Price from:
12 USD
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Duration
1.5 hours
(30 Minutes - National Estuaries Day)
Location
Crystal River Preserve State Park
3266 N Sailboat Ave
Crystal River, FL 34428
About
This unique experience is unlike any other boat tour offered in the Crystal River region!
Enjoy a leisurely and professionally narrated boat tour on the 24-passenger vessel *Monroe.* Tour times are 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Your onboard naturalist will make learning fun while discussing the park's myriad historic cultural resources as well as how the rare, spring-fed estuary that defines the Crystal River Preserve State Park and supports the abundant wildlife of the Gulf of Mexico.
It’s common to hear the keening screech of a bald eagle, observe ospreys diving into the water for fish, and during low tide events, be entertained by an abundance of shorebirds foraging along the waterfront. Bottle-nosed dolphins are frequently sighted searching for their favorite meal of mullet.
Manatees utilize the main channel of the Crystal River as their main path of travel from the Gulf of Mexico to the freshwater springs of Kings Bay, although they can be a bit elusive to the untrained eye.
The best way to experience the park is to get on a boat! Welcome aboard!
Arrival
- **Reservations are required,** as we do not take any payments onsite. Please make your reservation online or call prior to arrival to secure your seat. Please be aware space is limited, especially November-April.
- Please park near the CRP State Park admin building.
- Proceed directly to the boat. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your reserved departure time, as the boat will leave promptly.
Info and Policies
- Our boat is ADA friendly, but not built to full ADA standards. Power scooters and other large mobility equipment may not be compatible with our boarding ramp. Compact wheelchairs are preferred. Please call ahead if you have questions about your specific equipment.
- Pets are not allowed on the boat, only legal service animals.
- Food and drink are ok to bring aboard, but please respect the vessel and the park by properly disposing of packaging and waste. **You may not bring your own alcohol aboard the vessel.**
- We sail rain or shine, so please come prepared!
Booking Notes
Check in at WHITE OFFICE TRAILER.
- Our boat is ADA friendly, but not built to full ADA standards. Power scooters and other large mobility equipment may not be compatible with our boarding ramp. Compact wheelchairs are preferred. Please call ahead if you have questions about your specific equipment.
- Pets are not allowed on the boat, only legal service animals.
- Food and drink are ok to bring aboard, but please respect the vessel and the park by properly disposing of packaging and waste. **You may not bring your own alcohol aboard the vessel.**
- We sail rain or shine, so please come prepared! We avoid thunderstorms, so check the forecast the day of your tour.
Check in at the WHITE OFFICE TRAILER in the marina parking lot.
