Plantation's Kings Bay Scenic Cruise
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Crystal River, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Kings Bay in a relaxing way, and without getting wet, on a scenic afternoon cruise. Sail around the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and look for local wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, otters, and turtles. Enjoy commentary about the ecosystem and history of the area from your captain while you cruise.
- Take in the sights of Kings Bay on a relaxing cruise
- Enjoy protection from the sun and rain aboard a covered boat
- See local wildlife in their natural habitat
- Stress-free package for first-time and returning visitors
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 9301 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
Plantation Adventure Center located on property at the Plantation on Crystal Rive
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Plantation Adventure Center
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Frequently Asked Question (1)
Q:Can I bring a fold up walker on the Plantation's Kings Bay cruise?
A:Yes, the local operator is also able to offer assistance getting on and off the boat if needed.
Jun 2023
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 705 reviews
Alyssa_G, May 2026
It was a very relaxing and informative cruise for an hour around the bay with a wonderful guide named Kendra. We saw many manatees, an alligator, and Osprey. Highly recommend!
Kerri_K, Apr 2026
This was a last minute stop on our first day of vacation and it was well worth the stop. We saw a few manatees and many different birds. I saw an eagle for the first time. The staff were very knowledgable and answered my many questions.
Silvia_P, Apr 2026
It was very easy to book. Adequate price for an hour tour with very pleasant tour guides. Nice way to spend a day and learn about nature!
Michael_B, Apr 2026
Great crew, very funny and knowledgeable. Kept all involved in excursion. Well worth doing again!!!!
Ali_T, Apr 2026
Had a great time. Fully covered, so no worry if rain or too much sun. Learn some animal facts and area history.
Jared_A, Apr 2026
It was a beautiful site seeing excursion on the Kings Bay, my family and I really enjoyed our host/guides. They made the trip very memorable for my grandmothers birthday. From seeing some of the manatees, nests of eagles and even a gator they nicknamed “Spike” it was a beautiful boat ride through nature with history of the Springs to go along with it!
Samuel_Z, Apr 2026
Celeste and Michele were awesome, very knowledgeable and friendly.
We were able to spot manatees, dolphins, gators, turtles, and a variety of birds. They also told history of the area and
recommended places to eat and visit.
Stephanie_C, Mar 2026
Celeste and the captains provided a wonderful water tour of the area. Celeste is incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife and history. She was also very helpful in pointing out wildlife and points of interest. She made sure everyone felt welcomed. We saw turtles, manatees, ospreys, tarpon, cormorants, pelicans, and an eagle. The trip was affordable and accessible!!!
Stephanie_P, Mar 2026
We were able to see lots of dolphins and a few manatees and it didn’t cost an arm and a leg! Tyler and Michelle were great!
Vickie_G, Mar 2026
Nice leisurely ride..saw about 20 manatees..up close
Very friendly crew..thank you Captains Cody and Bob
. Thanks zTyler
Shannon_H, Mar 2026
Corey and Tyler were fantastic! Very entertaining and informative during our tour. We saw lots of manatees and other wildlife. I foolishly didn’t bring my sweater with me and Corey was so nice he let me borrow a towel to warm up. We enjoyed it so much we might come back tomorrow to try a swim with manatees tour :)
Joan_K, Mar 2026
Water cruise of Kings Bay. Saw manatee and Osprey. Great guides. We'll worth the money. Cute gift shop too.
Rae_H, Mar 2026
We expected more of a boat ride and spent way too much time looking for a manatee. Would have enjoyed a more scenic tour after being told the manatees were hard to see that day.
Julene_D, Feb 2026
dress for the weather, saw lots of manatees, dolphins, and kayakers. We had great tour guides and no one fell overboard.
Sheila_M, Feb 2026
We traveled yesterday 2/16, 2:30pm, and our tour guide was FANTASTIC! So knowledgeable and the boat ride was beautiful!!! Thanks for a great time!
Donna_D, Feb 2026
This tour is very informative and our captain and narrator were very knowledgeable. It was a lovely way to spend a sunny and warm Florida afternoon.
Laura_M, Feb 2026
Great guides, friendly and knowledgeable- we saw manatees in their natural environment, despite the unusually cold weather it was a fun outing!
Chris_A, Jan 2026
Very helpful with handicapped person, friendly, knowledgeable. Would definitely do it again. So fun.
Lawrence_S, Dec 2025
Was a little disappointed, had hoped to see Manatees, but as the Captain said, who was very knowledgeable about the area and had great anecdotes, Manatees are not in the Bay at this time
But I do recommend the Cruise
Dina_M, Sep 2025
Wonderful, day had by all.
The guides were wonderful, gave a lot of information.
We all had a great time, would go again.
Theresa_G, Sep 2025
We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon on the water with the knowledgeable local crew.
Saw a couple manatees and many locals enjoying the water.
Jeri_Y, Aug 2025
Captain was awesome! Very knowledgeable and super nice. One of our friends was a few minutes late and he was agreeable to wait for her for a few extra minutes
Catherine_C, Jun 2025
We always take our visitors out on this ride. Always learn something new about the history of Kings Bay. Each guide has been very knowledgeable.
Ed_H, Apr 2025
Captain and crew were great! Just no real manatee interaction. They took the day off. there was other wildlife to view and the cruise overall was good.
DEBRA_P, Apr 2025
Great ride on the boat. And information on Crystal River..very friendly tour guide with lots of information.
Dina_A, Apr 2025
Very informative and fun! Captain Morgan & her co-captain were knowledgeable and friendly.
Kings Bay water was beautiful and we saw a bunch of cute manatees!
Bill_M, Mar 2025
You may not see many manatees on windy days. Glen is an awesome captain, talk with him and get to know him, he is a very interesting person.
Diane_D, Feb 2025
Fun! Bring a jacket if cool-polarized sunglasses can help you see manatees better. Amazing hosts-bent over backwards to make everyone comfortable.
Katie_G, Feb 2025
Awesome boat tour! Very informative! My 8 and 10 year old really enjoyed it. Saw a lot of manatees, fish, birds.
Preston_F, Feb 2025
A very enjoyable and informative adventure. Unfortunate lack of manatees but still a pleasant experience
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