Meet Our Tour Guides :)

CYPRIS HAS A TRUE GIFT FOR MAKING GUESTS FEEL AT EASE THE MOMENT THEY STEP ONTO A KAYAK. SHE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND ON EVERY TOUR, ENSURING EVERYONE, FROM FIRST-TIMERS TO SEASONED PADDLERS, FEELS COMFORTABLE, SUPPORTED, AND READY TO HAVE FUN.

HER PATIENT, FAMILY-ORIENTED APPROACH IS A HUGE PART OF WHY GUESTS ADORE HER. WHETHER SHE’S HELPING LITTLE ONES FEEL CONFIDENT ON THE WATER OR GUIDING FAMILIES THROUGH THE SPRINGS AT A RELAXED, ENJOYABLE PACE, CYPRIS ALWAYS CREATES A SAFE, POSITIVE, AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE.

BOOK TODAY AND SEE FOR YOURSELF WHY SO MANY GUESTS RAVE ABOUT EXPLORING THE SPRINGS WITH CYPRIS.

IF YOU’VE READ OUR REVIEWS, YOU ALREADY KNOW THE LEGEND: “KYLE WITH A SMILE.” HE’S FUN-LOVING, UPBEAT, AND ONE OF THOSE GUIDES WHO MAKES EVERY GUEST FEEL LIKE THEY’RE EXPLORING THE SPRINGS WITH A FRIEND.

KYLE IS A NATURAL STORYTELLER WITH A DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF CRYSTAL RIVER — FROM LOCAL WILDLIFE TO HIDDEN CORNERS OF KINGS BAY. ON HIS TOURS, EXPECT GREAT ENERGY, GREAT LAUGHS, AND GREAT STORIES… ALL WHILE EXPERIENCING SOME OF THE BEST VIEWS THE SPRINGS HAVE TO OFFER.

NO MATTER WHICH TOUR YOU JOIN, YOU JUST MIGHT GET LUCKY ENOUGH TO EXPLORE WITH KYLE WITH A SMILE & TRUST US, YOU’LL UNDERSTAND THE HYPE THE MOMENT YOU MEET HIM.

Ayanna is a Florida native, born and raised in the Sunshine State, with a deep love for its culture, beauty, and hidden gems. As a professional tour guide, she brings warmth, local insight, and a welcoming spirit to every experience she leads. Known by many as Goldie Locks, Ayanna is passionate about creating tours that feel personal, fun, and unforgettable.

Growing up in Florida has shaped her appreciation for its history, diversity, and vibrant energy, and she enjoys sharing that perspective with visitors from near and far. She believes the best tours are more than just sightseeing—they’re meaningful experiences filled with stories, connection, and joy.

With Goldie Locks as their guide, guests don’t just visit Florida—they experience it through the eyes of someone who truly calls it home. Ayanna’s goal is simple: to make every guest feel comfortable, inspired, and excited to explore.

BORN AND RAISED RIGHT HERE IN CRYSTAL RIVER, JOSH HAS ALWAYS HAD SPRING WATER IN HIS VEINS AND BIG IDEAS IN HIS HEAD. HE’S THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND OUR CLEAR KAYAK TOURS, MAKING SURE EVERY GUEST GETS A ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE ON THE SPRINGS.

WHEN HE’S NOT OUT GUIDING, YOU’LL USUALLY FIND HIM AT HIS OTHER PASSION PROJECT: BAYMENS, HIS SHOP IN DOWNTOWN CRYSTAL RIVER. BETWEEN RUNNING TOURS AND RUNNING A BUSINESS, JOSH IS CONSTANTLY ON THE MOVE… AND HE WOULDN’T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY.

BOOK A TOUR AND SEE FIRSTHAND WHY JOSH’S LOCAL ROOTS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT MAKE EVERY ADVENTURE UNFORGETTABLE.

JAX ABSOLUTELY THRIVES ON THE WATER, AND IT SHOWS THE MOMENT YOU MEET HER. SHE’S KNOWN FOR DELIVERING INCREDIBLE TOURS, EARNING ONE GLOWING REVIEW AFTER ANOTHER FROM GUESTS WHO APPRECIATE HER PASSION, KINDNESS, AND EXPERTISE.

