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 tour!!
AMAZING tour!! From start to finish, the process was smooth and communications were easy. The price for the amount of time we spent in the water was perfect, and our tour guide Aubrey and boat captain Derek were fabulous! A wealth of knowledge and so friendly! We were fortunate enough to see a dolphin, 4 manatees and a turtle!! Great day and I would highly recommend booking with this group!!
Had such a great time....
Had such a great time. Brody and Alex were so much fun to hang out with! Would definitely recommend!
fun2dive
Great captain (Brody) and guide Cristen . Lots of time in the water it was so much fun! Reasonably priced for a terrific experience
A wonderful day
A wonderful day, possibly the highlight of our holiday in Florida! Skipper Chaz and our guide Travis were terrific. Both were extremely knowledgeable and patient. It wasn’t the greatest time to see the manatees, as the storms had dredged up a lot of silt and the water wasn’t as clear as usual, but after about an hour, Chaz spotted two and Travis took us to them. It was magical! Thanks guys!!!
Swimming with the manatees
Troy was of great assistance and I saw a lot more manatees with his help than venturing alone. Chas had some good stories, too. I definitely recommend it!