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Immerse yourself in nature, ABOVE the water’s surface!

Join us for the best manatee viewing in Crystal River, all while staying dry!

For the majority of the year, it is difficult to see manatees in Crystal River from shore, as they constantly move about our waterways searching for food.. but not with Explorida!

On our manatee boat tours, we offer up the best manatee viewing in Crystal River, year round, all while staying dry! Join this Manatee viewing eco cruise to pair with one of our expert Master Captains who are trained to find manatees on your manatee boat tour, even in the offseason!! Our master captains and will deliver the best manatee tour in Crystal River, FL—every time.

Tour King's Bay in style

For this once in a lifetime trip – Experience Explorida!

The Explorida manatee boat tour is the best way to see Crystal River. Our large, comfortable, fully shaded, manatee viewing boats feature back to back seating to improve your view for the ride! Have your cameras ready to capture the outstanding scenery and diverse wildlife along the way, as we should also spot an impressive variety of wildlife that calls the refuge “home”. On our tour, you will learn the history of manatees in Crystal river, and also the history of the wildlife refuge. This is truly a nature lover’s Eco Tour offering up the chance to see many species of birds, turtles, and even a dolphin every now and then!

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Come Prepared

What's Included

  • 1.5 HR. Eco Cruise
  • Bottled Water
  • USCG Certified Master Captain

What to Bring

  • Hats
  • Sunglasses (Polarized are Best)
  • Flip Flops/Sandals
  • Cameras
  • 5$ for Marina Parking (Per Car)

Other Considerations

  • Group Tour - limited to 13
  • Call for private booking requests
  • Tour is offered daily, year round
  • Meeting Location is Pete’s Pier Marina

Manatee Viewing Cruise

1.5 Hours

Ages 3+

Gather the crew and join us for your daily dose of serenity on our Manatee Viewing Cruise.

Don’t Miss the Boat!

The meeting location for this tour is Petes Pier Marina. You will find our boats clearly marked with EXPLORIDA on the sides, and parked at the Floating dock nearest the “Bait Shop.” Please arrive no sooner than 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time to ensure your captain is ready to meet you! Once you pay for parking, head to the bait shop in search for the Explorida crew dressed in Neon Green!