Crystal River Kayak Company and Dive Center

09/28/2024

Citrus is Strong ❤️🙏🏼
We will get though this ❤️
Prayers and love to those who are once again hit by tragic flooding and wind damage 🙏🏼

09/27/2024

🚨We are very grateful that there are minor damages at the property but do need time to clean it up ❤️
Follow us on Facebook for updates on opening !
🚨Stay safe and stay off flooded roads 🚨

09/27/2024

Stay safe Citrus and stay off flooded roads 🙏🏼❤️

09/27/2024

🚨We will be closed Friday 9/27 to assess damages from flooding and winds 🚨
Please be careful and stay off the roads 🙏🏼

09/25/2024

🚨WE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY 9/26/24 DUE TO THE UPCOMING STORM, CHECK OUR FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES🚨
EMAIL: [email protected] OR CALL 352-795-2255 WITH ANY QUESTIONS ❤️

09/24/2024

🎉James is here to remind you we are a iRocker SUP dealer! 🎉
💦Get ready for Manatee Season 💦
🛶We have very few Nautical Boards left at a great deal! 🛶
😱We also have the Blackfin Model 😱
Come into our shop 7 days a week to check out other iRocker gear as well! Open 8am to 3:30pm!
📱Call 352-795-2255 with any questions ! ❤️

09/24/2024

🚨Hurricane Heads Up 🚨
Getting a lot of calls this week about the potential storm coming 💦
Florida residents, stay ready so you don't have to get ready! Pretty good list in the post below on how to be prepared ❤️
❤️To our awesome customers :
💙Help out a local business by rescheduling instead of cancelling if you can 💙
If you have a booking this week please call the shop at 352-795-2255 if you plan on cancelling. If we close on Thursday or Friday we will notify you ASAP and will ask if you would like to reschedule or can give you a full refund only if we close the day of your reservation.
❤️We can always reschedule a booking ❤️
Thank you ! ☺️

Hurricane Prep List: Here's a list I've compiled over the years. Our family has found it helpful.

