Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour Of Crystal River (Nov 15th – Mar 31st)
Clear Kayak Manatee Ecotour of Crystal River, Florida $59.99
You will be journeying out to some of the most beautiful waterways in Florida in our clear kayaks with one of our amazing local guides. You will be educated on our amazing local ecosystem and be on the lookout for MANATEES!!! You will also be viewing other various wildlife such as turtles, various birds, dolphins, and many species of fish. Our world famous Three Sisters springs is closed during manatee season since it is a designated manatee sanctuary, but no worries, there are SEVERAL different places we go to spot manatees. This is the NUMBER one tour in ALL of Florida during manatee season (November 15th – March 31st), so don’t miss out and reserve your spot today!
You will be learn about our extremely unique ecosystem and learn why so many manatees make Crystal River their home.
ALL Clear Kayak Tours
Our tour includes an ALL Clear Kayak, life vest, paddles, and one of our amazing LOCAL guides! The clear kayaks are all tandem vessels, partners are required. All guests must be under 250 pounds each and when picking their partner must be under 425 pounds together. If you have an odd numbered group, you will be paired with an adult from another odd numbered group. Each party involving minors (ages 3-12) must have another member age 13+ to pair with their children; minors are not permitted to be paired with another party. A minimum of one adult (ages 18+) is required for every booking. If the entire tour has an odd number of guests, one person may be set up as a single rider in the double clear kayak. No exceptions will be made. Also, There is NO swimming on our clear kayak tours. The clear kayaks are very hard to get on and off while in the deeper water, so we do not swim on these tours. We do however offer SWIM tours daily which we use our regular kayaks that are much easier to get on and off for swimming.
Important Information
We require that you arrive 30 minutes prior to your reservation time! There is a short video (required by FWC) and waivers to sign before being sent out.
Your time on the water starts at your designated tour starting time. As such, if you arrive after your tour has left, you will miss your tour. Tours leave at the scheduled reservation time. If you are late for the tour there are no refunds, cancelations, or rescheduling. NO EXCEPTIONS!
There is a $5.00 per person launch fee that is charged at checkout, this gets paid directly to Pete’s Pier. You will be given a bracelet that is necessary to launch at Pete’s Pier Marina. There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle at the launch site that can be paid via card or cash.
There are no shoes allowed on our clear kayaks. You will leave your shoes at the launch location and can put them back on at the end of the tour.
Tour Details
- What To Wear & Bring
- Bathing suit
- Sunscreen (not permitted in kayak, pre-apply only)
- Hat
- Polarized sunglasses
- Towel
- Dry Clothes
- What's Included
- ALL clear kayak
- Life vest
- Paddles
- Amazing local guide
- Superior customer service
- Fresh air on our amazing waterways
- Possibility to view many wildlife species
- Restrictions
Got Questions? We Have Answers
Since we do not feed alligators, we cannot guarantee that you will see an alligator. We see only wild alligators in their natural habitat. American alligators are more timid and less aggressive than people think. They are naturally afraid of people. It is rare for a human to be attacked by an alligator. Attacks are more likely when an alligator is being fed or if it is around people often. This makes them used to people and they become less afraid of humans. These types of alligators are more likely to become a nuisance and possibly dangerous and end up being killed. However, wild alligators tend to stray away from the sight of humans unless you are too close to their nest or their babies. Even in this case, the mother alligator often makes a hissing noise to warn you not to get any closer. We strive to provide the most genuine and authentic experience possible. Feeding wildlife consistently encourages animals to become reliant on that food source rather than feeding naturally. Besides, there are over 100 species of fish and shellfish that they can snack on in the Atchafalaya Basin!
Dress comfortable! Please check the weather before arriving to our tour to be sure to dress appropriate. Keep in mind during cool days, the temperatures will be ~10 degrees cooler on the water and even cooler while we are driving fast! During the summer, it is very hot and humid in Louisiana. A hat and light clothing are recommended!
We do not lure or feed the wildlife so we cannot guarantee that we will see a specific type of wildlife. The Atchafalaya is home to many creatures which makes it more likely to see a variety of animals! On a typical day we will see a variety of birds and alligators. On our tours we have also seen otters, beavers, snakes, fishing spiders, racoons. It’s always a surprise which makes it that much more fun!
Swimming is allowed if all parties consent to pausing to swim.