Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour: Three Sisters Springs & Manatees
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Discover Florida's springs with the original clear kayak tour company in Crystal River, running since 2018. Small groups, expert local guides, and 100% clear kayaks. We run two tours by season — you'll choose yours when you book. Three Sisters Springs Tour (Apr 1 – Nov 14): Paddle Kings Bay to Three Sisters Springs, turquoise and 72° year-round, with time to swim. Manatees are occasional in warmer months. Manatee Season Tour (Nov 15 – Mar 31): Hundreds of manatees move into the warm springs of Kings Bay. You'll watch them through a clear hull — no wetsuit, no getting in the water. This is a no-swim tour; we practice passive observation only, in line with FWC guidelines. Two hours, ten guests max, photos from your guide included. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Cold days are the best manatee days.
Your experience
Stop 1
Kings Bay is the spring-fed heart of Crystal River — a network of more than 30 natural springs holding a constant 72°. You'll paddle it in a 100% clear kayak, watching turtles, fish, and birds move beneath you. From November 15 through March 31, this is where hundreds of manatees gather to escape the cold Gulf.
Stop 2
Three Sisters Springs is one of the most striking spring systems in Florida — turquoise, spring-fed, and 72° year-round. We paddle in by clear kayak, so you float directly above the limestone with a clear view straight down. April 1 through November 14, you'll have time to get out and swim. During manatee season, November 15 through March 31, Three Sisters is a protected manatee sanctuary closed to paddlers. On those tours we paddle the surrounding warm springs of Kings Bay instead, where the manatees gather.
What’s included
- Paddles and Coast Guard approved life jackets
- Photos taken by your guide
- Expert local guide
- Small-group experience — maximum 10 travelers
- Use of 100% clear tandem kayak
- Dry bag for phones and valuables
- Exclusive Crystal River sticker
Not included
- Parking fees
- Gratuity for your guide
- Food and drinks
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers over 250 pounds — kayak weight limit is 250 lbs per seat and 425 lbs per kayak
- Travelers must have upper-body mobility and be able to paddle a kayak
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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