Crystal River Manatee Viewing Cruise
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Crystal River, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- USCG Licensed Captain
- Bottled Water
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Explorida - Manatee Swim Tours545 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428, USA
Explorida Adventure Center - 545 North Citrus Ave, Crystal River FL 34428 We kindly ask guests to arrive at least twenty minutes prior to the start of your scheduled tour time. We will be leaving our location five minutes before your scheduled tour time.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Explorida - Manatee Swim Tours
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- You will meet at our gift shop, where your tour driver will shuttle you to the Marina
- Children Under The Age Of 3 & Pets/Service Animals Are Only Permitted On Private Tours
- This is a wildlife encounter, and due to the unpredictability of Mother Nature, conditions vary daily. If you have any questions, feel free to call
- In order to maintain operational efficiency, we require a minimum of three guests per boat to operate. Guests may purchase additional tickets if the capacity is not met, which will be reimbursed if another group joins.
- Trip Advisor is a third party booking system designed to reserve tours with Explorida Adventure Center. Visit our website for more information and to connect with Explorida directly.
- This activity is not accessible for guests with mobility limitations
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Brendan_C
Captain GQ was excellent. He was entertaining and engaged all the land lover passengers. We saw many manatee’s, alligators and turtles. We highly recommend this trip. Also, the tiki bar is on the pier and you can grab a cold beverage upon return.
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,213 reviews
Cortney_E, May 2026
Great experience. Everyone was very friendly and informative. Was able to see a few manatee’s and alligators.
Luther_S, May 2026
We really enjoyed this experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. We felt safe in dangerous waters. We highly recommend this.
Daniel_N, May 2026
Great experience, lots of manatees. We even saw alligators and an otter. Captain had great eye finding wildlife and very knowledgeable
Laura_H, May 2026
Dom was our boat captain. We can’t say enough good! We learned so much about the Manatee habitat, their bodies, predators (or lack thereof), habits, babies, etc. we saw several and two with babies. It was so wonderful, the time flew by. We will be back and we will ask for Dom everytime! Loved this so much!
Susan_A, May 2026
Great trip. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Megan and Grace in the office were lovely and kind. Captain Kelly was tremendously knowledgeable and made sure we saw multiple manatees on our tour.
Barb_B, Apr 2026
It was a wonderful experience; however, there are no bathrooms on the boat. The excursion is an hour and a half.
Rhonda_B, Apr 2026
Enjoyed the tour very much. Perfect weather too. Were able to see several moms with their babies. GQ was a great guide and captain. Gave us lots of information about the manatees. Took his suggestion about where to eat lunch. Turned out great too! Would love to bring the grandkids on the tour next time we are in the area.
S_F, Apr 2026
Really enjoyable trip, Captain GQ was friendly and knowledgeable, saw manatee's inc a baby , osprey nest, alligators and a rare sighting of a young dolphin 🐬 would highly recommend for an enjoyable afternoon on the water
Jessica_C, Apr 2026
Super fun and informative! Water and shade available. Bring polarized sunglasses for a better water experience!
Heather_L, Apr 2026
We had a great time…really good thing to do for an adventure. Chris was a great guide, all the staff were wonderful.
Lisa_W, Apr 2026
Our travel guide, captain. Was amazing. Very informative and answered all our questions. I can't remember his name, but he made the tour very fascinating
Frank_H, Apr 2026
Saw several Manatees, a white Vulture, Dolphins, Turtles and an Eagle. Captain was very knowledgeable and pleasant.
Kathy_K, Apr 2026
GQ was very knowledgeable and very entertaining at the same time. He knew what he was looking for and found us many manatees. He even spent some extra time with us. Fun to share his birthday with him!
Barbara_W, Apr 2026
Guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.
Saw manatees and other wildlife
A fantastic tour to take
Brendan_C, Apr 2026
Captain GQ was excellent. He was entertaining and engaged all the land lover passengers. We saw many manatee’s, alligators and turtles. We highly recommend this trip. Also, the tiki bar is on the pier and you can grab a cold beverage upon return.
Theresa_K, Apr 2026
Relaxing cruise and able to see quite a few manatee, birds, and dolphins. Informed guide who was able to answer our questions.
Selina_U, Apr 2026
The experience was well worth the time and investment. Chris was considerate of his guests and we got more than was expected.
sandysettle1, Apr 2026
The boat captain, GQ, was exceptionally knowledgable about the best areas to see the manatees and was even spot on with restaurant recommendation!
Judith_S, Apr 2026
When showing the pictures on the tour we saw clear waters with beautiful white sand & many manatees.. we only seen a few in dark cloudy water.. our tour guide on the other hand was very informative on the manatees
Richard_A, Apr 2026
Great tour. Very informative. Enjoyed watching the Manatees. Tour operator was very knowledgeable on the Manatees.
Goswin_B, Mar 2026
Guide was Great! Knowledgeable and Professional
Downside no Manetees! 2 Snouts!
End of March they are gone!
Will go back next January or February
Luke_h, Mar 2026
Fun, friendly, informative, they know how to find manatees Captain GQ was great!………..,…………………………………..
Theresa_D, Mar 2026
The boat driver was very knowledgeable.
He answered lots of questions.
We saw about eight manatees on our tour, including one baby.
The boat driver was very good at picking out where the manatees were swimming.
Martin_A, Mar 2026
The food, the people and the wildlife! The weather was perfect and so was the great fun you’ll have in this magical city.
John_M, Mar 2026
Our trip was a boat ride only. No swimming with the Manatees. It was still a fantastic trip. Next time we'll more than likely try the swim trip.
Rachael_F, Mar 2026
Really nice time! Our tour guide, Gavin, was very knowledgeable. We got to see a mama and baby manatee up close. They swam close to the surface and right under the boat. Would definitely recommend.
Kandy_M, Mar 2026
This was such an amazing experience! Captain Dom was great! Full of knowledge about all the wild life we saw! We saw so many manatees, fish and different birds! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience today!
Charles_G, Mar 2026
A great experience all around. Our Captain was fun, knowledgeable and engaging! We saw lots of manatees, turtles and alligators. I'd highly recommend this experience!
Carolyn_C, Mar 2026
The whole staff was great. GQ our boat captain was awesome, we saw manatee and a dolphin (which is highly unusual ion fresh water). Definitely a great experience.
DL_B, Mar 2026
Seeing manatee is hit or miss from the boat. We saw 2 far away, just noses and one up close. it was fabulous. Got great pictures. Seemed people on the swimming excursion were able to see better. Captain GQ was great, knowledgeable, answered all questions, had a good sense of humor.
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