Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With In-Water Guide/Photographer

Swim with manatees and explore the beautiful springs of Crystal River on an adventure with Crystal River Manatee Adventures. Book your tour now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Crystal River - Swim with manatees in Crystal River on a guided tour with an in water photographer. You will snorkel alongside manatees in their environment and see how gentle these giants truly are. You will learn fun facts about manatees and as you embark on this journey. You will be escorted to and from the dock on our heated boats. This adventure takes about 3 hrs and we never have more than 6 guests per boat. We provide wetsuits, snorkels and masks for your in water excursion.
What's Included
  • Snorkeling gear included
Additional Information

Plan your excursion with Crystal River Manatee Adventures, the place where enjoyment intertwines with the natural world! Our mission is to deliver an unparalleled experience filled with joy. Scheduling an outing with Crystal River Manatee Adventures guarantees an unforgettable adventure. Not only will you have the chance to swim alongside manatees, but also marvel at the stunning springs of Crystal River. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, and during chillier days, we ensure comfort with heated, fully enclosed boats. Our trips are always pleasurable, thus our motto, ‘Where Fun Meets Nature’.

Location
200 NE US Hwy 19
Northeast US Highway 19
You will come to 200 US Highway 19 to begin the process of your Manatee tour. We will get you suited up and ensure you watch a Manatee Safety video and from there we will transport you via van to our docks to board the boat for your tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C6791rwmc
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing Manatee Summer Tour - Todd and Leah were absolutely incredible! Even though we didn’t go during the migration and there were fewer manatees they checked all the spots to make sure we saw at least 1. We got lucky and ended up seeing 3!! The 7 am tour is early but super worth the effort of waking up early. Todd and Leah were both super knowledgeable and friendly and we will be coming back soon!
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Jamessx108ly
Jul 18, 2024
Small groups = big fun! - Perfect trip for my son and I! Leah and Steve were so fun and friendly, and found a beautiful female for us to swim with, even though July isn't a great time to find manatees. They have the permits to take you to the best places, many of the larger tours don't. Very relaxing,no rush. 10/10, will do again!
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Crystal_t
Jul 15, 2024
Wonderful Experience! - Our guides were personable and knew all the best places to find manatees. The small group size was definitely a plus, and we will do this again. Highly recommend!
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Jenki5449wq
Jul 7, 2024
Fantastic manatee swim and wonderful trip! - Leah and TJ were fantastic. We ended up checking out a few places before finding a pregnant manatee in Kings Bay and swimming with her for quite a while! Can't wait to repeat at different times of the year!
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Rachel
Jul 4, 2024
The best way to spend the 4th of July - By chance, we ended up with Todd and Leah. They are both super chill, down to Earth, very knowledgeable and attentive. Superb hosts! My dog Splinter was welcomed with open arms. He, my mom, son and I had the best time! We went out on the 4th of July knowing it’s not busy Manatee season. We ended up seeing a one in the beautiful clear waters! Leah got some amazing photos! I can’t say enough great things about them and our experience! We will most certainly be returning!
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923beckyn
Jul 2, 2024
Adventure awaits you! - We had the best day ever! Leah and Todd were knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. We were able to get up close and personal with a manatee. We also got to spend time in a spring. Leah took beautiful pictures. I definitely appreciated the prescription goggles that were provided. This will be a core memory and we will definitely return. Come swim with the manatees with Crystal River Manatee Adventures!
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Chinka72
Jun 26, 2024
Great Crew, Great Experience! - This was our first-time swimming with manatees, so we were a little nervous, but we're so glad we did it because it was awesome! The tour operators Leah and Captain Todd are very knowledgeable and easy to deal with. We appreciate that they only offer small group tours as it seems less stressful for and respectful of the manatees. Captain Todd had great stories and Leah was in the water with us the whole time showing us where the manatees were while taking lots of great photos and videos. We had such a great time, that we are planning to return in the winter. I highly recommend this tour company!
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705gordonm
Jun 22, 2024
And the award for the best manatee swim goes to Todd, Leah, and the baby manatee!!! - We had the best time even though it was off-season! We were the only tour of the day and Todd made sure we got our money's worth. It was a great time and what a nice business he has created in Crystal River including the permit he obtained to go where some companies cannot. He was chill, relaxed, easy to get along with during the tour, and pretty funny too. It seems like he has a great rapport with other boats as we linked up with their tour at one point to share swimming with multiple manatees. Now Leah, our guide, was even more awesome!!! She was so professional and fun too. She knew her stuff and was very accommodating, especially for me since I cannot swim. She stayed by my side and guided me by hand almost throughout the entire swim. She had a good rapport with other boats too and the best part for me was when a baby manatee swam right up to her and grabbed her with a hug and came up out of the water face to face with her. It was literally a foot away from me. It was so cute and a great memory to take away from an awesome experience!!! I give a million stars to this great business. Thank you!!!
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138haydeed
Jun 18, 2024
Swimming with Manatees - Todd and Leah are great! Cute baby Manatee! Had a fun time on the tour learning about Manatees and boring the homes near Crystal River
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Grossenbacher
Jun 12, 2024
The best Crew! - This Tour was very beautiful for me and my Wife. The Crew are so friendly! :) We want to come again soon! Highly recommended!!
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