Crystal River Kayak Rental: 4-Hour Experience
4.6
78 Ratings
Crystal River

We offer the latest rental gear in Crystal River, paired with excellent customer service. Our kayaks are from Crescent Kayaks, recognized for their superior stability and ease of paddling.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

This package comes with everything you need to enjoy your time on the water including a single kayak for one person up to 250 pounds ages 12 and up if they are able to kayak safely with an adult, 1 paddle, a life vest, and a map of the area. Our kayaks are very stable and easy to paddle so all skill levels are comfortable. Crystal River is such a beautiful place and has so many things to see, such as manatees, dolphins, birds, otters, and many different fish.

THREE SISTERS SPRINGS IS CLOSED TO ALL WATERCRAFT FROM NOVEMBER 15Th THROUGH MARCH 31ST EACH YEAR AND MOST DAYS YOU CAN NOT SWIM INSIDE EITHER!

We require you arrive 30 minutes prior to your start time to watch a video from the FWC and sign waivers. There is a $5.00 City of Crystal River launch fee per vessel rented. This will be collected at our shop before departure and you will receive a wristband to wear while on the water. There is an option to park at our shop for free and walk to the launch point, or pay $5 and park at the park where we launch for the entire day.

Points of Interest

  • 469 NE 1st St
What's Included
  • Single sit-on-top kayak rental
  • Paddle included
  • Life vest provided for safety
  • Area map for easy navigation
What's Not Included
  • $5.00 Per Person City Kayak/Paddleboard Launch Fee
Location
469 NE 1st St
Northeast 1st Street
We are located roughly 200 feet from Route 19 in Crystal River. You will arrive at our location and watch a required video from U.S. Fish and Wildlife. We will then provide you directions to our local park where you meet our employees and pick up your rental equipment.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(78 Ratings)
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Escape274838
Mar 27, 2024
Manatee Mania - This place is the best in Crystal Springs. From the friendly helpful staff at the rental office to the friendly helpful staff at the launch site. They do make it a great memory and in February there are so so many Manatees.
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Michael_d
Mar 9, 2024
Fun had by all! - Great trip, great yaks, and an all around fun time. My only issue (which isn't even this companies fault or problem) is way too many inexperienced boaters on the water.
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Sandra_h
Feb 22, 2024
It was wonderful to see... - It was wonderful to see so many manatees! Water was a little cold and the boats flooded me so prepare to be wet
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Danni_l
Nov 12, 2023
Memorable experience - Fantastic experience! It’s my first time kayaking in the open water. All the staffs are very helpful and friendly! Learn how to use the paddles from other paddlers nearby. Saw different birds, a mother and baby manatee, a turtle and even a dolphin. Enjoy the trip a lot
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Amanda_b
Aug 6, 2023
Kayaking - This was a great time, would do it again. Was really warm would recommend sunscreen, got quite a sunburn.
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Navigate14200872677
Feb 10, 2024
Great day - Perfect weather around 25degC. 10 minute walk down to the water and simple process to get going on the water. Saw a few manatees and a turtle. But the kayaking alone was well worth it.
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Michael_l
Nov 27, 2023
Up and close - Getting up and close to viewing the manatees. The west could have been better. But we did see 3 or more manatees mating in the canal.
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Mariarp4509qv
Aug 1, 2023
Average kayaking experience - King bay has dark, dirty water due to the significant amount of motored boats w tourist divers. Not worth the cost.
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Ocarleneh
Nov 5, 2023
RIP OFF, WORST KAYAK I'VE EVER RENTED - This place is a ripoff! Their kayaks are junk & the single kayak doesn't even have a backrest! They are just in it for the money. They try to nickel & dome you to death. They will RENT you a clear plastic phone case for $10 that you can BUY at Walmart for $4.96. They will rent you a dry bag too, that you can buy cheaper than rent. Also, if you are even just a FEW MINUTES LATE, they will charge you $25 PER 15 MINUTES you are late, per boat!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! They try to upsell you everything!! They even charge you $20 EACH to rent their dive flag to go swimming in a public waterway!!
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Shirley_l
Jul 5, 2023
We had to walk 5... - We had to walk 5 blocks.to the kayak. We weren't given any direction or where we could possibly see any manatees and we paid 40$ to rent googles and snorkel and the water is dirty like river water. We basically got handed our kayaks and let push out into the water. Terrible experience, will not return
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