VIP Private Boat Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photograper

Experience a VIP private boat manatee snorkel tour in Crystal River with an in-water guide and photographer. Enjoy a free photo package and encounter manatees up close.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pete’s Pier Marina - Crystal River is considered the manatee capitol of the world, and we are fortunate enough to be in one of the only places where you can have the unique experience of swimming with these gentle giants in their habitat in your own PRIVATE VIP EXCURSION!
    ​Once you arrive at Salty Siren Tours the adventure begins! After checking…
What's Included
  • Heated Houseboat Cabin and On-Board Restroom
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Professional Photo Package ($40 Value)
  • Tea and coffee
  • Wetsuit
What's Not Included
  • Towels, hats, sunblock and sunglasses are not provided, but highly recommended.
Additional Information

Crystal River is home to beautiful fresh water springs, a large variety of wildlife, and or course our famous manatee residents! This in-water manatee snorkel experience is EXTRA special since the 6-passenger boat is strictly dedicated to you and your party and includes a FREE photo package. ($40 value.)
Each winter between 700 and 1000 manatees migrate…

Location
439 NE 1st Terrace
Northeast 1st Terrace
Salty SIren Tours is located in the Crystal Terrace Shopping Center located behind Hardee's off US Highway 19 in Crystal River, FL
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Camper41494993830
May 16, 2024
Amazing manatees tour - It was an amazing experience and the people were so nice! I recommend this! :) We saw so many manetees they were so cute!!!
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Nicolesz2865tz
May 6, 2024
Highly recommend! - Absolutely amazing! Marissa, the in-water guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable. Both her and the captain, Ed, were very attentive and made sure that we had a great experience with the manatees. The photos were a great addition :)
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Diana_o
Apr 29, 2024
The best manatee tour! - We loved our excursion!! The salty siren crew was fun, attentive and caring! They made sure we got all the views of the manatees and also got some super amazing photos! Looking forward to doing this again in the winter season!
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Sherpa55286532234
Apr 28, 2024
Highlight of our holiday!! - Captain Ed and in water guide Jess were absolutely amazing on our tour. We were a family of four with two children ages 6 and 2. Ed and Jess made us feel so welcome and really at ease in the water with the manatee. From start to finish we had the most amazing time! We were really lucky and got to spend some time with a baby manatee who was really friendly and was giving out kisses (a once in a lifetime experience). Jess was so great in the water capturing lots of amazing photos and videos for us. Captain Ed also got some amazing drone footage and pictures too. Our children were also really impressed with the snack selection and loved the hot chocolate on board. Overall it was a wonderful day, and I would totally recommend this experience. Being up close to these amazing creatures in their natural habitat, you can't beat it! Thanks again Captain Ed and Captain Jess!
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Deniseld2406yx
Apr 18, 2024
Two thumbs up on this tour! Highly recommend! - Captain Jess, and their in Water guide Marissa were excellent tour guides and photographers. We saw many manatees and truly enjoyed our experience. The boat was comfortable and there were plenty of snacks and water and the manatee cocoa was amazing.
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G7810lilindseyb
Apr 3, 2024
So glad we did the VIP! - Captain Ed and Guide Jessica were awesome! My 2 kids and I (ages 10 & 6) opted for the private tour and so glad that we did. We got to hang out with a mama and baby manatee out in Kings Bay and especially appreciated how directive Jessica was in making sure we had as much time as possible experiencing them. Another rad point of difference was Captain Ed’s drone which captured some really cool overhead photos and videos too! I also really appreciated how positively they interacted with my kids, especially my youngest who at one point decided that swimming with manatees was not her vibe. Jessica calmly took her back to the boat and she still had a good time (especially with the snack selection)! Highly recommend Salty Siren, it was informative, fun, and we felt well taken care of!
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Amandanm9989ra
Mar 30, 2024
Amazing experience 10/10, highly recommend ! - Absolutely amazing experience!!! We are a family of 6 and I love that the boat was capped at our size so the group wasnt overwhelming and we got individual attention during the tour. Captain Jessica was our in water guide and she was wonderful!!! She made sure we saw so many manatees including a mother and her calf. Captain Ed used the drone to get us in the right location which made the process much smoother and easier to locate. We opted for the heated boat which was 100% worth the extra fee- I highly recommend it if you are at all cold natured. I would recommend Salty Sirens to anyone and would definitely book with them again.
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Jean
Feb 27, 2024
An unforgettable adventure - Captain Kim is very nice. She was able to answer all our questions. It was a fantastic adventure for us, we were able to approach the manatees very closely, the captain was able to take very nice photos of the little family, the chocolate and coffee at the end were wonderful. was very appreciated. It’s certainly not cheap, but it was clearly the best attraction of our vacation. Thank you Kim for leaving us this unforgettable memory in our lives. A beautiful adventure of our life in your company.
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Kelley4family
Feb 17, 2024
Simply amazing - Simply amazing. Our family had such a great time. Captain Ed and Captain Jessica made our family experience such a memorable one. It was the best anniversary gift our son and his family could give us. It is well worth every penny. Such a wonderful experience and would highly recommend Salty Siren Tours. Thank you to this amazing team.
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594nothappy
Feb 2, 2024
Green Family Manatee Experience - Captain Kim and Captain Ed were amazing. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely helpful. Three of our family swam with the manatees. Their goals was for us to see as many manatee as possible. It was enjoyable to be with business owners that loves their job and do what is possible to share that experience. Highly recommend swimming with the manatees. Thank you!!!
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From $525 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).