Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer
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Crystal River, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Snorkel with manatees in the Crystal River on a wildlife tour that gets you close to the West Indian Manatees that flock to the Crystal River's many freshwater springs. Learn about the remarkable manatees and the ecosystem they depend on, then slip into the water to see the manatees as they swim and feed. Wetsuits and all snorkeling equipment are included in this Crystal River manatee tour, with warm drinks served on board the boat.
- Snorkel with manatees in the Crystal River
- See a scenic natural habitat where manatees thrive
- Great way to learn about Florida's native wildlife
- Snorkeling equipment and wetsuits provided
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Wetsuits
- Coffee and hot cocoa
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 226 NE 5th St, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
Please arrive at your scheduled tour time. Our captains and guides will be busy with the previous tour and readying your boat and our shop for your trip. Please note: Our shop is in the residential area of Crystal river and looks as if it is a house, but it is, in fact, our shop so come on in!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Arrive at the dive shop and get suited up in your gear (included) for this snorkeling adventure and watch a quick video about best practices for when you’re in the water with the manatees.
Your captain and guide take your group to the boat, give a safety briefing, and fit you with masks and snorkels. As you cruise, learn about the wildlife and ecosystem, with time to answer questions.
Your guide keeps an eye out for the manatees and anchors the boat when you come across some. Under the supervision of your guide, safely get into the water and swim near the manatees’ natural habitat. Your guide is with you the entire time and takes pictures and videos of tour goers.
After ample time in the water, the boat takes you back to the original meeting location in Crystal River.
Your captain and guide take your group to the boat, give a safety briefing, and fit you with masks and snorkels. As you cruise, learn about the wildlife and ecosystem, with time to answer questions.
Your guide keeps an eye out for the manatees and anchors the boat when you come across some. Under the supervision of your guide, safely get into the water and swim near the manatees’ natural habitat. Your guide is with you the entire time and takes pictures and videos of tour goers.
After ample time in the water, the boat takes you back to the original meeting location in Crystal River.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Guests with limited mobility are welcome, but must call us to make prior arrangements
- Single travelers may be required to change time or date of tour depending upon availability
- Use of a ladder is required to get into/out of the water. Please give us a call if you have any health related questions.
- 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.
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The experience was excellent!! The staff was so helpful and friendly. I would recommend them 100%.
The staff was knowledgeable. They took the time to make sure that we had a wonderful experience. I would definitely book again
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It is so hard to get good pictures in the water with the manatees but I loved the experience. Also very cold water. We did the best we could!
Capt. Ron and Andy were great! We found a single manatee and swam with it. Then all aboard and he took us to Three Sisters Spring which was amazing! My grandson was awestruck by the clarity of the spring. After swimming in the springs we loaded up and Capt. Ron took us on a little tour and we saw an alligator sunning himself. But we noticed his jaw was missing and Ron, knew the whole story. We had a fantastic time and recommend to everyone as it’s quite the experience. Thank you again Ron and Andy for sun h an enjoyable time.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you very much! We had amazing time with you and Dallas. We love the excitement of showing our guests our manatees and other wildlife when we can find it.
The team was professional and personable. We had bad weather, and they were accommodating to us to ensure our little manatee-loving girl got her tour. Love this place, and highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
I'm soooo glad you guys were able to be flexible. It all worked out great and we were very happy to make her wish come true!
We had a wonderful experience. Although it was off season for the manatees, the crew made it thoroughly enjoyable, were knowledgeable regarding the manatees and area, and made sure we had a great time. They even recommended places for us to visit and eat as we were first timers there. As first time snorkelers, my wife and son really enjoyed the guidance set forth by our tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone and look forward to coming back with our family again.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the nice review. We try extra hard in the summers to find our manatees and it's not always easy, and patience on the part of our guests pays off in the end. We'd love to have you guys come back in the season!
Very affordable and enjoyable tour! Ron was great at finding manatees even during the warm months and we had a blast!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you guys so much! Yeah, the warmer months can sometimes be a challenge, but finding manatees is what we do! We'd love to have you guys back in the season as well!
Lots of fun! Great knowledgeable guides! Lots of fun! Great knowledgeable guides! Lots of fun! Great knowledgeable guides! Lots of fun! Great knowledgeable guides!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much!
This was an incredible trip and we saw a manatee even in off season. The guides were knowledgeable kind and patient. They also take video and photos for you if you’d like to purchase at the end. They also take you to snorkel in three sisters spring. Such a majestic and beautiful experience of the Florida
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much! Summertime trips can be great, sometimes they just take a little patience and you guys were great about that! We'd love to show you our wintertime experience some time!
We loved everything about the trip. The captain and guide were very invested in making sure we had a great time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for the 5 stars! We pride ourselves on making sure we put every effort in giving our guests an amazing experience and we're super glad you noticed! We'd love to have you come back when we have even more manatees to show off!
