Crystal River Sunset Glow Clear Kayak Manatee Tour Free Photos

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Crystal River, USA

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10+ bookings last month.

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

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· 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.

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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

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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

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 28 reviews

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Tonya_L, May 2026

Such a lovely trip kayaking at sunset and at night. The glow clear Kayak was beautiful. The guide Kyle was knowledgeable, friendly and caring to our needs . Would highly recommend

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for coming kayaking with us! We love knowing how much you enjoyed the Glow tour! We will let Kyle know how awesome he is!

Picturesque!

Elizabeth_P, Apr 2026

Our evening manatee tour in the clear kayaks that glow when the sun goes down was the best part of our trip. Kyle was so great and an overall exceptional tour guide. Highly recommend this your company to see so many manatees even in late April.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for coming kayaking with us to the Three Sisters! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a kind review!

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.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for coming with us! We are pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful time on the water!

Our experience was...

Kellie_D, Apr 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for coming kayaking with us! We are so glad we were able to provide you with such a wonderful experience!

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

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for coming with us and for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so glad you had such a fantastic time on the water with 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 :)

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for coming out on the water with us! We love hearing how wonderful Lillie is! We love that we were able to set proper expectations and then exceed them!

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

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for coming with us! We love to hear about how amazing everyone's experiences are!

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!