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 close and personal manatee adventure.
    Delight in the wonder of observing and gently interacting with manatees in their natural habitat. Our semi-private tour offers an intimate experience with a maximum of 6 guests aboard a fully enclosed boat. A Captain and an In-Water Guide will accompany you throughout the tour to…
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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Claudialo2905qs
Aug 14, 2026
Great experience - The tour was fantastic. Captain Chris and guide Giggles (Leah) did their absolute best to ensure we saw a manatee. The subsequent trip to Three Sisters Springs was impressive—crystal-clear water, saw lots of fish and crabs and at the end also 2 alligators. We definitely recommend this tour and give 5 stars.
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Edz176
Aug 12, 2026
Manatee in august - Due to weather conditions , our tour was rescheduled to the next day. Great service, thank you for that!! Even though the captain and guide warned us that august is not the best time for manatee spotting, they we're able to track 3 manatees. Wonderfull. We also did some snorkeling near springs and got a lot information about the wildlife at Crystal River. Thanks to captain Chris and guide Jay for the service and super experience.
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Carolin_s
Aug 5, 2026
Simply magnificent! - We had a fantastic trip! We booked a trip at 10:00 AM and were the only two participants. Because we were there in the off-season, we did not see many manatees, but we were able to spend all the more relaxed time in the water. It was a unique experience and the small group was very advantageous. Our guides were super sweet and were able to answer all our questions. I would recommend the tour to everyone and would book it again anytime.
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Greggorym2026
Jul 28, 2026
Amazing - We had a really good experience, even though we went in the off season they made sure we still seen some manatees and were still able to swim with them. We will definitely book them for manatee season
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Lindab737
Jul 24, 2026
Fun bucket list experience - Captain Chris and Amanda were very friendly and helpful! Both were very relaxed with us and knowledgeable about the manatees. The water is very murky but apparently that is always the case in the summer. For the clear water you must go in the winter. But still very fun to see the manatees up close. Thanks for a very fun day.
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Trip66889876197
Jul 21, 2026
A great experience! - We had Captain Chris and Jay was our guide. They were both incredibly nice and knowledgeable. They spotted a manatee for our swim immediately after anchoring and we all had an incredible day!
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W6522iljennifers
Jun 28, 2026
Manatee Fun! - We had Captain Chris & Giggles as our guide! They were very fun and welcoming on our tour & it was our first time swimming with manatees! We saw dolphins along the way too! I would go again on my next trip to Florida!
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L5070ixkenc
Jun 23, 2026
The one and only guide to book to swim with Manatees. - This was a great way to learn about Crystal River , the springs and the wildlife here. Of course the main event was getting to be up close and personal with a manatee. Todd and Giggles were great and made sure we were able to swim a manatee during the off season. We struck gold when they found us a non resident manatee. Their building is located very near by the marina, changing area, showers and a short couple of minutes drive. The boat was immaculate, defog spray readily available (even though we brought our own masks), Water, coffee, or hot chocolate and great conversation with our guides.
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E829hojend
Jun 20, 2026
Amazing experience - Amanda and Chris were wonderful! Had the best time!
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Preston_j
Jun 17, 2026
Great Experience - We u stood it was off season to see Manatee but Giggles was absolutely amazing and gave us exactly what we hoped to experience . Loves every minute of it.
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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).