. Saw wildlife and manatees
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Joseph, thank you for this review! We appreciate you taking the time to write about your trip! Shaggy rocks, we will be sure to pass this along. Paddle with you again soon!
Francine_B, Dec 2021
Excellent time. Our tour guy Shaggy was very knowledgeable and funny!!! Got to see parts of Florida like it was in Jurassic Park. Will do again!
Response from Host, Jan 2022
This is awesome! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with us. Thank you for this review!
Fabien_d, Mar 2023
Tour vraiment insolite-
Une autre vision de la Floride - un beau dépaysement - notre guide Chris était fort aimable et nous a donné beaucoup d’informations sur l’environnement.
Je le conseille vivement. Merci à Chris pour cet excellent souvenir 🙏
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