Manatee Snorkeling: Crystal River Adventure

Dive into Crystal River’s exclusive manatee snorkeling adventure. Swim year-round with these gentle giants. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 32 SE US Hwy 19 - Experience an unforgettable snorkeling adventure with this family-owned and operated business, free from hidden fees! They provide everything you need, including gear, parking, and complimentary photos at the end of your journey. Up to 12 participants can join this thrilling excursion through the King’s Bay Manatee Refuge.
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What's Included
  • Small Groups
  • Admission to Pete’s Pier
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Free Parking
  • In-water guides
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for captain and guide
  • Towels and bathing suits
Additional Information

Experience an unforgettable snorkeling adventure exclusively in Crystal River, Florida!
Join the only Coast Guard-certified tour that offers complimentary photos at the conclusion of your journey! Save on $10 parking fees and $5 marina fees that are typically added upon arrival. Avoid spending $50 on a photo package or dealing with companies that charge…

Location
32 SE US Hwy 19
Southeast US Highway 19
Meet at our shop 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time to get checked in and suited up with wetsuits!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Deborahht8240fk
Dec 21, 2025
A necessary enlightenment - There were many outstanding moments to that my first recall were when I first swim across to where the manatees were, and I didn’t know what to expect and at first I thought it was a submerged automobile and realized it was actually a manatee. The other experience was watching my partner with a baby manatee who is so enamored with her and kept swimming around her and then I got to spend time with the baby as well.
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Amoretteb2025
Dec 19, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - This was an amazing experience! My daughter and I had the best time swimming with the beautiful manatees. Mandy, Captain John, and trainee Steven were very friendly, knowledgeable, and helped us find so many manatees. The length of the tour was perfect and the hot chocolate to help us warm up was welcomed at the end of the fun swim. The photos Mandy and Steven took were fantastic. I highly recommend this tour. It was a once in a lifetime experience and it exceeded our expectations.
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R165xusamuelm
Dec 18, 2025
Great experience! - We had an excellent experience with Mandy and John! We went on a Monday afternoon and it was just two of us on the boat. We had a great conversation with the crew and learned so much before getting in the water. During the time in the water we saw close to thirty manatee in close proximity. It is easy to get to their office, a short drive and short boat ride to the swimming area. I would highly recommend Nature's Discovery!
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Deborahhf9427cg
Dec 15, 2025
Bucket List experience - What an amazing experience! Mandy, Mya and John were all exceptional! So kind and patient . They all took their time and made sure that we had plenty of manatee fun! 100 percent recommend this group if you want an unforgettable time!! I was even kissed several times by the giant potatoes ❤️
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Rena_c
Dec 15, 2025
Baby Manatee! - We had a fabulous experience swimming with the manatees! John and Caleb were great, knowledgeable, and took good care of our group. We were never rushed and stayed a long time with the manatees. I was thrilled to see a mother baby pair. The baby swam right up to me! I liked several things about this tour company: 1.) how warm they kept the locker room while suiting up. 2.) the little dressing stalls., and 3.) how close the business location was to the actual boat launching area. The swim photos were the icing on the cake!
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Ambler2019
Dec 5, 2025
The BEST! - We had such a wonderful day! Caleb and Captain John were very knowledgeable and took us see numerous manatees. We were able to swim for hours. Received awesome pictures after the adventure!
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Sharon_c
Dec 2, 2025
Super manatee experience - Great experience and surpassed expectations. The Natures discovery team were helpful and really made it for us. All equipment provided and we saw 4/5 manatees at close quarters.
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Clairel1983
Nov 30, 2025
Great day - This trip was fantastic well worth the money and staff really make an effort to ensure you get swim with a manatee! Thanks very much.
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925larryk
Nov 28, 2025
Amazing adventure - We had an amazing adventure with Caleb and Evan. Swimming with the manatees was truly unforgettable. Caleb and Evan were knowledgeable, respectful of the manatees, and made sure everyone got to see manatees. Seeing these gentle giants up close was magical. It was incredible watching them in their natural habitat. I really appreciated how much emphasis was placed on responsible interactions. If you’re looking for a manatee encounter that is both awe inspiring and ethical I highly recommend Caleb and Evan at Nature’s Discovery. It’s an experience I’ll never forget.
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Christopherlp1807cy
Nov 28, 2025
Wonderful!! - Incredible experience! Hina was a wonderful guide in the water, keep everyone calm and making sure we all had a great time! The manatees were wonderful and very playful, definitely recommend. We were also recommended to go to Seafood Seller afterwards.. great choice!!
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From $77
up to 12 guests
3 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).