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.

Clear Kayaking Tours is a family-owned and operated business in Crystal River, Florida, with over 20 years of local experience, offering guided clear kayak tours through scenic waterways like Three Sisters Springs, focusing on unique underwater views of manatees and natural beauty.

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.

Crystal River Watersports is a family-owned adventure tour center operating for over 20 years in Crystal River, Florida, focusing on sustainable, eco-responsible opportunities to observe and preserve nature above, in, and under water. They offer in-water adventures including snorkeling, manatee swims, scuba tours and courses, scalloping, and mermaiding, as well as dry cruises, boat rentals with captains, ecology courses, and more, while promoting conservation through memberships in Save the Manatee Club Guardian Guides Program and other efforts.

Get Up and Go Kayaking is the original clear kayak tour company in Crystal River, established in 2018, offering small-group guided tours in 100% clear tandem kayaks through the spring-fed waters of Kings Bay and Three Sisters Springs. They provide two seasonal adventures: Manatee Season Tours (Nov 15–Mar 31) for manatee sightings, spring swimming, and wildlife viewing, and Three Sisters Springs Tours (Apr 1–Nov 14) for exploring springs like Jurassic, Magnolia, Hunter, and Three Sisters with opportunities for swimming and wildlife spotting. Tours last 2-2.5 hours, launch from Kings Bay Park, include expert guides, safety equipment, dry bags, and are limited to small groups of max 10 people for an exclusive experience.

Paddletail Waterfront Adventures is Crystal River's most professional tour company operating in Kings Bay, offering exclusive 'Swim with Manatees' tours for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with majestic creatures in their natural habitat. They provide in-depth educational courses on passive observation, licensed and insured diving instructors on every tour, and options starting at $75 per person including VIP private tours for up to 6 guests on a custom heated houseboat with onboard restroom and changing room.

Nature's Discovery is a locally-owned and operated charter business in Crystal River, Florida, offering unforgettable eco-friendly manatee swim tours, private eco tours, scalloping adventures, and scenic boat tours year-round in King's Bay. They specialize in small group and family-oriented excursions with USCG-certified captains, providing all gear, free photos (May-November on semi-private tours), and education on manatee conservation and the local ecosystem.

Crystal River Preserve Adventures offers unique eco-heritage boat tours, sunset cruises, pontoon boat rentals (18-foot and 23-foot models for half- and full-day), kayak rentals, and guided kayak tours from the Crystal River Preserve State Park marina basin and administrative office.

Salty Siren Tours and Charters is a premier ecotourism business based in Crystal River, Florida, offering professional in-water guided manatee snorkel tours, scallop harvesting charters, inshore fishing charters, eco-tours, and sunset excursions on Florida’s Nature Coast. Led by USCG Master Captain Kimberly Stibbs and Captain Ed, with over 57 years of combined experience, the company emphasizes conservation, education, small group sizes limited to 6 passengers per boat, safety with certified guides and sanitized equipment, and personalized eco-friendly adventures.

Gulf Coast Expeditions is a family and veteran owned small business specializing in small group, guided Manatee snorkeling tours, swim with manatees tours, sunset cruises, eco tours, scallop charters, and sightseeing tours in Florida. The company is dedicated to excellent customer service, preservation of the Florida Manatee and its environment, working with US Fish and Wildlife, and conducting safe, responsible, and educational tours.

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.