Manatee Snorkeling: Crystal River Adventure

Dive into Crystal River’s serene waters for a 3-hour manatee snorkeling adventure. Experience intimate encounters, eco-friendly tourism, and expert conservation insights.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Small Group Manatee Tours (Route)

Operating Schedule: Tours depart at 9 AM and 1 PM, each lasting 3 hours.

1. 12073 W Fort Island Trail

Points of Interest

  • Fort Island Trail Park
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

Discover the tranquil waters of Florida’s Nature Coast by swimming alongside gentle manatees in their natural environment. This 3-hour guided snorkeling tour is suitable for all skill levels, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced snorkelers. With small group sizes, participants can enjoy a more personal experience while learning about…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laura
Jan 10, 2026
Unique experience - We got to swim with mom and baby manatee. Chilled around the canal, gorgeous environment. Perfect weather in January. Captain Joe super friendly and will tell you a lot about the manatees! It’s nice to get guided by someone who’s himself passionate about the sea cows!
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Karin_e
Dec 29, 2025
Exclusive snorkeling tour with manatees - Exclusive boat tour, just for our family of three, to an area with fresh spring water for snorkeling with manatees. Captain Joe was very nice and accommodating and even called us the day before to check on everything. He brought several wetsuits and masks/snorkels of good quality. Breathtaking experience to see several manatees up close, and no stress at all, Captain Joe waited patiently and entertained us with facts on the wildlife in the area. Strongly recommended!
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C8793kqadriennec
Dec 2, 2025
Amazing Tour! - Seeing the manatees is magical. This was an amazing tour and a highlight of our trip. Joe was awesome, super knowledgeable. Highly recommend 😎
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Tribe
Dec 1, 2025
A must do!! - We had a blast with captain joe! He was hilarious and very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna. Crystal River was amazing and we would definitely do this trip again with Captain my captain, Joe!
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R2262qqnickm
Oct 10, 2025
Amazing!!!!!! - Me and my 2 kids had such an amazing time!!! The captain put us right on the manatees and we learned alot about the area and manatees!! Very kid and family friendly! Will definitely be using them again!!! Thanks capt joe!
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Vincentca1211mv
Oct 6, 2025
Amazing Manatee experience - My friends and I had an amazing experience with Nature Coast Manatee Adventures. We were able to swim with several different Manatee at a few different locations. Our guides were super cool and very knowledgeable about the surrounding waterways and of course the manatees. I highly recommend if you're looking for an amazing Manatee experience. Your next trip be with Nature Coast Manatee Adventures a 10 out of 10.
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From $89
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).