Manatee Snorkeling: Family-Friendly Adventure

Experience the thrill of swimming with wild manatees on our small group, family-oriented tour. Enjoy a private and stress-free experience with our experienced guides. All gear included!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nature’s Discovery Manatee Tours - Experience our premier activity! Climb aboard our small passenger vessel for a personal snorkeling adventure with the Florida Manatee! Journey through the picturesque King’s Bay in Crystal River, Florida, as we search for the wild Florida Manatees.
    We focus on small group manatee snorkeling tours. Upon arrival,…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • In-Water Tour Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Wetsuits ($15 value!)
  • Photo Package taken by In-water Guide ($50+ value!)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for captain and guide
  • Towels and bathing suits
Additional Information

Our owner-operated tours focus on intimate, family-friendly excursions with small groups.
All essential equipment is provided for your convenience! Delight in your manatee snorkeling adventure and receive FREE PHOTOS at the conclusion of your journey. We supply everything needed so you can fully enjoy the splendor of these wild manatees without any…

Location
Nature's Discovery Manatee Tours
Southeast US Highway 19
Meet us at our shop location fifteen minutes ahead of your tour time to get checked in and suited up with wetsuits!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Daniel
Jun 21, 2026
A must see - This was a really neat and cool experience. We went in the off season but still were able to swim with three manatees. Its an amazing experience and I recommend this for anyone. It great to see them in the wild. They are amazing to see up close.
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Toots1973
Jun 19, 2026
Swimming with the manatees was the highlight of my trip - This was one of the highlights of our Florida trip! Kia and Jake made an amazing team. Kia was our in-water guide and Jake captained the boat, and both were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. We were fortunate enough to get up close and personal with Triangle the manatee, and Kia made sure everyone in our group had an opportunity for a face-to-face encounter. Along the way, we learned a lot about manatees, their habitat, and the importance of protecting these gentle giants. We also got to explore a beautiful natural spring tucked away in the back of the bay, which was an unexpected bonus and absolutely stunning. Kia took some fantastic underwater photos during the tour and had them sent to us before we even left, which was a wonderful touch and gave us great memories to take home. The small-group atmosphere made the experience feel personal and relaxed, and Kia and Jake worked seamlessly together to ensure everyone had a great time. If you’re considering a manatee tour in Crystal River, this is the one to book!
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Tainoa2026
May 24, 2026
Vacation - Awesome experience great staff
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Kendra
May 24, 2026
Amazing hosts for an amazing excursion. - Highly recommend this excursion. Trent and Tim were amazing!
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Karlynmb
May 21, 2026
Best Manatee guides - Henry Kaylan we both so awesome they not only help us on the boat but also provide us with information about the manatees and wildlife. They worked together like they had been working with each other for years. I highly recommend this group. 100% satisfaction.
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Go596324
May 21, 2026
Exceptional and great experience. - Getting smacked in n face by baby manatee's tail. Exceeded my expectations. The timing was perfect. Henry out captain was excellent. Kayla out guide was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all questions.
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Karenrb7906ex
May 21, 2026
Swimming with the manatees - Henry and Kayla were amazing very nice and informative would highly recommend this tour
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Heather
May 18, 2026
Worth the time and money!!!! - Reid was absolutely amazing along with the captain. They pointed out where the sea cows were so we could find them easier, saw so many! It was a great experience, definitely will do this again!
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Shelbydr7529lw
May 12, 2026
Sea Cow Observations - Absolutely amazing experience! Reid/Evan/the gentleman driving us around in the boat were all so kind and knowledgeable. The water was beautiful, there were lots of cool birds and fish to see, and the handful of manatees we saw were so adorable! Learning a bit about manatee biology while simultaneously being able to observe them up close for a few hours is such a unique, special experience that you can’t get anywhere else (literally). Being in a small group makes the experience even more special. Plus, cool free pics at the end of the trip! 🥹 I will be back one day, that’s a promise! Thank you friends 🩷
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Elspeth_h
Jun 22, 2026
Good tour, concerns about animals - The tour was excellent ad the equipment in good condition. Guide was responsive to our needs. My only concern were the puppies living in a cage, inside their building. The odor of urine overwhelmed us and stung our eyes and lungs. The puppies barked constantly. We were eager to get outside of the building. (this was in 2025).
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From $90
up to 6 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).