Crystal River Manatee Snorkel Tour

From$95
3 hours
Crystal River, USA

About this activity

Experience an unforgettable snorkeling adventure in Crystal River, swimming with gentle manatees in their natural habitat, guided by experts in a small group setting.

Highlights

  • Swim with gentle manatees in their natural habitat
  • Explore the crystal-clear waters of Crystal River
  • Learn about manatee conservation efforts
  • Enjoy a small group experience for personalized attention
  • Capture memorable photos of your underwater adventure

Full description

Dive into the serene waters of Crystal River for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure. Guided by experienced professionals, you'll have the unique opportunity to swim alongside gentle manatees in their natural habitat. This small group tour ensures personalized attention, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience. All necessary snorkeling equipment is provided, so you can focus on the excitement of the encounter. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with these magnificent creatures in one of Florida's most beautiful settings.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided snorkeling session with manatees
  • All necessary snorkeling equipment
  • Professional and experienced guides
  • Transportation to and from the tour location

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately
  • Participants should be comfortable in water and able to swim short distances
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable swimwear and bring a towel
  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure
  • Parking is available on-site; arrive early to secure a spot

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed

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 (call for private trip pricing)
  • Wetsuits available in sizes from 2 toddler to adult 4X.
  • All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration.
  • Photo packages of your manatee experience available for purchase after your tour.
  • Service animals are allowed if booking a private tour.

Traveler reviews

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Swimming with the Manatees! Lifetime experience

An absolute lifetime highlight! This tour stands out because of its highly hands-on, educational, and immersive approach. Our guide Shanna and Captain Brody were expert, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the trip. We also greatly appreciated Lauren’s seamless booking assistance and Jacob’s careful guidance to and from the boat. The level of customer service across the entire team is exceptional. If you want the premier tour option in Crystal River, look no further. Highly recommended. 5 stars!

Extraordinary761266Sep 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Peaceful tour with manatees

We reason enjoyed our tour. We went with Kaitlyn and Brody and they both made it a great experience. It was so peaceful to be in the water with the beautiful manatees.

SamS462Sep 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing Experience. AWESOME CAPTAIN JOHN

I went with family out on the water. We were able to see two manatees and a dolphin. In addition to turtles in other words John was absolutely amazing. I would recommend him highly. I would recommend this company highly. Absolutely five star.

Z5846SUbryanbJul 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Bucket List !!!

Amazing !!! Captain Derek and Shanna were the bomb ! We loved every minute of it ! Swam with a mama and her calf and didn’t want to leave the water. Would definitely recommend these guys. See you again soon !

356mnJul 8, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A must do experience

This was an amazing experience. Eli was a great in-water guide and captain Ryan was friendly and super knowledgeable. It was an unforgettable experience and they both made the trip for our group worth every penny.

L4557EYpatrickjJun 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

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 (call for private trip pricing) Wetsuits available in sizes from 2 toddler to adult 4X. All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration. Photo packages of your manatee experience available for purchase after your tour. Service animals are allowed if booking a private tour.