Crystal River Tours
Full Day Tandem Kayak Rental For Two People In Crystal River, Florida
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Full Day Tandem Kayak Rental For Two People In Crystal River, Florida

By Paddles Outdoor Rentals
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 8h
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: German, English
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  • 1 tandem kayak, 2 paddles, 2 life vests, and a map of the area
What's not included
  • $5.00 Per Person City Kayak/Paddleboard Launch Fee
  • Pay $5 and park at the park where we launch for the entire day.
  • Swim Package $25 per person


Start:
  • 469 NE 1st St, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
    We are located roughly 200 feet from Route 19 in Crystal River. You will arrive at our location and watch a required video from U.S. Fish and Wildlife. We will then provide you directions to our local park where you meet our employees and pick up your rental equipment.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Service animals allowed
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 184792P10

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is only for ages 3 and up.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 184792P10

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    • Paddles Outdoor Rentals
      902
      Crystal River, Florida
      Joined in August 2019
    • T7781FPpatriciaj
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful
      Beautiful. Fun. Handicap freindly. Three sisters natural springs is beautiful. I highly recommend this trip. I plan to go back asap.
      Written September 28, 2024
    • shellc70
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good company - recommended
      Lovely trip - good welcome and instructions clear. Nice little office with reasonably priced merchandise top. Note we didn’t see any manatees but it’s late in the year so not guaranteed. Kyle was knowledgeable and looked after us well.
      Written September 19, 2024
    • jaysonw860
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience and great company
      Cool springs. Crystal clear water. Fun experience. Staff were very friendly. Easy to work with. Guide Coda took great photos and made the experience memorable.
      Written September 15, 2024
    • lisamD6659VV
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience and totally worth it!
      We had an awesome time. Our tour guide, RJ, was so great. He shared great information with us throughout the tour. He made it fun. We encountered 3 manatees and they interacted with us for a good amount of time...it was amazing. We paddled to Three Sisters Springs which is beautiful. This tour company is great and my husband and I would definitely use them again. RJ took some great pics throughout the tour. There is a fee but it's reasonable and worth it. I highly recommend this tour and company.
      Written September 12, 2024
    • 906deei
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      BEST KAYAK EXPERIENCE!!!
      Kyle was a great guide...springs were beautiful...it started raining on our way back. Kyle was quick to call and get us picked aatvthe bridge! We had a blast!
      Written September 6, 2024
    • Robert K
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Recommended to all!
      Friendly staff and well run business. Enjoyed the scenery and wild life along the way in kayak, which was in good condition for a comfortable paddling trip.
      Written September 5, 2024
    • F3025HSgregoryc
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Disappointing experience
      A little disappointed with the tour in respect to the price paid for it. The guide did not allow us to swim into the spring as it was not included in the tour...too much expensive (240€ for 3 people) for what it is. We could do the same by our own just renting kayaks because the location of manatees has been indicated by other people in kayaks. We also have to cross a long windy uninteristing bay to join the canals and then the spring. We bought the photos package where very few photos of my family appears...
      Written September 1, 2024
    • Compass64767205133
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      NOT a single manatee was seen.. Misleading advertising.. This company promotes clear bottom boats, only to see rocks
      No manatee were seen.. All promotional material shows lots of manatee.. Turns out that Crystal river only has manatees in winter months.. Renting clear bottom boats in August is dishonest.. The staff are well scripted in deceiving renters.. I believed manatees were there.. Do NOT waster your money.. Do NOT travel with this company..
      Written August 28, 2024
    • trippjohn0
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Un reputable tour company.. Paddle Outdoor Tours should be avoided.. NO MANATEES to see..
      This business is VERY misleading.. Be ware that ALL the promotions/video show plenty of manatees throughout the paddling experience.. The staff is skilled to avoid telling you the manatee are only in the crystal river during winter months.. I took this tour in there clear bottom boat only to pass over rocks and fish.. NO one saw any manatees.. The local cottage owners along the river say this tour company is misleading and should be called out on it.. Stay away.. The manatees are only there during the winter months.. Who wants to paddle 2 hrs in January, Florida is cold too.. STAY AWAY..
      Written August 27, 2024
    • skydive2327
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great excursion, and awesome guide!!
      This was one of the highlights of my trip to Florida! Seer was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable about the manatees, the river, the springs…he was great! Very funny and personable. I definitely recommend this tour.
      Written August 19, 2024
    • I4898CQjohnr
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      91 and 72
      Swimming in the cool 72 degree springs at three sisters was refreshing and well worth the trip. Especially when outside temperatures hovered in the upper 80s and lower 90s the day of the trip. Kayak and other equipment was in excellent shape and the guide was very helpful.
      Written August 17, 2024
    • Paradise55611340086
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      RJ
      RJ is a great guide, he is very knowledgeable when it comes to finding manatee, we encountered six. We went today to honor our son that was taken from us 2 years ago today. Andrew loved kayaking. RJ is very kind, very easy to talk to. He even made us laugh on this day that brings such sadness to us. Thank you so very much RJ.
      Written August 16, 2024
    • adrianov287
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Experience & Wonderful Tour Guide!
      Wonderful experience! We had a guided tour with Danny from Paddles Outdoor to visit Three Sisters Spring. The nature was phenomenal and the duration of the tour was perfect. Better than that, Danny was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, especially with our kiddos, their questions and curiosities. We extremely enjoyed our experience with Paddles Outdoor not only due to the amazing nature and water, but also due to how great of a tour guide we had!!!
      Written August 14, 2024
    • Sightsee824076
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing real Florida experience
      Our guide was really friendly and informative. We saw manatees multiple times even though our trip was out of season. FYI you will do a good bit of swimming and the spring water is cold!
      Written August 12, 2024
    • Z5380RImichellew
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent Trip and Tour Guide!
