Crystal River Manatee Viewing Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Spot manatees in their natural habitat
- Cruise through Crystal River's clear waters
- Learn about manatee conservation efforts
- Enjoy a relaxing boat ride
- Capture memorable wildlife photos
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided boat tour
- Manatee viewing opportunities
- Educational commentary
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Children Under The Age Of 3 & Pets/Service Animals Are Only Permitted On Private Tours Pete's Pier is the Marina where you will meet your Captain to board the boat.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tours are subject to weather conditions; check the forecast before booking
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Pets are not allowed on the tour
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen
- Consider bringing a waterproof camera for photos
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- You will meet at our gift shop, where your tour driver will shuttle you to the Marina
- Children Under The Age Of 3 & Pets/Service Animals 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
Traveler reviews
Boat tour with Chris
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.
Loved the Manatees
My grandson and I went on this tour. We were so happy with the amount of manatees that we saw. Our tour guide was amazing. We were lucky because we were. We had a group of only five people. Had so much fun and learned a lot too. Highly recommend it.
Great Cruise!
Great cruise. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. Chris, our Captain, was terrific. Very knowledgeable plus he made the cruise so pleasant! Highly recommend this cruise.
Manatees
Very good boat captain. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. The boat was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the manatees.
70 year old recommends this tour!
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!