Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer

Explorida
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L4199ZGscottm
3 days ago
We had an outstanding tour today with captain Kim and captain Ed. We were able to see multiple manatees, They use visual and Drone technology to locate and spot the manatees in the water. This was a mid-week tour so we pretty much had Kim and Ed to ourselves, I was able to spend hours in the water and view multiple manatees in several locations, some of them were close enough to "kiss" but they touch you, you don't touch them. The water was clear and we were in basically alone until we got to Jurassic spring, Jurassic was crystal clear with two manatees resting on the bottom. iThe tour was great, my wife stayed on the boat with Ed, she was able to watch the drone video and talk to Ed while I was swimming with Kim, I highly recommend this tour company, it is family owned and they truely care about the manatees and their habitat.

Our Manatee Swim tour at Explorida was Voted Trip Advisors 2022 "Top Ten Bucket List Experience in THE WORLD!" Swimming with the manatees is a once in a lifetime experience so do it right! Dont cram into a small dive shop. Spread out and enjoy plenty of space at Explorida! The Explorida Adventure Center offers a large, top notch facility that is climate controlled with indoor changing rooms for your privacy. Our boats are U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified, which means they are allowed to carry more than 6 passengers, have all necessary safety equipment, and are in tip top shape. Dont get stuck on a clunker! Book with Explorida! We are dedicated to the customer experience and will not disappoint! Let us prove it!

Departure Point

  • The Explorida Adventure Center is the first Building on the left when turning west on to N. Citrus Avenue from Highway 19.
Return Details
  • The Explorida Adventure Center is the first Building on the left when turning west on to N. Citrus Avenue from Highway 19.
Duration3 hoursLanguages Available
  • Audio guide - German
  • Human tour guide - English
  • Audio guide - French
  • Audio guide - Spanish

Points of Interest

Stop At: Explorida - Manatee Swim Tours545 North Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34428Hop aboard one of our safe, comfortable, and clean US Coast Guard certified vessels where you will join your Master Captain to embark on your journey into the Kings Bay refuge waters. Our master captains are trained to find manatees on your manatee tour, even in the offseason, and will deliver the best manatee tour in Crystal River, FL—every time. You will be paired with one of our expert in-water guides who will be with you every step of the way to assist in making your manatee tour safe and memorable. Your in-water guide will also serve as your professional photographer to capture your manatee swim memories, and those photos will be available for purchase upon arrival back to our facility. For this tour, all required gear is included at no additional charge. Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge1502 Southeast Kings Bay Drive, Crystal River, FL 34429You can swim with manatees in Citrus County, Florida. Swimming with the manatees is a privilege that is unique to Citrus County, which is why the small county has earned its world famous title of the ‘Manatee Capital of the World’. Nowhere else in the world can you legally swim with the manatees in their natural habitat, as you can do with us! When looking for things to do in Florida, add swimming with the manatees to the top of your list, and let Explorida be your guide!Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Level One Snorkel Experience Recommended
  • Infants are still considered to take up a seat on a USCG Inspected Vessel. You must pay full price for an infant.
  • Children Under The Age Of 3 & Pets/Service Animals Are Only Permitted On Private Tours
  • This is a wildlife encounter, and due to the unpredictability of Mother Nature, conditions vary daily. If you have any questions, feel free to call
  • In order to maintain operational efficiency, we require a minimum of three guests per boat to operate. Guests may purchase additional tickets if the capacity is not met, which will be reimbursed if another group joins.
  • Trip Advisor is a third party booking system designed to reserve tours with Explorida Adventure Center. Visit our website for more information and to connect with Explorida directly.
Inclusions
  • Safe USCG Certified Boats
  • In-Water Gude/Photographer
  • Wetsuit
  • Float Noodles Provided
  • Snorkel Gear
Exclusions
  • Photos and videos available for an additional fee at the end of your tour.
Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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L4199ZGscottm
We had an outstanding tour today with captain Kim and captain Ed. We were able to see multiple manatees, They use visual and Drone technology to locate and spot the manatees in the water. This was a mid-week tour so we pretty much had Kim and Ed to ourselves, I was able to spend hours in the water and view multiple manatees in several locations, some of them were close enough to "kiss" but they touch you, you don't touch them. The water was clear and we were in basically alone until we got to Jurassic spring, Jurassic was crystal clear with two manatees resting on the bottom. iThe tour was great, my wife stayed on the boat with Ed, she was able to watch the drone video and talk to Ed while I was swimming with Kim, I highly recommend this tour company, it is family owned and they truely care about the manatees and their habitat.
steevies2022
It was amazing the two guides Gq and Ben were amazing the whole thing was fun and relaxing and not crazy busy and not so rigid I didn’t feel like we couldn’t do what we wanted it was soooo gooooood highly will do again if we come back to Florida
134jayder
Megan and Gavin were knowledgeable and so kind on our tour. Wet suits up to 5x. I was nervous about what sizes would be available but they had a suit that fit . We saw three manatees!
Julie M
Excellent experience Capt GQ and Ben were awesome - great guides and made the experience fun! Check in process was easy and informative- would book this trip again.
996avap
Best experience ever! 1000% recommend this experience as well as John and Madeleine as your guide and captain. Service was amazing and personable, plus we saw soooo many manatees!!! Favorite part of our trip

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