Crystal River: Small Group Boat Tour
- 1h 20m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We’re proud to be the only manatee tour company in Crystal River that’s fully owned and operated by true local natives — born and raised right here in downtown Crystal River. As a small, owner-operated business, Go Local Manatee Tours is built on passion, experience, and a deep connection to the springs, the wildlife, and the history of this special place. We specialize in small group tours to ensure a more personal, engaging, and respectful experience for every guest. Our tours offer more than just sightseeing — we share the rich local history, educate you about the gentle manatees, and operate with an eco-conscious mindset to help preserve the waters we call home. Come experience Crystal River the way only a local can show you.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
What's not
- Gratuities
- parking at marina (10 dollars)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please park at Pete’s Pier Marina. From there, take a short walk over to the gift shop and ask for Go Local Manatee Tours. Your captain will meet you shortly after to begin your adventure! Pete’s pier charges a 10 dollar parking fee.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Go Local Manatee Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Crystal River
- Its from-price is 22% below the median of the 127 experiences we list in Crystal River.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 46 of 127.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Crystal River
Crystal River is a small town on Florida's Nature Coast, famous for clear spring-fed waters where manatees gather in winter.
Crystal River lies on Florida's Gulf coast north of Tampa, where many springs feed Kings Bay with clear water that stays at a steady 22 degrees Celsius all year. As winter cold chills the Gulf, West Indian manatees crowd into the warm water, and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge protects them. Three Sisters Springs, a cluster of crystal-clear pools, is a manatee refuge in the cold months.
Top-ranked sights in Crystal River: Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
