Full Day Tandem Kayak Rental For Two People In Crystal River, Florida

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Crystal River, USA

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5+ bookings last month.

8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Crystal River is home to birds, manatees, dolphins, otters, and fish. Instead of admiring its beauty from the land, get out on the water for close encounters with wildlife and a fun-filled adventure for two. Rent a tandem kayak that seats two people with two paddles and a map. Once in the kayak, set off on your own self-guided adventure to explore this picturesque area at your own pace.

No need to rush to keep up with a group: Explore Crystal River independently
Great for couples or friends—ride together in a tandem kayak
A safe experience with two life vests included
Look out for manatees, dolphins, and otters along the way

What's Included

1 tandem kayak, 2 paddles, 2 life vests, and a map of the area

$5.00 Per Person Kayak/Paddleboard Launch Fee

$5.00 per person
Pay $10 to at the park at the Marina for the entire day.

$10.00 per booking

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.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Service animals allowed

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is only for ages 3 and up.

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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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Reviews

4.8

based on 25 reviews

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Great Day at the Park.

Doris_M, Feb 2025

Excellent put in and take out experience. Accommodated us even though we had the wrong date. We saw many manatees.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Wow, thank you so much for the love! 🙌 We’re stoked you had such a smooth put-in/take-out and that our team rolled with the date mix-up like champs! (Hey, it happens to the best of us 😂) Seeing tons of manatees is always the cherry on top—those gentle giants really know how to steal the show! Can’t wait to have you back for more snuggles and splashes! 😍🛶💙 ~ Your forever-flexible, manatee-obsessed crew at Paddles Outdoor Rentals 🐾✨

Everyone was very...

Susan_S, Feb 2025

Everyone was very informative about the area and let us know about crystal river area. Easy check in and the guys at the boat dock were super nice.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Y’ALL ARE THE SWEETEST!! 🥹💙 Thank you for the big love! Our dock dudes are currently strutting around like they just won “Nicest Humans in Crystal River” (and the check-in crew is blushing hard 😂). So pumped you felt the local scoop and easy vibes from start to finish! Come back soon; the river’s already gossiping about how cool y’all were! 🌴🛶✨ ~ Your totally beaming, high-fiving crew at Paddles Outdoor Rentals 🚤🐳🎉

Great experience-nature, comfortable kayaks, and manatees!

Veronica_D, Jul 2024

Amazing Kayaking Experience! Easy check-in process. The staff requires all participants to review two information videos before the rental. The drive is a short 2 minutes from that location to the actual loading dock area. The Tandem kayak was so sturdy and comfortable. The back rests were delightful! We saw many manatees during our kayaking experience-even though it was "off season" for them. We enjoyed Three Sisters Springs-the water was so clear and cold! We continued down different kayaking paths and enjoyed the beautiful nature around us. Make sure you ask about "The Waterfront Social" which is a nice stop during kayaking. They have a full drink and food menu-the staff were very friendly! Overall, great experience!

Amazing

Theresa_W, May 2024

It was so beautiful and the springs were amazing. I have to say the seats in the kayak were so comfortable- both my husband and I were impressed! The staff was so friendly and helpful!