If you're looking for any kind of rental for Crystal River this is your place. Locked our keys out…read moreof our car and Luke helped us get our car open.huge thanks to you guys from start to finish they made our stressful trip enjoyable. From hunter's kayaks and tours it's a 2 min walk to hunters spring. We saw atleast 10 manatees in the spring and three dolphins were even in the swim area. 10/10 would recommend

Pros: easy online registration and scheduling; Front desk…read moregirl for check in was great super sweet. Very nice and informative. We were a bit late and she extended our reservation. I was quite thankful. The kayaks were fun and we were left to our devices to explore. Isaiah was cool and very laid back. We were also a half hour late coming back and they were totally cool with it. Thank you! I can't believe I saw the baby manatees. I literally cried. Cons: I was surprised they just let us out with no real guide! It was cool but I'm surprised they trusted us. We kinda got lost the first 90mins and didn't know where we going but eventually we got to the area where the manatees were gathering. A bit crowded and I felt bad everyone so close to the protected species. Overall a super a cool experience. We went during manatee festival in January so it was a bit crowded but not overwhelming. It was a beautiful day with beautiful site seeing. Def recommend!

What an AWESOME day! Crystal River Kayak Company & Dive Center made for such a great experience!…read moreThe staff were friendly and informative, equipment was clean & well maintained, and check-in/out was simple and quick! We rented paddle-boards for 3 hours to go visit Three Sister Springs at the Crystal River Wildlife Refuge, and it did NOT disappoint! You cannot swim at Three Sister Springs unless you arrive by watercraft as the refuge is protected, so going on an adventure via paddle-board was a nice relaxing way to explore the area. We saw multiple manatees and even got to swim with them when they came in the refuge (SUCH A COOL EXPERIENCE)! The coolest thing about the manatees was how much trust they put in the people visiting their home. There was a mom and calf swimming right up to people, and I thought how cool it was that she put that much trust into her surroundings as to show off her baby. I highly recommend checking out this company next time you're visiting the area!

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, easy entry point for a day on the river. Great time…read morekayaking with the manatees!

Highly recommend Manatee Paddle if you are looking for an affordable rental to Three Sisters…read moreSpring! The staff was so helpful - from providing a map and walking through the best path to get to the spring to helping us launch, it was a great experience. You check in downtown and then the walk to the launch area is less than five minutes. Everything you need is at the launch area. This was probably one of the nicest kayaks I've ever rented. The springs was lovely and surprisingly not too packed for 4th of July Weekend.

Manatee Paddle truly went above and beyond to make our experience positive, exciting, and…read moreeducational. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine smiles, warmth, and encouragement. I was personally a bit nervous since I hadn't paddle boarded much before, but every step of the way we felt supported and truly cared for. Hearing about the family's passion for protecting the ecosystem and the manatees, along with all the helpful tips they shared to optimize our experience, was absolutely incredible. When we got to the dock, we were guided so kindly - Mike even held our shoes in his truck for us! When he noticed me struggling a bit, he took the time to give me multiple tips on how to better move in the water and maneuver the board, which made such a difference. We saw so many manatees, including mama and baby pairs, which was unforgettable. When we returned to the dock and shared how excited we were, Mike went above and beyond once again by recommending another nearby location we could walk to where we ended up seeing even more manatees up close and personal. I would 10/10 recommend Manatee Paddle to anyone looking for an incredible manatee experience. I am so grateful to Mike and his family for making our day so special. THANK YOU!!

We did the sunset kayak tour and it was amazing!!!! We went off season and still saw manatees…read more HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

We had a fantastic three-hour kayaking adventure with Paddles Outdoor Rentals. My friend and I…read moredecided to skip the guided tour and paddle out on our own. Our goal was simple: get a good workout in and enjoy being on the water. Manatees, if we saw them, would just be a bonus. Well... let's just say the bonuses showed up. The staff was super friendly, incredibly patient, and genuinely helpful. Their recommendations about where to paddle made all the difference and set us up for a great route. We got our workout, soaked in the beauty of the water, and had some wonderful manatee encounters along the way. Peaceful, magical, and just the right amount of adventure. Great people, smooth process, and a memorable day on the water.

We loved our Get Up and Go Kayaking tour in Crystal River! Our guide, Dimitri, was really wonderful…read more- a wealth of knowledge about the area and its wildlife. And, in a real Steve Irwin style moment, our tour encountered a small shark, disoriented and lost. Dimitri picked it up in his hands and showed it to all who were on the river in the area! Highly recommend this experience. Our 11- and 12-year-old kids were well equipped. Things were safe and the whole thing was well organized.

YASSIEL Was the best tour guide! Saw sooo many manatees - but also appreciated the conservation and…read moreprotection efforts of these beautiful creatures! Tour was about two hours, and the scenery was beautiful! Saw turtles, alligators, pelicans and ospreys too!!!!

Always a great experience with this operation. We usually go out without a guide and find…read moreeverything we want to see with the map and directions they provide. Kayak seats are comfortable... but we've never tried the clear bottom kayaks so I can't speak on those. We had to push off later than scheduled due to the holiday crowds so they gifted us extra time for the inconvenience. Saw lots of manatees! This is a very honest and hard working group who truly strive for customer satisfaction.

Wife and I went to Crystal River, came up from Tampa and spent the day there. Can't say enough nice…read morethings about this tour and business. Caitlyn and Emily our tour guides were great, it was just the two of us on the tour which was awesome. Very relaxing and saw a bunch of manatees. We believe we saw one that was pregnant. Just an enjoyable tour with some wonderful tour guides that went at a very leisurely pace to really enjoy the wildlife and the surroundings. Also thanks Caitlyn for the recommendations on other hikes, we ended up doing the mounds trail and homossassa state park. Thanks again for a great experience and we will be back to do another tour. Highly recommend this group for any kayaking/snorkeling, etc tours.

Captain Mike's was sooooo much fun! Our captain - Tom? Idk, he was an older guy with a beard - was…read morevery knowledgeable about the area and EVERYTHING about manatees. The manatees themselves were plump and happy :). Definitely do this if you are staying in Crystal River for the weekend! NOTE: Stay at the Best Western. Not only is its location great, but it's literally a 10 step walk from the hotel. My family and I stayed here, and it is literally on the property

Captain Morgan was our in water tour guide and she was AMAZING!! She's super knowledgeable about…read moreall things Manatees! She kept a great eye on all members of the group and did check ins throughout the tour to make sure we were ok and didn't need to head back to the boat. We did the 2pm tour and got super lucky with all the manatees we were able to see. I will definitely recommend!

Captain Steve was great, very informative, very upbeat. Glad we took the tour as we had a great…read moreview of Crystal River, even though what we saw of a manatee could have easily been a shark. Just saw a dark body underwater and knew it was a manatee because of the antenna attached.

From the moment we arrived, we knew this was going to be a good day. We were greeted warmly and…read morefitted with our wetsuits and snorkels right away. After a safety briefing, we headed out to the boat where our Captain and first mate, Tori educated us about manatee while scouting for them. The water is 72* year-round. Beautiful sunny day and cool water. Nice!! We saw many manatee. They are huge! I mean HUGE!! We saw mamas and babies, pregnant mamas, and, cows and bulls doing what looked like WWE wrestling. How you say? Sexy time! 10/10 recommend! No pictures. Unlike most touristy places, they don't take photos. ‍