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Stand-up paddle board or kayak rentals in Crystal River, Florida!
Stand-up paddle board (SUP) or kayak with manatees at Three Sisters Springs on King’s Bay in beautiful Crystal River. From interacting with stingrays in Grand Cayman to riding elephants in Thailand, animal interactions sit high on the universal travel bucket list. Crystal River is host to one of the largest manatee populations in the world. During the winter months hundreds of manatees congregate in the springs and you can’t beat viewing these amazing animals up close from a stand up paddle board or kayak. King’s Bay has more to offer than just manatees, so whatever the time of year we’d like to get you out on the water to explore it. We have an excellent map so you can navigate the bay easily and save money by not paying for a guide. We will go over our map with you in detail before launch so you know how to get to the springs and where to look for manatees.
All rentals include paddles, life vests, a map, and a free brief land tutorial on how to paddle board or kayak upon request. We deliver and pickup the vessels at the launch very close to our shop so you do not have to transport any equipment.
Our Vessel Specifications:
- Beginner paddle boards provide market leading stability, are 10′ long, 34″ wide, and hold up to 275 pounds.
- Standard paddle boards provide market leading quality, are 11’6″ long, 32.5″ wide, and hold up to 240 pounds.
- Single sit-on kayaks provide market leading seating comfort, are 10′ long, 30″ wide, hold up to 250 pounds, and can accommodate 1 adult and 1 small child.
- Double sit-on kayaks provide market leading seating comfort, are 13′ long, 33″ wide, and hold up to 450 pounds, and can accommodate 2 adults and 1 small child.
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- Please try to arrive at our shop 20 minutes before your reservation time.
- Please call or email us if you need to re–schedule or cancel so that others can reserve the boards or kayaks.
- Please watch in advance the REQUIRED 9 minute video on manatee observation linked here
- Please read in advance the REQUIRED paddle craft safety information linked here
- Please read the refuge Tearsheet containing information on manatee observation.
- Three Sisters Springs will be closed to land and water access from 4/1/2023 through 11/14/2023, so that shoreline renovations can be done while the manatees are in the warmer waters of the bay and Gulf. There‘s other springs and places to paddle so you can still enjoy getting out on the water.
- Here is our water map which we will go over with you at check-in. You can access it on your phone and we will tell you where to look for manatees.
- You do not have to transport boards or kayaks. Paddle and life jacket are included.