Crystal River Manatee Tour: Swim with Manatees

Swim with manatees and explore the beautiful springs of Crystal River on an adventure with Crystal River Manatee Adventures. Book your tour now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Crystal River - Embark on a personal manatee adventure with us.
    Delight in the wonder of observing and gently interacting with manatees in their natural habitat. Our semi-private tour offers a close-knit experience with a maximum of 6 guests aboard a fully enclosed boat. A Captain and an In-Water Guide will be on hand to ensure a safe, enjoyable,…
What's Included
  • Snorkeling gear included
Additional Information

Plan your excursion with Crystal River Manatee Adventures, the place where enjoyment intertwines with the natural world! Our mission is to deliver an unparalleled experience filled with joy. Scheduling an outing with Crystal River Manatee Adventures guarantees an unforgettable adventure. Not only will you have the chance to swim alongside manatees, but…

Location
403 NE 2nd St
Northeast 2nd Street
You will come to 403 NE 2nd St, Crystal River, FL, 34429 to begin the process of your Manatee tour. We will get you suited up and ensure you watch a Manatee Safety video and from there we will transport you via van to our docks to board the boat for your tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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315kayliet
May 27, 2026
AMAZING! - Had a great experience today! Wonderful crew! Definitely recommend ⭐️
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Inspire00687040538
May 25, 2026
Amazing Memories & an experience the whole family loved!! - I did a lot of research since so many companies offer similar manatee tours. The research paid off because my family had the best time ever! Our main guide “Giggles” and the boat captain were so knowledgeable of not just the manatees, but all of the nature in Crystal river. The business has been around for years for a reason! They ensure all proper protocols are followed for the safety of customers and the manatees. In warm weather there are not as many manatees around, most of the pictures you see on the internet of large groups are during winter months like January. Even with that being the case, our trip really couldn’t have been any better. Giggles worked super hard to ensure we were in the exact locations and position to see them up close. My whole family enjoyed it and walked away with a once in a lifetime experience. It’s also awesome when the guides are super nice like ours were 🥰 We had such a great time, that our family is already trying to plan when we can fly down just to take this tour again in the winter!
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Kimberly_m
May 24, 2026
Rain or Shine, they will find the manatees! - Jay and Capt Chris are very knowledgeable about Manatee and marine life in general. We had a rainy and very overcast day with less visibility of the manatees but they found them and we had a great experience! 🤩
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Juliafe8221bs
May 18, 2026
Highly recommend! 10/10 - Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Captain Chris and Crystal Lynn were spectacular! The tour and staff were personable and welcoming, and they truly made the experience feel customized to us. They spent so much time making sure every location was perfect and not rushed at all. They also gave recommendations along the way. You can tell they genuinely care about creating a great experience for their guests. The staff were very hospitable and attentive to our experience the entire time. We had some awesome encounters with the wildlife as well! Highly recommend checking this company out if you want something memorable, well-organized, and fun!
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Mistyb413
May 6, 2026
Safe and enjoyable outing! - Crystal Lynn and Captain Pippi were great! We had an incident which required calmness and patience and they were amazing! Would highly recommend.
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332cindyj
May 5, 2026
Highly recommend - Captain Chris and Leah were awesome. Enjoyed our time on the boat and learned much about Kings Bay. Saw several manatees up close and a dolphin. Lunch at Sadie’s across the street is also recommended!
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Rebecca
May 4, 2026
Super cool experience - Super cool experience. Much is explained and told about the Bay and the animals. It was a bit of searching for a manatee but then got plenty of time to swim in peace with and around the manatee. Extra fun with the photos and videos they make.
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657arjanw
Apr 26, 2026
Impressive. - Really great! With boatswain Chris and guide Christel-lynn and wonderful tour made. Despite end of season still be able to swim with Manatees. Top accompaniment top explanation and a nice dose of humor! Recommended! And ultimately, completely private.
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Mwp9845ox
Apr 26, 2026
Great. Great. - It was really great! Despite the end of the season, 3 swam around us, the water was unfortunately murky but our guide christel-Lynn was able to take beautiful pictures, which we also just got emailed. Our boatmen Chris also did very well. He wanted to give us a top experience. Both gave nice explanations and there were also quite a few jokes. Wonderfully relaxing excursion! And also for the animals so quieter than a mega group!
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969aimeer
Apr 25, 2026
Amazing trip! - This experience was unforgettable. Our family absolutely loved it. We went at the very end of the season and still had 5 manatees swim right past us. My one recommendation is to clarify BEFORE you leave if the photos they take are included in your package. I thought they were included in ours but they weren’t. I didn’t take any pictures myself and didn’t find out it was an add on until after our trip. I think it was a genuine mistake, but for your sake, seek clarification before the excursion.
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From $70
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).