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Crystal River: Three Sisters Clear Kayak and Snorkeling Tour

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Crystal River: Three Sisters Clear Kayak and Snorkeling Tour
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About This Tour

Highlights • Booking includes a single clear-bottom kayak (200 lbs limit) • Sleek, lightweight design — easy to paddle (not bulky tandems) • Guided by Captain Scotty, the owner and lifelong waterman • Small groups only — relaxed, personal tours (not cookie-cutter) • Flexible pace with no strict time limits • Spot manatees, turtles, fish, and birds in their natural habitat • Launch from Waterfront Social, best year-round manatee viewing • Want a tandem, sit-on-top, or paddleboard instead? Vessel Choices (by request) • Tandem sit-on-top kayak – 400 lbs combined limit (non see-through) • Single sit-on-top kayak – 300 lbs limit (non see-through) • Hard carbon fiber paddleboard – 200 lbs limit Good to Know • Duration: 2–3 hours (flexible, no strict cutoff) • Wildlife sightings not guaranteed outside peak manatee season (Jan–Feb) • We run small, personal groups — often just one family at a time • Snorkeling available, not required. we provide masks and snorkels.

Photo Gallery

Clear kayak on Crystal River near snorkelers and a pontoon boat, with a manatee visible under the water.

Clear kayak on Crystal River near snorkelers and a pontoon boat, with a manatee visible under the water.

Woman in a pink tank top paddling a clear kayak on Crystal River, wearing sunglasses and smiling with a paddleboarder in the background.

Woman in a pink tank top paddling a clear kayak on Crystal River, wearing sunglasses and smiling with a paddleboarder in the background.

Wide view of Crystal River with kayaks, snorkelers, and a pontoon boat, showing a manatee swimming beneath the surface.

Wide view of Crystal River with kayaks, snorkelers, and a pontoon boat, showing a manatee swimming beneath the surface.

Young boy paddling a green and blue clear-bottom kayak in Crystal River, wearing a blue hoodie and cap.

Young boy paddling a green and blue clear-bottom kayak in Crystal River, wearing a blue hoodie and cap.

Group of smiling paddlers on Crystal River, with women in clear kayaks and a man standing on a paddleboard behind them on a sunny day.

Group of smiling paddlers on Crystal River, with women in clear kayaks and a man standing on a paddleboard behind them on a sunny day.

Crystal River: Three Sisters Clear Kayak and Snorkeling Tour

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Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting Point

Meet at the boat ramp at the Port Hotel, 1610 SE Paradise Circle, Crystal River. Parking and restrooms included. Welcome packet with map sent after booking. On-site: Manatee Swim Center & Waterfront Social Restaurant/Tiki Bar.

Special Instructions

Please meet us at the boat ramp of the Port Hotel. We do not need your online ticket, we have your reservation in our system, just your name upon arrival is sufficient. Your tour comes with a single person clear bottom kayak but you're welcome to call us ahead of time to switch your craft to a tandem, a paddleboard or a sit on top kayak.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

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Dest ID: 22318 (Crystal River)
Slug: crystal-river