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Manatee Tour: Swim with Crystal River Giants
5.0
14 Ratings
Crystal River
Dive into a unique adventure swimming with manatees in Crystal River. Capture unforgettable moments with free photos. Book your VIP tour today.
Dive into a unique adventure swimming with manatees in Crystal River. Capture unforgettable moments with free photos. Book your VIP tour today.
Duration:
3 hours, 1 minute
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pete’s Pier Marina - Small Group with a Maximum of 6 Passengers. Enjoy an Enclosed Heated Boat and Complimentary Photos. This All-Inclusive Tour features an In-Water Guide. Experience swimming with manatees on this nature-centric Crystal River tour. Observe these magnificent creatures in their natural environment, guided by an in-water expert who…
- Pete’s Pier Marina - Small Group with a Maximum of 6 Passengers. Enjoy an Enclosed Heated Boat and Complimentary Photos. This All-Inclusive Tour features an In-Water Guide. Experience swimming with manatees on this nature-centric Crystal River tour. Observe these magnificent creatures in their natural environment, guided by an in-water expert who prioritizes safe and respectful interactions between humans and manatees at all times. The tour includes complimentary photos and the use of snorkeling gear and wetsuits at no extra charge.
What's Included
- 5-star experience commitment
- Bottled water
- In-Water Guide & Free Photos
- Small groups, max 6 passengers
- Scenic boat ride along Crystal River Archaeological State Park
- Tea and coffee
- All snorkeling gear included
- Professional licensed and drug-tested captains and guides
- 5-star experience commitment
- Bottled water
- In-Water Guide & Free Photos
- Small groups, max 6 passengers
- Scenic boat ride along Crystal River Archaeological State Park
- Tea and coffee
- All snorkeling gear included
- Professional licensed and drug-tested captains and guides
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Bathing Suit and Towel
- Gratuities
- Bathing Suit and Towel
Additional Information
Small Group: Maximum of 6 Passengers. Enclosed Heated Boat. Complimentary Photos. In-Water Guide. All-Inclusive Tour.
Manatee Adventures offers Florida’s premier personalized manatee tours. Situated in Crystal River, home to the largest population of manatees globally, approximately 600 manatees visit the springs each winter. On this tour, participants…
Small Group: Maximum of 6 Passengers. Enclosed Heated Boat. Complimentary Photos. In-Water Guide. All-Inclusive Tour.
Manatee Adventures offers Florida’s premier personalized manatee tours. Situated in Crystal River, home to the largest population of manatees globally, approximately 600 manatees visit the springs each winter. On this tour, participants can swim and snorkel alongside the manatees, witnessing their beauty firsthand. These tours are ideal for all age groups.
Location
Pete's Pier Marina
Southwest 1st Place
Our Vessel is docked in Boat Slip 106. You will see sign that says Scallop Adventures .com - Please Come to slip 106 after you have parked.
Upon your arrival in Pete’s Pier Parking lot please give us a call.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(14 Ratings)
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Pamelafe687md
Feb 26, 2026
Great Tour ahead of the Crowds - We did the small group (6 or less) tour at 6:30am in mid-February. It was a fantastic tour! Starting out that early in the morning got us into the area where the manatees are with no one else around. The guide and captain were excellent. They were knowledgeable and accommodating, and the heater and hot chocolate early in the morning were much appreciated!
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R3715zwchristinac
Feb 24, 2026
Amazing manatee swim - This was amazing!!! The captain and tour guide were great and very accommodating and fun!!!
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Cindi_s
Feb 5, 2026
Bucket List Trip - What a great experience. Captain Alan and Joanna, the “first mate, boat handler, photographer, etc” were fantastic. They were able to find manatees and give us a bucket-list experience. There were 5 of us in the group celebrating our mother’s 90th birthday. She had the time of her life. The quality of their wetsuits were first class along with their masks and snorkels. With all of us being scuba divers, we usually bring our own, but decided to take a chance and left our mask and snorkels at home. Glad we did. The day we went out was chilly. We appreciated the hot tea and cocoa when we got out. We loved the heater too! Alan was kind enough to help us into the boat if we needed it and also help us out of our wetsuits if needed. These people made the trip fun. I would highly recommend them.
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Escape19196303878
Jan 29, 2026
Manatee excision swimming - Captain Al and Lonnie( helper) were helpful, patient and took us to clearer water to see manatees Hope to go again sometime
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Ericar87
Jan 28, 2026
Everything we hoped for! - What a great experience! Captain Al and crew were so friendly from my first phone call to exiting after the swim. Captain Al took us directly to the manatees. He provided great information and facts about them. The entire experience was absolutely amazing. The great pictures were an added bonus. Would highly recommend this tour and would use services again
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Sarah
Jan 26, 2026
Great experience - Friendly staff, they knew what they were doing, felt safe, made sure we got to see manatees, good with kids. Would book again with them.
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S615cmbernadetteb
Jan 19, 2026
Small group manatee swim - Capt Al and his 1st mate Gabby were amazing. The boat was warm and comfortable and they were very gracious hosts. They took us to a perfect spot within minutes of boarding so we had a lot of time to enjoy watching the Manatees. Gabby did an outstanding job getting the perfect photos.
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Allison_b
Jan 19, 2026
Best ever afternoon with my sons. - Fabulous attention to detail. They worked hard at making everyone on the trip satisfied. They went above and beyond with my special needs adult son, making sure that we all had the best time!
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124starrm
Jan 4, 2026
Manatee experience - We had an amazing time with Cpt Al and his team. They really care about the river and the manatees. Knowledgeable, friendly, patient. And they took almost 200 pics! Small small group is the way to go. Support small, local businesses!
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Mikkier
Dec 22, 2025
Family fun - Fantastic trip. Al and Gabby were great hosts, and we had so much fun. The small group experience was so much better than the large group we’ve been in before. We would do this again in a heartbeat.
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