- 9301 W Fort Island Trail - Crystal River offers the best location to see and interact with the Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, also known as gentle giants. Unlike other areas of Florida, the federal government allows for “passive observation” in the water between manatees and people in Kings Bay. This allows face-to-face interaction with manatees. We provide pre-tour education on passive observation and how to get the best experience during the tour. We also offer a hotel package including accommodations and breakfast with your Florida manatee tour.
Swimming with the manatees and exploring the greater Kings Bay estuary and springs is extremely popular. Manatee tour experiences are best done by snorkeling while wearing wet suits, making the interaction as silent as possible. This way the manatees are more inclined to approach and get close. We maintain new suits and snorkel gear, all included in our manatee tours, as well as full-service facilities for changing. Your in-water guide will be taking videos and pictures of your manatee experience, which will be available for purchase at the dive shop. All our tour boats are fully enclosed in the winter time to protect our customers.
- Boat Coats for cold mornings!
- US Coast Guard certified captain and Professionally Insured in water guide!
- Use of Full 5mm wet-suits (for extra warmth), Mask & Snorkels
- Towel Service
- Coffee, Hot Chocolate, bottle water
- Gratuities
- DVD or Flash Drive (available to purchase)
- Swimsuits
In a similar manner to our standard excursions, you have the opportunity to swim with manatees for an extended period of time. With a maximum of 6 participants per boat, we ensure a personalized adventure. The cost covers all gear, including a full 5mm wetsuit, mask, snorkel, as well as towel service. Additionally, we provide hot cocoa, coffee, warm showers, boat jackets, and a heated changing area.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wet-suits available in children’s size 6 up to 3XL
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.