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Josh
Mr SunshineWhen Josh is not out paddleboarding around King’s Bay, he’s working his butt off at our shop! Josh runs our clear kayak tours and is an up and coming entrepreneur in Crystal River. Josh and Jessica are brother and sister and have a friendly competition of who can give the best customer service and get the most 5 star reviews. Reserve your tour today and experience what THOUSANDS of other guests think about our amazing guides!
Kyle With A Smile
The Fun Guy!If you have read our reviews, then you have heard about “Kyle With A Smile!” He is fun loving and a natural tour guide. He has a vast knowledge of the area and will share some great stories while giving you the best tour in Crystal River, if not the best of your life! Do NOT hesitate to book your tour with him today as his tours do fill up frequently.
Kylie
Miss UpbeatKylie is a true local who grew up in the area, spending a ton of time on the water. She has been with us for a couple of years now and absolutely LOVES doing tours and educating our guests on Three Sisters Springs and our local manatee population. Kylie is all about customer service and gives 5-star tours to all of her customers. Reserve your tour today and experience what THOUSANDS of other guests think about our amazing guides!
Jessica
Manatee WhispererJessica has been with us since day one! The “OG”, the “Queen Bee”, the “Talkative One”!!! When Jessica is not running the shop like a boss, she is out giving amazing tours to our guests. She was born and raised on our waters and has an answer to any possible question that you might have. She truly is remarkable!!!
Josh and Jessica are brother and sister and have a friendly competition of who can give the best customer service and get the most 5 star reviews. Reserve your tour today and experience what THOUSANDS of other guests think about our amazing guides!
Marleigh
The CheerleaderMarleigh , from Crystal River’s homecoming queen to majoring in Marine Science, has been rooted here her whole life. Always participating in some sort of school and church activity, it’s her love of spending time on the water that shows through on each of her tours. She’s patient, has a warm smile, and our guests love her vibe! Book your tour with Marleigh today and don’t miss out 🙂
Dani A.K.A Danisha
Retire Me Already!Newspaper Headline:
“Local girl returns home to be a tour guide!”
Dani is one of the best tour guides in Crystal River and her reviews say it all. She is caring and compassionate, witty, and guests LOVE her tours! Dani moved off to the big city and then made her way back home to get married, give tours, and have babies! Book your tour with her today before she goes on maternity leave lol
Jon
BigfootJon is a true local from Crystal River. He knows the local waterways like the back of his hands and breezed through our training classes! Jon lives on the water here in Crystal River with his Mom and Brother and loves every minute of life. If he is not working for the day, you will most likely see him out on the water fishing on his days off. Book a tour today and maybe you will lucky enough to get our local legend Jon as your tour guide!
Julia Gulia
The Little MermaidJulia Gulia is just like Ariel from the Little Mermaid. She does mostly swim tours for us and has the hair to match! When not giving amazing tours for us, she is a college student specializing in Social Media. Her future aspirations include opening a beer garden and running other businesses. Book your tour with her today and learn about our area from this ROCK STAR!
RJ
The Loudmouth NomadRJ has been with us for a while now and has been a tour guide in various states for quite some time. He has guided in Alaska, Montana, Maine, Colorado, and now in Florida for the past few years. He enjoys spotting manatees on all of his tours but loves seeing dolphins the best. RJ always has a smile on his face and LOVES giving the best tours! Book your tour today with this local celebrity…
Bring Your Dog!
We are pet-friendly for kayak rentals and paddleboard rentals for your enjoyment with your pets (sorry, no pets allowed on guided tours). We are dedicated to delivering fun and the best customer service in Crystal River, so if there are any special requests to make your adventure even more special, please let us know and we will do everything possible to accommodate you.
We specialize in creating lifetime memories for couples, team building, family reunions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, first timers, experienced enthusiasts, and pets!
Clear Kayak Manatee EcoTours, Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals, Party Paddleboard Rental
We are a family-owned and operated tour company in Crystal River, Florida. We specialize in all clear kayak manatee tours, swim with manatee tours, and kayak / paddleboard rentals. Our company takes pride in giving top-notch customer service with the best equipment in town! Our crew at Paddles Outdoor Rentals are all locals who want you to have the best experience possible. Read our reviews and book your adventure with Paddles Outdoor Rentals today!
Top-Rated Kayak Rentals & Tours in Crystal River, FL★★★★★
We rented 3 kayaks for 2 hours to see the manatees. We had an outstanding time with an accommodating staff as well as excellent equipment. The laminated maps clipped to the kayaks were so helpful, and the facilities for the rental were great! Well worth the time and money! The manatees were amazing!
– Michele C. | TripAdvisor
We arrived, they brought us right in to watch the video and right out the door for a shuttle drive to the launching spot. Launching spot was a beach and was fairly easy in and out of kayak. Quick to pick us up as well and we were on our way. Kayaks were nice as well and not at all tippy. We saw so many manatee in the canals near Three Sister Spring - we went to hidden springs and others on the map but no luck - it was also a little rougher in the open waters getting there. Next time we will stick with the canals.
– Kathy R. | TripAdvisor
It was our first time kayaking in Crystal River and really enjoyed the tour with our guide Jessica. It was a perfect length of time and she was very knowledgeable and it was relaxing. We did see over a dozen manatees too! We did get wet in kayaks so wear bathing suits under clothing if cool out. Great memory
– Ann G. | TripAdvisor
We visited on April 2nd. We had a private tour for our group of 14 with Jessica. She was the most patient, fun, and informative guide! We saw several manatees and learned a lot. We also purchased the photos Jessica took on our trip for a very reasonable price. The gift shop is super cute and clean. The whole experience from check in until we left was perfect.
– Maria G. | TripAdvisorMilitary Discounts
Thank you for your service from all of us at Paddles Outdoor Rentals. Please use coupon code Military25 at checkout to receive 25% off your rental (not applicable for guided eco-tour or swim with manatee tours). This is for ALL military personnel, past or present. We cannot thank you enough for your service, so please enjoy your rental as we are grateful for the freedom you have provided us. *This is good for rental products only. Past or current military I.D. required upon arrival.
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