Kings Bay Scenic Cruise: Explore Florida's Plantation

The picturesque one-hour journey by boat sets off every day. It takes you on a tour around Kings Bay, Florida. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience the Crystal River National Wildlife refuge without dipping into the water!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plantation Adventure Center - The scenic cruise is our one-hour dry tour of beautiful Kings Bay. You will cruise through the beautiful bay looking for wildlife while the captain points out the highlights of the area. During the cruise there is always the chance of seeing manatees, but it can never be guaranteed. These are wild animals in their…
What's Included
  • Expert tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
9301 W Fort Island Trail
West Fort Island Trail
Plantation Adventure Center located on property at the Plantation on Crystal Rive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Debra_p
Apr 14, 2025
Relaxing afternoon. - Great ride on the boat. And information on Crystal River..very friendly tour guide with lots of information.
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813lucillea
Apr 14, 2025
Beautiful Kings Bay - Great Captain Morgan. Beautiful views. Fun to see manatees. Beautiful houses and scenery. Great weather. Loved the experience.
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Dina_a
Apr 12, 2025
Family fun on water at the Adventure Tours on Kings Bay - Very informative and fun! Captain Morgan & her co-captain were knowledgeable and friendly. Kings Bay water was beautiful and we saw a bunch of cute manatees!
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K4170hqjoycec
Apr 7, 2025
Great trip - Corey and Tyler were excellent hosts. Gorgeous day, saw a few Manatees even though it was end of season. Highly recommend
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Bill_m
Mar 29, 2025
You may not see many... - You may not see many manatees on windy days. Glen is an awesome captain, talk with him and get to know him, he is a very interesting person.
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D7681psjanm
Mar 16, 2025
You’re gonna love it!!!! - The captain and crew were amazing! They were fun, friendly, and knowledgeable. They made sure everyone on board had a great experience! The area was absolutely beautiful! A definite add to your vacation activity! I’ll be back again next year!!!
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Diane_d
Feb 19, 2025
Fabulous time on the water - Fun! Bring a jacket if cool-polarized sunglasses can help you see manatees better. Amazing hosts-bent over backwards to make everyone comfortable.
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Katie_g
Feb 19, 2025
Great boat ride - Awesome boat tour! Very informative! My 8 and 10 year old really enjoyed it. Saw a lot of manatees, fish, birds.
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Ncgrammy
Feb 18, 2025
Great Nature Coast trip - We had a wonderful cruise. The captain and narrator knew the area very well. They knew the history and kept an eye out for all sorts of animals. The time flew by.
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Ed_h
Apr 29, 2025
Captain and crew were... - Captain and crew were great! Just no real manatee interaction. They took the day off. there was other wildlife to view and the cruise overall was good.
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From $25
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).