STAY DRY • NO SWIMMING

Wildlife Viewing Boat Tours

Perfect for anyone who wants to see the beauty of Kings Bay without getting in the water. Cruise the waterways with a local crew and watch for manatees, birds, turtles, and the occasional dolphin.

Woman looking off the side of a boat at a manatee

$38 per person

1.5-hour tour

Stay completely dry

Aquarium included

Book a Tour

See Kings Bay without getting in the water

Our Wildlife Viewing Boat Tours are made for anyone who wants the beauty of Kings Bay without swimming. Stay comfortable and dry while a local crew guides you through the waterways.

Kings Bay is 588 acres full of wildlife to see, and manatees are the star of the show. Crystal River is nicknamed the Manatee Capital of the World for good reason. Along the way you'll also have a chance to spot many different species of birds, turtles, fish, and the occasional dolphin.

MANATEE SEASON & YEAR-ROUND

There's a good chance to see manatees any time of year

Peak manatee season runs November 15th through March 31st, when the warm springs draw them in by the hundreds. Kings Bay also keeps a resident population that stays here year-round, so a boat tour is a great way to look for them in any season.

viewing two manatees swimming from a boat

What you'll watch for

Manatees resting and feeding in the springs

Freshwater turtles along the shoreline

The occasional dolphin passing through

Herons, egrets, and other native birds

Fish moving through the clear water

How the tour goes

Check in at Seadaddys

Meet your crew at the dock. There's no gear to fit and nothing to carry, just step aboard.

Cruise Kings Bay

Ride the waterways over about 1.5 hours while your crew searches out manatees and native wildlife.

Stay dry and watch

Relax above the water at an easy pace that works for families, grandparents, and anyone who'd rather watch than wade.

Before you book

Manatees and other wildlife are wild, so sightings vary by season and day. Tour times and availability are shown clearly during booking. Want to get in the water instead? Pair your visit with a manatee snorkeling tour.