The best family-friendly activities in Crystal River for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)
Crystal River Boat and Nature Tour
Our tours stand out as a unique experience in Crystal River. Aboard the 24-passenger vessel, Monroe, our knowledgeable naturalists provide engaging narrations about the park’s...
$31
King's Bay Sunset Cruise
Experience the magic of Kings Bay with our unique Sunset Cruise! Departing from our private docks at the Paddletail Waterfront Lodge, you'll first join our...
$39
Crystal River Manatee Viewing Cruise
This tour is the perfect way to stay dry and view the wild manatees of the Kings Bay Wildlife Refuge. Hop aboard our US Coast...
$51
Kings Bay Eco Tours
We are a locally owned business. I am the owner and operator, I possess extensive expertise in leading tours on Kings Bay, gained from years...
$55
We are the only kayak company with a private launch centrally located between Three Sisters and Hunter Springs. Here at Kacey’s Custom Adventures, we strive...
$55
Eco Manatee and Wildlife Boat Tour
At Nature Coast Manatee Adventures, our Eco Manatee Wildlife Boat Tour offers a unique, peaceful, and educational experience that stands out from the rest. Unlike...
$55
Manatee and Wildlife Boat Tour
Explore the stunning natural beauty of Crystal River, Florida, with your eco-friendly sightseeing boat tours. Glide through crystal river and kings bay encounter gentle manatees...
$55
Join our USCG Master Captain at Fort Island Trail Park to embark on a 90 minute tour around Kings Bay and/or The Crystal River. Explore...
$55
Self-Guided Clear Bottom Kayak Tour – Explore King’s Bay Glide through the crystal-clear waters of King’s Bay at your own pace on a self-guided kayak...
$60
Crystal River: Small Group Boat Tour
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...
$60
Manatee Kayak Encounter
Welcome to the Manatee Capital of the state of Florida. Between the 7 rivers that make up the waterways in our county, we estimate between...
$65
Begin your morning with a peaceful sunrise paddle through Crystal River. Launch from the Port Hotel in a tandem sit-on-top kayak and paddle into the...
$65
A unique opportunity awaits in the Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge, where swimming alongside gentle manatees, affectionately known as paddletails, becomes a reality. Guided by...
$69
Come book a trip with Crystal River Manatee Adventures, where fun meets nature! Our goal is to provide the best experience possible and have fun...
$70
Manatee Swim Tour
As the leaders in the industry we feel it is our duty to have all our tours conducted by professionals. Our Manatee snorkel tours are...
$75
On our one of a kind tour, you will kayak AND swim inside of Three Sisters Springs on our guided eco-tour. This all inclusive tour...
$75
Mother approved with no age limit. American Pro Diving Center helps visitors and locals explore the clear, teeming waters of Florida with year-round manatee tour...
$75
After the morning manatee tour relax on the afternoon Rainbow River drift where you can snorkel or scuba dive. The Rainbow River, a Florida spring,...
$75
Unique Glow Kayak Experience, Paddle in an all-clear kayak equipped with glow lights, offering a stunning view of the illuminated underwater world and creating a...
$75
• Professional, experienced guides. Tours are led by trained adult guides with local and wildlife knowledge. • Educational and wildlife-focused • Beginner and family-friendly •...
$75
WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR UNIQUE • Paddleboarding offers a higher vantage point, allowing guests to see the clear spring water and wildlife beneath them. •...
$75
