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By Water's Edge Kayak Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £57 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • • Professional, experienced guides. Tours are led by trained adult guides with local and wildlife knowledge.

    • Educational and wildlife-focused

    • Beginner and family-friendly

    • Duration: Approximately 2.5–3 hours

    • Manatee season: November 15–March 31. For the best chance of seeing manatees, choose a morning tour when overnight temperatures are below 70°F. Sightings can be more challenging on warmer days.

    • Wetsuits are not provided. We do not offer in-water swim guides or traditional manatee swim tours.

    This is a kayak-focused experience. When conditions allow, we may stop at a safe, shallow area where you can exit your kayak and enter the water independently to observe manatees.

    We are environmentalists first. We do not condone crowding manatees or placing large groups around one animal. If a respectful swim opportunity naturally presents itself, you are welcome to enjoy it. Otherwise, we observe wildlife from the kayak.

    The manatees and their well-being always come first.

Activity location

  • Three Sisters Springs
    • 123 NW US Highway 19
    • 34428-3930, Crystal River, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kings Bay Park
    • 268 Northwest 3rd Street
    • 34428, Crystal River, Florida, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Paddle
  • Inclusions
    Life Jacket
  • Inclusions
    Professional Tour Guide
  • Exclusions
    Service charge for your guide are greatly appreciated but not required. If you enjoyed your adventure, tipping is a wonderful way to thank your guide for providing a safe and memorable experience.
  • Exclusions
    King's Bay Park is City Government owned. There is a parking metre upon park entrance. Please pay $5 a vehicle. Your launch fee is included in your tour or rental price.
  • Exclusions
    Towel, Dry Bag

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Three Sisters Springs

  • 1h
Three Sisters Springs is the crown jewel of Crystal River and one of Florida’s most iconic natural wonders. This protected spring system features crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounded by lush vegetation and is famous as a winter refuge for the gentle West Indian manatee. Guests will paddle or float through winding spring channels where the water stays a refreshing 72°F year-round. In the cooler months (November–March), the springs become a gathering place for dozens of manatees seeking warmth, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters. In warmer months, visitors enjoy the stunning clarity of the springs, perfect for spotting fish, turtles, and vibrant aquatic plants. Whether you come for manatee viewing, snorkelling, or simply to admire its beauty, Three Sisters Springs is an unmissable highlight of Crystal River.

Location

Activity location

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    Three Sisters Springs
    • 123 NW US Highway 19
    • 34428-3930, Crystal River, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kings Bay Park
    • 268 Northwest 3rd Street
    • 34428, Crystal River, Florida, United States

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