Manatee Swim Tour with Photographer

Experience the thrill of swimming with manatees on our top-rated bucket list tour. Spread out and enjoy plenty of space at Explorida Adventure Center. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Explorida - Manatee Swim Tours - Climb aboard one of our secure, comfortable, and pristine US Coast Guard certified vessels to join your Master Captain on an adventure into the Kings Bay refuge waters. Our master captains are skilled in locating manatees during your tour, even in the off-season, ensuring the finest manatee tour experience in…
What's Included
  • Safe USCG Certified Boats
  • Bottled water
  • In-Water Guide/Photographer
  • Wetsuit
  • Snorkel Gear
  • Float Noodles Provided
What's Not Included
  • Photos and videos available for an additional fee at the end of your tour.
Additional Information

Explorida’s Manatee Swim tour was honored as one of Trip Advisor’s “Top Ten Bucket List Experiences in the World” for 2022! Swimming with manatees is a unique opportunity, so make sure to do it right! Avoid cramped dive shops and enjoy the spaciousness at Explorida! The Explorida Adventure Center boasts a large, state-of-the-art facility that is…

Location
545 N Citrus Ave
North Citrus Avenue
The Explorida Adventure Center is the first Building on the left when turning west on to N. Citrus Avenue from Highway 19.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lynnwu3417bg
Jul 12, 2026
Life changing Experience- TOP NOTCH ORGANIZATION. - TOP NOTCH TRIP!! DO THIS TRIP. We had a wonderful experience and it all is due to the wonderful people at Explorida. From the initial greeting and welcome from Avery to the trip with Madeline and Chris this was a perfect trip for our bucket list check off. Madeline and Chris were wonderful and found us 7 Manatees in the middle of summer which is tricky. One of our party had mobility issues and they went out of their way to ensure she felt safe and was able to participate and get the best views of these wonderful creatures. It is obvious from the beginning that this program is about appreciating these beautiful animals without causing them stress or discomfort. The safety of both the participants and the animals was paramount. Everyone we encountered in the store, other captains, and divers were positive, helpful and wonderful to work with. I would do this trip again as often as I could if possible but only with Explorida. Thanks for a life changing experience. Lynn W
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Kimberlymg8880xz
Jul 10, 2026
Great experience - Was a fun time and I learned to snorkel. I'm 66 years old and had no problem doing the three hour tour. Captain and tour guide were very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Patricia
Jul 7, 2026
Swimming with Manatees - Spectacular in every way. Captain Walter and Grace made it even better.
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Q293ctchristopherw
Jul 7, 2026
Cannot Miss Experience - Amazing once in a lifetime experience with Capt Walter and Grace! A wonderful, relaxed, friendly appointed put us at ease with all the wonderful staff, despite it being a very early start! Capt Walter and Grace our guide were truly amazing, so friendly and approachable answering all our questions. Grace ensured everyone got to see everything once in the water, including the youngest members of our party. Capt Walter was brilliant in looking after our autistic son who wouldn't get in the water with the manatees but was still included and got to view them from the boat and have all of his questions answered. Bucket list experience ticked off and unforgettable memories made as manatees swam around us, underneath us and ate in front of us. Woud book again and recommend this tour to anyone visiting crystal river to visit the manatees !
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E2843nucourtneym
Jul 3, 2026
We love Crystal River - This was such a fun tour! We were lucky to see several manatees and our guides were great
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N19390kp
Jul 2, 2026
Once-in-a-lifetime-experience - Captain Gavin & Swim Leader Grace were AWESOME! We had a terrific time. They both were very knowledgeable about the local area and manatees. The protocol was to keep the animals safe while getting a once-in- a-lifetime experience. They were great at spotting the manatee and making sure all of us were able to view it. We had extra time, and we were able to got to the Three Sister's Spring to see amazingly clear water with a variety of fish. My family highly recommends this trip.
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Lssmall123
Jul 1, 2026
Wonderful experience for manatee viewing with Explorida - We had an amazing time with the captain and crew! They were very friendly and knowledgeable!!! We would highly recommend !
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Mandyk736
Jun 26, 2026
The BEST experience! - We had the best time swimming with the manatees! Our guide Madeleine was incredibly helpful & patient. Our boat captain Kelly was equally helpful. We would recommend this to everyone!
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Etchemes
Jun 24, 2026
Fun boat trip and wildlife experience! - This was a wonderful day with Topher and Gavin as our guide and captain. They were friendly and funny and persevered to find a great interaction with a manatee. We saw many birds, turtles and other wildlife along the way as well as manatees! Thanks for a great day!
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Robm385
Jul 11, 2026
Fun times! - Although manatees are allusive this time of year (July), our tour guide (Grace) and boat captain were great at finding a few and getting us in the water near them. They were a good team and very professional! Also the boat was very clean and easy to get into and out of! I hope to come back in early spring when manatees are plentiful and I will use Explorida again. Fun times!
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From $77
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).