Semi Private Manatee Swim Tour
5.0
75 Ratings
Crystal River
Join our Semi Private Manatee Swim Tour led by certified professionals. Experience safe, guided snorkeling with manatees. Book your unforgettable adventure today!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 704 NW 6th St - Join us as we explore the Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge to find and swim alongside the gentle giants. As you embark on your journey, your Captain and In-Water Guide will teach you everything you need to know about interacting with these gentle creatures. In addition to learning manatee facts and their behavioral patterns, our captains are extremely knowledgeable about the Crystal River and Florida’s manatees, so they’ll be able to answer any questions you may have.

Our tours include: full wet suits, mask, snorkel, water and towel service. All of our tours leave from our onsite private docks, with heated changing facility and hot showers.

What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Tea and coffee
  • Smaller Boat with Heat
  • 5 MM Henderson Wetsuit
Additional Information

As the leaders in the industry we feel it is our duty to have all our tours conducted by professionals. Our Manatee snorkel tours are guided by USCG Captain as well as a licensed and insured dive professional. Our in water professionals are trained as first responders, with First aid, CPR, AED administration and in-water rescue training. Captain and guides are also trained in manatee manners, through the Manatee Eco Tourism Association in coordination with United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The training allows us to lead the industry by operating the saftest tours on the water for our guest and manatees alike.

Location
704 NW 6th St
Northwest 6th Street
You will find Captain Mike's behind the Paddletail lodge in a blue building with our sign in the front yard.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Innam997
Jun 13, 2024
Great time snorkeling with manatees! - We had an absolutely wonderful time with captain Steve and our guide Bri. First time snorkeling and seeing manatees. Thanks guy for the wonderful memories!
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S8381kxstephaniep
Jun 8, 2024
Fantastic - Captain Steve and Guide Bri were great! Enjoyed swim time with the manatees. We also enjoyed the swim into Three Sisters. Thank you for a safe adventure.
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N758phamys
Jun 3, 2024
Wonderful manatee/spring swim - Guide Bri and Captain Steve were the awesome! They were so friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make our time with them a great experience. We had the best time enjoying the springs and manatees.
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Jessicahq5917vh
May 27, 2024
If you are questioning doing this don’t JUST DO IT!! - Feels so unreal ! We had the absolute best time . The water wasn’t super clear in. The river but we could still see our manatees absolutely fine ! We got amazing pics and an even better experience. My husband and I both had a manatee breach water and take a breath inches from our faces ! I think our captain was Chaz and the our guide was Jacob Suave . We explored the river as well as went and explored up into the tree sisters springs . I have nothing bad to say . We can’t wait to come again and again and share the experience with friends and family . We even got a hard drive with all our pics and videos from our excursion. It was only $42 ! Way better then Discovery cove lol ($200😳) If you’re looking for a unique life changing experience please do this tour !
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U6550nujustink
May 11, 2024
Manatee! - Great time w Melanie. She was very knowledgeable of all the sea life and things around the water. 10/10 recommend! we have taken several trips and this one was by far the best.
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Gerardpa1926cb
May 2, 2024
Great experience. - Very friendly people. It was an awesome experience. We would recommend it everyone that loves to see wildlive in its own habitat. Special thanks to Andrew and his female water guide ( i’m sorry, I forgot her name).
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Faraway259327
Apr 25, 2024
Fun time!!! - Excellent tour. We had a lovely adventure and saw manatees, springs, turtles, dolphins and more. Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable! So fun!!
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Markdv1924qj
Apr 25, 2024
An Amazing Experience - The whole experience was incredible from start to finish. Dawn and I were given a warm welcome by all staff especially when on the boat, where Captain Chaz (Who has an extensive knowledge of the area) and I reminisced about our time in the Corps. And our in water guide Captain Morgan was especially helpful to my wife, who is not very comfortable in the water. She's still talking about what a great time she had (The highlight was watching a calf nursing). So if your in the Florida area any where close do yourself a favor and visit Waterfront Adventures.
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Q1167fsmaryp
Apr 22, 2024
Huge blessing - Steve and John made this bucket-list event an absolute success and a huge blessing….they went above and beyond to make sure at the end of the season we were able to find some tees to swim with!! They were respectful and super knowledgeable and I would highly recommend, for a good time call…Capt John Spann @ swimmingwiththemanatees.com Xoxo
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Freedom305915
Apr 22, 2024
Had a great time and we not bored any second of the trip. - The tour guide and boat driver were Amazing! They were very good with kids and made sure they got a look at the Manatees and had a good time.
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