Overview

1.5 Hours • Ages 3+ • Up to 12 People • Can also be booked as a Private Tour

Gather the crew and join us for your daily dose of serenity on our Manatee Viewing Cruise.

Duration

1 Hour and 30 Minutes

About

This tour is the perfect way to stay dry and view the wild manatees of the Kings Bay Wildlife Refuge.

Hop aboard our US Coast Guard certified vessel where you will join your Master Captain to embark on a journey into the Kings Bay refuge waters. On this tour, you and the group will join us for one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime!

During this trip we will search for our world famous wild manatees that give Crystal River the title of "The Manatee Capital of the World." There is also a chance to see many other species of birds, turtles, and even a dolphin every now and then so be on the lookout for the impressive variety of wildlife that calls the refuge "home".

What to Bring

Polarized Sunglasses
Camera
Binoculars

Please Note

This is a wildlife tour. While we do see manatee on every tour, we never use the word guarantee because Mother Nature reigns supreme. Conditions vary daily, tour by tour, and can never be predicted. Daily conditions vary seasonally with things like weather, tides, and crowds. You can always call us and ask us what conditions you can expect, and will do the best to set your expectations. At the end of the day, we are dedicated to your experience and ensure we do the best to provide a safe, fun, and memorable trip!!

IMPORTANT

For this Manatee Viewing Cruise, you will be meeting our Captain at Pete's Pier to board the vessel.

You will park your car in the designated car area of the parking lot. There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle. You will find a self-serve payment machine for this and it is located right next to the boat ramp.

Once you have placed your parking ticket in your car on the dashboard, you will then head towards the Bait Shop by following the signs that say "Bait Shop".

If you arrive at Pete's Pier before 3:45 pm, your Captain may not be ready for you to board the boat just yet. You can take this time to visit the Bait Shop where you will find drinks and snacks that you are welcome to bring onboard with you. There are benches where you can sit and watch the boats pass by or you might find some of our local fishing Captains cleaning their catch of the day and feeding the Tarpon as well!

At 3:45 your Captain will be ready for you to board. You will find him at the floating dock next to the Bait Shop in a bright green Explorida shirt. If you need any help please feel free to give us a call

Pete's Pier

1 SW 1st Place
Crystal River, FL 34429

Reminder

• Manatee Viewing Cruises are done daily, as Crystal River is host to the largest population of manatee in the United States. We are lucky to have a resident population of manatees year round, but because this is a wildlife encounter, conditions can be very different from day to day. If you have any questions, feel free to call us anytime.