Manatee Snorkel Tour: Safe and Professional Experience

Join our Semi Private Manatee Swim Tour led by certified professionals. Experience safe, guided snorkeling with manatees. Book your unforgettable adventure today!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 525 NW 7th Ave - Join the adventure of exploring the Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge, where you can swim alongside 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 fascinating manatee facts and behavioral…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Tea and coffee
  • Smaller Boat with Heat
  • 5 MM Henderson Wetsuit
Additional Information

As industry leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure all tours are led by experts. Our Manatee snorkel tours are conducted by a USCG Captain and a licensed, insured dive professional. Our in-water experts are trained first responders, skilled in First Aid, CPR, AED administration, and in-water rescue. Both the Captain and guides are educated in…

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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Richards43
Sep 25, 2026
Sunset Cruise! - Awesome jaunt. Was to be a sunset cruise, but Mother Nature wasn’t cooperating as we were graced with clouds. BUT- found and watched manatees with their calves. Too cool! An excellent pivot for Captain Glenn.
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99jennieh
Sep 20, 2026
Just fabulous! - An amazing experience that we will never forget. Our swim guide, Jessica, swam with us to find the manatees. She was exceptional at finding the best spots for us to view them. Both Jessica and Mark, our boat captain, were knowledgeable, friendly and kind. They had everything we needed to make the day run smoothly - snorkel gear, wetsuits, towels and hot drinks when we returned to the boat. They made sure we knew the rules and treated the manatees and other wildlife respectfully and safely. They also took us to the Three Sisters area when we saw the springs and the crystal clear waters of Crystal river. This tour was worth every penny as Mark knew the exact spots to take us to and it was fantastic to have Jess in the water with us as she has lots of experience and expertise. An amazing experience.
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M8580swscottm
Sep 18, 2026
Perfect day with the manatees and 3 Sisters Spring - We had amazing clear water. Shelby our guide and Aaron our captain were fantastic!! They were so helpful and kind. We had manatee swim right under us!!! Then Shelby swam us over to 3 Sisters Springs!! She took us all the way in and showed us the actual springs. We could see the whole way down. She helped tug me along once or twice, which was very helpful!! They did not rush us and made sure we had a little break on the boat before we swam to the springs! Never in my life did I think we would see all that we saw today!!! Thank you so much!!
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Curiosity23611803020
Sep 15, 2026
Wonderful experience - Took the sunset cruise and it was wonderful. Captain Glen was entertaining and informative. We learned much about the area we didn't know. Ask for him when you go.
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Chucksm8915fv
Sep 13, 2026
Master Scallop Cleaner! - Glenn cleaned our harvest of 10 gallons of scallops. We went in a guided scalloping adventure with captain Paul Cross and Lucas. They recommended Glenn as our Master Scallop Cleaner and He did not disappoint… I highly recommend Glenn’s services he is a great guy and very knowledgeable.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
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E9867tnmasons
Sep 7, 2026
Fastest scallop shucker in Citrus County! - Captain Glenn did a great job getting my scallops shucked and ready! Took him barely over an hour to hammer out 10 gallons!
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Weaveramr
Sep 6, 2026
Awesome manatee trip! - We had the most amazing trip and loved our guide Celest and our captain Glenn. My 11 year old just said “if the trip is one out of five stars he said give it a ten”. We saw a manatee, an alligator and swam the springs. It way exceeded our expectations and would highly reccomend. Our guides were the best part. We had a group that ranged from ages 5-85. Really fun!
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Stormied2016
Aug 25, 2026
DO NOT GO DURING SUMMER! - Ramona and Steven were top notch! The trip was a little disappointing when we were told there were only 2 manatee in bay and every tour boat was zeroing in on them. The water was murkey and you couldn't see anything. So basically it was a boat ride! Ramona and Steven were great though.....
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Davidbo6121yt
Aug 24, 2026
Great Trip - Really great trip out to see the wildlife.
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X2554ihfrederickb
Aug 15, 2026
Lost Phone Tour - Captain Glenn and Celeste were excellent tour guides. They provided a great experience with good instruction and everyone in my group had a great time. Good stories and great manatee viewing. Will probably return.
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From $89
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).