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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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 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
- To ensure safety compliance with the Coast Guard we require advanced notice for service animals
- 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.
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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.
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Travelers consistently praise captains and tour guides for their extensive knowledge of manatees and local ecosystems, engaging communication, and friendly demeanor. Their expertise in wildlife spotting and informative commentary enhances the educational and enjoyable nature of the tours, with guides noted for their storytelling and responsiveness to questions.
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Walter was the best tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the Manatees and the environment. His banter was also a plus! I recommend this to anyone!
That if you are looking to learn about manatees this is a very educational place to go. The people hear can tell you anything you want to know.⁷l
Our family went on this tour and it was a really nice day on the water. We saw a manatee but the highlight of the trip was a few dolphin that really gave us a show. Our guide was great and had a fun personality. We went out during the slower part of the season so our group was the only ones on the boat.
The manatee cruise was amazing! I went on this cruise with my fiancée. The captain was very friendly and informative about the trip. During the cruise, we saw three manatees as the captain mentioned that during the winter, there are hundreds of them. We did see dolphins as we headed back so that was cool.
Chris was an excellent captain. We obviously not there for peak season for manatees but he did everything possible to make sure we saw what ones were in the bay. He was very knowledgeable and showed us the other wildlife. Communication was very good before the excursion started.
We had a great experience. We saw plenty of manatees. It turned out to be a great day! Got some great pictures
This cruise was very scenic in the beautiful Crystal River. We only saw 4 manatees, however, we were able to watch them in their natural environment for over an hour. The captain was very knowledgeable and friendly! We enjoyed the relaxing cruise and saw many beautiful sights!
This is a gentle cruise around the river showing lots of wildlife. We saw manatees, birds, alligators and a dolphin.
If you get Captain Gavin even better. Local man with lots of knowledge.
No bad view from him other side of the boat. You can sit or stand.
The guide Chris was very knowledgeable. A very nice day on the boat with so much wildlife to see. Plenty of manatees, dolphins, alligators, and beautiful birds. Chris taught us so much about the manatees and area. The ladies in the shop were very friendly and helpful.
Yes we did see manatees. Not a lot but enough. Boat captain was the best part of our trip. Very informative of the area, fishing, and of course Manatees. Also enjoy able!
Great experience. Everyone was very friendly and informative. Was able to see a few manatee’s and alligators.
We really enjoyed this experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. We felt safe in dangerous waters. We highly recommend this.
Great experience, lots of manatees. We even saw alligators and an otter. Captain had great eye finding wildlife and very knowledgeable
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!
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.
It was a wonderful experience; however, there are no bathrooms on the boat. The excursion is an hour and a half.
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.
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
Super fun and informative! Water and shade available. Bring polarized sunglasses for a better water experience!
We had a great time…really good thing to do for an adventure. Chris was a great guide, all the staff were wonderful.
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
Saw several Manatees, a white Vulture, Dolphins, Turtles and an Eagle. Captain was very knowledgeable and pleasant.
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!
Guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.
Saw manatees and other wildlife
A fantastic tour to take
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.
Relaxing cruise and able to see quite a few manatee, birds, and dolphins. Informed guide who was able to answer our questions.
The experience was well worth the time and investment. Chris was considerate of his guests and we got more than was expected.
The boat captain, GQ, was exceptionally knowledgable about the best areas to see the manatees and was even spot on with restaurant recommendation!
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
Great tour. Very informative. Enjoyed watching the Manatees. Tour operator was very knowledgeable on the Manatees.
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