Crystal River Tandem Kayak Rental: 4-Hour

We have the newest rental equipment in Crystal River with top-notch customer service. Our kayaks are Crescent Kayaks, which are top-rated for stability and very easy to paddle as well.

This is only for ages 3 and up.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

This package provides everything needed for a delightful day on the water, featuring a Crescent Tandem Kayak suitable for two individuals, ages 3 and up, including one adult, with a total weight capacity of 500 pounds. It includes 2 paddles, 2 life vests, and a map of the area. Our kayaks are designed to be stable and easy to paddle, ensuring comfort…

What's Included
  • Tandem kayak rental included
  • Two paddles provided
  • Life vests for safety
  • Area map for navigation
What's Not Included
  • $5.00 Per Person Kayak/Paddleboard Launch Fee
  • Parking fees
Additional Information
  • This is only for ages 3 and up.
Location
1 SW 1st Pl
Southwest 1st Place
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(60 Ratings)
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Alyssan703
Mar 6, 2026
overall loved it - I recently went kayaking and it was a really enjoyable experience. The kayak was stable and easy to control, which made it great for beginners. Being out on the water was very relaxing, and it was a nice way to spend time outdoors and enjoy the scenery. Paddling took a little bit of effort at first, but once I got the hang of it, it felt smooth and fun. Overall, kayaking was a great activity that I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys being outside and trying something active.
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Oliv855
Mar 4, 2026
Awesome - Perfect experience, we got plenty of time to paddle and to swim with manatees, great !
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554zackz
Feb 26, 2026
TOUR - amazing experience from the launch to the water! Zack was amazing
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Denisa
Nov 1, 2025
Our best kayak rental so far - We had such an excellent experience with our kayak rental. The staff were welcoming and kind, and they made the whole on-boarding process smooth and easy. We were provided with a map to take with us. We loved that this was a dog-friendly rental and our two pups could come on the kayak with us. The kayaks had excellent seats with adjustable back support, which was an absolute game changer from all the kayaks that we rented in the past at other places. We can only highly recommend this place, and will come back here if we're in Crystal River in the future. Thank you!
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E3248upkathyp
May 5, 2025
First time senior’s kayaking - Was fun , my husband and I rented a tandem kayak, we are both senior citizens in our seventies, it was our first time kayaking, our kayak operator put us at ease with instructions how to get in and out and how to use the paddles, we love kayaking so much now, can’t wait to go back to Crystal River and kayak again.
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Nicolenp1251fi
Jan 20, 2025
Great Kayak Rental Experience - Great experience. Kayak rental made it easy to be able to kayak to the springs. Saw so many manatees! When one of our kayaks tipped over, RJ, a tour guide who happened to be near with his group, kindly helped us out. Thanks so much RJ!
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Fernreise
Dec 25, 2024
Manatees at its best - During our Christmas vacation we drove from Tampa to Crystal River to watch Manatees from the water. Since there were three of us, we decided to use a double and a single kayak from Paddle Outdoor Rentals. The check-in was quick, everyone was very friendly and at pains. There is also a small souvenir shop where you can buy a wide range of waterproof mobile phone cases. If you don't want to buy your own, you can also rent. From there it is only a short drive to the water where you take over the kayak and get a waterproof map. It's a lot of fun to paddle and watch the manatees up close. Maneuvering between boats, groups of swimmers, barriers and of course the manatees can sometimes be a little tricky. But it's really a lot of fun! I'm sure we'll paddle again. For us, however, 3h was still more than enough
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Dara_a
Oct 30, 2024
Excellent - We had a wonderful time. We saw manatees , turtles , fish and baby alligators. The weather was great and the water felt amazing.
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Jennifer_k
Jun 16, 2024
Too many people- NO MANATEES - Crazy crowded with loud obnoxious people and boats. Didn’t see any fish or manatees.., and then a storm blew up 1 1/2 hours into it. Waste of money and an afternoon
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Christopherpaulm2018
Apr 4, 2024
Very disappointing and unorganised - Having seen the website and photos of the kayaking alongside manatees and other animals, my family were very excited to experience this so we drove from Kissimmee for this adventure. However on arrival we were checked in and told we had to take a 15 minute walk to where we would get our Kayak and get in the water. On arrival, we were told that they did not have the 2 double kayaks available at that point and we would have to wait. The person trying to organise everything was quite clearly struggling and told us they were understaffed. It took approximately 45 mins for the Kayaks to arrive and when they did there was one seat missing, which they tried to replace. Once on the water we were disappointed that we could not see the bottom as the water was very cloudy / brown unlike the pictures on the website. The lake was very nice however we were very disappointed that we did not see any manatee or any other wildlife other than a few birds. We asked many other people on the lake and they had not seen any either. Bearing in mind that this is advertised as a place where manatee come for winter, you would expect to at least see one. Not somewhere I would be rushing back too
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From $60 (Per Boat)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).