Manatee Kayak Tour: Explore Kings Bay and Springs

Join our 3-hour guided kayak adventure in Crystal River. Paddle through Kings Bay, learn about manatees, and explore stunning springs. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 704 NW 6th St - Our paddle guides are well versed with all of the ins and outs of the “Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge” They will guide you throughout the bay pointing out wildlife and narrating as you go along to look for the wild manatees of Kings Bay. Although manatees are the star of the show, there are many other species of wildlife you…
What's Included
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Life jacket
  • Whistle
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

We provide professional guides to teach you everything you need to know about manatees and our surrounding area, in order to give you the best experience while protecting our natural habitats and our Manatees! Our guides are trained in all thing manatees. We provide the best equipment on the water. Located on the water so no need for travel time or…

Location
704 NW 6th St
Northwest 6th Street
You will find us located in the blue house behind Paddletail Waterfront Lodge. Your guide will meet you at check in.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nancy_m
Jul 15, 2025
Michelle was a great guide! - Enjoyable paddle - some areas were populated, others more secluded. Wear sunscreen in the Florida sun mid-day and some kind of sun tan lotion to avoid sunburn!
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Nancy_m
Jun 21, 2025
Great Kayak Trip - Great kayak trip with Reggie! She was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. The Three Sisters Springs were beautiful and we saw 3 manatees before entering the Springs. Beautiful and amazing trip!
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Robertkr434mk
Jun 17, 2025
3 Sisters Kayak tour . - It’s was an amazing . The staff was all helpful kind . Michelle my tour guide was informative , fun and very experienced . A real Rock Star . Chris at the dock was also very helpful. I am 73 and I would recommend this team and company to everyone of any age . Thanks for creating an informative and adventurous memory . R Kowalski
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Gin
Jun 15, 2025
Excelente - 5/5 Our guide was Michele Nelson we have travelled from Mississippi and she was excellent and so knowledgeable. Not only she took her time and patience with my mother but she gave us a level of trust unimaginable. We both was pretty nervous about the whole outcome of kayaking since we have not done it in a minute but she made sure we was going to succeed. She deserves a raise or a promotion. I will be referring her to everyone i know.
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Beckybk8345wv
May 18, 2025
Crystal River guided solo kayak adventure - Glen, the guide, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the area. The solo tour allowed him to cater to what I wanted to see. The staff was also very friendly. I highly recommend the tour.
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H9879pkjeanc
May 2, 2025
Guided Kayak Tour - My sister and I went on the 3 hour kayaking tour with Captain Glen as our guide. Our experience with the process to reserve was easy and the staff was very accommodating. The tour itself was amazing! Captain Glen tailored our paddle to our interests of nature(manatees and birds) and the history of the area. His knowledge of the area is exceptional and this made our experience so fantastic. He pointed out all the springs in the area and our favorite was 3 Sister Spring, which was Crystal clear. We loved the tour and would highly recommend this company and our guide.
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Sara_r
Apr 15, 2025
Too late for manatees but still a great time - Guide was very understanding of my lack of experience in a kayak. I never felt hurried. Overall the experience was very good. It is a beautiful location, especially the three sisters spot, spectacular. I just wish I applied more sunscreen. Will definitely have to do again since I only spotted the tail of a manatee. Overall my husband and I had a great time.
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Scott_m
Apr 4, 2025
Brilliant! - We booked our trip last minute and although it was a long drive from Orlando early in the morning it was soo worth it! The lady in the reception was very welcoming and our guide Zoe was fabulous! She was so laidback but also very informative and made our trip exciting! There was only our family of 3 on the trip and it was like our own private tour! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it and it was also excellent value for money! We are on holiday from England and it has been a highlight of our trip, was also really nice to see some ‘real’ Florida!
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Alannah_g
Mar 30, 2025
Great for the price.... - Great for the price. Becca tried her best to find one of the few manatees left this late in the season. When we were lucky enough to come across one she let us stay until we were all able to see it. The price of the tour is cheaper than a rental so I would recommend!
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Guy-from-lower-side
May 26, 2025
Kayaking in crowded area - Michelle is a lovely person and excellent guide. The thing was that we thought going in a nature environment to spot wildlife. Where we went (and that’s the normal route) was a crowded tourist kayaking, swimming and children’s playground area. We spotted 2 dolphins, which made the 3 hour trip worthwhile, but don’t think you’ll be a quiet nature environment, like we did. None of that at all. A crowded beach without the beach….unfortunately.
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).