1. Charge any device that provides light. Laptops, tablets, cameras, video cameras, and old phones. Old cell phones can still used for dialing 911. Charge external battery backups. ( Glow sticks also provide light for a few hours. Stand them upright in a glass or jar to make a lantern.)
2. Wash all trash cans, big and small, and fill them with water for flushing toilets. Line outdoor trash cans with trash bags, fill them with water, and store them in the garage. Add bleach to sterilize.
3. Fill every tub and sink with water. Cover sinks with Saran Wrap to keep it from collecting dust. Fill the washing machine and leave the lid up to store water.
4. Fill old empty water bottles and other containers with water and keep them near sinks for washing hands.
5. Fill every Tupperware with water and store in the freezer. These will help keep food cold longer and serve as a backup water supply.
6. Fill drinking cups with water and cover with Saran Wrap. Store as many as possible in the fridge. The rest you can store on the counter and use first before any water bottles are opened. Ice is impossible to find after the storm.
7. Reserve fridge space for storing tap water and keep the sealed water bottles on the counter.
8. Cook any meats in advance and other perishable foods. You can freeze cooked food. Hard boil eggs for snacks for first day without power.
9. Be well hydrated before the storm hits and avoid salty foods that make you dehydrated.
10. Wash all dirty clothes and bed sheets. Anything dirty will smell without the A/C, you may need the items, and with no A/C, you'll be sweating a lot. You're going to want clean sheets.
11. Toss out any expired food, clean cat litter boxes, and empty all trash cans in the house, including bathrooms. Remove anything that will cause an odor when the A/C is off. If you don't have a trash day pickup before the storm, find a dumpster.
12. Bring in any yard decor, secure anything that will fly around, secure gates, bring in hoses, potted plants, etc. Bring in patio furniture and grills.
13. Clean your environment so you have clear, easy escape routes. Even if that means temporarily moving furniture to one area.
14. Scrub all bathrooms so you are starting with a clean odor-free environment. Store water-filled trash cans next to each toilet for flushing.
15. Place everything you own that is important and necessary in a backpack or small file box that is easy to grab. Include your wallet with ID, phone, hand sanitizer, snacks, etc. Get plastic sleeves for important documents.
16. Make sure you have cash on hand.
17. Stock up on pet food and fill up bowls of water for pets.
18. Refill any medications. Most insurance companies allow for 2 emergency refills per year.
19. Fill your propane tanks. You can heat soup cans, boil water, make coffee, and other stuff besides just grilling meat. Get an extra, if possible.
20. Drop your A/C in advance and lower temperatures in your fridges.
21. Gather all candles, flashlights, lighters, matches, batteries, and other items and keep them accessible.
22. Clean all counters in advance. Start with a clean surface. Buy Clorox Wipes for cleaning when there is no power. Mop your floors and vacuum. If power is out for 10 days, you'll have to live in the mess you started with.
23. Pick your emergency safe place such as a closet under the stairs. Store the items you'll need in that location for the brunt of the storm. Make a hand fan for when the power is out.
24. Shower just before the storm is scheduled to hit.
25. Keep baby wipes next to each toilet. Don't flush them. It's not the time to risk clogging your toilet!
26. Run your dishwasher, don't risk having dirty smelly dishes and you need every container for water! Remember you'll need clean water for brushing your teeth, washing yourself, and cleaning your hands.
27. Put a small suitcase in your car in case you decide to evacuate. Also, put at least one jug of water in your car. It will still be there if you don't evacuate! Remember to pack for pets as well.
28. Check on all family members, set up emergency backup plans, and check on elderly neighbors.
29. Remember, pets are family too. Take them with you!
30. Before the storm, unplug all electronics. There will be power surges during and after the storm.
31. Gas up your car and have a spare gas container for your generator or your car when you run out.
32 . Use plastic cups and paper plates. 👍 You need water to wash dishes....👎
33 . Also if you run out of water tap your hot water heater it can have up to 30 gallons stored in there.
34 . Put water in balloons and store it in the freezer.
35 . If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown Flush it down!💩
If you can, take a video of your house and contents....walk room to room--open cabinets/drawers and closets. This will help if you need to make a claim later. It will show proof of items and help you list all the items (help your memory, so you don't forget anything)...I highly recommend it!!!
I also heard you should freeze a cup of water, and place a coin on top after it is frozen...keep this in your freezer to help you gauge the temperature if the power goes out. If the coin stays on top, the food is staying frozen. If the coin falls into the water, the freezer thawed out and most food will likely need to be thrown away. This is super helpful is you have to leave and come back, as it may appear everything is still frozen, but if the coin is in the cup--you will know!!

Rule #7 And for those asking, that means "Don't freak out unless I'm freaking out..we're fine". Whatever comes our way, we've got this as long as we stay informed and prepared.

09/11/2024

🌈Jen caught a beautiful rainbow shining down on the shop this morning. 🌈
🇺🇸What a beautiful thing on a morning of remembrance for the lives that were lost on 9/11, 23 years ago. 🇺🇸
❤️Never Forget ❤️

09/06/2024

Can't beat a day in the springs ❤️
Come hang out with us at Crystal River Kayak Company and head out to Three Sisters Springs 💦
Open 7 Days a Week! 😍

09/05/2024

🚨🤩SEPTEMBER WEEKDAY DEALS🤩🚨
🎉Use promo Code "RENTAL" for 💸$5 off any of our rentals, or use code "TOUR" FOR 💸$10 OFF ANY of our Tours! 🎉
📱Book online now at www.CrystalRiverKayakCompany.com📱
😁We are open all week long! 😁

*Promo code is good at time of booking only and cannot be applied to existing bookings.
Deal is for bookings that occur Monday through Friday in September. 🥳

09/04/2024

🎉🛶💦Join us 7 days a week from 8am-3:30pm for your Kayak or Dive Adventure! 💦🛶🎉
📱FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM AND TIK TOK FOR DEALS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CUTE MANATEE VIDEOS! 📱
❤️Book online at www.CrystalRiverKayakCompany.com❤️

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day from Crystal River Kayak Company and Dive Center ❤️🎉

08/30/2024

Hope to see everyone this weekend for Labor Day! 🎉✨🛶

08/29/2024

✨💦Labor Day is this MONDAY! 💦✨
🛶Spend your hard earned day off with us on the water for 3 hours, 5 hours, or all day! 🛶
📱Book your relaxing day on the water online at www.CrystalRiverKayakCompany.com ! 📱

08/22/2024

💦🎉Can't get over these two cuties 🎉💦
We can't wait for manatee season but don't let it keep you from kayaking!
Manatees and other wildlife can be spotted year round here at Crystal River Kayak Company and Dive Center ✨❤️
🛶Book your adventure online now at www.CrystalRiverKayakCompany.com🛶

08/17/2024

This is the last of the tips to enjoy Three Sisters Springs responsibly. How the time flies! Tip #7: Dispose of trash properly and leave nothing behind.

