Crystal River Manatee Tour: Guided Snorkeling Adventure

Experience the thrill of swimming with gentle manatees on a guided snorkeling adventure in Crystal River, Florida. Suitable for all ages, this tour includes all equipment and in-water guides for a safe and fun experience. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 821 SE US Hwy 19 - Start your manatee tour at the most interesting place in the world, American Pro Diving Center in Crystal River, Florida. Arrive just minutes before your reserved tour time where you will find one of the finest five star PADI dive and snorkel facilities. Our friendly staff guides you and your family thru check in, gear up and a…
What's Included
  • Use of equipment (mask, fins, snorkel gear and wet suit)
  • Professional in-water guide
  • Beverages (hot chocolate in winter)
  • US Coast Guard certified captain
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks.
  • Flash drive (available to purchase)
  • Five dollar marina parking fee.
  • Towel and swimsuit.
Additional Information

Endorsed by mothers for all ages.
The American Pro Diving Center offers an opportunity for locals and tourists alike to delve into Florida’s clear waters, brimming with life, through their year-round manatee tour adventures. Equally catering to both swimmers and spectators, this manatee snorkel tour in Crystal River, Florida provides all necessary…

Location
821 SE US Hwy 19
Southeast US Highway 19
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Danita_w
Jun 10, 2026
Magical Swim with the Gentle Giants - The people made the experience so great. Found several manatees to swim with. We had lots of time to relax. It felt magical.
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Candace_g
May 30, 2026
Our family had a great manatee experience with Laura and Captain Mike! - Our guide Laura was able to find several manatees to swim with on our 7am tour. We also saw some sting rays, turtles, dolphins, and fish. We got to swim in a couple areas with natural springs. Laura was very knowledgeable about the manatees and wildlife and our family had a great time. Captain Mike was very calm and got us right where we needed to be.
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Kevin_r
May 20, 2026
Excellent the guide was alot of fun - Great experience saw 2 mom and 2 baby manatees we went to the springs which was fun we would recommend this
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Robin_d
Apr 30, 2026
Awesome experience! - Laura (guide) & John (captain) made this experience amazing. The wealth of knowledge between them! I would definitely do it again!!!
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Kathryn_l
Apr 23, 2026
We floated/ swam around... - We floated/ swam around the manatees- at least one adult, several “teens” and 2 calves. The guide was very helpful in making sure we were as close as possible to them without interfering with them. Thoroughly enjoyable experience. Wetsuits, face mask/ snorkel, and noodle all provided.
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Patti_b
Apr 5, 2026
See Manatees inches away!!!! - We got fitted for our wet suits…they go up to very large sizes! They took our group to a room where we watched about manatee conservation and protection. We were then led to the boat and given snorkels/goggles. We went out into the River and our guides, Jess and Captain John kept their eyes out. We saw one manatee by itself then swam some more and saw a mom and baby!!! We floated around them and watched them come up for air! Take your go pro or underwater camera to get photos. There will also be photos of your trip available to purchase at the end!
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Cassandra_s
Apr 2, 2026
Really enjoyed the tour.... - Really enjoyed the tour. We ended up seeing much more than I expected. We saw two manatees, the water is murky and makes it hard to see them but when they go into the shallow area you can see their face while they’re feeding and they come up for air every so often where you can clearly see them. After that we saw ospreys chasing a bald eagle, a couple of dolphins that came right up to the boat, alligators, a snapping turtle and fish. Felt like we got an adequate amount of time with the manatees and enjoyed not having to pay for parking (their listing says it’s paid)
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Rachael_r
Mar 31, 2026
Manatee Experience - Bri, our guide, was friendly, patient and knowledable regarding the manatee's habitat along with rules and regulations. She and Captain Mike ensured we safely navigated the manatee habitat to view them at a safe distance. Although the water was quite brackish, Bri found several manatees. My personal favorite moment was viewing the ENORMOUS pregnant mama near King Spring and the brightly colored fishes! Bri also took Go-Pro photos of the experience, which I highly recommend purchasing. Leave your phone and cameras away and be fully present to take it all in!
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Charles_p
Mar 24, 2026
Great Excursion, Seen Up Close And Personal With The Manatees - Had a wonderful time with Bree the Tour Guide and Ryan the Boat Captain Highly recommend these two It was cool being up close and watching the Manatees go up for air. They were close enough to touch but unfortunately not allowed, oh well
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Randall_s
Jun 17, 2026
Amazing experience - This was an amazing 1st time experience. Water wasnt very clear but you could still see the manatees a little. Giving 4 out of 5 stars because our trip was cut a little short. Even though it says approximately 3 hours I would of expected to get the entire time for the money spent. Our dive guide was amazing though. I still highly recommend but would try to go the months they recommended (Dec-feb) to see more manatees. We plan on going again!
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).