Crystal River Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With Max 6 people
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the serene waters of Florida’s Nature Coast while swimming with gentle manatees in their natural habitat. This 3-hour guided snorkeling adventure caters to all skill levels, making it perfect for both first-time snorkelers and seasoned adventurers. With small group sizes, enjoy a more intimate experience while learning about manatee conservation from expert local guides. All snorkeling gear is provided, and complimentary water and hot chocolate are included to keep you refreshed. Create unforgettable memories while promoting eco-friendly tourism and appreciating the delicate ecosystem that supports these beloved marine mammals. - 3-hour guided snorkeling adventure in Crystal River - Small group sizes for personalized encounters with manatees - Includes all snorkeling gear and complimentary refreshments - Eco-friendly approach promoting conservation and education
Inclusions
What's included
- complimentary bottled water and hot chocolate (seasonal)
- Snorkel, mask and wetsuits bottled water, hot chocolate (seasonal)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 26 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great experience with Captain Joe
Had a great time with Captain Joe. Put us right on a mom and baby manatee. My kids had a great time swimming and hanging out in the springs.
5Small personal trip.
It was a lovely day on Captain Joe's boat. We met at the boat dock....no charge for parking and got right on the boat. They had nice big bathrooms at the Park, I was able to change clothes. We were only 4 people so we weren't fighting big crowds looking at the manatees. We also saw the neighborhood alligator, the kids loved that. I really enjoyed boating around looking at the beautiful homes. Joe supplied the masks and snorkels as well as long full wet suits. After the initial shock of getting in the cold water I was quite comfortable. We spent a great deal of time with a very large Manatee. It was a wonderful swim together.
5Amazing manatee tour with Captain Joe
Such a fun and memorable experience. Captain Joe keeps the groups small, knows the area inside and out, and makes you feel completely comfortable in the water. We had incredible, respectful encounters with the manatees and learned so much along the way. Highly recommend supporting his small business — it’s truly worth it.
5Great experience
What an amazing experience, came out to celebrate my birthday and captain Joe was such an amazing manatee guide. We were able to swim with a beautiful mother daughter manatee set and then we went for a gorgeous ride on crystal river enjoying scenery and looking for more manatees and spotting other wildlife on the way. He was extremely informative and great company. Would definitely recommend and will be back again.
5Manatee Adventures
It was an amazing time! The captain was very nice and informative about the manatees! We were able to see a few of them up close and they were very friendly! I would absolutely do it again!!!
5Best Memories with the Manatees
You will not find a more knowledgeable & gracious manatee Tourguide than Captain Joe. We went out to Crystal River last week and Captain Joe knew exactly where to take us to find the resident manatees AND dolphins! His boat is very well equipped and very comfortable. We spent over an hour swimming with two big manatees and it was thrilling. We made such wonderful memories.
Know before you go
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Nature Coast Manatee Adventures
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Crystal River
- Its from-price is 16% above the median of the 127 experiences we list in Crystal River.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 58 of 127.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Crystal River
Crystal River is a small town on Florida's Nature Coast, famous for clear spring-fed waters where manatees gather in winter.
Crystal River lies on Florida's Gulf coast north of Tampa, where many springs feed Kings Bay with clear water that stays at a steady 22 degrees Celsius all year. As winter cold chills the Gulf, West Indian manatees crowd into the warm water, and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge protects them. Three Sisters Springs, a cluster of crystal-clear pools, is a manatee refuge in the cold months.
Top-ranked sights in Crystal River: Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
