Experience a semi-private manatee snorkeling tour in Crystal River, Florida. Swim with these gentle giants in their natural habitat for an intimate and unforgettable encounter.
- Nature’s Adventure Center - Guests check in at the front desk, and then a tour guide will show everyone USFW’s Manatee Manners video, instruct our snorkel briefing, and fit everyone for wetsuits. Once it is time, all guests will be shuttled down the dock to meet their Captain. Once on the boat the Captain will take everyone on Kings Bay to locate a manatee to snorkel with. The tour is 3 Hours in Total, with 1 hour of prepwork and 2 on the water.
Prepare to spend up to 3 ½ hours including all of the necessary prep work before your tour
Minimum of 2 guests required to preform the tour
Our boats carry 6-8 guests, for groups larger than 6 please contact us. Minimum of 3 people to perform tour
This snorkel experience happens in the manatees natural habitat, which is what makes this so special! They are not captive animals and are free to roam any part of our 588 acre bay. Please keep this in mind when you book your tour, as every trip is different than the last and things like amount of manatees, water clarity, etc are out of our control.
- Wetsuit, pool noodle, mask and snorkel
- Towels for post-tour showers (not for boat ride)
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Transportation to dock
- In Water Guide & Photographer
- Gratuities
- Photo Package
- Bathing suit
Discover the beauty of Crystal River, Florida, by joining our eco-conscious and small-group manatee snorkel tours. Immerse yourself in the natural habitat of these gentle creatures as you swim alongside them. With a maximum of 8 guests per boat, we prioritize an intimate and sustainable experience that benefits both our guests and the manatees.
Please remember that our manatees are not in captivity, so they are not trained to come up to you. These tours are conducted in their natural habitat, meaning that every tour we perform is different.
We are proud to be the only Manatee Tour Company in Crystal River Florida that has a education program for not only our manatees but a ‘Nature Walkthrough’ which has native and invasive fish , and ecosytem education. All included complimentary in our manatee tours.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- moderate to heavy exercise
- If Snorkeling, guest must be able to get up and down 4 step ladder
- Service Dogs/pets may be required to Purchase a private tour
- Snorkeling is not recommended for anyone with recent surgeries
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
