Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Swim with gentle manatees in their natural habitat
- Guided tour through Crystal River's pristine waters
- Professional in-water photographer captures your experience
- All necessary snorkeling equipment provided
- Suitable for all ages and experience levels
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided boat tour to manatee habitats
- Snorkeling equipment rental
- In-water photographer services
- Transportation to and from Crystal River
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Participants should be comfortable swimming in open water
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; cancellations are rare
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 departure point
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Level One Snorkel Experience Recommended
- Infants are still considered to take up a seat on a USCG Inspected Vessel. You must pay full price for an infant.
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Manatee up close and personal
We enjoyed our manatee swim tour. Topher was a personable and helpful guide. Seeing a manatee up close and personal is definitely an experience I would recommend! The gift shop was great as well and is worth a visit even without the tour.
Super experience!!!
Super fun tour! We first watched a film about manatees before we put on our wetsuits. Then with our guide Topher in a van to the harbor where we met our captain GQ. We didn't have to search long for the manatees and could quickly get into the water. The guide accompanied us during the tour and told a lot about the animals. Had a great day!!! Definitely recommended!!!
Amazing time with manatees!
The entire experience—entering the shop, meeting our guide Grace and the boat captain, swimming with manatees, and the finale—was impressive. The tour offered strong value for the cost. It lasted about two hours, and because another couple joined us, we enjoyed a more private encounter with the manatees we observed.
Swim with the manatees
Excellent ! The guides knew exactly where to find a manatee. It was magical.
Great
Great experience, swim with them got you up close and personal