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Cypris
The NewlywedCypris is new to being a tour guide, but is absolutely fantastic! She LOVES making her guests feel comfortable and goes the extra mile to make sure everyone has a great time on her tours. Book today and see why so many people love her tours.
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!
Monica
Ms. ChillMonica comes to us as a referral from one of our favorite tour guides, Kyle with a smile! Monica has an amazing personality and a great sense of humor which our guests absolutely love about her. She is very chill and you will never feel rushed by her while learning about our unique ecosystem. Book today and see why our guests give her such great reviews!
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.
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!
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!
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
Jax
The ProfessionalJax loves being on the water and gives amazing tours to our guests. She continually gets amazing reviews one after another and strives to be the best at what she does. Book your tour today and you won’t be disappointed!
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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