WITH A DEEP LOVE FOR THE WILDLIFE AND DELICATE ECOSYSTEM OF THE SPRINGS, JAX BRINGS A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE TO EVERY ADVENTURE. SHE’S THE KIND OF GUIDE WHO MAKES YOU SEE CRYSTAL RIVER IN A WHOLE NEW WAY — WHETHER SHE’S POINTING OUT A HIDDEN MANGROVE NOOK, TEACHING YOU ABOUT MANATEE BEHAVIOR, OR SHARING FUN STORIES FROM HER TIME ON THE WATER.

BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY AND EXPERIENCE WHY SO MANY GUESTS SAY JAX MADE THEIR DAY UNFORGETTABLE.

JON ISN’T JUST FAMILIAR WITH CRYSTAL RIVER — HE GREW UP IN IT. A LIFELONG LOCAL, HE KNOWS EVERY TWIST OF THE SPRINGS, EVERY QUIET CANAL, AND EVERY HIDDEN STRETCH OF WATER LIKE ONLY SOMEONE RAISED HERE CAN. BEING OUT ON THE WATER ISN’T JUST SOMETHING HE DOES… IT’S WHO HE IS.

WHEN HE’S NOT GUIDING A TOUR, JON IS USUALLY RIGHT BACK ON THE BAY DOING WHAT HE LOVES MOST: FISHING, EXPLORING, OR JUST ENJOYING ANOTHER FLORIDA DAY ON THE WATER. SUNSHINE, SPRING WATER, AND A PADDLE IN HAND — THAT’S JON’S PERFECT WORLD.

IF LUCK’S ON YOUR SIDE, YOU MIGHT JUST GET JON AS YOUR GUIDE… AND TRUST US, YOU’RE IN FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY ON THE SPRINGS.

BORN AND RAISED RIGHT HERE IN CRYSTAL RIVER, THE WATER HAS ALWAYS BEEN HER HOME!  FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS SHE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF GUIDING GUESTS THROUGH THE MAGIC OF OUR LOCAL WATERWAYS – ESPECIALLY THE GENTLE MANATEES SHE HAS GROWN UP LOVING AND PROTECTING!

AS A CERTIFIED SWIM INSTRUCTOR AND EXPERIENCES WATER TOUR GUIDE WITH SURVIVAL TRAINING, SAFETY IS ALWAYS HER PRIORITY, SO YOU CAN RELAX AND FULLY ENJOY YOUR ADVENTURE!  WHETHER IT’S YOUR FIRST TIME ON THE WATER OR A SEASONED KAYAKER, SHE IS HERE TO MAKE YOUR TOUR FUN, COMFORTABLE, AND UNFORGETTABLE!

LOCALS LIKE TO JOKE THAT SHE IS PART MERMAID – AND HONESTLY THEY MIGHT BE RIGHT LOL!  THERE IS NOWHERE SHE WOULD RATHER BE THAN ON THE WATER, HELPING OTHERS CONNECT WITH THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA.

RJ IS A LOCAL GUIDE WHO HAS BEEN DOING TOURS ON AND OFF THE WATER FOR OVER TEN YEARS!  FROM ATV TOURS IN ALASKA TO TRAIL HIKING TOURS IN NORTH CAROLINA, HE HAS BEEN EDUCATING HIS GUESTS ON WHAT MATTERS THE MOST.

HE HAS BEEN A GUIDE AT PADDLES FOR OVER THREE YEARS NOW AND OUR GUESTS LOVE HIS EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND PATIENCE WITH FAMILIES.

HE WILL DEFINITELY GIVE YOUR FAMILY A TOUR TO REMEMBER, SO BOOK TODAY AND DON’T MISS OUT WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A ONE OF A KIND EXCURSION WITH HIM!

Jessica was raised in Citrus County, Florida her entire life. She has always been an outdoorsy person and grew up around animals her entire life. Caring for the cold blooded, winged, and mammals of all different kinds. Snakes, lizards, turtles, birds, cats, dogs and lots more! She has been swimming and doing all types of water activities for years. Snorkeling, boating, fishing, paddling and free diving. She’s been working on the water full time for almost 7 years. Educating people from all around the world on scalloping, swimming, boating, diving and her favorite of all is of course the manatees! Her passion for wild life has been there her entire and it continues to grow everyday!