Swim with the Manatees on Crystal River

Take a relaxing escape into nature from Orlando on this fun 2-hour guided snorkel and swim experience in Crystal River. Just a short 1.5 hours away from Orlando, this spring-fed river is home to the gentle giant of the sea, the manatee, which you will get to know all about from your Coast Guard–certified guide aboard a pontoon boat. There’s also a good chance you get to swim with the manatees! Expect a fun day of swimming and snorkeling in a beautiful setting suitable for all ages.

For families and groups who have a car and want to get beyond the Disney area, this is a great opportunity to see some the Orlando area's most beautiful natural settings. Upon arriving at the designated snorkel shop, you will be fitted with all the needed gear, which is up to all safety and health standards. From there, you'll get to know your captain, a Coast Guard professional who knows the area, and its inhabitants, well. This will make it that much easier to sit back and relax as you hum along the Crystal River in search of those big, lovable manatees.