Swim with Manatees: Eco-Educational Tour in Crystal River
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Crystal River, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Focus on Florida's flora and fauna during this half-day tour in Crystal River. Sail past a national wildlife refuge, a state nature preserve, and an archaeological park on route to snorkel with native manatees. This boat tour is easy with all transportation provided and gives you a full picture of the natural elements that make this area of the country unique. All instruction and safety information for the swim with the manatees is provided by your guide.
- Use of snorkel equipment for swim with manatees
- Sail by multiple picturesque and nature-focused parks
- Bottled water and hot cocoa provided
- Commentary from your captain on board the boat
What's Included
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Tour escort/host
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 3940 N Tallahassee Rd, Crystal River, FL 34428, USA
Guests should drive to the Marina which is located one street directly BEHIND the Days Inn. (Not the Gift Shop which is located next to the Days Inn.) The Marina is a pink and yellow building with a gravel parking lot on Tallahassee Rd.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Crystal River Watersports
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour!
- Wear bathing suits for your arrival
- Bring Towels & Sunscreen.
- Most travelers can participate
- Bring clothes to put on once done swimming that may get wet, but will keep you comfortable for the return boat ride.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 251 reviews
Michael_E, May 2025
Everything was phenomenal from the greeting by the office staff until I left. Capt Jim and Guide Kat were great. They provided an educational yet fun trip. There was extra effort to bypass other groups and continue looking in multiple locations for manatees. We ended up seeing 5 or 6 in the water including a mom and nursing calf. A rescue/released manatee with a tag came to us and Kat took us away from it to let it be.
They provided as ecologically friendly tour as possible for the manatees and their environment. “I’ll be back!”
Ron_G, Feb 2023
Oh so many! Everything about the trip was so well organised. Our diver was brilliant. We felt completely safe with him. Swimming with manatees was one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime. Our diver knew exactly where to find them. Being kissed on the head by a 600lb, 7ft wild sea animal is not something ever forgotten. Absolutely mind-blowing.
Michael_S, Jan 2023
Kind of like swimming with a very large Mike Ditka in front of you. Or as the guide called them - a swimming potato. They are fascinating and peaceful. If you leave them alone they’ll wander right in front of your face to nosh on some weeds. Great experience all around.
Lori_T, Apr 2022
Swimming with the manatee was such a fun experience. They are amazing creatures. Cody and Heather were awesome guides. Cody was very professional navigating the boat. Heather was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! A super fun day! We also forgot a bag and they called us to return it. That was so appreciated!
Nathan_A, Feb 2022
The tour was amazing! We got to see the manatees in their own habitat which is breath taking. Our captain and guide were fabulous! So knowledgeable and interesting.., super personable and overall had an awesome time! Would highly recommend this tour and team to anyone!!! I will be back for scallop season too!!!
Catherine_S, Dec 2021
Great experience, and loved our guide, Bethany! We went on the 11:30am timeslot and saw plenty of manatees. Super fun day!
Katrina_S, Aug 2021
It was absolutely wonderful experience. Wendy and John were so nice! They made more than enough to make our trip unforgettable. We love it. We had very good time! Would recommend this trips to others.
Robert_S, Jun 2021
Swimming with the manatees and observing mother and calf. The boat trip down the canal was nice and our guides were very knowledgeable about all of the wildlife we saw on the trip to our location.
Celeste_T, Jan 2021
Amazing. Better than expected. Dakota and John were funny, knowledgeable, caring and just great people. They made sure we enjoyed every moment even my 10 year old that Dakota held onto the whole time in the water. Saw lots of manatees. Took lots of photos. Loved every moment.
Larry_M, Sep 2019
We lucked out and were the only two people on board and had the experience of a life time.. Hailey and Jim were beyond knowledgeable and made sure that the safety of the sea life were the utmost of priority. The pictures provided (for a very small additional fee) were everything we experienced. Still cannot wipe the smile off my face!!!!! Thank you !!
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