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Crystal River Sunrise Manatee Clear Kayak Tour
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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.
-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.
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Crystal River Sunrise Manatee Clear Kayak Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Parking Fees
- Admission fee
Meeting point
Meet at the boat ramp at the Port Hotel & Marina, 1610 SE Paradise Circle. Look for the big stack of kayaks. Parking and restrooms are included. Please note we are a separate vendor, not the Manatee Swim Center.
Return details
Meet at the boat ramp at the Port Hotel & Marina, 1610 SE Paradise Circle. Look for the big stack of kayaks. Parking and restrooms are included. Please note we are a separate vendor, not the Manatee Swim Center.
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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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Crystal River Sunrise Manatee Clear Kayak Tour
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!