Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Crystal River is home to beautiful fresh water springs, a large variety of wildlife, and or course our most famous residents - West Indian Manatees. During the Summer months, the Bay holds approximately 75 to 80 resident manatees. Each winter between 700 and 1000 manatees migrate here seeking out our three first magnitude spring systems, each with a constant temperature of 72° to 74° F (23° C). Even in the warm summer months, Crystal River has a local population of 70-100 manatees that remain here year round. Due to efforts by many local, state and federal entities, our manatee population is thriving. We feel that an in-water swim experience is an important part of this education and conservation effort. Our team of highly trained in-water guides ensure your experience with this cherished and threatened species is handled with the utmost care and respect by encouraging passive observation. With only 6 passengers per boat you are guaranteed a special small group interaction.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Heated Enclosed Pontoon Boat
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Wetsuit
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Towels, sunblock, sunglasses and hats are not included but highly encouraged.
- Gratuity for Captain and Crew (15% - 20% Standard)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Awesome experience!
This was an awesome experience! I would highly recommend this tour to everyone! Everyone here was extremely helpful, informative and very nice! It was like snorkeling with your friends. They took great videos and I'm so glad that I got them, because I want to have these memories to share with friends and family and look back on. This was my first time in Florida, and I'm glad that I chose to do this! This was the only company that allowed me to book a solo tour and I'm glad that I found them.
5Amazing experience!!
Aubrey and Michelle were so incredible and made our experience so special. They made it such an incredible experience for our family and we will definitely be back!!
5Great manatee tour
Awesome tour, great sighting and boat ride too!
5Phenomenal manatee encounter!
The manatee experience was absolutely phenomenal. Understanding that August is not peak season for manatee, we decided to go now anyway. Tyler, our guide, and Michelle, our captain, pulled out all the stops to find use several resident manatees, including a mother and calf. Despite the slightly murkey water, we were able to see several manatees in their natural habitat. Michelle was up high on the boat spotting the manatees and calling them out to Tyler, who then guided us to the optimal viewing position. Both Tyler and Michelle were extremely knowledgeable and competent and the entire trip was conducted safely while minimizing stress on the manatees. Overall 5 stars...6 if they'd let me rate it higher!
5Best Manatee experience ever!!
Wow , just wow . We had the privilege of being looked after by Tyler and Michele . They were absolutely fantastic- very professional, friendly and took great care of us both before , during and after our trip . Highly recommend using Salty Siren for a fabulous Manatee experience , the memories of which will stay with you forever! Thanks guys .
5Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour
We booked the small group tour and ended up having a private tour as no other people booked that trip. Tyler, our guide, is extremely knowledgeable and shared great information about the manatees. He was helpful with everything and took great pictures and videos for us. Captain Michelle was wonderful, knowledgeable, and helpful. During the summer there are fewer manatees in the water so we were happy to find one to view. These gentle giants are so special and I'm thankful that we had this experience. When booking with the Salty Siren Tours and Charters, be sure to request Michelle as your captain and Tyler as your crew. You won't be disappointed!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point is at Salty Siren Tours, 439 NE 1st Terrace, Crystal River, FL 34429 (Located in the Crystal Terrace Plaza (behind Hardee's on US Highway 19). PLEASE SHOW AT YOUR DESIGNATED TOUR TIME. There is no need to arrive any earlier than your scheduled trip time.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Salt River, LLC
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please Note: Children 6 and under must be under adult passenger supervision at all times. Children six (6) and under must wear a life vest at all times when the boat is in motion.
How it compares in Crystal River
- Its from-price is 17% 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 14 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.
