Crystal River Preserve Adventures Eco Boat Tour

Description

Join us on an adventure within the Crystal River Preserve State Park. With boat tours, excellent birding, fishing spots, and miles of hiking trails, there’s something for everyone at this beautiful Florida destination. This unique eco-heritage experience is unlike any other boat tour offered in the Crystal River region. Enjoy a leisurely 1.5-hour 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!

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 at 10:30AM and 1:30 PM.

• Valid for the Eco Heritage River Tour for up to 4 Guests.
• Vouchers can not be extended beyond the redemption period.
• Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour as we depart on time. Departure is from the Eau Gallie Causeway Boat Ramp in Melbourne – 41 East. Eau Gallie Blvd. This address is where the boat ramp is located.
• Voucher is valid for 6 months from the date of issue and is not valid during holiday periods or special events. Additional blackout dates may apply.  Offers are subject to availability, within the redemption period, determined only by the designated contact person(s) listed on the winning voucher. Purchase is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Reservation requests must be made a minimum of 72 hours in advance of desired visit date. Cannot be combined with any other offers or special events. Attraction rules and regulations will apply.

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!