When recreating in and around Three Sister’s Springs, don’t be a litterbug! Manatees need these warm springs to survive the winter. All visitors to Three Sisters Springs should be mindful to keep their home clean. The manatees will thank you!

Learn more about protecting Three Sisters Springs here: https://watermatters.org/protecttss

Photo description: A morose manatee looks on as various items of trash, including a shoe, pill bottle, juice box, can, plastic spoon, cans, and a cigarette butt, float in the spring water surrounding them. A text overlay states: “Dispose of trash properly and leave nothing behind.” Followed by the tag line “Protect Three Sisters Springs” and 3 logos (Southwest Florida Water Management District logo depicting the state of Florida with the district boundaries shaded in gray, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service logo depicting a fish jumping out of water, a mallard flying over the fish, and a sunset background, and the City of Crystal River logo depicting a manatee wrapped in a ribbon with the statement “Home of the Manatee” written across it.)

08/16/2024

It's going to be a beautiful weekend 🌴💦🛶
Make sure to book your adventure online at www.CrystalRiverKayakCompany.com 🎉

08/12/2024

🎉 We are looking for a Kayak Tour Guide 🎉
Apply online on Indeed, or email us your resume 😁

08/07/2024

🛶Gorgeous Kings Bay 🛶
🎉We are Open 7 days a week at 8 am giving you plenty of time to book a 3 Hour, 5 Hour, or All Day Kayak adventure! 🎉
🌴New to the area or just visiting? 🌴
💦Book a 2 and a half hour swim or dry kayak tour! 💦

08/03/2024

🚨WE WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAY 8/4/24🚨
PLEASE READ Citrus County Sheriff's Office POST BELOW IF YOU LIVE IN CITRUS👇🏼👇🏼
📩Have a reservation? We are working on rescheduling for those who booked on Sunday please email us at [email protected] if we could not reach you by phone today 😁

𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 #3🌀

𝗔 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. The order applies to 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗔, which includes all low-lying areas west of U.S. Highway 19 and some areas additional areas east of U.S. Highway 19.

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for all low-lying areas and anyone residing in campers, tents, mobile homes, manufactured homes, or any structure not capable of withstanding sustained winds up to 60MPH.

⛈️ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬:
𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞: 3-5 feet
𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬: Potential sustained winds of up to 58mph
𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬: Sunday at 9AM
𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬: Sunday at 3PM
𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬: Late Sunday, early Monday morning
𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 - 𝘳𝘶𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘦 - 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴.
A State of Emergency has been declared for the State of Florida, including Citrus County, the City of Inverness, and the City of Crystal River.
Citrus County has declared a voluntary evacuation for all low-lying areas and anyone residing in campers, tents, mobile homes, manufactured homes, or any structure not capable of withstanding sustained winds up to 60MPH.
❗ 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝟗-𝟏-𝟏 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 ❗
📞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 (352-249-2775) are now 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 from 9AM to 9PM both today and tomorrow.
🏠 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
The following shelters will open today, August 3, 2024, at 6PM:
𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙤𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙚𝙩 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮:
Lecanto Primary School (3790 W Educational Path, Lecanto)
𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨:
Forest Ridge Elementary School (2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd, Hernando)
🛈 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧
https://cms5.revize.com/revize/citrus/public_info/disaster_information.php

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07/31/2024

🎉It's always a blast to take these kids out on the water ❤️

07/31/2024

🛶Kayak or Paddle Board? 💦
❤️Which is your favorite and why? ❤️
🎉We offer Kayaks, iRocker SUP's, Canoes, and Clear Kayaks for your outdoor adventure! 🎉

07/29/2024

⛈️Don't let the afternoon showers keep you from having a relaxing fun day! We have had some beautiful mornings! 🌞
🎉We open at 8am, 7 days a week, giving you plenty of time to enjoy Three Sisters Springs and Kings Bay before our usual afternoon Thunderstorms roll in! 🎉