Kings Bay Eco Tour: Manatees, Springs & Wildlife

Manatees and springs in a single morning on Kings Bay

An hour and a half eco tour of Kings Bay with a live English-speaking guide, where you spot manatees, birds, turtles and fish among multiple natural springs. The tour is wheelchair accessible, suitable for all fitness levels, and welcomes children from age one. Water is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Eco tour around Kings Bay

• Embark on 90-minute eco tour
• Spot manatees and wildlife
• Enjoy scenic views and springs

The experience

The tour runs ninety minutes on Kings Bay, moving through the waterways at a pace that lets you watch for manatees, birds, turtles and fish without rushing past the springs scattered across the bay. Your guide speaks English and has spent years leading tours here, so the route holds the animals and the landscape together instead of treating them as separate stops.

You'll see multiple springs during the tour: the operator emphasizes them as part of the day, not as an afterthought. The boat stays accessible throughout: wheelchair users can board and ride, all surfaces are navigable, and the guide adjusts the pace for whoever is on the water that morning. Children from age one can come along, and infants travel in a pram or stroller if that works better for your group.

Water is provided during the tour. Parking at the marina is separate and paid at a kiosk or through Pete's Pier staff, so budget for that when you plan. The guide is committed to keeping the environmental footprint minimal, which shapes how the tour moves through the bay.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• water.
• wheelchair-accessible boat and boarding.
• all areas navigable for mobility devices.
• service animals welcome.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:45

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AgesAdult (18 to 61 years) · Senior (62 and older) · Youth (9 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided boat tour where the operator navigates and positions you for manatees and birds: local knowledge of where animals gather saves time versus exploring on your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 17 years); Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals can I expect to see on the Kings Bay eco tour?

Manatees are the main draw, along with a wide variety of birds, turtles and fish. The springs themselves are part of what you're seeing, not just the wildlife around them.

How long does the Kings Bay eco tour take?

The tour runs an hour and a half on the water, which gives you time to move through multiple springs and watch for animals without a rushed pace.

Is the Kings Bay eco tour accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. The boat is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces are navigable, and transportation to the tour is also wheelchair accessible.

What's included in the Kings Bay eco tour price?

The tour includes a live English-speaking guide and water. Parking at the marina is separate and paid on-site via kiosk or Pete's Pier staff.