Manatee Encounter: Semi-Private Tours in Crystal River

Experience unforgettable, eco-friendly manatee encounters in Crystal River, Florida with Go Local Manatee Tours. Join our small, responsible tour groups for a relaxing and educational experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1 SW 1st Pl - On our 3 hour semi private swimming with the manatee tours. We put a maximum of 6 guests to insure an intimate and educational experience. We embark our tour from Petes pier marina located in the heart of kings bay where the manatees can be located anywhere in our 600 acre bay. Once we find the manatees we then exit the boat and…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Exclusive photo and video package
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
  • Defog solution available
  • Wetsuits for comfort
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking (Pete’s pier charges a 5 dollar parking fee)
Additional Information

Go Local Manatee Tours provides unforgettable, intimate manatee experiences in Crystal River, Florida. Their daily semi-private tours, accommodating up to six passengers, focus on responsible tourism to minimize the impact on manatees and their habitats. As the sole tour company in Crystal River owned and operated by locals, they offer unmatched…

Location
1 SW 1st Pl
Southwest 1st Place
When you arrive at Pete's Pier Marina, we'll meet you at the bait shop located at the end of the pier. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. We'll also be contacting you the day before your departure to ensure everything is good to go. Can't wait for your awesome manatee tour!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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782daiseys
Nov 8, 2024
The best in town - They were super amazing. We saw a sleeping manatee first, than they kept on looking for other manatees and it worked. Thinking about going back next week, that's how much I loved it. They come highly recommended.
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Rebeccasb3012bu
Nov 8, 2024
Amazing experience with these guys! - What an amazing experience is this and the guides were awesome. They were so kind, funny but also veey kwalified and know what they are talking about. Because you are in such a small group you are really in charge and can let them know what you want. Amazing tour and will book again with them and i will ask for the same!
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Guide35337
Nov 8, 2024
Manatee swim - Walter and Lindsey were wonderful, they made us feel welcome from the start and went out of there way to give us the best adventure possible.
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95teresai
Nov 8, 2024
Great experience! - Great trip, they found manatees quickly & we were able to spend a lot of time in the water with them + time for a cruise down the river. They had a guide in the water to help u & take pictures & video (which r included in your tour!) These r local guys, born & raised in Crystal River so they knew a lot about the manatees & the area. I highly recommend u Go Local!
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Sightseer29759235860
Nov 6, 2024
Go local should be your only choice! - Go local is the only tour company in the area operated by born and bred locals, they are great guys that know their stuff, do the right thing and choose go local for your manatee tour, they won't let you down!
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Dreamer58528766852
Nov 4, 2024
Great choice for a great time! - Peter and Derek were wonderful! They took the time to make sure everyone in our group was comfortable and we all loved seeing numerous manatees as well as receiving dozens of photos of our time in the water. I would recommend Go Local to anyone!
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Abaxter70
Nov 3, 2024
Awesome experience - Even though the visibility conditions were altered from the hurricane, we were taken to 2 spots with great visibility. We clearly got to see manatees. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the area, the history of the area and manatees because they grew up in crystal river area. They were super friendly and made sure we all had a great experience. We would highly recommend them for your manatee experience.
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W1996fzjoelj
Nov 1, 2024
Just perfect! Thnx a lot - It was so perfect. These guys love their job and gave us an unforgetible experience. The communication on everything was friendly and professional. I can be quite critical but if its good, its good. If you want to experience this beautiful animals in the free/wild don't hesitate. Go-local !!
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Rebecca
Oct 28, 2024
Strongly Recommended with included pictures 👍🏼 - It was such a lovely experience, even better than expected (due to the recent hurricane). The guides were so great in spoting manatees, we were realy lucky to see plenty of them. If you are in the tampa bay, it is a must see!
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Ida_w
Oct 27, 2024
First Rate - Host made sure our experience was first rate. Gave each person individual attention and care. Highly reccomend this company.
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From $85
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).