Manatees in Paradise: Florida Eco Tour

Explore Crystal River’s hidden gems on a private eco boat tour. Discover wildlife, scenic springs, and enjoy a relaxing cruise with friends.

Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - Crystal River is the only national wildlife refuge in the United States established specifically to safeguard the habitats of Florida’s cherished official marine mammal, the Florida manatee.
  • Three Sisters Springs - Three Sisters Springs is a 57-acre area featuring three second-magnitude springs that…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Enjoy the beauty of the water while staying dry by joining Manatees in Paradise for an exciting 1.5-hour Eco Tour boat cruise. Captain Derek or Jake will lead the way through the stunning springs of Crystal River and Kings Bay, offering a scenic and educational journey on our cozy pontoon boats. With the possibility of encountering various wildlife,…

Location
614 US-19
U.S. 19
We will meet you at the Paddle Tail Lodge boat docks 5-10 mins before your departure time. There is no need to check-in anywhere. Restrooms are available by the pool for use before/after your tour. Call 352-586-5210 or 419-305-7044 if you're having any trouble locating us.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rmh2048nc
Apr 21, 2026
Capt. Jake was Outstanding - We had originally signed up for the private boat tour in March to see the manatees. Capt. Jake called us a few hours before the tour to suggest that we reschedule because the weather conditions were poor on the river. He already had our money, but he wanted to be sure we had an enjoyable trip. It took us about a month for us to coordinate my group's schedule for a new date. When we arrived, Capt. Jake was warm and welcoming. We all found Capt. Jake to be incredibly knowledgeable about the area, it's history, geology, marine life and ecosystem. All the members of my group raved to me the tour. If you take the tour, ask for Capt. Jake and you won't be disappointed.
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Potatopuss4
Mar 9, 2026
Grand Day Out - Six of us had a wonderful day on the water. Weather was spectacular and although we did not see many manatees, we all enjoyed ourselves. Captain Jake was so helpful and informative. We had 2 small, older, well behaved dogs along for the ride too.
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From $250 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).