Crystal River Tour: Explore Wildlife Refuge

Embark on a serene wildlife cruise in Kings Bay, explore diverse ecosystems, and encounter Florida Manatees. Book your intimate eco-tour today.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - Visitors can explore King’s Bay and have the chance to discover and watch the wildlife that inhabits the area.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join a USCG Master Captain at Fort Island Trail Park for a 90-minute tour around Kings Bay and/or The Crystal River.
Discover the breathtaking natural beauty of The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Kings Bay on an intimate eco-tour that highlights the area’s diverse ecosystem and wildlife.
While cruising the bay, guests will have the chance…

Location
Fort Island Trail Park
West Fort Island Trail
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marcyw2
Feb 26, 2026
So many manatees! - We had the best day! Our captain, Joe with Nature Coast Manatee adventures, was laid back, yet extremely knowledgeable about the area and all the reclamation going on in the Bay. We saw over 30 manatee and truly enjoyed the peacefulness, even though there were many others enjoying it too.
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Mike_r
Feb 22, 2026
Great time. - Our guide Judge was very informative and entertaining. He even tried coaxing a manatee closer for better pictures.
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C2513wzanniec
Jan 9, 2026
Good experience - Beautiful day. We enjoyed being on the water and seeing the manatees. Captain Judge was great. We would definitely recommend.
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Neil_n
Jan 2, 2026
Amazing Tour and Personal - This was a wonderful day in the water. This was the perfect way to explore the river and see manatees. This charter only holds about 6 people, which is ideal for a more personal experience. Our family of four enjoyed the tour with Judge. This is a wife and husband business and they take great pride is making the experience perfect for you. Skip the big companies and book with them for a true intimate touch. You will not regret it!
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G5164burobertl
Dec 25, 2025
Awesome day with the manatees - EXCELLENT TOUR!!! CAPTAIN Judge was extremely knowledgeable and could find manatees everywhere! The area is amazing and calm waters. The boat was solid and quick. We had an amazing day on the water!!
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Nancyor9679qp
Nov 21, 2025
Great experience - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Suncoast Scalloping. Cap’n Judge and Gaby were exceptionally knowledgeable, providing wonderful insight into the wildlife and history of Kings Bay. The pontoon was very comfortable, and the bimini top added to the overall enjoyment. We would gladly take this tour again. Thank you for your outstanding hospitality.
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X474fwelizabethm
Nov 20, 2025
Wonderful Sightseeing Eco-Boat Tour - We used Suncoast Scalloping for a sightseeing eco-boat tour around Kings Bay/Crystal River. The views were absolutely AMAZING! The crew Captain Judge and Gaby were very easy to talk to and made the tour very enjoyable! Their knowledge of the area provided us great views of the manatees and wildlife. We highly recommend taking an eco-boat tour with Suncoast Scalloping! We can't wait to go back! Thank you for the enjoyable experience!!
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Victorialg452xs
Nov 20, 2025
Perfect for families! - I came to Crystal River with my mom and grandparents and we had such a great time on our eco tour! I have swam with the manatees before and absolutely love them, however my grandparents weren't too into the idea of actually swimming. So instead we chose to do an eco-tour and it was absolutely perfect! Even though it was still warm out and not quite manatee season Captain Judge still managed to find us a momma and baby manatee to see and they loved it! They all got to learn so much about the bay and we saw tons of birds and even a few small alligators. I'd definitely recommend choosing an eco tour if you don't want to actually swim and snorkel. You still get to boat around the bay and see plenty of wildlife!
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From $55
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).