Proudly Serving Florida’s
Nature Coast for
10+ Years!
Proudly Serving Florida’s Nature Coast for 10+ Years!
For over a decade...
Hunter Springs Kayak and Manatee Tour and Dive have been the leading adventure specialists in the Crystal River area. Located in the heart of Florida’s legendary Nature Coast, we launch into Kings Bay and its many tributaries including, Three Sisters, Jurassic, King, Hunter, House, and Idiot’s Delight Springs.
Our experienced in-water guides and captains ensure that every visitor receives the assistance that they need to make their trip magical. From advice on planning your self-guided tours, to what vessel will best serve you, we are here to help! With the largest selection of watercraft in the area, we have everything you need to create memories that will last a lifetime.
We feature both public and private eco-tours, as well hourly rentals for stand up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, clear-bottom kayaks, and more! We’re also proud to offer daily sunset cruises and scallop-hunting adventures.
Reserve your spot today or give us a call at (352) 228-4715 to learn more.
Why Choose Us?
Over 10 Years Experience
Safety First
Professional Guides
Reviews
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September 22, 2022This place is amazing .. employees are really nice and helpful, please go early, time on the water goes fast and you need time to really enjoy the... read more areas of the springs
September 21, 2022We had a great time. Very helpful.
September 21, 2022Friendly staff, great service 👍🏻they have a bathroom and outside changing rooms onsite. Tip: park your car at the kayak place and walk to the loading dock. Or else you... read more will have to pay for parking. It’s a short walk. And Don’t forget to wear a lots of Sun screen out there.
September 20, 2022 -
Cat and Bryan were awesome. They did a great job ensuring we saw manatees. They also made sure to explain all gear and best practices. The entire staff went above... read more and beyond to make us feel welcomed and enjoy the experience. Gloria was cheerful, patient and peppy when I called to ask some questions prior to booking. I definitely recommend this company and this crew!!
September 19, 2022Staff was excellent. Was easy to get a kayak rented and go out. My daughter lost our car keys when she accidentally flipped over and the workers came to try... read more to search the water. Unfortunately we never found them but again a big shout out for coming to try to help.
September 18, 2022Cat was an outstanding tour guide. She is passionate about what she does and determined to show you a good time. The manatees were amazing. Cat found beautiful springs to... read more show us that weren’t on any maps.
September 17, 2022Great place to rent kayak to trip up to Three Sisters springs. They also rent dry boxes and snorkel gear just in case you forgot yours. Gift shop there as... read more well.
September 17, 2022 -
Spectacular trip from beginning to end. Staff was superb and informative and super friendly. Best kayaking trip to date.
September 15, 2022The people in the office are dripping with kindness and the folks at the launch point are no different. They have awesome local recommendations and tips and tricks for paddling... read more around. Go with Hunter springs kayaks!
September 15, 2022Great time!
September 15, 2022Very professional,very friendly,I wish the price was a little cheaper,the dry box should be free.we paid enough for the kayak.
September 15, 2022 -
Had a blast with my bff Patty on Sunday. Very friendly staff and service. Had a beautiful day, The water is so pretty and the wildlife didn't disappoint! Thank you.... read more I will be seeing you again 😊✌️
September 15, 2022Beautiful place very helpful staff !!!
September 8, 2022Swimming with manatees tour guide was an experience and absolutely amazing 😍 They provided wetsuits, goggles with a snorkel Brian and Cat were so informational! They are... read more friendly, funny and so helpful. They even offered anti fog spray for others swimming along to ensure they also have a great experience and were able to see. We saw a sleeping manatee named triangle, a mother manatee and a curious baby manatee. They also took us to see the bubbling spring. This was a core memory for me. BEST GIRLS DAY EVER!! #manateesandmemories
September 8, 2022Great spot, super friendly staff and everything easy to book and find. I appreciated the video at the beginning about how to interact with the manatees. My husband and I... read more went on the dive trip and liked it so much we rented kayaks the next morning to explore the bay on our own. Tanya and Matt were awesome guides, and super knowledgeable. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to see the amazing natural beauty of this place. It was accessable to all skill levels, including older children. 100% worth it!
