All-inclusive 6-person Manatee Swim Tour with Free Photos
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Crystal River, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Cooler with Ice
- Shaded Boat
- Entrance fee - Pete's Pier charges a $5 per person fee that we pay for you
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentSnorkel and Mask are included
- Use of Scuba equipmentWetsuits are included
- Hot Chocolate and Tea
- Underwater Photography Package
- Parking Fees$10.00 per booking
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Pete's Pier Marina1 SW 1st Pl, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
Meet at the floating docks at Pete's Pier. These docks are easier for guests to access as they adjust with the tide.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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
Ashley_W
Pick this one! It is a small and more personal than all the others we saw around us.
We got to do as much or as little as we wanted and the guides were amazing and super accommodating.
Highly recommend this one!
Reviews
4.9
based on 85 reviews
CharlesD_L, Apr 2026
Amazing! We had THE best experience!
Our hosts Mack and Jess were upbeat, attentive and informative!
Our family loved it!!
If you’ve ever thought about a different experience other than amusement parks we highly recommend snorkeling with the manatees!
Kim_T, Mar 2026
Captain Mac and Megan care deeply about keeping the manatees safe and their environment. They gave us an unforgettable experience helping us to swim alongside these beautiful creatures.
Debra_G, Mar 2026
Mac and Jess were amazing guides.
We saw two males, two mommas with their baby sea cows. It was so awesome
Dana_B, Mar 2026
We had a wonderful experience! Picked this because of the smaller group size and it ended up just being us. Having Megan in the water with us was to helpful. She is so kind. The whole experience was very relaxed and fun. Plus we were able to see a lot of manatees. Would definitely recommend!
Ashley_W, Mar 2026
Pick this one! It is a small and more personal than all the others we saw around us.
We got to do as much or as little as we wanted and the guides were amazing and super accommodating.
Highly recommend this one!
Rebecca_E, Mar 2026
Jess and Mac are the absolute best! We had an amazing experience swimming with the manatees and even got to see a Mama and baby! They are both super knowledgeable and a ton of fun! I would definitely recommend them and would even sign up to go again!
Ingrid_L, Mar 2026
They take good care of you. Fantastisch tour with captain Mac and Guido Jessica. We hadden a great time.
Carla_B, Mar 2026
Our tour had only 4 people. We got plenty of one-on-one time with the manatees including a pregnant one and a nursing calf with mother. Both captain Mac and his assistant were very knowledgeable and made sure we had the best experience possible. They provided wet suits, snorkeling equipment and hot tea, cocoa and snacks. As an added bonus we also saw a dolphin and lots of fish as well as one of the underwater springs. 100% recommend!
Alissa_P, Mar 2026
Mac and Celest were great! We have done 2 previous tours in years past. Mac was patient, they wanted to make sure we saw a manatee even though the season is coming to a close. He had blankets, dive jackets, waters, hot chocolate and snacks on the boat. He is a very thoughtful captain and took great care of us.
Lynda_D, Mar 2026
That seeing manatees is not a given. All the ads make it look like they are everywhere. Not so. But our captain was awesome. We had a chance to go early morning, which is the best time as it turns out, and didn't. They get spooked and leave, so later tours have a hard time finding them. But it was still amazing to swim in the clear spring water and we saw dolphins.
Morgan_R, Feb 2026
Absolutely amazing experience!!! Our captain was extremely knowledgeable and was able to get our group out there before all of the bigger tour groups which allowed us to have private one on one time with the manatees before everyone else (which caused the manatees to go away). Having a tour group of only 6 people allowed us to get around and not scare off the manatees as well which was amazing. Would highly highly recommend this tour to everyone
Jennifer_F, Feb 2026
It was super fun and interesting. You can tell the guides really love the animals and care about what they do. The groups are kept small and relaxing. We saw a manatee, fish, and even a bird hunting under water for fish. We would recommend this small business with a passion for the sea and protecting the wildlife while providing an educational experience filled with dun.
Vickie_H, Feb 2026
This was a fabulous experience. My friends and I had such a great time with Captain Mac and Jaden. They made the trip a blast. I highly recommend them to anyone that wants to swim with the manatees! I would absolutely not hesitate to call them again for fun adventures!
Rhonda_W, Feb 2026
Captain Mac and Lauren are the best. They took great care of us. We swam with a lot of manatees as promised and they even took pictures and emailed them to us. It was a memorable experience.
Ilana_B, Jan 2026
We had a great day! Mack and Lauren were knowledgeable and fabulous guides and we saw a ton of manatees
Matt_C, Jan 2026
Take the 4pm tour it’s the best time literally only 3 boats out and we saw 30-40 manatees . Captain Mac is amazing informational and down to earth and hilarious . Lauren the guide who gets in the water makes the whole experience fun and so kind and gentle . We had the best experience we will be back in the summer for the scallop dance tour !!
Samuel_W, Jan 2026
What an absolutely amazing experience. Max the skipper and Lauren the swim-guide were amazing and informative. Easy to leave a great review when we were lucky enough to see 12-15 Manatees up close but the crew went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The hot chocolate was amazing. The restaurant recommendation was so good im actually getting emotional about the food 🤣 come to Seafood Seller!! Thank you for a fantastic afternoon.
Hui_Y, Dec 2025
A group of 10 of us tried to find a manatee swimming tour after Christmas Day, but almost all the places had been fully booked. Luckily I found an open time slot at 4:00pm in this tour provider. The owner quickly arranged two boats for us and made sure all equipments including wetsuits were ready before departure. Sarah, our swimming tour guide, was very nice and explained everything very clearly during the whole tour. I can’t swim but I got to the springs by using floating and her help! It was such a fun and memorable experience! I would highly recommend their team.
Daliya_Z, Dec 2025
Everything was perfect- we spotted the animals and when Kids got cold, they stayed with Mac on the boat so we could enjoy snorkeling a little longer
Stephanie_E, Dec 2025
We had hoped to see at least one manatee and probably saw 10 or so and they were incredible! So peaceful! I'm not the greatest swimmer but was able to keep up with the doggie paddling. When it was time to just float and observe I felt just like a manatee peacefully just floating. My daughter was able to hitch a ride with our wonderful guide, which she really appreciated. I'd never tried snorkeling before but it was much easier than I'd expected and the water was so clear! We saw lots of different fish, as well. We took the last tour of the day which made for a much less crowded experience. The boat was cozy and the captain was top notch! We will absolutely be back again soon!
Armelle_S, Mar 2026
A dive to Crystal River that transported us! Captain Mac and Jessica’s professionalism and kindness made this adventure an unforgettable one. Manatees at the rendezvous in a beautiful setting filled us with joy! A private experience (4 people), guides with little care (hot drinks, blankets...), in short, a 5 star service ⭐️! Awesome possible 😉
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