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.

Paddles Outdoor Rentals is a family-owned and operated business in Crystal River, FL, offering kayak rentals, paddleboard rentals, water bike rentals, bike rentals, guided kayak tours, swim with manatee tours, party paddle board rentals, and eco-tours including sunset tours and visits to Three Sisters Springs. They are the closest rental facility to Three Sisters Springs with a state-of-the-art kayak launch system and prioritize customer service.

The Plantation Adventure Center at Plantation Resort on Crystal River offers fishing charters, boat rentals, manatee swimming tours, snorkeling, scalloping, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and scenic cruises, with direct marina access to Kings Bay, Crystal River, and the Gulf of Mexico. Experienced captains guide fishing trips and other adventures on Florida's Nature Coast.

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.

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.

Explorida is a premier tour company in Crystal River, FL, specializing in manatee swim tours, scallop charters, dolphin watching, sunset tours, e-bike rentals, and kayak excursions. Locally owned and operated, they emphasize sustainable eco-tourism with U.S. Fish & Wildlife permitted operations, U.S. Coast Guard certified boats featuring grassbed-friendly anchors and manatee-safe prop guards, top-notch gear including wetsuits, masks, fins, and in-water guides on every tour. They offer a spacious facility with customer lounge, orientation area, climate-controlled changing rooms, restrooms, and a unique manatee education gift shop, providing intimate group tours limited to 10 passengers and private scallop charters up to 14 passengers, hassle-free bookings with no hidden fees.

The Plantation Resort on Crystal River Adventure Center offers immersive water-based adventures on Florida’s Nature Coast, including swimming and snorkeling with manatees, fishing charters, boating and boat rentals, kayaking, paddleboarding, scenic cruises, sunset boat rides, and scallop charters, with direct marina access to Kings Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

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.

Kacey's Custom Adventures is a Crystal River, Florida-based outfitter specializing in guided kayak tours, rentals, sales, and wildlife experiences such as manatee snorkeling at Three Sisters Springs. Voted 'The Best of the Best' in Citrus County for kayak rentals and sales, it offers exceptional hospitality, expert guides, and the closest launch to Three Sisters Springs, located at 1 SW 1st Pl, Crystal River, FL 34429.

The Plantation Resort on Crystal River Adventure Center offers immersive outdoor adventures on Florida’s Nature Coast, including swimming and snorkeling with manatees, fishing charters, boating and boat rentals, kayaking, paddleboarding, scallop charters, scenic cruises, and sunset boat rides. Located with direct access to Kings Bay and Crystal River, it provides gear like fishing equipment, wetsuits, snorkel gear, and amenities such as heated changing facilities, hot beverages, and towels on tours.