Crystal River Manatee Viewing Cruise
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This tour is the perfect way to stay dry and view the wild manatees of the Kings Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Hop aboard our US Coast Guard certified vessel where you will join your Master Captain to embark on a journey into the Kings Bay refuge waters. On this tour, you and the group will join us for one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime!
During this trip we will search for our world famous wild manatees that give Crystal River the title of "The Manatee Capital of the World." There is also a chance to see many other species of birds, turtles, and even a dolphin every now and then so be on the lookout for the impressive variety of wildlife that calls the refuge "home".
What to Bring
Polarized Sunglasses
Important Information
We will be meeting at the address below, and please arrive twenty minuets prior to your scheduled tour time.
Explorida Adventure Center
545 North Citrus Ave
Crystal River, FL 34428
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will meet at our gift shop, where your tour driver will shuttle you to the Marina
Children Under The Age Of 3 & Pets/Service Animals Are Only Permitted On Private Tours
This is a wildlife encounter, and due to the unpredictability of Mother Nature, conditions vary daily. If you have any questions, feel free to call
In order to maintain operational efficiency, we require a minimum of three guests per boat to operate. Guests may purchase additional tickets if the capacity is not met, which will be reimbursed if another group joins.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Children Under The Age Of 3 & Pets/Service Animals Are Only Permitted On Private Tours Pete's Pier is the Marina where you will meet your Captain to board the boat.
What‘s Included
USCG Licensed Captain
Bottled Water
Gratuities
Options
Manatee Viewing Cruises
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Boat
Reviews
1,116 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic
nicolecK5098VD,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. The ladies in the storefront were terrific and Captain Chris got us very close to several manatees.
Great experience and we saw so many manatees !
Kimberly L,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This has been on my bucket list for quite awhile. It did not disappoint! I specifically chose a chilly day to see more manatees. We wore layers and brought blankets and it was a wonderful excursion. GQ our captain was knowledgeable, friendly and funny ! Highly recommend. We saw other tour boats out there but I know ours was the best ! Thank you for a memorable experience !
Best reviewing is when...
Heather J,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Best reviewing is when weather cold as manatees move inward to hot springs area Guide was very knowledgeable
Highly Recommend
mindylE3790SE,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our captain/guide GQ has a great personality and is very knowledgeable. He was fun to interact with. We enjoyed our tour and the amount of manatees we got to see.
Great experience
domingav2016,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Capt Kelly is friendly and a knowledgeable guide who know where to find manatees on kings bay and provide great information about the animals. We wished we saw more manatees that day. Overall, fun experience.
We will definitely return
Bonnie M,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Tyler was personable and easy to ask questions. We seen manatees and the dolphins we seen was an added bonus. Thanks and we will be back.
Very fun.
Larry H,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable tour. Guide was informative and friendly. It was pretty windy getting to the site, but our guide did a great job getting us there.
Everyone was very...
Luci E,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everyone was very friendly and our guide GQ was very knowledgeable, informative with a great sense of humor. We saw many manatees and would do this again
A meaningful stop along the way in our Floida experience.
Louis P,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable friendly guide. 5 star experience. Great equipment, got some great views of Manatees. Many rememerable pictures!
Amazing tour
Lisa E,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00GQ was our tour guide/captain on a manatee sighting cruise with about 11 passengers. We were given an amazing amount of information on manatees that we did not know. He is very personable, knowledgeable, and funny. He even kindly assisted some older senior citizens with mobility issues. My husband and I were delighted by this trip, we fully recommend this tour!
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