Crystal River Sunrise Manatee Clear Kayak Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Begin your day surrounded by calm waters, golden sunrise light, and the chance to quietly drift alongside manatees in Kings Bay. This gentle tour is designed for comfort and ease — a short paddle with high rewards, perfect for couples, grandparents, and first-time paddlers.
-Gentle, calm sunrise paddle in Kings Bay
-Short distance, beginner-friendly, safe sit-on-top kayaks
-Excellent chance to see manatees year-round (best Dec–Feb)
-Peaceful, uncrowded springs before the crowds arrive
-Guided by Captain Scotty, Florida native with 20+ years’ experience
-Small group sizes for a personal, relaxed feel
-Manatees? 40–50 residents year-round; hundreds in winter. Not guaranteed, but we will take you to where they’re most likely to be.
-Alligators? They live in all Florida waters, but in Crystal River they avoid busy areas.
-Sharks? None in Crystal River’s freshwater.
-Falling in? Rare — kayaks are wide & stable.
-Rain? Light rain is fine; reschedules/credits for unsafe weather.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
For the morning lover, the quiet traveler, the reward chaser... Launch from a calm shoreline across from Banana Island as the sunrise lights the water. Glide through quiet, beginner-friendly waters to King Spring, the bay’s largest and deepest spring at 72°F year-round. Watch for manatees, turtles, fish, and native birds in this designated idle zone with no motorboats allowed. A peaceful, uncrowded environment, perfect for first-time paddlers or travelers seeking beauty without strenuous effort. Guided by Captain Scotty, who shares local stories and conservation insight.
What‘s Included
Admission fee
Parking Fees
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Crystal River Sunrise Manatee Clear Kayak Tour
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth getting up early for!!
mmZ489LP,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am an early morning person when it comes to the outdoors. I like the quiet, and I like to be out before the sun tries to get me. My husband, who is not a morning person, agreed to come. We went on a Sunday, and we both had a fantastic time. We saw mullet, birds, a water snake, and several manatees including a juvenile who approached our kayaks. Our guide was so kind and answered my many questions. It's fun when the guide enjoys nature as much as the guests. This company does not give you a time limit because they want you to have a great experience and aren't scheduling back to back trips. So, we did not feel rushed. We were the only ones on the water for the first few hours. It is worth getting up early for. You can always take an afternoon nap later to make up for it!
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