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Manatee and Wildlife Boat Tour

Recommended by 91% of travelers
Crystal River, USA
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Bottled water

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • 12073 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA

        Upon arrival, your captain will be waiting at the Boat by the bait shop. He will be wearing a big three Charter shirt. If you are having trouble locating your Captain, you can go into the bait shop and ask for help.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Itinerary

      1

      Three Sisters Springs

      30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Infant seats available
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Featured review

      Cynthia_F
      Captain Dylan was an awesome tour director, seen alot of Manatees very informative, worked very well with my schedule. Very nice and personable. Priced right. Excellent recommendation!!!!

      Reviews

      4.6
      based on 11 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      So much wildlife

      Bradley_M, Apr 2026
      Captain Joe was very knowledgeable about the wildlife. We were abel to see manatee, alligators, osprey,and a bald eagle. It was a great tour. I also learned a lot about manatees, very interesting

      Great experience. Captain...

      Florence_M, Mar 2026
      Great experience. Captain Dylan was great and took time to explain wildlife and manatees habits. We had a wonderful time

      We loved Captain Dylan

      Annette_H, Feb 2026
      Our captain Dylan was fabulous, he knew just where to look and was extremely informative. He gave us ideas on where to eat, and information on other sites in the area.

      What a wonderful and...

      Shifee_L, Feb 2026
      What a wonderful and unique experience! We saw about 100 manatee, many birds and a fresh water turtle. Captain Dylan was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and the ecosystem and respectful of the human impact on the wildlife. He was easy-going and enthusiastic-a great guide!

      5 STARS for Big 3 charters. Captian Dylan

      Cynthia_F, Jan 2026
      Captain Dylan was an awesome tour director, seen alot of Manatees very informative, worked very well with my schedule. Very nice and personable. Priced right. Excellent recommendation!!!!

      Great experience

      Cathy_R, Jan 2026
      Guide very knowledgeable on manatees and their environments had a great time with close up interactions

      From $55.00

      per person

      up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

      Book ahead!
      On average, this is booked 5 days in advance.

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