Manatee Viewing Cruise in Crystal River booking from $39.20

Manatee Viewing Cruise

Overview

This tour is the perfect way to stay dry and view the wild manatees of the Kings Bay Wildlife Refuge.

Hop aboard our US Coast Guard certified vessel where you will join your Master Captain to embark on a journey into the Kings Bay refuge waters. On this tour, you and the group will join us for one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime!

During this trip we will search for our world famous wild manatees that give Crystal River the title of "The Manatee Capital of the World." There is also a chance to see many other species of birds, turtles, and even a dolphin every now and then so be on the lookout for the impressive variety of wildlife that calls the refuge "home".

What to Bring
Polarized Sunglasses

IMPORTANT
For this Manatee Viewing Cruise, you will be meeting our Captain at Pete's Pier. The meet time is 3:45 pm. There is an additional $5 parking fee per vehicle at Pete's Pier, that you are required to pay upon arrival.

Pete's Pier
1 SW 1st Place
Crystal River, FL 34429

City: Crystal River

Tue 25 Feb

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What's Included

USCG Licensed Captain

Bottled Water

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will meet your Captain by the Bait Shop at the end of the dock just past the boat ramp. Your Captain will be wearing a bright green Explorida Shirt.
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Pete's Pier

Pete's Pier is the Marina where you will meet your Captain to board the boat.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (108)

Melissa_D

Feb 2022

It was just a lovely experience. Our captain was very relaxed and informative and found us several manatees! All of the guests were pleasant, one even texted me pics when I couldn’t quite get a good one! My 12 yr old grandson had a great time and that means everything. I definitely recommend.

Jill_T

Feb 2022

We enjoyed the manatee viewing cruise but were disappointed that we only really saw one of the gentle creatures. We were able to get some good photos of this one as she stayed in the area feeding for quite awhile. Our guide, Brody, was very informative and we learned a lot of new information about manatees and their behavior. We did get a fleeting view of another manatee but it swam away quickly so we didn’t pursue it. All in all, it was a pleasant outing, but since we had driven two and a half hours from Anna Maria Island for the experience, it was a bit of a let down.

bralynn1

Feb 2022

Captain Brody rocks! He found SO many manatee and had our 10-yr old dip a foot in and a manatee rolled over at that! So fun! Don't expect a cushy pontoon.

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Manatee Viewing Cruise

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