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
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 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
Traveler reviews
Great Tour!
Great tour! Got to see many manatees. Tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Above and Beyond!
Captain Rhonda was professional, knowledgeable and engaging. The cruise was very enjoyable and in addition to multiple manatees, we saw exotic birds and even a dolphin!
Great tour, great guides.
Fabulous experience. It didn’t take long to encounter the manatees and we had some luck swimming to the local springs aswell. Kudos to our guide Topher. He had wonderful knowledge of the manatees biology and their behaviors and he was sharp enough to see some of our group trying to go a little bit beyond manatee behavior and called it out. Big thanks to our Captain G.Q for pointing out some impressive local wildlife and good stories. Worth every minute.
Amazing place to stay
This was just what we were looking for. Somewhere quiet, secluded, out in the middle of nowhere spot. This was the perfect find.
Man at ease
Really enjoyed the experience, and the cost of the 1.5 hours trip! (Great value) GQ the Captain for the day was very informative and made the day very enjoyable! And we managed to see four Manatees. Maybe GQ can loan out his superman vision! All the staff at the centre really stood out, and made us really appreciate the experience.