​Our team at Hunter Springs Kayaks treats your personal safety with highest regard. We want our guests to feel confident about the safety and cleanliness of our shop and rental equipment at all times.  We have always prided ourselves on maintaining a safe and clean working environment but moving forward we will go above and beyond what is suggested by the CDC to ensure the safety of our guests.  Since we are operating during COVID-19, we wanted to take a moment to highlight our current procedures to keep you safe. 
 
Active Procedures:
  • Team members are only allowed to work if they are completely symptom free.  Any team members who have exhibited any symptoms of major infectious diseases will be removed from the schedule for two weeks.
  • We reserve the right to refuse a rental to a guest who is exhibiting signs of any major infectious disease. We will honor refunds or rescheduling. 
  • Guided eco-tours will be limited to 9 guests & 1 guide to meet CDC guidelines.
  • All vessels and all gear will be thoroughly sanitized between tours. We use bleach and hospital grade sanitizer.
  • Safe sanitizing practices will be diligently followed for all surfaces and common areas. Door handles, check in area, bathrooms. These areas will be available and cleaned after every group. Hand sanitizer will be displayed in common areas for use by both staff and visitors.                                          
  • All visitors will be required to practice social distancing rules and respectfully offer space to other guests while at our shop. 
  • Visitors who prefer to proceed with the protection of a surgical mask or gloves will need to provide their own.                                                                                                                    
  • No more than 10 people will be allowed to visit our gift shop at a time and must practice 6 foot distancing during check out procedure.  
  • We will only allow paying customers in our facility; general public will not be allowed to enter our building to use bathrooms or take complimentary items.  
  • Pre-booking online with your credit card is highly recommended and will minimize customer interaction.  We ask you arrive 30 minutes prior to your reservation to give ample time to go through the check-in process.  

The Largest Selection of
​Kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards, See-Through Kayaks and
Hybrid Paddleboards on the Nature Coast

 Hunter Springs Kayaks is so much more than the name suggests.  We are your ONE STOP for all of your adventures.   We have everything you need to enjoy your time on the water with manatees, experiencing Pure Florida like no other.

...Rent a craft & take the short, leisure paddle to
Three Sisters Springs  
or
Paddle along with a Guide for an "In-Water-Guided"
Manatee Snorkel Tour!
        We are the premier  destination for Kayaks,  Paddle Boards, Hybrids and everything  in between.    No matter your skill level,  age or the size of your group, we have the perfect rental options to make your day a success!

          New to the world of paddling? No worries! We have crafts to accommodate   beginners  and will are happy to walk you through the basics of operation your craft.  Join a Guided Eco-tour  for a more in-depth instruction on paddling and swimming with manatees.
Prefer self-guided over joining a tour? We offer rentals for up to 3hrs, 5hrs, 8hrs and/or multi-day!! 
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          Make sure your 'Yak or Board is ready when you are. Call ahead to reserve  (352) 228-4715  

Manatee Season: November 15th - March 31st

PictureManatees resting in the sanctuaries located within Three Sisters Springs
During Manatee Season, it is policy to wear a snorkel/mask & wetsuit while swimming. Wetsuits provide buoyancy, which allows a swimmer to stay floating in the Passive Observation Position, as seen in the Manatee Manner's Video. The wetsuits also provide warmth against the  never changing 72F(21C) spring water. The snorkel/mask allows visibility at all times which is key to avoid kicking, or swimming into a manatee or restricted Manatee Resting Areas.  The Three Sisters Springs' restricted sanctuary zones  are  marked off with boundaries located UNDERWATER, as seen in the picture above. 
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This policy is in place for the safety of the manatees and swimmers.    Without this equipment, you are risking accidentally harming or harassing a manatee, which is penalized with either 1 year in jail, or fines up to $100,000.  If unprepared, equipment is available for rent.
When   booking  online, opt for 1 swim package(Includes: 1 Diveflag, 1 Snorkel/Mask set, 1 Drybox & 1 Pool Noodle), then  select how many Wetsuits and Extra Snorkel/Masks  needed to support every unequipped swimmer.

Please Note: Three Sisters Springs is closed  to paddle crafts  during Manatee Season  . Three Sisters Springs reserves the right to hold periodic discretionary closures depending on circumstances within the springs. IF the springs are open to swimmers, you may tie up to the warring line located along the shore outside of the springs, and then swim in.
For  Updated Info regarding Three Sisters Springs  follow   Three Sisters Springs     on Facebook    or visit:   http://www.threesistersspringsvisitor.org  
          It doesn't matter if you're wanting to spend the day at the beach, out on the water, up in a tree or snorkeling with a manatee, Hunter Springs Kayaks can help you plan the perfect adventure for your entire family. Our Crystal River location is conveniently located right by Hunter Springs Park, next to the  city parking lot.
See what these folks thought....
We show the Pro's where to go -  We'll show you too!

Above and below the waters surface at Three Sisters Springs. Thanks for setting us up, Hunter Springs Kayaks!

Posted by Outdoor FL Creations on Sunday, January 31, 2016