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Glide through King’s Bay with a certified captain and search for the region’s resident manatees on a 90‑minute private cruise. Learn about springs, wildlife, and local history while enjoying covered seating and guided narration.
Glide through King’s Bay with a certified captain and search for the region’s resident manatees on a 90‑minute private cruise. Learn about springs, wildlife, and local history while enjoying covered seating and guided narration.
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Operated by Nature's Discovery · Crystal River, Florida
The boat slips away from Pete’s Pier and the world becomes water: glassy spring-fed basins, mangrove fingers, and the slow, deliberate shapes of manatees surfacing to breathe. Your USCG‑certified captain pilots a covered boat through King's Bay, narrating local lore while scanning eelgrass beds and residential canals where these gentle giants graze.
easy.
1.5 hours (90 minutes).
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires minimal mobility to board and stand briefly for viewing
No; this is a wildlife‑viewing boat tour focused on observing manatees from a safe, legal distance — swimming with wild manatees is regulated and not part of this charter.
You meet at Pete’s Pier bait and tackle shop on the main floating dock at Pete’s Pier Marina; the captain will board you from the dock to the nearby moored boat.
Infants may ride but must sit on a lap; service animals are allowed, but non‑service pets are typically not permitted—confirm with the operator before booking.
Sightings aren’t guaranteed; the captain will still provide a narrated tour of King’s Bay, highlighting other wildlife, ecology, and local history, and you can reschedule within the operator’s cancellation policy if weather cancels the trip.
King’s Bay and Crystal River developed around freshwater springs and commercial fishing; the area retains an Old Florida feel with small marinas and family‑run businesses.
Manatee protection laws and spring preservation efforts limit disturbance — choose tours that follow guidelines and avoid propeller‑scarring habitats to minimize impact.
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