Plantation's Kings Bay Scenic Cruise
Overview
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1 hour
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The one-hour scenic cruise departs daily. This beautiful boat ride explores Kings Bay, Florida. A great way to get out on the Crystal River National Wildlife refuge without getting wet!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Plantation Adventure Center
The scenic cruise is our one-hour dry tour of beautiful Kings Bay. You will cruise through the beautiful bay looking for wildlife while the captain points out the highlights of the area. During the cruise there is always the chance of seeing manatees, but it can never be guaranteed. These are wild animals in their natural habitat that come and go as they desire. Our tour boats are fully covered to protect you from the sun and rain. Besides manatees there is always a chance of seeing dolphins, otters, turtles, a variety of birds and fish. Every tour is unique!
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Gratuities
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Plantation's Kings Bay Scenic Cruise
Reviews
683 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Manatee ruise
Chris A,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very helpful with handicapped person, friendly, knowledgeable. Would definitely do it again. So fun.
Was a little...
Lawrence S,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Was a little disappointed, had hoped to see Manatees, but as the Captain said, who was very knowledgeable about the area and had great anecdotes, Manatees are not in the Bay at this time But I do recommend the Cruise
Fun manatee tour
kkryan1011,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Phil was very fun and made sure our tour was interesting and that we were able to see a lot of manatees. He was knowledgeable about the area and made the trip very fun.
Beautiful, relaxing tour of King's Bay
708wandal,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our captain and tour guide were phenomenal. You could tell that they enjoyed their jobs and were enthusiastic throughout our tour. Although we are locals, we learned some new information about King's Bay and saw some wildlife we had not seen before. Especially enjoyed seeing our first Wood Stork, and of course manatees.
Boat trip
Dina M,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful, day had by all. The guides were wonderful, gave a lot of information. We all had a great time, would go again.
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Carmen S,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience the captain was fun and the guide very good explanation we felt safe and the captain pleased us taking us to a place to see the manatees would make the trip again
We enjoyed a beautiful...
Theresa G,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon on the water with the knowledgeable local crew. Saw a couple manatees and many locals enjoying the water.
A "must do" when visiting Crystal River...
randymB2550IT,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We highly recommend the "Eco" tour with Captain Mark and FM Laura. The tour was a relaxing 60 minute boat ride on Kings Bay enjoying the scenic views and plentiful wildlife. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and pointed out wildlife as well as natural features along the way. They were also a lot of fun providing great company and giving us a memorable experience. As being tour guides in a different area , the Planation's experience is a "must do" when visiting Crystal River Randt and Sandy
Awesome time!
Jeri Y,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain was awesome! Very knowledgeable and super nice. One of our friends was a few minutes late and he was agreeable to wait for her for a few extra minutes
A ‘must do’ boat tour in Crystal River area.
Y354NXbenjaminb,,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I have lived in Florida for a number of years but only recently decided to take advantage of the beauty and diverse natural wonders of the state. Today we took a true five star boat tour of King’s Bay in Crystal River. Captain Mark provided knowledgeable dialogue on what we were seeing. Pointing out dolphin, manatee, alligators, nesting bird location, and types of flora we were seeing. A very excellent adventure!
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