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Mom and calf in Three Sisters Springs

Engage with the gentle giants of Crystal River on this private manatee swim tour. Limited to just six participants, this intimate experience allows for personalized interaction with Florida's beloved manatees in their natural habitat. Led by a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain and an experienced in-water guide, enjoy ample opportunities to snorkel and learn about these peaceful creatures while capturing memories through included photos and videos. Available year-round, with peak season from November to March, this tour is for private parties looking for a personalized experience. We will swim with manatees in their natural habitat with your private party. This tour includes snorkel gear, wetsuits, water, hot chocolate and tea during winter, and a photography package.

VIP Private Manatee Swim Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Manatee and Wildlife Boat Tour

Explore the stunning natural beauty of Crystal River, Florida, with your eco-friendly sightseeing boat tours. Glide through crystal river and kings bay encounter gentle manatees in their natural habitat, and learn about the region’s diverse wildlife from your expert guides. Your sustainable, small-group tours offer an unforgettable experience while preserving the beauty of Florida’s unique ecosystems. Keep an eye out for other wildlife Dolphins, River otters, birds and alligators could be roaming about.

Manatee and Wildlife Boat Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Private Eco Tour in Kings Bay Crystal River Florida

Our objective is to provide a serene eco-tour experience on Kings Bay Crystal River Florida, offering opportunities to observe wildlife in its natural habitat while minimizing disruption and fostering appreciation for the creatures that inhabit Kings Bay. In the winter months, up to 1000 Floridian West Indian Manatees migrate to Kings Bay Crystal River Fl to seek refuge in its 72-degree spring-fed estuary. Our vessel accommodates up to six passengers. As an owner-operator business, I have been operating as a Manatee tour captain on Kings Bay since 2018. Having previously worked with prominent companies, I sought to establish my own business, focusing on smaller groups for a more personalized experience.

Private Eco Tour in Kings Bay Crystal River Florida

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Clear Kayak Sunset & Night Glow Tour

There's no better way to experience the beauty of Crystal River than with sunsets, Three Sisters Springs, and Glow tours in all clear kayaks. This one of a kind night tour gives you the best of both worlds in Crystal River. You will tour the world famous Three Sisters Springs and then venture to catch a sunset before the second half of your tour begins. After catching one of our spectacular sunsets, we turn the lights on the kayaks to see everything that is going on below the surface! You have the possibility of spotting various kinds of wildlife we have to offer here, such as manatees, dolphins, turtles, fish, various birds, and many different species of fish.

Clear Kayak Three Sisters Springs Sunset and Glow Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer

At Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, you’ll find a truly unique experience: swimming with manatees. It’s the only spot in the world where you can hang with the gentle giants in their natural habitat, though you’ll want a guide to make sure you—and the manatees—have the best experience possible. With this tour, you’ll hop aboard a certified vessel with your in-water guide, snorkeling through the “Manatee Capital of the World.”

Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Chassahowitzka River Exploration kayak tour

Private Chassahowitzka River Exploration kayak tour

2 hours 30 minutes

Private Manatee Snorkeling Tour

The only thing better than seeing manatees in the wild is actually jumping in the water and swimming alongside them. This private half-day Crystal River manatee snorkeling and boat trip tour gives travelers plenty of opportunities to encounter these fascinating creatures above and below the water. Your personal guide will also be on hand to take photos and videos, supply drinks and snacks, and ensure everything goes smoothly.

Private Manatee Snorkeling Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with Guide for up to 10 people

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Crystal River Inshore Fishing Charter

Crystal River Inshore Fishing Charter

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Half-Day Private Guided Inshore Fishing Charter on the Nature Coast

Half-Day Private Guided Inshore Fishing Charter on the Nature Coast

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Charters

Homosassa Inshore Fishing Charters

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Manatee Kayak Encounter

Get to know the locals living in the waters of the Chassahowitzka River during this unique kayaking experience. Venture into Homosassa, the Manatee Capital of Florida, and explore a wildlife refuge where seven rivers flow. Within these waters are over one thousand manatees who are waiting to make your acquaintance. Marvel at these stunning creatures from your kayak, watching them swim, feed, and swim around peacefully.

Manatee Kayak Encounter

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Family Eco Tour enjoying the abundant wildlife in Crystal River

Love the water, but would rather stay dry? Join Manatees in Paradise as we explore the wonders of Florida's Nature Coast during our 1.5hr Eco Tour boat cruise. Captain Derek / Jake will guide you around the many springs throughout Crystal River & Kings Bay, for a scenic & informative cruise aboard our comfortable pontoon boats. You never know what wildlife awaits, so pack a cooler, gather your friends/family & come along! :)

Discover Crystal River's Secrets with Private Boat Tour

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

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