Crystal River Manatee: Swim with Gentle Giants
5.0
93 Ratings
Crystal River

Dive into adventure with our semi-private manatee swim tour. Experience Crystal River’s beauty and swim with gentle giants. Book your unforgettable tour today.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Crystal River - Embark on a personal and close-up manatee adventure.
    Delight in the wonder of observing and gently interacting with manatees in their natural habitat. Our semi-private tour offers an exclusive experience with a maximum of 6 guests aboard a fully enclosed boat. A Captain and an In-Water Guide will be on hand to ensure a safe,…
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What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Tour Guide
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Join Crystal River Manatee Adventures for an unforgettable journey where excitement and nature converge! Their mission is to deliver an exceptional experience filled with joy. Booking a tour with Crystal River Manatee Adventures promises a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Not only will participants swim with manatees, but they will also explore the…

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Location
403 NE 2nd St
Northeast 2nd Street
You will come to 403 NE 2nd St, Crystal River, FL, 34429 to begin the process of the Manatee tour. We will get you suited up and ensure you watch a Manatee Safety video and from there we will transport you via van to our docks to board the boat for your tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David_b
Dec 7, 2025
Use this company - This is the company to pick for this!!!! The heated enclosed boat is NEEDED!!! Amanda is very passionate and knows so much about manatees beyond basic knowledge; and colt also has a ton of guide experience and stories to share. They have clean facilities including a hot shower after, 3mm clean wetsuits, everything felt so clean the boat etc. So glad we went with this company the other groups looked miserably cold. Cute gift shop. Bring clothes to put on after you get out of water. 10/10 experience. Also get the tickets with the photo package!
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Wrs104053
Dec 3, 2025
Top bucket list item so far. An absolute must do. - An amazing experience. Exceptionally well run and very very professional. Amanda was a wealth of knowledge, been doing it for 5 years. 121 amazing pictures and 22 terrific videos to capture the complete day. Memories for a life time. Top bucket list so far with proof to bat. Wow. very reasonable, Have you seen what the cruise lines want for the dolphin tour? A quarter of the cost. Very much a must see and do. My photo for some reason will not load but it the face to face with one of God's most amazing creature. Heart stopping.
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724cecileb
Dec 2, 2025
An unforgettable experience - We had an amazing time swimming with the manatees! A huge thank-you to Lea, Colt, and Todd for their kindness, their clear explanations, and the respect they showed for the animals. We were able to spend a long time in the water with the manatees, always following the rules to make sure we didn’t disturb them. The manatees were incredibly curious, which made the experience even more magical. Truly unforgettable — highly recommended!
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554barbv
Nov 29, 2025
Amazing Manatee Experience - Amazing tour! Smaller group size was perfect. Amanda was an excellent guide and Chris was a great captain. In good hands with Crystal River Manatee Adventure!!!
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Trip672293
Nov 28, 2025
Memorable Experience - The staff, the guide and captain were fantastic and provided an excellent service . It was a small group and we had an opportunity to see the manetee up in close in crystal clear waters. The coffee and hot chocolate along with the towels and heated boat just added to the experience. They also provided lots of pictures and videos and you can even take a shower afterwards. Thanks for making this such a memorable experience. We will be back !!
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Taryn
Nov 25, 2025
Must Do - What a great experience! Amanda and Chris were both amazing and we will use this excursion company again! Very nice facility, boat. Very safe and professional. Pictures were perfect! Thank you
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V6399qjangelab
Nov 22, 2025
Exceptional experience - Lots of fun and laughter. Got to see manatees as promised. Great photos, comfortable clean facilities. Highly recommended, will be bringing my kids next time to a tour with them for sure.
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949breannem
Nov 18, 2025
Best Tour Guide - I got to do this for my bday and it was an experience of a lifetime !!! Amanda and chris were so epic and amazing 😻 they were entertaining and friendly and so passionate! 10/10 recommend booking with them :)
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Flyer30981324313
Nov 10, 2025
Great local operator! - I don’t generally write reviews since everyone asks for one, but we really loved this outfitter. They only do small groups, know where to find the manatees and how to make you comfortable. Had such a good time we booked a second tour the next morning!
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Leslies625
Nov 5, 2025
Exceeded our expectations - The tour was amazing and the tour guide, Leah and Captain Todd were great! We saw lots of manatees, got to swim in the Springs and then got a tour of the area. We highly recommend them!
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