Saw over 40 manatees in February! Unbelievable experience. The staff from the front desk to the…read moredeck hands were helpful and kind. We even saw a gator in one of the coves! Bring a wet suit if you're sensitive to cold. 72 degrees sounds a lot warmer than it is. 10/10

Shauna was very helpful and accommodating. Everyone was nice and helpful. I thought it was very…read moreaffordable for the experience. This is actually our second time there and I want to support family owned businesses and some supplies here. Nice little boutique and just very friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend it a lot of fun things in the gift shop. Hope hope you'll check it out and if you're lucky, you'll see a lot of manatees, but you can always call ahead!

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

MANATEES ARE MAGICAL! We saw well over 30+ manatees on our late January kayaking outing. We rented…read morea 2-seater top kayak (comes w paddles and life vests). And from the staff to the dock hands, to the quality of the vessel and cleanliness of the shop: 10/10. A guide handed us a laminated map (nice touch) and told us where to head for manatee sightings. And even pointed us to a cove that homes a lot of turtles and alligators. We saw it all! They have volunteers overseeing the 3 sisters springs, to help monitor the safety of the manatees (and scold ignorant people lol). Great time! If you're unsure, let me assure you.. just book.

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 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.

This was my second time using Paddles Outdoor Rentals and I definitely would recommend them! They…read morehave knowledgable guides, great equipment, and are timely with everything. We saw like a million manatees and even got to go out 15 minutes early to take full advantage.

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!!!!

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!