Crystal River Manatee Swimming Experience
About this activity
Highlights
- Swim with gentle manatees in their natural habitat
- Guided tour led by experienced naturalists
- All snorkeling gear provided for your convenience
- Educational insights into manatee behavior and conservation
- Memorable wildlife encounter in Crystal River's clear waters
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 3-hour guided manatee swim tour
- In-water guide assistance
- All necessary snorkeling equipment
- Transportation to and from Crystal River
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tours operate seasonally; check availability for your travel dates
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Cancellation policy may apply; review terms before booking
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable swimwear and bring a towel
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure
- Parking is available at the tour location
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Pricing is the same for children and adults, all persons going on tour must have a ticket regrdless of age.
- Children 3 years old and up are welcome with paid ticket.
- Children under the age of 3 are welcome on private trips ONLY (call for private trip pricing)
- Wetsuits available in sizes from 3 toddler to adult 4X.
- All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration.
- Photo packages of your manatee experience available for purchase after your tour.
Traveler reviews
Best trip
It was awesome. Bring a go pro. The whole crew and company that plans the tour were amazing. They even had hot chocolate. We had a wonderful experience and this was better than the first time we went with a different company.
So close to nature!
Very well organized. Guides were informative and very determined to make sure we all viewed a manatee. We were very fortunate to be very close to one that breached the surface for a breath. All equipment was provided and in good working condition.
Ten out of ten...
Ten out of ten experience! Wear your bathing suit under your clothes, no need to have a towel until after the excursion. Captain and guide will continuously try and find you a manatee to observe, but always keep in mind that they’re still wild animals.
Manatee Tour
Manatee tour was wonderful. Was able to see a mom and a very curious baby. Captain Chaz and Kaitlyn were extremely knowledgeable and made sure you knew what exactly to do at all times. Would definitely recommend and the meeting point is downtown Crystal river where all the cute shops and restaurants are.
Checked off the Bucket List
Today, my wife and I did the manatee snorkel tour with Captain Ryan and our guide was Shelby. Within five minutes we were on the manatee and they were awesome. We saw two moms and two calves and then a single manatee and then later on we went to a spring and saw a lonepregnant manatee all by herself and in crystal clear water. My wife and I had the pleasure of having the boat, Captain Ryan and Miss Shelby to ourselves for the entire time and they were both awesome. If I could give this review 10 stars I would. They were the best and we plan on coming back.