Manatee Snorkel Tour: Safe and Professional Experience

Join our 3-hour Manatee Swim Tour in Florida, guided by certified professionals. Experience safe, unforgettable encounters with manatees. Book your adventure today!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 525 NW 7th Ave - Join the adventure at Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge to discover and swim with the gentle giants. During this journey, the Captain and In-Water Guide will provide all the necessary information for interacting with these gentle creatures. Participants will learn about manatee facts and behavior, and our captains, who are highly…
What's Included
  • Mask and Snorkel
  • 5 MM Full Henderson Wetsuit
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

As the leaders in the industry we feel it is our duty to have all our tours conducted by professionals. Our Manatee snorkel tours are guided by USCG Captain as well as a licensed and insured dive professional. Our in water professionals are trained as first responders, with First aid, CPR, AED administration and in-water rescue training. Captain and…

Location
525 NW 7th Ave
Northwest 7th Avenue
You will find us on the water at Paddletail Waterfront Lodge in a 2 story white building
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Krystinam192
Jan 20, 2026
A must do! - Dani was an amazing guide. Such a unique and cool experience! A must do activity! We saw so many manatees, it was incredible. The hotcoco at the end was cherry on top!
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Cjhines57
Jan 19, 2026
Amazing even in the cold! - Very family friendly. Booked the private tour and highly recommend spending the extra. Go early! It was a treat and Captain John and his crew was great.
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Flyeratl
Jan 19, 2026
Worth every penny - Top notch excursion. Safe, fun, eco friendly, great equipment, fantastic staff, and hundreds of manatees. We had a perfect cold morning and it was everything we hoped for. And don’t worry about the cold, the water is lovely. Dani is an outstanding guide. Staying at the Paddletail was convenient and we could jump in the hot tub. Great experience!
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Philroman
Jan 19, 2026
AMAZING!!!! - This was the most amazing experience. The shop was so awesome with all the amenities it felt like a luxury experience at a more than readable price. We saw SO MANY MANATEES. The staff was fun and extremely knowledgeable. They were absolutely terrific with our kids and a special needs person on the boat. We couldn't ask for a better experience!!!
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757duncanp
Jan 19, 2026
Manatee swim tour - As a family we did the swim tour with Ross and Glen and had a fantastic time. They were very knowledgable about the manatees and passionate about their protection. Well worth the investment.
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287colen
Jan 18, 2026
Wonderful adventure, top notch guide. Highly recommend! - AMAZING!! I've booked with them 3 times and EVERY TIME they have been professional, friendly & provided an amazing experience! Highly recommend in-water guide Sara. Such an experience to be in the wild, swimming and viewing these awesome gentle giants in their natural habitat. Waterfront Adventures provides you with everything you need; education, wetsuit, mask & snorkel, towels, even hot cocoa/coffee and the opportunity to purchase a usb drive with photos & videos from your swim. An experience you won't forget and will treasure forever. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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Jesse_r
Jan 18, 2026
Great manatee experience - Thick wetsuits, enclosed boat, knowledgeable guide, and hit chocolate and coffee when you get out make this a top notch experience.
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99elisaw
Jan 18, 2026
Ask for Jake & Steve! - Jake was an amazing tour guide! Definitely ask for Jake and Captain Steve when booking this experience! As a newbie to snorkeling, Jake made me feel safe and confident. He kept track of our group and kept us together. He communicated well and taught us all the tricks to make the most out of seeing and swimming with manatees. Captain Steve makes a great hot cocoa which warmed us up perfectly for the trip back to shore. Both guides were delightful and truly made the trip better just by being there with us.
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Mrshicks2021
Jan 17, 2026
Incredible Experience! - I have talked about swimming with manatees for YEARS. It was the only thing that has remained unchanged on my wish list. My expectations, therefore, were high. I could not have been prepared, however, for what an incredible experience this was. Our captain Chad ensured our safety while also providing fun anecdotes about the area. Our guide Sara was just phenomenal. She has the perfect personality for what she does: she made everyone feel at ease, ensured that we were prepared, thoroughly and efficiently explained the process, was very clear about the safety of the manatees and expectations there, and kept everyone smiling! Chad and Sara worked well together, both ensuring that we had a fantastic, unforgettable experience! 10/10 recommend!
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Brlennox
Jan 17, 2026
TEN STARS - 10 STARS!!! Dani—Glen— you are AMAZING! It’s not just the manatees that make a great tour—it’s the enthusiast, professional and genuinely nice people who run it. Fabulous day at King Springs—manatees, tarpon—just wonderful!!!! Thank you.
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From $75
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).