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Crystal River Sunset Glow Clear Kayak Manatee Tour Free Photos

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Crystal River, USA
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Kellie_D ·
Apr 2026
Our experience was amazing. Learned a lot and have a wonderful time on the water. Loved seeing through the kayak. Got to see Manatees a mom and it's baby was swimming right next to us. Loved having the kayak that could light up and see everything under us.
· jennifer_o ·
Apr 2026
One of my favorite experiences there wasn’t a lot of people out on the water and assume wildlife in the sun that over the bay. It was very peaceful. Highly recommended.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Clear Kayak with Glow Lights
    • Life Jacket & Paddle
    • Free Photo Package
    • English Guide

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Kaceys Custom Adventures Kayak Rentals and Tours
        1 SW 1st Pl, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Itinerary

      Three Sisters Springs (Pass By)

      Crystal River (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
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

      Traveler Photos

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      Featured review

      Candice_B
      What an amazing experience! Kyle did an excellent job. He was very knowledgeable & taught us so much about the springs. He was very detailed in explaining all state & local resources going into protecting the springs & manatees. My husband & I kayak a lot at home. We never kayaked at night. We did the glow kayak in the clear kayak. It was beautiful & so peaceful in the evening. Kyle took some amazing pictures & videos of my husband & I. He promptly sent us the pics/videos within an hour of us ending the tour. I highly recommend doing this tour, it did not disappoint. And Yes, we were also lucky enough to see a manatee & her calf.

      Reviews

      4.9
      based on 25 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Amazing

      jennifer_o, Apr 2026
      One of my favorite experiences there wasn’t a lot of people out on the water and assume wildlife in the sun that over the bay. It was very peaceful. Highly recommended.

      Our experience was...

      Kellie_D, Apr 2026
      Our experience was amazing. Learned a lot and have a wonderful time on the water. Loved seeing through the kayak. Got to see Manatees a mom and it's baby was swimming right next to us. Loved having the kayak that could light up and see everything under us.

      My sister and I had a...

      Mary_R, Mar 2026
      My sister and I had a great tour. Loved our guide and he was very helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Kyle

      A glowing good time!

      Kristin_C, Mar 2026
      We planned a special day trip detour during our Tampa vacation for manatee time in Crystal River and this trip was the perfect end to the day. Lillie was a wonderful guide and so so lovely! It’s the end of manatee season and she was honest with us about the 50/50 shot of seeing manatees but promised us a great evening regardless - and she delivered! We saw lots of wildlife, a beautiful sunset, and 6 total manatees!! I’d both recommend the tour and take the tour again in a heartbeat :)

      Great adventure and...

      Teresa_B, Jan 2026
      Great adventure and guide. We very much enjoyed our self’s with the sunset and Manatee’s. We saw quite a few. The water was nice and clear. Thank you, Kyle

      Lots of manatees! Kyle...

      Lauren_M, Jan 2026
      Lots of manatees! Kyle our guide was amazing and attentive. Made sure to give us a great experience!!

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      Thank you for coming out with us and for taking the time to leave us a review! We are glad that Kyle provided you with such a great experience.

      So Amazing & Fun!

      amber_f, Jan 2026
      I am so happy that I booked the glow kayak tour and so happy we got Lily as our guide! She was full of lots of information about all the sea life, wildlife, birds, and even the trees! She answered all of our questions and took so many great photos. Lily also was just so incredibly kind, personable, and funny. I would really recommend this experience as you get to see some incredible wildlife and sea life including (of course) manatees! Thank you so much again for the amazing tour!!!

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      Thank you so much for this super kind review! We are so glad that you had such an amazing time out on the water with Lillie, and we will absolutely make sure she knows that! We hope to have you again some time in the future!

      Absolutely magical

      BJ_T, Dec 2025
      Our time spent on the Crystal River was phenomenal. We were provided with safety information, given all the tools for our trip (paddles, kayaks and life jackets) The crew was wonderful and personable. Lilly, our guide was amazing. She made sure we were safe and comfortable. Now the manatees themselves were an otherworldly experience. We were so fortunate to see several on our journey. We were very lucky to have another family in our group who was just as excited as we were. It was a truly magical night!

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      Thank you for coming with us! We look forward to having you come again in the future!

      This was a nice evening...

      Lisa_G, Dec 2025
      This was a nice evening activity. The sunset was so pretty. It was just me and another couple. We got to see a few manatees and some other wildlife including some racoons and birds. The experience could have been so much better if the guide was better educated on the different birds and could point and name them for us who are unfamiliar with the local wildlife. She seemed pretty unsure herself. Overall a nice evening.

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We are glad that overall you had a good experience, and we will make sure to have all our guides re-familiarize themselves with our birds!

      Great tour with a great guide!

      Emily_L, Nov 2025
      Kyle was a fantastic guide. The whole crew was welcoming and on top of things from the moment we arrived. We didn’t spot any manatees on our sunset tour, but the experience was still worth it—gorgeous views, relaxed vibes, and plenty of insight into the area and the manatees themselves. Kyle knew his stuff and was genuinely enjoyable to talk with.

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      Thank you for taking the time to leave us this very nice review. We will make sure to let Kyle know how amazing a job he did. Please come again another time!

      Birthday day to myself

      Marcelene_P, Oct 2025
      Best time ever. It was my birthday present to myself. Loved it. Would do it again. Didn't think I could paddle for 2 1/2 hours but I did it.

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      We are so glad that you were able to enjoy your kayak experience with us in Crystal River! We hope to see you again in the future!

      Worth Every Dollar!

      Alicia_W, Sep 2025
      Amazing experience! Highly recommend, Lillie was absolutely wonderful! First time since I was a kid kayaking and it was the most fun I’ve had in years!

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      Thank you for coming out with us! We are so glad you had such a wonderful time and we will make sure to let Lillie know how awesome of a job she did!

      Glow Kayak Tour

      Candice_B, Jul 2025
      What an amazing experience! Kyle did an excellent job. He was very knowledgeable & taught us so much about the springs. He was very detailed in explaining all state & local resources going into protecting the springs & manatees. My husband & I kayak a lot at home. We never kayaked at night. We did the glow kayak in the clear kayak. It was beautiful & so peaceful in the evening. Kyle took some amazing pictures & videos of my husband & I. He promptly sent us the pics/videos within an hour of us ending the tour. I highly recommend doing this tour, it did not disappoint. And Yes, we were also lucky enough to see a manatee & her calf.

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      Thank you for taking the time to leave us such an awesome review! We will definitely make sure that Kyle knows how awesome a job he did!

      Night Adventure on Crystal River

      Tara_D, Jun 2025
      Bring bug spray, will still get wet in kayak regardless. Cannot wear shoes on clear kayak due to potential scratching.

      Response from Host, Jun 2025

      Thank you for this review!
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