Small Group Manatee Tour

Experience a personalized small group swim with manatees. Swim alongside these gentle creatures for an extended period of time. All equipment and amenities included.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Crystal River is the premier destination to observe and interact with the Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, often referred to as gentle giants. Unlike other regions in Florida, the federal government permits “passive observation” in the waters of Kings Bay, allowing for direct interaction between manatees and visitors. We offer…

What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • DVD or Flash Drive (available to purchase)
  • Swimsuits
Additional Information

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…

Location
9301 W Fort Island Trail
West Fort Island Trail
Departure Point: Plantation on Crystal River Address: Plantation Adventure Center
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sightsee423068
Aug 29, 2024
Memories made ! - What a fabulous morning, out with Orville and Aaron, so informative and clearly passionate about what they do, incredible experience swimming with manatees, saved in the memory bank ❤️
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Destini175
Jun 24, 2024
Great Guides, Excellent Experience! - In March we traveled to Crystal River, FL to celebrate my birthday and to see the manatees. It has always been on my bucket list. Our guides were Captain Michelle and Divemaster Laura. They were fantastic!!! They took us all around the area, spotting and pointing out wildlife along the way. The manatees were sparse and the water was murky due to the recent hurricanes, but they worked with other boat captains and still managed to locate some for us. Swimming with the manatees was an experience we’ll never forget. We loved the small intimate group size (6) and Michelle and Laura were awesome! They have great personalities for this kind of adventure. They worked very well together and helped make us feel comfortable in this unique first time experience. This is something I would love to do again, next time when the water is more clear. If I have the chance, I would request Captain Michelle and Divemaster Laura again! “You do you, Boo Boo!” 😜
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Mikipetiti
Jun 22, 2024
Amazing Wonderful Amanda & Mark - There were to be several of us and we ended up only the two of us. Ultimately as a private experience. We were extremely lucky. I got a Hug from a Manatee, we got to see a carrying female, a female and her 2-week-old baby. Our companions were really great. Thanks again Amanda & Mark for these unforgettable moments
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643ilseh
Jun 6, 2024
Experience of a lifetime! - Dive master Orville and captain Ryan took me and my son on an amazing trip. They are so dedicated to manatees and the Kings Bay area, know their way around and go out of their way to make the tour unforgettable. Highly recommended!
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493timothyc
Jun 2, 2024
An awesome experience!! Was everything we hoped for! - Melissa and Dave were awesome! If you are on the fence about doing this experience it’s must do!! We had a great time and I can’t believe how close we were able to get to the manatees and we saw a baby! Thank you for a great adventure!!
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Erin
May 28, 2024
Great experience! - We had an excellent time with Captain Mark and Mermaid Amanda! We had our 3 and 5 year old kids with us and Mark and Amanda made it an excellent experience. They were very encouraging and patient with our kids. We loved the beautiful spring and got to see a manatee. It was a fantastic family experience and we highly recommend them!
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Marieke
Apr 25, 2024
Special experience in the beautiful nature of Crystal River! - A great experience, seeing several manatees. Our captain Corey and divemaster Laura were super friendly and had a lot of nice information about everything you encounter. Nice photos at the end on a flash drive. Very special experience
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Kdkelley
Apr 8, 2024
A must do - We had such a great time! Orville was our dive master, he was the best. He was so knowledgeable about the area and the manatee. Taught us about their migration, their eating habits, their personalities and how he has bonded with some of them. The boat had a cover and they had plenty of coffee and hot chocolate to keep you warm after you got out and made your way back to the dock.
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Joseph_b
Apr 4, 2024
Amazing experience!... - Amazing experience! Michelle and Ryan highly recommended!!! I would do it again in a heartbeat! No issues, valued knowledge and very very skilled.
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Katherine_f
Apr 2, 2024
Excellent small group experience - Knowledgeable captain! Found us manatees even though it was the end of the season. Our divemaster/photographer took some great shots! Enjoyed the small group and personalized experience. Thank you Laura and Laura!
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