ASTRO Experiences · Crystal River

Experiences in Crystal River

Curated local experience providers on the ASTRO Network — tours, charters, museums, food, the arts, and events worth remembering.

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Manatee & Eco Tours
River Ventures
Crystal River, FL Area
River Ventures leads visitors through Crystal River's pristine spring-fed waters where you can legally swim alongside wild Florida manatees—truly a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter. Their private manatee tours include a USCG-licensed captain and experienced in-water guide who provide education on passive observation and wildlife safety. Tours feature wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and flotation gear, with personalized attention perfect for families, couples, and first-time snorkelers exploring the Manatee Capital of the World.
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Scuba Diving & Tours
American Pro
Crystal River, FL
American Pro Diving Center is a PADI certification facility in Crystal River, Florida, with over 30 years of experience. They specialize in manatee swimming tours, allowing visitors to interact with manatees in their natural habitat. The center also offers scuba diving tours to explore Florida’s underwater ecosystems, such as Rainbow River, and provides open water dive classes for various skill levels. They offer certified dive training and guide visitors to local underwater adventures.
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Boat Charters (Fishing, Scalloping, Manatee)
Big 3 Charters
Crystal River, FL Area
Big 3 Charters offers private fishing charters, scalloping trips, and manatee tours in Crystal River, guided by a local captain and operating year-round.
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Private Chef Services
ExReDel Creations
Crystal River, FL Area
Exredel provides exceptional private chef experiences in Crystal River, creating bespoke culinary events with exquisite flavors and elegant settings.
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Museum
Coastal Heritage Museum
Crystal River, FL
The Coastal Heritage Museum is a local history museum in Crystal River, Florida.
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Dolphin Cruises
Only Phins Florida Dolphin Tours
Crystal River, FL Area
Only Phins provides unique nocturnal dolphin tours in Crystal River, allowing for up-close interactions with wild dolphins while emphasizing conservation.
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Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals, Guided Tours
Manatee Paddle
Crystal River, FL Area
Manatee Paddle offers transparent, family-friendly kayak and paddleboard rentals plus guided clear-kayak eco-tours exploring the stunning springs of Crystal River. The clear-kayak tours are designed for beginners and feature expert local guides who share knowledge of the ecosystem, with seasonal options ranging from manatee-viewing cruises during peak season to immersive springs-focused swim tours. This family-owned business emphasizes simplicity and value, with all-inclusive pricing and convenient access to Three Sisters Springs, Hunter Spring, Jurassic Spring, and other pristine waterways.
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Boat Rentals
Ozello Boats
Crystal River, FL
Ozello Boats offers airboat tours from Ozello Keys Marina in Crystal River, FL. Guests can explore Old Florida views and wildlife, with chances to see manatees, dolphins, alligators, and various birds. Tours also visit St. Martins Reef, a large natural reef featuring underwater caves and diverse marine life. On-site lodging is available at Ozello Keys RV Resort.
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Boat Rentals
Paddles Outdoor Rentals
Crystal River, FL
Paddles Outdoor Rentals provides kayak and paddleboard rentals and clear kayak tours in Crystal River, Florida. Visitors can explore Kings Bay and Three Sisters Springs, enjoy manatee encounters, and choose from various guided tours. The company offers the only combination tour in Crystal River to kayak and swim with manatees. Their local guides lead tours, which have garnered over 5,600 five-star reviews.
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Three Sisters Springs
Crystal River, FL
The Three Sisters Springs Center manages land access to Three Sisters Springs, a unit of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors can access the refuge via shuttle service, walking, or bicycling. Due to erosion, there is no water access to the spring from the refuge, and visitors are not permitted to enter the springs. Handicapped parking is the only parking available on the refuge.
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ASTRO Network Geography

River Ventures

American Pro

Big 3 Charters

ExReDel Creations

Coastal Heritage Museum

Only Phins Florida Dolphin Tours

Manatee Paddle

Ozello Boats

Paddles Outdoor Rentals

Three Sisters Springs