Best Manatee Tour on Crystal River - This was an amazing tour! Captain Chris and Giggles (Leah) were both great and a lot of fun to be with. I wouldn't go with anyone else. They both care a lot about giving you a good time and you can tell they love what they do. I'm definitely coming back!

Bucket list experience achieved! - Captain Chris and Giggles were great! Informative, funny, and definitely exceeded my expectations of swimming with manatees/visiting beautiful springs. The lunch spots recommended for after were also great!

Best Trip ever - We went with Captain Chris and Gigs as our Tour Guide. It was awesome. Gigs was super nice and explained a lot to us about the animals and nature. Chris told us about the surrounding area when we drove with the boot. The encounter with the Manatee is a life time experience.I will book again with both of them. This was awesome.

5 Stars – A Bucket List Experience I’ll Never Forget! - Swimming with manatees has been on my list for years, and I was so excited to finally check it off—especially with my kids by my side. We wanted a small-group experience (no thanks to being crammed on a boat with 20 strangers!), and Crystal River Manatee Adventures was exactly what we were looking for. We booked a semi-private tour and ended up with just our family of four, plus Captain Todd and guide Casey. Todd, who also owns the company, was awesome—he shared stories and local history along the way that made the whole trip even more special. And Casey? A legit marine biologist. He was fantastic with the kids and made sure we all felt confident and comfortable before getting in the water. They set expectations early (this is wildlife, after all), but they did everything they could to find a manatee—and they did. Todd found a peaceful spot, and Casey ensured the manatee felt safe and curious before we even got in. Once we were in the water, we had nearly a full hour with her. It was calm, respectful, and honestly... magical. They provided wet suits and snorkel gear, took tons of pictures (thank you, Casey!), and made this a true memory-maker for all of us. If you’ve ever dreamed of swimming with manatees—or just want to give your kids a “remember when?” kind of moment—book with Crystal River Manatee Adventures. You’ll be in the absolute best hands.

Wonderful experience - The tour was amazing. My daughter’s enjoyed swimming with the Manatees. The guys were amazing. They took time with us and we would do it again.

Crystal River Manatee Encounter - Thanks for the awesome excursion ! Captain Chris and Exploring guide Shawn were super cool and very laid back. We found a few manatees that were more than happy to interact with us and I was even lucky enough to get a kiss from one of the babies and a little hug from her mother. It was definitely a memorable experience and a great opportunity to meet these gentle giants. Chris and Shawn were in no hurry to get us back and showed us a few cool spots along the waterways. We saw lots of wildlife and did a free swim at an underground spring as well. Thank you for helping us create some wonderfulmemories together. We will return again for sure and possible book a scallop excursion as well.

Matthew - Captain Chis and Shawn were amazing, very informative and helpful. Went above our expectations for an amazing experience. Will be going back again, highly recommended.

Swimming with Manatees - Capt. Todd and Leah were absolutely awesome! We had a wonderful experience swimming with the manatees. We were lucky enough to see a couple of them up close, and it was truly unforgettable. Both Todd and Leah were fantastic with the kids—so patient, knowledgeable, and fun. They made the entire trip smooth and enjoyable for the whole family. Highly recommend!

Amazing Day - Leah and Captain Chris did an amazing job and finding manatees for us. It was an amazing experience. Leah helped us become official manatee scouts.

Great tour guides!! - We had a great time with Sean and Captain Chris. They found us a mom and baby manatee to snorkel with. They were so fun and accomodating would definitely go again! Wish the water was clear but nature had other plans.