September 8, 2022 -
Friendly and very knowledgeable of the area
September 8, 2022Very accommodating. We book online for 12:30 and upon getting to the shop we requested for a change to 10:00 and they made it possible. Thanks Hunter Spring Kayak! We... read more enjoyed our kayaking to Three Sisters Spring. Amazing!!!
September 8, 2022Very good
September 8, 2022This service was friendly and attentive. Definitely recommended!
September 8, 2022 -
Very friendly and helpful staff! This was my first time kayaking and I will certainly try to make it a regular experience.
September 8, 2022Awesome place...awesome people!!! Reasonable, easy and fun! We MUST go again! The woman who answered my call was an absolute 😇 and took very good care of us. She made... read more our experience so AMAZING! Highly recommended!!!
September 8, 2022Always a great experience! Friendly staff and beautiful scenery always brings us back!
September 8, 2022This place is absolutely amazing 🤩 with the most friendly people ever. Super great experience and recommend 10000% give them a try you will not be disappointed AT ALL.
September 8, 2022 -
Quick check in and everyone was very friendly and accommodating! This is the 2nd time we rented from them and we will do it again! We kayak with our 2... read more kids (9 and 2 yr old) and everyone has a great time!
September 8, 2022Great time out in Kings Bay with my 3 hour kayak rental through Hunter Springs Kayak! Saw manatees and had a refreshing swim in Three Sisters Springs! Highly recommend with... read more a super convenient location!
September 8, 2022Staff was courteous. Answered all our questions, being a first timer me and my were a bit nervous but the staff was were very patient. Loved the colorful ambience,... read more Will highly recommend and love to do again.
September 8, 2022People are friendly and informative. Process was easy. Equipment was all good. Had a great time.
September 8, 2022 -
We had a great time! The check in and waivers can be completed online, which makes getting to the water even faster on the day of your trip. There is... read more a video, that was about 10 minutes long, you watch prior to getting in the kayaks. The equipment was in good shape and the staff was friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our time and can’t wait to come back again!
September 7, 2022Had the best time!!!! We did a kayak rental in the afternoon and then took part in there very 1st pirate invasion dinner cruise in the evening the food was... read more awesome. Worth every penny. The staff was so awesome and we will definitely use this company again. Thank you for showing us an amazing day.
September 7, 2022This place was amazing! We knew we wanted to rent but didn't know when. They helped us as a walk up at the shop, friendly, funny, knowledgeable... good people. The... read more guys at the dock were patient as I got in the water and very helpful getting back out. Again very friendly. So happy to find them!
August 7, 2022Had a great day on the water with my family. Ladies at the office were very friendly, the gentlemen launching and helping bring in the kayaks were also friendly and... read more very helpful. Everyone we interacted with at Hunter was great, even though it was definitely a very busy Saturday. Will absolutely use y'all again next time we're down here! Always worth the trip to see the springs and manatees.
August 7, 2022 -
Being new to FL and traveling 2 hours to see Crystal River, the first Kayak place we found ( next to World of shells) I walked in and politely asked... read more if there were kayaks to rent she said no in a huff. I asked if there was anything to rent, she again same tone said no. Thankfully she did refer us to Hunter Springs Kayaks! The atmosphere, the friendliness and professionalism was definitely 5 star. We played corn hole while we waited for our time slot. I highly recommend Hunter for all your rental needs! Melissa was especially nice and helpful! Thank you all at Hunter for a great experience with my 15 yo daughter and her friend who are visiting from Wa state. Worth the drive!!!
August 7, 2022We had an absolute wonderful time on our manatee tour! The tour guides were accommodating, kind, and we appreciated their authentic care for the marine life. We got to practice... read more the appropriate swimming techniques prior to the manatee experience which made getting to see the manatee more fun and less intimidating. We even got to swim into the Three Sisters Springs which was a beautiful, and what seems like, a once in a life time experience! Our only advice to future customers would be to get a case for your phone and take pictures independently. The tour guide took awesome ones for us, but the price for the photo package was steep.
