Kings Bay Wildlife Eco Tours (Manatee Season!)
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Join our USCG Master Captain at Fort Island Park to embark on a 90 minute tour around Kings Bay and/or The Crystal River.
Explore the stunning natural beauty of The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Kings Bay, on an intimate sightseeing eco-tour that showcases the diverse ecosystem and wildlife we have native to the area.
While boating around the bay you'll have the opportunity to learn about and see The Crystal River, The Florida Manatee and many other species of wildlife that call this area their home from a true Crystal River native. This is a perfect opportunity to sit back, relax, and connect with nature.
We keep our groups as a semi-private experience with a maximum of 6 guests each trip, as we find it creates a much more enjoyable and relaxed experience for everyone aboard.
Our vessel is 26 feet long, fully covered, and has plenty of room for everyone aboard to get great views all around.
Tours can be booked public or private and trips leave 4 times a day!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Gratuities for your captain are not included but always appreciated.
What To Expect
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Guests will get to tour around King's Bay and get the opportunity to learn about and observe some of the wildlife that call it home.
Options
Intimate Wildlife Cruise Around Scenic Kings Bay
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Sightseeing Eco-Boat Tour
X474FWelizabethm,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used Suncoast Scalloping for a sightseeing eco-boat tour around Kings Bay/Crystal River. The views were absolutely AMAZING! The crew Captain Judge and Gaby were very easy to talk to and made the tour very enjoyable! Their knowledge of the area provided us great views of the manatees and wildlife. We highly recommend taking an eco-boat tour with Suncoast Scalloping! We can't wait to go back! Thank you for the enjoyable experience!!
Perfect for families!
victorialG452XS,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I came to Crystal River with my mom and grandparents and we had such a great time on our eco tour! I have swam with the manatees before and absolutely love them, however my grandparents weren't too into the idea of actually swimming. So instead we chose to do an eco-tour and it was absolutely perfect! Even though it was still warm out and not quite manatee season Captain Judge still managed to find us a momma and baby manatee to see and they loved it! They all got to learn so much about the bay and we saw tons of birds and even a few small alligators. I'd definitely recommend choosing an eco tour if you don't want to actually swim and snorkel. You still get to boat around the bay and see plenty of wildlife!
From $50.00
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