Crystal River Manatees: Swim with Gentle Giants

Dive into adventure with our semi-private manatee swim tour. Experience Crystal River’s beauty and swim with gentle giants. Book your unforgettable tour today.

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 on a fully enclosed boat. A Captain and an In-Water Guide will be there to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Tour Guide
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Join Crystal River Manatee Adventures for an unforgettable journey where excitement and nature converge! Their mission is to deliver an exceptional experience filled with joy. Booking a tour with Crystal River Manatee Adventures promises a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Not only will participants swim with manatees, but they will also explore the…

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 the 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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442sherig
Aug 6, 2026
Awesome adventure - The Giggles and Captain Chris were amazing. I knew I was going off season and the chances of finding manatees was low, but the crew persisted until they were able to get me in the water to swim with a manatee. They were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and brought smiles and laughter to my day. I will be returning during peak season. Thank you for a wonderful day and a check mark on my bucket list.
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Isarvel312
Aug 2, 2026
Awesome Trip - Cap Garret was amazing! He was very informative & just great! We saw a dolphin & 2 manatees. Despite the nasty weather we still had a great time!!
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Andrea_m
Jun 28, 2026
Amazing experience! - We had the absolute time of our lives with caption Tod and our guide Jay! They were so knowledgeable and so funny I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!!
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M3092gmlm
Jun 20, 2026
Great for everyone - Captain Chris and Amanda were wonderful to work with. We had a range of ages with us and the trip was appropriate and fun for everyone. The staff were friendly, informative, and went the extra mile to make sure we had a great visit.
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Hollywg3345mc
Jun 16, 2026
Great time! - Capt Hoppy and the crew were phenomenal! We had an amazing time and can’t wait to come back for the scalloping trip!!
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Lewisa763
Jun 12, 2026
Highly recommend! Will return! - Incredible experience! The guides were very knowledgeable about the wildlife and surrounding areas, relaxed and very funny! We stopped for all wildlife including dolphins, turtles and tarpon! Over all an a great day out! Highly recommend! Thank you Giggles, captain Todd and the team!
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Jsat2022
Jun 8, 2026
Personal Friendly Manatee Swim - Crystal River Manatee Aventures, Captain Chris, and Giggles were fantastic and fun! They have a deep knowledge of the bay, springs, manatees. We saw a mom, baby and solo female, along with a playful group of dolphins! The boat was comfortable and we appreciated the small group size of 6 people maximum. This makes all the difference! I would highly recommend booking with this company!
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Ashleybf5837dx
May 27, 2026
5 stars - Incredible experience & great hosts! Highly recommend
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Y4598ogjohnf
May 19, 2026
Manatees, hot cocoa and warm coffee in one go! - Fabulous way to ditch the crowds and get a truly personalized Florida aquatic experience. Our guide Crystal Lynn along with Captain Chris were phenomenal! They knew exactly which spots to visit and where to get us a glimpse and dip near the Manatees. Bonus sightings included Fish, Eagles, Ospreys, Dolphins, and an Alligator. We couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more!
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Markwg1538zs
May 5, 2026
Go on a private tour or don’t go this time of year - The overall experience did not wow us. We had a top notch guide and skipper but a few elements fell short of our expectations. First, there are very few Manatees left in the touring waters and second and most disappointing was the second class positioning assigned to the semi-private tour. The private tour offered by this company clearly had a priority status from the first on the water to their choice of Manatee viewing.
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From $80
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).