Crystal River Kayak Rental: 4-Hour Experience

Crystal River offers the latest rental equipment paired with exceptional customer service. The kayaks available are Crescent Kayaks, renowned for their stability and ease of paddling.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

This package includes everything needed for a delightful time on the water, featuring a single kayak suitable for one person weighing up to 250 pounds, aged 12 and above, provided they can kayak safely with an adult. It also includes one paddle, a life vest, and a map of the area. Our kayaks are highly stable and easy to maneuver, ensuring comfort for…

What's Included
  • Single sit-on-top kayak rental
  • Paddle included
  • Life vest provided for safety
  • Area map for easy navigation
What's Not Included
  • City Kayak/Paddleboard Launch Fee
  • Parking fees
Location
1 SW 1st Pl
Southwest 1st Place
Our building is located on the right side of Pete's Pier Marina at 1 SW 1st Place, Crystal River FL 34429. There is a USD 10.00 Parking Fee to be paid upon arrival to the parking attendant. Must arrive 30 minutes prior to reservation start time to complete check-in process.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(92 Ratings)
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Akessig
Mar 1, 2026
Perfect day! - Really had a great time kayaking today! The weather was perfect, the kayaks were well maintained and the river was lovely and calm. So many places to see! I love the lunch pint they even have a bar to help you get off or get on! Eliana, Emily and Zack were so great and helpful!
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J331yulauram
Mar 1, 2026
Awesome - Eliana was AWESOME! Such a beautiful place. So relaxing & fun!
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Go726637
Feb 28, 2026
This is the place to rent kayaks! - Amazing people! Super helpful and friendly. Give great recommendations and let you know where the best places are to see manatees. Highly recommend- go no where else!
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K4041zfmelissag
Jan 8, 2026
Amazing - Thanks for another great paddling experience on the water yesterday!! my husband and I rented two kayaks to go kayaking down to see the manatees. It was a beautiful day for it. The staff at Paddles it’s always great and very friendly. Love the new location! I went a couple years ago at their old location and this one is so much more user-friendly. Would highly recommend you guys to anybody wanting to go kayaking on their own or for your tours ( we have not personally done it, but I am sure it’s exceptional) !!
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Tiny788
Dec 30, 2025
Family fun - Great and friendly staff. Equipment was in great shape. Instructions and advice were very helpful. Great family time.
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James_l
Aug 8, 2025
Worth. the. Trip - There is a added cost of $10 per kayak launching fee. Other than that it was great experience. Wear sun screen
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943ks
Apr 26, 2025
Fun trip - Awesome time with the family! We needed one more kayak and one more paddle board for our adventure. They make it very easy to rent the equipment.
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Shanie_p
Feb 19, 2025
Mainers loved it! - Easy to find, hard working, helpful, friendly staff. Large, sturdy kayaks with comfortable seats. Easy to follow directions/map. We LOVED our 4 hour rental and self-guided excursion. EXCELLENT $ Value. We will now include this excursion on every trip to this area. (Saw SO MANY manatees, turtles & fish, but even if we hadn’t we would have enjoyed it thoroughly)
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Irishqueenb
Jan 19, 2025
Paddles Rules! - Paddles is the best little outfitter in Crystal River! Their customer service is unmatched, the price is right, all kinds of goodies in their shop & the “boyz @ the launch” are awesome! No need to look further for the best experience on Crystal River!
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Jeffrey_m
Nov 9, 2024
There couldn’t have been... - There couldn’t have been a more friendly staff!!! Everything was like clockwork! I would definitely recommend this outfitter!!!!
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).