River Cruise Tour with Manatee Viewing

Overview

With so much wildlife to enjoy, the Nature Coast beckons you to explore! Our Eco-tour will enlighten the wildlife enthusiast, amateur photographer, birdwatcher and every individual in between! Grab your binoculars and join us for an eco-journey to take in the sparkling springs and the calming river.

Kings Bay is the second largest spring system in Florida, which is fed by dozens of fresh water springs spitting out more than 280 million gallons of fresh water daily! The bay serves as the head waters for the Crystal River and is extremely unique and incredibly important to each animal species that depend on it for survival. Wading birds, waterfowl, black crowned night herons, wood storks, bald eagles, brown and white pelicans, osprey, red-tailed hawks, and of course the endangered manatee are just some of many animals that depend on this ecosystem to sustain themselves! Your Captain and Mother Nature will team up to ensure the most unforgettable, awe-inspiring time possible!

City: Crystal River

Mon 21 Jul

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Starting at $38.58

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Mon 21 Jul

Starting at $38.58

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What's Included

Water

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

Our Master Captain will cruise around the wildlife refuge and point out various birds, mammals, springs and shar information about the area.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (50)

frankbM94RZ

Mar 2025

The tour guide was very nice and the area was very beautiful as well as seeing the animals. There was also a variety of things to do such as swimming freely. The tour guide had as very accommodating and providing warm drinks

O8961QEvictoriam

Mar 2025

The boat ride was awesome. Captain Chris and Mr. Michael were amazing and great hosts. We saw numerous manatees and even a beautiful big gator.

Scubasu813

Mar 2025

Chris and Mike were great tour operators! They showed us many manatee, bald eagles and 10’ alligator. Very entertaining and fun! Professional and informative! Thanks for a great tour and day!