VIP Private Manatee Swim Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Engage with the gentle giants of Crystal River on this private manatee swim tour. Limited to just six participants, this intimate experience allows for personalized interaction with Florida's beloved manatees in their natural habitat. Led by a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain and an experienced in-water guide, enjoy ample opportunities to snorkel and learn about these peaceful creatures while capturing memories through included photos and videos. Available year-round, with peak season from November to March, this tour is for private parties looking for a personalized experience. We will swim with manatees in their natural habitat with your private party. This tour includes snorkel gear, wetsuits, water, hot chocolate and tea during winter, and a photography package.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Hot Chocolate and Hot tea
- Bottled water
- We include mask and snorkel.
- Wetsuit
What's not
- Pete's Pier charges $10 for parking at the lot.
Itinerary
If the tide allows it, our company can visit Three Sister Springs and the wildlife refuge. We will either drive by on the boat or go into the water following the in-water guide.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will be at the floating dock at Pete's Pier marina. Our captain of the day will reach out by cell phone or email.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Seacow Safaris
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a very relaxed snorkeling experience. For the most part, all trips will be at most doggie paddling. We do encourage our guests to use their best judgement if they have physical limitations.
How it compares in Crystal River
- Its from-price is 452% 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 79 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.
