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Swim with Manatees: Private Heated Boat Tour
5.0
35 Ratings
Crystal River
Dive into an unforgettable adventure swimming with manatees in Kings Bay. Enjoy a private tour with a personal guide and photographer.
Dive into an unforgettable adventure swimming with manatees in Kings Bay. Enjoy a private tour with a personal guide and photographer.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 200 NE US Hwy 19 - Experience swimming with manatees in Crystal River on a guided tour featuring an in-water photographer. Snorkel alongside these gentle giants in their natural habitat and discover fascinating facts about them. You’ll be transported to and from the dock on our heated boats. This 3-hour adventure accommodates a maximum of 6 guests…
- 200 NE US Hwy 19 - Experience swimming with manatees in Crystal River on a guided tour featuring an in-water photographer. Snorkel alongside these gentle giants in their natural habitat and discover fascinating facts about them. You’ll be transported to and from the dock on our heated boats. This 3-hour adventure accommodates a maximum of 6 guests per boat. We supply wetsuits, snorkels, and masks for your underwater excursion. By booking the private tour, the photo package is included in the price, along with snacks and drinks, and the boat will be exclusively for you and your party.
What's Included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information
We provide an amazing in water experience to swim with manatees. In this private tour on our enclosed heated boats you will get to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kings Bay as we make our way to get up close and personal with the peaceful manatees. While you are in the water we will capture your memories for you with our in water guide/photographer leading you through your experience.
We provide an amazing in water experience to swim with manatees. In this private tour on our enclosed heated boats you will get to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kings Bay as we make our way to get up close and personal with the peaceful manatees. While you are in the water we will capture your memories for you with our in water guide/photographer leading you through your experience.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(35 Ratings)
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I3871ezjordanb
Jan 10, 2025
Amazing trip - We went as a family for a guided tour that was amazing. The staff was very interactive, and I would rate 10 out of 10 for their engagement and knowledge the weather was not ideal, but the crew went above and beyond to make the trip. one to remember we will be returning.
11 yr old boy review - hot coco It was one of the best parts after getting out of the water. And wetsuit was perfect size. I got to be up close and personal with them within five minutes of being in the water don’t hesitate to go.
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N7797dpcatherineb
Jan 10, 2025
Amazing Bucket List Experience! - I can't speak highly enough of our experience last week. Leah made sure my bucket list experience was photographed, and we saw lots of manatees even with some windy weather. They were very honest about how the weather may impact our visibility and offered us another booking the next day if we wanted, or a refund. This company was personal, friendly and fun. Our group of 9 was 5 swimmers (1 10 year old), and three observers, and everyone had a great time. Floating on the noodles gives an extra level of comfort and flotation so you can hang in the water and see, so even those not so comfortable in the water can feel secure. THANK YOU ALL!!! I'll be back!!!
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I2803fupaiged
Jan 6, 2025
Stop here folks, your search is over! - Wow! Just wow! From start to finish it was a great experience. Leah is amazing! If you are lucky enough to have her as a guide you have hit the jackpot. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and determined to give the best experience possible. Capt Todd was very welcoming, and happy to share stories surrounding the manatees, boat graveyard, hurricanes, history, etc.. which we loved! Seeing the Manatees was one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had, not to mention some of the biggest fish I’ve ever seen! Worth every penny and I would definitely do it again. You can’t go wrong here! Stop thinking about it and book your experience now. I promise you won’t find a better crew! Thanks for another memory in our book of life! We will definitely be back for a scalloping adventure!
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Flippingb2025
Jan 5, 2025
The Greatest Manatee Tour Company In Crystal River Hands Down! - I would rate this tour 10 stars if I could! The attention to details and the care that Capt Todd & Leah showed our family was phenomenal! From the winterized and heated boat with towels and hot beverages to the great conversation that made myself & sons feel right at home. The great care taken to find a spot full of manatees with incredible guidance and photos was the icing on the cake! The only tour company I would use!
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Akajt98goplaces
Jan 4, 2025
Swimming with Manatees - Totally Worth It! - We had a great experience with Crystal River Manatee Adventures! Despite it being one of the coldest days of the year (only 37 degrees), it was totally worth getting up early (6:45am boat) and going out to swim with these amazing creatures! Mike and Sean and everyone else on the team were wonderful to work with.
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Debra
Dec 31, 2024
Super fun tour - Crew was so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Equipment was clean and fit well. Appreciated the recommendations and info about the area.
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Elleea2024
Dec 31, 2024
Manatee Tour - Super fun and worth it. Tour guide was very nice and made sure to take us to the best spots. Also had hot chocolate and coffee!
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Z9416nlcamilles
Dec 30, 2024
The best time - Everyone was so nice! The manatees are adorable and free hot cocoa was delicious! This was an amazing experience and if you do it anywhere it should be here! The boat caption was hilarious and so nice! Our guide was amazing she made sure we all had an amazing time and saw manatees! The pictures are so worth it very good quality! 10/10 I would recommend!
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Katherine_d
Dec 28, 2024
Family trip - Great time on the water and swimming with the manatees. Captain Todd and Leah took care of us and made sure we were all comfortable and safe. Our 4 year old initially opted not to join the swimming and he was comfortable with Captain Todd. Later Leah made sure he also got in and had a chance to see these beautiful creatures. Can’t thank them enough
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Judith
Dec 26, 2024
Merry Manatees! - It was family but none were teens. We had a great time with Todd and Leah. Leah was super awesome helping one of our party in the water (not a confident swimmer and was a little freaked out) but Leah stayed with her the whole time. We saw several manatee and had a great experience. Todd was a fun captain, the heated boat was fabulous as was the hot chocolate and coffee! Our son was in from South Dakota with his girlfriend from Montana and my family from Charlotte and they’d never seen manatee before so it was a perfect Florida activity for the holiday (even picked up a wooden manatee ornament in the shop). Highly recommend and will probably hit them back up for scalloping in the summer (Todd was talking to us about it and I’m in!)
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