easy
2–3 hours
Suitable for beginners and casual paddlers; basic balance and paddling skills recommended.
Paddle crystal-clear waters at Three Sisters Springs in a transparent kayak and witness a breathtaking sunset glow. Discover Florida's aquatic life and enjoy an unforgettable twilight adventure.
April 1st Through November 14th
This one-of-a-kind night tour gives you the best of both worlds in Crystal River. You will tour the world famous Three Sisters Springs and then venture to catch a sunset before the second half of your tour begins. After catching one of our spectacular sunsets, we turn the lights on the kayaks to see EVERYTHING that is going on below the surface! You have the possibility of spotting various kinds of wildlife we have to offer here, such as manatees, dolphins, turtles, fish, various birds, and many different species of fish. This is an amazing tour and has limited space, so book today and don’t miss out! Sorry, no pets are allowed on any of our tours. Ages 3 & up only.
What To Expect You will journey out to some of the clearest water in the world in our ALL clear kayaks with one of our amazing LOCAL guides. You will enter into the Famous 3 Sisters Springs and see all it has to offer. You will learn about our ecosystem and possibly spot local wildlife such as manatees, turtles, various birds, dolphins, and many species of fish. The Tour then leads out to our main bay "Kings Bay" where you will watch the Beautiful sunset of Crystal River. After this, you will be led to a different chain of Springs where you will turn on your lights and see the magnificent Clear Water Glowing through your ALL Clear Kayak. Manatee season ends March 31st, but we have resident manatees that live here year round. Manatee sightings are not guaranteed from April 1st - November 14th, but we definitely go to various springs. This is the NUMBER one tour in Florida for spring hunters. Don't miss out and reserve your spot today!
ALL Clear Kayak Tours Our tour includes an ALL Clear Kayak, life vest, paddles, and one of our amazing LOCAL guides! The clear kayaks are all tandem vessels, partners are required. All guests must be under 250 pounds each and when picking their partner must be under 425 pounds together. If you have an odd numbered group, you will be paired with an adult from another odd numbered group. Each party involving minors (ages 3-12) must have another member age 13+ to pair with their children; minors are not permitted to be paired with another party. There must be an adult, 18 plus years of age for any minors under 18 to participate. If the entire tour has an odd number of guests, one person may be set up as a single rider in the double clear kayak. No exceptions will be made.
We require that you arrive 30 minutes prior to your reservation time. There is a short video (required by FWC) and waivers to sign before send out.
This tour operates from April 1st through November 14th of each year. There is a $5.00 per vessel launch fee that is charged at checkout.
THERE IS NO SWIMMING ON OUR CLEAR KAYAK TOURS! It is extremely difficult to get on and off of the clear kayaks so we do not allow swimming on our clear kayak tours.
There are no shoes allowed on our clear kayaks. You will leave your shoes at the launch location and can put them back on at the end of the tour.
We recommend lightweight long pants, long sleeve shirt, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, polarized sunglasses, a towel, and dry clothes.
Enhance your night paddling experience and safely navigate the waters after sunset.
Mosquitoes can be active near the springs at dusk, so apply repellent to stay comfortable.
Protect your skin and the fragile aquatic ecosystem by applying environmentally friendly sunscreen.
Evenings can get cool on the water—bring a light jacket or long-sleeve shirt.
Three Sisters Springs has been a vital natural refuge for native wildlife and an important cultural site for local indigenous tribes.
Efforts are ongoing to protect the water quality and manatee habitats, with visitors encouraged to respect guidelines minimizing human impact.
Protect your phone from water while capturing stunning photos on the tour.
Stay comfortable and dry in warm weather conditions during your kayak trip.
summer specific
Provides warmth during cooler evenings on the water.
fall specific
Stay hydrated throughout the paddle with an eco-friendly water bottle.