Manatee Swim Tour: Crystal River Adventure Experience
4.9
113 Ratings
Crystal River
Swim with manatees and explore the beautiful springs of Crystal River on an adventure with Crystal River Manatee Adventures. Book your tour now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Crystal River - Swim with manatees in Crystal River on a guided tour with an in water photographer. You will snorkel alongside manatees in their environment and see how gentle these giants truly are. You will lean fun facts about manatees and as you embark on this journey. You will be escorted to and from the dock on our heated boats. This adventure takes about 3 hrs and we never have more than 6 guests per boat. We provide wetsuits, snorkels and masks for your in water excursion.
What's Included
  • Snorkeling gear included
Additional Information

Plan your excursion with Crystal River Manatee Adventures, the place where enjoyment intertwines with the natural world! Our mission is to deliver an unparalleled experience filled with joy. Scheduling an outing with Crystal River Manatee Adventures guarantees an unforgettable adventure. Not only will you have the chance to swim alongside manatees, but also marvel at the stunning springs of Crystal River. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, and during chillier days, we ensure comfort with heated, fully enclosed boats. Our trips are always pleasurable, thus our motto, ‘Where Fun Meets Nature’.

Location
200 NE US Hwy 19
Northeast US Highway 19
You will come to 200 US Highway 19 to begin the process of your 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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(113 Ratings)
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Y3560lukatiel
Mar 24, 2024
Above and beyond - Crystal River manatee adventures was amazing. Todd the captain and Leah took such good care of us and knew where to take us to see the most manatees. They provided us with wet suits, snorkel gear and then after swimming they provided us with coffee and hot coco. We are going to go again very soon.
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429carlau
Mar 14, 2024
Amazing manatee tour!!! - We had such an amazing time!!! Our guides were Todd and Michelle and they were super knowledgeable about manatees and the area. They gave it their all to give us a great experience. The tour was very personal and we enjoyed hearing Todd’s funny stories! As for the manatees, we saw many and even had multiple swim just a few inches under us. They were so close we thought they’d run into us!! The swimming is easy and you get a pool noodle to swim with (no worries of drowning lol). Overall, we highly recommend!! You will have a great time!!
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Carla_u
Mar 14, 2024
Best manatee tour guides! - Todd & Michelle were excellent! Very knowledgeable about manatees. Very personal touch to this tour. They tried their best to give us the best tour and interaction with manatees as possible. They also made it fun!
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Sierrak136
Mar 12, 2024
Swimming with Manatees - We had an awesome adventure with Todd and Leah. They are the best and made sure we had a great experience. The boat was nice and heated!
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Jodiemc7047fv
Mar 12, 2024
Great manatee trip - Guides were amazing. We stayed out on the water until we had a great manatee encounter. Very friendly and helpful. Made our trip memorable. Would definitely come back again!
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Dmurzydlo
Mar 4, 2024
A Must Do ! - Leah and Todd were the absolute best ! Good attitude, fun conversations, and they've been doing this for years. Check in was so smooth and they knew where to go for the best manatee experience. Would absolutely do again and recommend to others!
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Dana_c
Mar 2, 2024
Just GO!!! :) - Awesome experience! This is the third manatee adventure for our family and definitely The BEST!!! From the fun guides to the great boat to all of the extras (hot chocolate, new wet suits, nice van to ride in, etc etc), it was apparent that this company goes the extra mile. We’ve been on other trips that were overcrowded and/or not as well-maintained for sure. Book now & thank me later! Highly recommend!!!
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Tylertp2801yd
Feb 28, 2024
Swimming with manatees - Leah and Todd were wonderful guides who made the experience safe, elfin and unforgettable. We witnessed 20+ manatees and swam in the most beautiful waters! 10/10 would recommend.
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Mike_m
Mar 10, 2024
Fun day - Manatee caca!🤣 Good and Leah did a great job! Looking forward to seeing the pictures. Three sisters was very pretty.
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Debbie_n
Mar 19, 2024
Great company- conditions not as great - First, the company we went with were great. Totally tried to make everyone happy and have a good time. The Captain Todd and Leia were professional and helpful and friendly. My experience is more based on the fact that we went in the afternoon when tide is coming in along with murky waters and the manatees that were left in the river by Mid March were hanging out in the flats. 2 feet of water and very muddy/murky water. You could be nearly on top of them and barely see them. We found 3. Todd asked if we'd like to see clear water and took us to 3 Sisters Springs. Very clear and a beautiful place to get out and swim to. Five star for the company, but 3 star for the experience.
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