Kings Bay Scenic Cruise: Explore Florida's Plantation

The picturesque one-hour journey by boat sets off every day. It takes you on a tour around Kings Bay, Florida. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience the Crystal River National Wildlife refuge without dipping into the water!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plantation Adventure Center - The scenic cruise is our one-hour dry tour of beautiful Kings Bay. You will cruise through the beautiful bay looking for wildlife while the captain points out the highlights of the area. During the cruise there is always the chance of seeing manatees, but it can never be guaranteed. These are wild animals in their natural habitat that come and go as they desire. Our tour boats are fully covered to protect you from the sun and rain. Besides manatees there is always a chance of seeing dolphins, otters, turtles, a variety of birds and fish. Every tour is unique!
What's Included
  • Expert tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
9301 W Fort Island Trail
West Fort Island Trail
Plantation Adventure Center located on property at the Plantation on Crystal Rive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Twyla_d
Jul 9, 2024
Thumbs up! - Nice relaxing ride. Unfortunately we weren't able to see any manatees but still a good time and very informative. Great tour guide!
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Gloria_e
Jul 3, 2024
Very nice, enjoyable cruise - My friend, my granddaughter and I had a fun time on this cruise around King’s Bay. The crew were very friendly and informative. We even saw a few manatees even though it was a hot day.
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Stephanie_j
Jun 30, 2024
Super trip - Staff were great and very knowledgeable. Arrive early for parking. The kids were kept entertained and they were able to handle our large group. We really enjoyed seeing the bay from a boat since we have seen it from the car so many times.
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Lauri_s
Jun 12, 2024
It's a great life - They made learning about the area, wildlife, and Manatees fun. Incorporating interaction with the crowd traveling with us brought added laughter. I'll recommend and do the cruise again!
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Jet64331130686
Jun 8, 2024
Capt Cory & Amanda well worth your time - Capt. Cory and Amanda were great!! Cory is 6th generation Crystal River-ian so he had all sorts of tidbits about the bay and it's history. When he had to navigate through boat traffic she smoothly picked up the narrative. It was an hour well spent. We would go again in a heartbeat
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Kim_h
Jun 2, 2024
Great Time - Wonderful way to share in my Mom’s 80th birthday! Excellent staff and crew!! We would definitely come again😄
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Cynthiadc8076dk
May 24, 2024
Best time ever! Highlight of the trip! - We had the best time! The staff were absolutely incredible and helpful. I went with my boyfriend and best friend. My best friend and I went swimming with the manatees and my boyfriend decided to stay on the boat. They suited us in wetsuits and we watched an informative video before getting on the boat. We were able to see 2 manatees plus a baby. It was a little murky due to a recent storm but our dive master, Laura, was so fun and helped everyone get to see them. Our captain, Dave, was really funny and my boyfriend had a blast hanging out with him on the boat. If you're looking for a tour, come here! It's worth the drive regardless where you are!
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Brenda_r
May 12, 2024
Enjoyable - Everything! From the moment we stepped on board to the moment we stepped off. Fun, relaxing and educational. Great way to spend time with family and friends and
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Jana_b
May 6, 2024
Great experience. - Friendly and entertaining tour guides, relaxing and perfect after a long day of activities. We spotted a manatee withing the first 5 minutes and got an up close view, with time to take pictures... even got to see some cool looking birds with babies in their nests.
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Mary_o
Jul 14, 2024
The Capatain and the Tour... - The Capatain and the Tour Guide were excellent. However the tour itself was not very interesting and not much to look at except the houses in the neighborhood. The boat was perfect as was the crew. Just not a good location!
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