Crystal River Three Sisters Springs and Manatee Clear Kayak Tours
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover Florida’s springs in style with the original clear kayak tour company. Since 2018, we’ve offered small-group experiences led by expert local guides. Glide through the most pristine waters in 100% clear kayaks with comfortable, high-end seating. For travelers who value nature, beauty, and exclusivity - this is the tour you’ve been looking for.
Heads up: We offer two unique tours based on the season!
Three Sisters Springs Tour (Apr 1-Nov 14): Paddle through stunning springs, spot wildlife, and enjoy a chance to swim in crystal-clear water.
Manatee Season Tour (Nov 15-Mar 31): Focused on finding manatees where they gather during winter.
If you're booking the Three Sisters Springs Tour, expect peaceful paddling, stunning spring views, and immersive nature. Manatee sightings are possible, but not guaranteed during this time of year!
- Est. 2018 | Small groups | Luxury seats
- 100% clear tandem kayaks
- Launch from Kings Bay Park
Book now for a one-of-a-kind experience!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Crystal River
We offer two incredible clear kayak tours in Crystal River, each designed for a different time of year. Three Sisters Springs Tour (April 1 – Nov 14): This tour is all about exploring the famous Three Sisters Springs and nearby hidden gems. You’ll paddle through crystal-clear water, surrounded by stunning scenery, with the chance to see manatees, fish, birds, and more. You will have a chance to Swim in the springs! Manatee Season Tour (Nov 15 – Mar 31): This experience is focused on finding manatees in their natural habitat. During the colder months, hundreds of manatees migrate to the warm spring waters of Crystal River. Our guides know the best places to spot them, and our clear kayaks give you a front-row view - no need to get in the water! Both tours are 2 hours and launch from Kings Bay Park (268 NW 3rd St). Whether you’re here for the wildlife, the water, or the adventure, these tours are the perfect way to experience Crystal River. Check it off your Florida bucket list today!
Three Sisters Springs
Three Sisters Springs is a hidden gem in Crystal River, known for its crystal-clear water and natural beauty. On this tour, you'll paddle through calm, spring-fed waterways in a clear kayak, offering a unique view of the underwater world below you. Surrounded by lush greenery and peaceful wildlife, it feels like a true Old Florida adventure. You'll explore the stunning springs up close, glide past fish and turtles, and soak in the incredible views. While manatees aren’t as concentrated during this season, we still spot them from time to time! Guests will also have the chance to hop out and swim in the refreshing spring water. This is a relaxed, scenic experience perfect for nature lovers, families, and anyone looking to explore the most beautiful part of Crystal River.
What‘s Included
Use of Kayak
Paddles and Life Jackets
Parking Fees
Options
Clear Kayak Tour of Crystal Ri
Reviews
1,944 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun morning for everyone!
travelers 317,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really fun experience. We saw a handful of manatees, the weather was perfect, and the guide was knowledgeable and patient with a group of inexperienced kayakers.
Great experience!!
amydZ9963MY,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Cameron was an excellent guide! We saw several manatees! He gave us some interesting information about manatees and the area:). Just a note! It is very difficult for older people to get out at the end!
Great Trip
Jeff D,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cameron was an excellent guide. He also helped my wife out of the Kayak. He was very knowledgeable and we did see 5 Manatees which I was surprised since it is the end of the season.
We kayaked for 2 hours saw alligators, Manatees, Turtles, many birds.
cindyhT5275VG,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryan C was an enthusiastic guide. We saw a lot of wildlife he brought to our attention.
Didn’t disappoint
659zyl,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Our tour guide, Crosby, went out of his way to ensure we had the best kayaking tour possible. He went out of his way to ensure we saw the wildlife we wanted to see and was very attentive to the group. Although it was a group tour it felt personalized to the groups preferences.
Fun time. Beautiful area
Curiosity792246,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryan C was great! Very knowledgeable and great with keeping the kids interested.
Great experience, even in late March
meghanw527,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We didn’t expect to see many manatees since it’s the last week of the season, but we did see several. We also saw a very active pod of dolphins, which was really cool. Our guide was Crosby and we really enjoyed chatting with him as well as his guidance. He said he had a couple of spots he could have taken us to see a little more, but the other group on our tour wasn’t into the idea so we stayed in the bay. Overall, it was a very enjoyable day!
Ryan C is an awesome guide!
Nikkirichardsalabama,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryan C was an awesome tour guide! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He taught us a lot about Florida wildlife and took us to some manatees and gators. I would do it again.
down to earth experience
sandraeB9011EB,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00crosby was a legend. bro made the tour worth every penny.
Disappointing
matthewtF3729GV,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I booked this particular tour specifically because it said three sisters spring. When it got towards the end of the tour, I asked our guide, Cat, if we were going to three sisters springs and she said no. She said that she doesn’t understand why her boss lists it like that because kayaks are not allowed in Three Sisters Springs so we weren’t going there. On top of that this was supposed to be a two hour tour from 2 o’clock to 4 o’clock. We didn’t get into the water until about 2:30 and we were back from the tour and on land by 3:45 at which point we were asked to help carry the kayaks back up off the dock. As we were leaving the area, I overheard a different company tour guide telling a couple who were renting kayaks that they should go to Three Sisters Springs 1st and showed them a map of how to get there. So I don’t know if it was a matter that our tour guy just didn’t want to go that far or if it was false advertising. Either way I did not feel it was worth the $200 I paid plus the gratuity. It was overall a disappointing experience.
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