Private Manatee Swim for up to 6 with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
There is nothing better than having the boat to yourself for a manatee snorkel tour! Swim alongside the gentle giants on our professionally guide snorkel tours. The price includes all equipment, full 5mm wet suits, mask, snorkel, towel service, hot chocolate, coffee, hot showers, boat coats and heated changing facility. This tour is for up to 6 people, call us for pricing on larger groups.
Inclusions
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
- Gratuities
- DVD or Flash Drive (available to purchase)
- Swimsuits
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 331 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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5Amazing!!!
I took my 11 yr old granddaughter swimming with the manatees. It was an amazing experience. We had Captain Michelle and diver crystal. They both went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best trip ever I highly recommend this place and this team this is an amazing adventure, for both young children and older. We will be returning. The entire staff was super& very friendly
5Plantation Adventure Center Manatee Cruise
We booked the 3-hour manatee snorkel cruise with Dan as our captain and Celeste as our guide and photographer. Both were knowledgeable, friendly, and just nice people. While we went when there were few Manatee, they still made the experience noteworthy and memorable for us. Ask for these two professionals if you want the most out of your cruise.
5Amazing Experience!
Bucket list item that did not disappoint! Celeste and Dave were knowledgeable, friendly and patient as this was our first time. They did find a small group of manatees and even a mother and calf that we were able to float with. It’s more difficult during the late winter/early spring to find large groups so if you want to see a lot of them I suggest going in January or February, the colder water months. We will be back!!
5Great time on Manatee tour in Kings Bay!!
Captain Dan and Guide Celeste were great. Warm day so a lot of boats and people in the springs. They did a great job of getting places where we could see manatees in the water as well as from the boat. They were professional and fun too. We thoroughly enjoyed our time / tour. I would definitely tour with Plantation Adventure center again. Thanks!!!
5Great experience
We booked the semi- private tour with Tyler as our dive master and Dave as our captain and had a fabulous time! Both guys were awesome with my kids. The manatees were a definite “bucket list” adventure. Highly recommend!
5Highly recommend!
Wonderful time with Demetrius and Captain Dan. They were knowledgeable and fun. The whole process was smooth and easy. This was our second time swimming with Plantation!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Departure Point: Plantation on Crystal River Address: Plantation Adventure Center
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Plantation Adventure Center
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wet suits available in children's size 6 up to 3XL
How it compares in Crystal River
- Its from-price is 679% above the median of the 127 experiences we list in Crystal River.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 18 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.
