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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Sherryhk8680dt
Oct 8, 2026
Great experience - An excellent group! I’m 81 and my sister in law is 78, the guide was helpful and kind. I highly recommend seeing these beautiful creatures.
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Heathergy4190he
Oct 5, 2026
Wonderful experience - Topher and Gavin were awesome! They knew just where to go while entertaining us with dad jokes.
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Katiecx234da
Oct 2, 2026
Morning manatee tour Oct.26 - We went for my daughter’s 10th birthday and the experience was amazing! We got there and got our wetsuits on and watched the video then went to the boat. Captain Walter and Topher were great and kept us with the manatees. We did the morning tour and saw manatees and had them to ourselves. I had two children with me and they helped us and were patient. Definitely recommend Explorida for manatee tours it was amazing!!
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V9861zamarkc
Sep 30, 2026
Swim with manatees - This was a great experience we found a manatee after searching for half an hour or so our guide and captain were great
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I8317ngterril
Sep 27, 2026
Awesome - It was awesome. Staff was great!
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R1154wdcourtneyh
Sep 26, 2026
Daughters’ first snorkel success! - I cannot say enough good things about this experience! It was the #1 thing on my bucket list and I left with a full heart and a smile from ear to ear! I took my 7 and 8 year old daughters and the guide, Keri, was so wonderful with the girls while conducting an amazing experience for the entire group. It’s the off season in September but they took us out to a resident manatee in the Bay where we got to spend plenty of time in the water with it. Keri made sure everyone on our tour was respectful of the manatee and did not interfere with it going about its day to day. We also snorkeled the crystal blue water in each of the three springs - which was really cool in and of itself. Last but not least, the giftshop! We could’ve spent all day and a full paycheck on all the manatee stuff. When we first walked in I thought we might be in heaven. We will be back next year and will be sending friends!!
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Extraordinary723922
Sep 21, 2026
Manatee up close and personal - We enjoyed our manatee swim tour. Topher was a personable and helpful guide. Seeing a manatee up close and personal is definitely an experience I would recommend! The gift shop was great as well and is worth a visit even without the tour.
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126sannep
Sep 20, 2026
Super experience!!! - Super fun tour! We first watched a film about manatees before we put on our wetsuits. Then with our guide Topher in a van to the harbor where we met our captain GQ. We didn't have to search long for the manatees and could quickly get into the water. The guide accompanied us during the tour and told a lot about the animals. Had a great day!!! Definitely recommended!!!
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Nyczd
Sep 15, 2026
Amazing time with manatees! - The entire experience—entering the shop, meeting our guide Grace and the boat captain, swimming with manatees, and the finale—was impressive. The tour offered strong value for the cost. It lasted about two hours, and because another couple joined us, we enjoyed a more private encounter with the manatees we observed.
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Edens870
Sep 14, 2026
Swim with the manatees - Excellent ! The guides knew exactly where to find a manatee. It was magical.
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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).