Swim with Manatees: Eco-Educational Tour in Crystal River

Crystal River Watersports
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jensp972
90 days ago
We are a Family of 4 adults and had a Manatee Tour. It was fantastic to swim and snorkel with the Manatees. Dakota and John, our tour guides, explained us the Environment, the nature and found good places for snorkeling with the Manatees. Thea have made it to a great experiance.

Join us in the only place where swimming with wild manatees is legally permitted—and do it the right way. Crystal River Watersports offers a guided, eco-conscious experience that emphasizes education, sustainability, and wildlife respect. We limit group sizes and operate with certified in-water guides trained in manatee manners, ensuring a meaningful and ethical encounter. Guided swim with wild manatees in the Kings Bay, Guides act as phographer and Onboard naturalist briefing on manatee behavior, conservation, and local ecology Use of wetsuits and snorkel gear incl Professional in-water guide to ensure respectful interactions and safety with current CPR and SCUBA agency trained professionals. Eco-Ethical Focus: We are members of the Save the Manatee Club Guardian Guide program and voluntarily adhere to the highest standards of responsible wildlife tourism.

Departure Point

  • Guests should drive to the Marina which is located one street directly BEHIND the Days Inn. (Not the Gift Shop which is located next to the Days Inn.) The Marina is a pink and yellow building with a gravel parking lot on Tallahassee Rd.
Return Details
  • Guests should drive to the Marina which is located one street directly BEHIND the Days Inn. (Not the Gift Shop which is located next to the Days Inn.) The Marina is a pink and yellow building with a gravel parking lot on Tallahassee Rd.
Duration2 hours and 30 minutes - 3 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Crystal River Watersports2380 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River, FloridaThe address is our marina/dive shop and here you will get ready for your boat tour and manatee swim.Duration: 30 minutes

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour!
  • Wear bathing suits for your arrival
  • Bring Towels & Sunscreen.
  • Bring clothes to put on once done swimming that may get wet, but will keep you comfortable for the return boat ride.
Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • Tour escort/host
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local taxes
Exclusions
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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jensp972
We are a Family of 4 adults and had a Manatee Tour. It was fantastic to swim and snorkel with the Manatees. Dakota and John, our tour guides, explained us the Environment, the nature and found good places for snorkeling with the Manatees. Thea have made it to a great experiance.
Michael_E
Everything was phenomenal from the greeting by the office staff until I left. Capt Jim and Guide Kat were great. They provided an educational yet fun trip. There was extra effort to bypass other groups and continue looking in multiple locations for manatees. We ended up seeing 5 or 6 in the water including a mom and nursing calf. A rescue/released manatee with a tag came to us and Kat took us away from it to let it be. They provided as ecologically friendly tour as possible for the manatees and their environment. “I’ll be back!”
Gary B
We did the manatee snorkel tour with Captain Juan and Ralph. This operation is outstanding, small tour groups, not that huge cattle boats out there trying to find manatee. We had a blast and saw lots of manatee and have great pictures and memories. Cpt Juan was that standing, we are so much about manatees, the history come in the area. Absolutely amazing trip you must do.
Paul2310wyatt
Leah and the captain brilliant. Leah helped my wife all throughout the swim, as she can get panicky in water, She was snorkelling like a mermaid by the end. Main thing was we saw manatees, even if the water was not totally clear. Great experience for us and the granddaughter.
cherinak2023
It was a great time and a wonderful experience. Captain Sandy and Yvette were great, very knowledgeable, and so friendly. They made the trip great! We got to see plenty of manatees and Yvette got some really good pictures and videos. Make sure you bring warm clothes and extra towels for the ride back. With the wind, it gets pretty chilly.

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