July 7, 2022My best friend (my beautiful Wife) and I needed some thing to do for our together day off. We have been wanting for some time now to visit 3... read more sister Springs. I was not sure how to go about visiting the Springs so I called around. The best call I made and what made the final destination decision for us to visit the springs was calling Hunter Springs kayak. I was greeted over the phone by Kim. She was able to answer all my questions kindly, sweetly and with great patience. We figured it was our best bet to know where hunter Springs kayak was located so we can make the rental of a kayak easier for the next day. We were greeted by Jamie and Q who were outstanding! Personality - awesome and very laid back. They made all the arrangements for me it was just an experience that cannot be fully explained in words. You had to be there. The experience was definitely 5 star service! Instructions were given on how to get to the Springs, the team at the launch site was great and the instuctional video was highly informative. Rent a kayak for a minimum of 5 hours. There is more to see than you can imagine.If you decide to see 3 Sisters Spring use Hunter Springs Kayak - you won't be disappointed. Location 5 stars! Price 5 stars! Staff 10 stars !!! Happy kayaking 🙂
June 7, 2022Sweet and friendly staff. Good instructions. We had been informed by the Three Sisters Springs Visitor Center that there were no manatees as it was out of season.... read more But Hunter Spring Kayaks were more optimistic and recommended us a kayak trip and showed us on a map where there would be the greatest chance of seeing them. And it paid off! We saw about 5 manatees in total on the trip and also had the opportunity to swim with them. So I can only recommend Hunter Spring Kayaks, they know what they are talking about.
May 7, 2022 -
FANTASTIC family experience with captain Brian and our guide Matt yesterday! Groupon voucher redemption was simple and quick. Information provided on phone prior to coming was helpful, great customer service... read more and communication! Location easy to find, free parking right there. These people care about manatees. Every staff member was awesome. Matt was knowledgeable, took great care of us and kept up safe. He was super patient and friendly. Brian made sure to find manatees for us and we were able to have 3 or 4 different experiences at various locations. Nothing was rushed, everything was clean and safe and clearly explained. We swam in 3 Sisters which was the most beautiful experience! Even my 15 yr old son enjoyed it which says a lot! I’m not at all athletic in my 40s and was still able to have a great time and experience everything. An absolutely perfect morning on the water and we will be back for sure!
May 7, 2022We had the best experience on our Guided Eco Tour with Hunter Springs Kayaks! Our tour guide Matthew was very knowledgeable and made sure that everyone had a good experience... read more even though there were many different levels of experience with kayaking. He went above and beyond to make sure our two kids had a good time. We got to see lots of manatees and it was the highlight of our trip! We would definitely do it again! It was easy to book online and when I called a few weeks prior to our trip to switch times, they were very helpful. They also took pictures as part of our package, so we could snorkel around and enjoy ourselves and still have documentation of our tour. The majority of our family voted this as their favorite part of our trip over DisneyWorld. Definitely a must do!!
March 7, 2022My best friend (my beautiful Wife) and I needed some thing to do for our together day off. We have been wanting for some time now to visit 3... read more sister Springs. I was not sure how to go about visiting the Springs so I called around. The best call I made and what made the final destination decision for us to visit the springs was calling Hunter Springs kayak. I was greeted over the phone by Kim. She was able to answer all my questions kindly, sweetly and with great patience. We figured it was our best bet to know where hunter Springs kayak was located so we can make the rental of a kayak easier for the next day. We were greeted by Jamie and Q who were outstanding! Personality - awesome and very laid back. They made all the arrangements for me it was just an experience that cannot be fully explained in words. You had to be there. The experience was definitely 5 star service! Instructions were given on how to get to the Springs, the team at the launch site was great and the instuctional video was highly informative. Rent a kayak for a minimum of 5 hours. There is more to see than you can imagine.If you decide to see 3 Sisters Spring use Hunter Springs Kayak - you won't be disappointed. Location 5 stars! Price 5 stars! Staff 10 stars !!! Happy kayaking 🙂
June 7, 2022Sweet and friendly staff. Good instructions. We had been informed by the Three Sisters Springs Visitor Center that there were no manatees as it was out of season.... read more But Hunter Spring Kayaks were more optimistic and recommended us a kayak trip and showed us on a map where there would be the greatest chance of seeing them. And it paid off! We saw about 5 manatees in total on the trip and also had the opportunity to swim with them. So I can only recommend Hunter Spring Kayaks, they know what they are talking about.
May 7, 2022