We had a really good time. Swimming with the manatees was really awesome. The staff were great too. I will definitely do it again
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Swimming with our manatees IS really awesome and we definitely appreciate the 5 stars! Come back in the wintertime and it'll be even better!
Our family had so much fun. The staff took care of us so well. We are definitely coming back again to play with the manatees.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so very much! We'd love to have you come back!
Captain Ron and Andrew were excellent crew from the moment you walk into shop! We booked the 6:45 AM tour on advice of crew as the animals are more active in the morning, water is less stirred up. We watched a great intro video to the manatees and suited up with great equipment and were off to the boat! Within 10 minutes, we were observing a family group on the water, Capt Ron has a drone to find manatees from the air. We were provided lots of manatee information by the crew, and other wildlife and behaviors were pointed out. At the second location we were able to interact with a juvenile for about 40 minutes with no one else around. This was an excellent experience for my daughter, a current Veterinary student studying manatees at UF for the summer! Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much! We couldn't ask for a better review. It was so cool having you and your daughter come and we're so glad we had the chance to further her love for these amazing animals! We wish her all the best and we're certain she'll make a great Vet!
The entire experience was great!!! The Captain and Guide were knowledgeable, patient and professional. We got to see a Manatee, turtles, fish and other water animals. In addition being educated on snorkeling and best techniques when near the manatee. It was a wonderful experience for multi-generational family (grandpa to 4 year old grandson). Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for the 5 stars! Your group is a great example of showing that everyone can enjoy this experience, no matter the age! We're so glad you had a great time!
Guides were very knowledgeable and the tour was great. Would definitely recommend. My son had so much fun seeing manatees aka river potatoes.
Great crew, upfront about the conditions, but still found us a manatee. Also saw dolphins and an alligator! Overall great experience!
Our experience was AMAZING! Our guide Sarah was very patient with my grandma and my little 10 year old brother. We were nervous at first but our guide and captains laid back personalities instantly made us feel comfortable. You can tell by the safety video that the company and its employees really care about the well being of the manatees while also giving us the best experience possible. Sarah took amazing photos of my family and the manatees! The whole experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity and we would totally do it again!
Guide and captain were awesome. Got to swim with 2 manatees but saw several others. Absolutely would come back.
We had an amazing time. Great time and great captain Ron & guide Sarah. We got to see manatees and the springs. We will definitely be back.
I’d highly recommend this trip, we had a perfect day. Although not in season, we still got very close to a mother and baby, so close we had to keep backing off to observe the no contact rules! The staff were fun and knowledgeable and the small group size made it easy to hear everything. We had some time to chill snorkelling in the clear water of the springs, and saw a couple of alligators on the boat ride back.
The team was great. I went with a torn rotator cuff and they were so helpful to make sure I got on and off the boat and kept up with the group. And yes we saw manatee :)
Great trip. No one was in a hurry or in a rush. Goin back !
This was one of the best things we did on our trip. captain Ron and Sara were so positive and fun. The entire experience was wonderful. I would highly recommend doing this.
A must do! We had a fantastic time with Captain Mike and pro guide & photographer Sara! Highly recommend - loved the nature!!
My husband and I had a GREAT time on the water with Sara and captain Mike in Crystal River, Florida! Although it wasn't prime manatee season, we did get up close and personal with a beautiful manatee and Sara got some awesome pictures!! Captain Mike took us all around the gorgeous waters of Crystal River and we loved every minute.
We will definitely be going back but next time we'll bring our family and friends ;)
Definitely worth it! Even though we came at the end/after manatee season, Ron and Alan found us some manatees to swim with and helped us locate them in the water. The visibility of the water was poor that day, but because they had underwater cameras, we still got to take home great videos and pictures of the gentle giants. We also got to see the three sisters springs and that water was crystal clear and beautiful.
This shop was easy to find and provided everything we needed for the trip (just bring your own towel). Would highly recommend!
Hands-down, one of the best experiences of my life the tour was great the fact that there was a photographer that I didn’t have to worry about taking pictures and could stay present and enjoy the experience and still had all the pictures I would’ve taken highly recommended
Ron and Sarah were fantastic! Such an enjoyable trip and they brought us right to the manatees! Would definitely book with them again
We had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and we were able to see multiple manatees. We chose to also go to Crystal River which was beautiful. Highly recommend!
We had a great time on this tour! Our guides were fun and engaging and found us manatees to swim with.
Very knowledgeable staff, easy to find location. Worth the price we paid. Great experience as captain found manatees for us to see and swim.
These guys are pretty amazing. As a veteran, I try to support other veteran owned businesses. Our time out we saw not only manatees, but even had the privilege to see dolphins, cormorans, turtles and Osprey. We visited 3 sisters springs, which had some super clear water.
Sara, Joe, Capt.Mike were awesome! We were nervous because the weather was a bit chilly... wetsuits, jackets, were provided. The trip was great. Only 6 guests and the individual attention was amazing.
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