Three Sisters Springs Visitor Center manages land access to Three Sisters Springs, a protected natural area in Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge famous for manatee encounters and clear freshwater springs, accessible primarily by water for in-water recreation like snorkeling and kayaking during manatee season.

River Ventures is the #1 tour operator in Crystal River and Homosassa, Florida, specializing in eco-tours including manatee swims and snorkeling, airboat rides, scallop hunts, wildlife encounters, river cruises, paddling, kayak rentals, and lodging. They emphasize integrity, reputation, community outreach, education, high-quality facilities and vessels, flexibility, environmental dedication, and customer appreciation with a passionate crew.

Fun 2 Dive Manatee Tours is the #1 rated manatee tour company in Crystal River, Florida, operating since 1995. They specialize in small-group, semi-private, and private snorkel tours to swim with manatees in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, with all necessary gear provided, USFWS permitted operations, and a maximum of 6-12 participants per boat.

A Crystal River Kayak Company offers kayak rentals, stand-up paddleboard (SUP), canoe rentals, and guided kayak tours including clear kayak adventures, manatee swim tours (November 15 - March 31), sunset tours, and dry tours to explore Crystal River's waterways, Three Sisters Springs, and Kings Bay for wildlife viewing like manatees. They provide the largest selection of boats (single/double sit-on-top, sit-inside, paddle boards, canoes, clear kayaks), closest dock to Three Sisters Springs (10-minute paddle), life jackets, paddles, rentals for masks/snorkels, wetsuits, accessories, gifts, apparel, changing rooms, restrooms, and water cooler. Reservations required for rentals and self-launches; welcomes all experience levels.

See Crystal River offers relaxing riverboat safaris and narrated sightseeing cruises in Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, focusing on up-close wildlife encounters with manatees, alligators, turtles, and birds in their natural habitat. Expert USCG licensed captains provide narration about the area's ecology and history, using USCG inspected tour boats with a maximum of 16 passengers for an intimate experience.

Go Local Manatee Tours is a locally owned and operated small business specializing in unforgettable, up-close and personal manatee encounters in Crystal River, Florida. They offer daily 6-passenger semi-private tours that are eco-friendly, all-inclusive with snorkeling gear, wetsuits, and free professional photo packages, led by knowledgeable local captains and in-water guides.

Crystal River Boat Tours offers intimate, guided 2-hour boat tours and sunset cruises through Crystal River and King’s Bay on a comfortable 20-foot pontoon boat captained by USCG Master Captain Wayne Bodley. Guests can spot manatees, dolphins, alligators, turtles, and native birds while learning about the area’s history and folklore. Small group experiences emphasize relaxation with front-row seats for wildlife viewing, and guests may bring coolers of beverages or enjoy complimentary hot chocolate on cold days.

Crystal River Tiki Tour offers private tiki boat tours in Crystal River, Florida, cruising the famous waters to see manatees, Three Sisters Springs, clear waters, and beautiful scenery. Tours are relaxing, pet-friendly, BYOB, with a USCG approved captain, accommodating all ages up to 6 passengers on comfortable boats with tropical decor.

Ms Fin's Oarhouse is a family-owned marina and charter business with over 25 years of experience, located in Ozello/Crystal River, Florida, specializing in fishing charters, airboat tours, gigging tours, kayaking, boating, sightseeing, scalloping, snorkeling, eco and birding photo tours, family fishing pontoon charters, mudboat fishing charters, night gigging airboat charters, and manatee viewing tours (seasonal) on the Nature Coast.