      We had an excellent trip to the three sisters springs with our guide Kyle. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife we encountered.
      Written August 3, 2024
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    Leslie T
    1 contribution
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022 • Friends
    Nice way to get some sun & exercise. No instructions really given, like the proper way to paddle nor were we told to use the little guides on the handle for extra ease in control. Plus the office is about a mile from the launch site and a drop off ride/pick up wasn't offered so either walk it or pay $5 parking fee at dock.
    Written April 28, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Not sure that you having to pay $5 for parking is worth giving a 3 star review. You could easily have parked for free at our location and walked the 0.7 miles to launch. Tours are the only activity that we use a shuttle service for so we can keep our whole group together. Hope to see you again soon :)
    Written May 10, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Rustyturn
    Fort Pierce, FL101 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    We enjoyed swimming in Three Sisters. My advice is to watch the videos at home and sign the forms at home so you don't have to wait at the shop. Get there as early as you can. The parking at the launch park is limited. The later you get there the further away you will park. Oh, and drive to the park yourself. Go straight to Three Sisters first as it will get really crowded quickly. Then follow the route on the map provided to the other springs.
    Written August 7, 2022
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    Thank you for your 5-Star review!! We are so glad you enjoyed your adventure out there and hope to see you back soon :)
    Written August 9, 2022
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    Bueller35
    Tampa, FL3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022 • Family
    Great experience! Jess was so helpful getting us ready for our day trip and providing lots of information. The shop has really cute souvenirs and last minute items you may have forgotten. I will be booking again for sure! The water was a little cloudy the day we went but we saw at least 20 manatees. The wet suits and snorkels were really nice too - I’m always weird about renting that stuff but it was super clean.
    Written February 12, 2022
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    Thank you for sharing your 5-Star review! So glad you enjoyed your time on the water despite the cloudiness. Seeing manatees always makes for a special experience and we appreciate you letting Paddles make that happen. See you next time :)
    Written February 21, 2022
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    Maureen F
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021
    Booked the night before on easy to use website. Check in was easy and loved watching the care they take with the environment by requesting you watch the video first. Staff at kayak launch were friendly and helpful and gave clear instructions since this was our first time. It's a beautiful place and we will be back
    Written August 10, 2021
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your 5-Star experience. We are delighted you enjoyed yourself on this new adventure!! See you back soon :)
    Written August 16, 2021
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    Cattleya L
    Canton, OH5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The staff was super accommodating and nice, they upgraded our kayak for us without charge, and answered our all of our questions before booking. Decently priced for all day rentals. Their website is very easy to navigate as well. We would definitely use them again!
    Written August 27, 2021
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    Thanks a bunch for choosing us for our kayak rental. We strive to make sure each guest has a great experience before and during your rental period. Please come back and visit us again soon :)
    Written September 12, 2021
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    1969BeachBum
    Bowling Green, KY7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Couples
    Had an enjoyable experience with Paddles Outdoor company. They were very friendly and helpful. Smiling faces I would book with this company again.
    Three Sisters Springs is very pretty and unique. This is a very nice way to spend the day, relaxing and being able to see beautiful scenery
    Written July 10, 2024
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    Thank you for your 5-Star review and for your kind words!! We so appreciate the positive feedback and are glad you had an overall enjoyable experience. :)
    Written August 2, 2024
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    Denise
    Leipzig, Germany2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022 • Couples
    The price was the cheapest we saw in Crystal river so we booked this and everyone was nice and helpful. The kayak was big. The manatees were everywhere on the lake you just have to be a bit patient.
    Written February 26, 2022
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    Thank you so much for your 5 star review. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again soon :)
    Written March 1, 2022
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    Jeremy S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Family
    Excellent experience! Staff was very friendly and helpful in picking out the package we needed. Right down to restaurant recommendations on the water.
    Written June 27, 2024
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    Thank you for your 5-Star review of your time with us! We are so glad you had an enjoyable experience. :)
    Written August 2, 2024
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    Matt Marshall
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022 • Family
    The staff at paddles were amazing from the ladies in the office to the gentleman at the dock explaining where to go an what to expect we felt very well taken care of. Then upon returning our snorkel gear to the ladies in the office we asked for recommendations for great place to have a beverage an lunch the recommended coop brewery which was amazing the here at paddles went above an beyond to make our experience trouble free an memorable! Will be back next time highly recommend this rental !!
    Written August 6, 2022
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful 5- Star experience with us!! So glad your adventure was awesome and that you chose us to make it happen. Hope to see you back again soon :)
    Written August 9, 2022
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    Bea F
    Merritt Island, FL6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2022 • Couples
    I just wanted to express how much we enjoyed our day kayaking Crystal River. Even though the springs were closed to protect the manatees this time of year, we got to see at least 8 of them. Big shout out to all the staff at Paddles Outdoor Adventures! From beginning to end, they were so friendly and helpful. They are also very pet friendly, which was a big plus for us. I wanted to also thank them for canceling our reservation when we discovered our car had been stolen from our driveway the night before we were suppose to go kayaking. I called them and without hesitation, they refunded us. We booked the following weekend and had a great day enjoying the river!
    Written February 27, 2022
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    Thank you so much for your 5 star review. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again soon :)
    Written March 1, 2022
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