Manatee Swim Tour with In Water Photographer

Explorida
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425zs_fian
1 day ago
We had an amazing time on the Mantee Swim Tour — truly a lifetime experience! Ben and Captain JQ were incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire tour. They took great care of us, made sure we felt safe, and created such a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The tour was well organized, professional, and absolutely unforgettable. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a unique and memorable adventure!

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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425zs_fian
We had an amazing time on the Mantee Swim Tour — truly a lifetime experience! Ben and Captain JQ were incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire tour. They took great care of us, made sure we felt safe, and created such a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The tour was well organized, professional, and absolutely unforgettable. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a unique and memorable adventure!
32alisap
We had such a wonderful time, our tour guides: Kelly and Madeleine were amazing. We saw so many manatees and even enjoyed some great hot coco and laughs.
eddietR7145RI
The experience was awesome!! The staff and tour guides were super friendly and explained everything in great detail that was easy to understand. Made sure that everyone in the group got to see a manatee and asked multiple times if anyone didn’t see one yet. They made sure no one was left out.
sydneif2025
We had an amazing experience swimming with the manatees! Our boat captain Kelly, and our swim tour guide Madeline were exceptional!
EmilieIreland
We did the Private Manatee Tour with Kelly and Madeleine and it was absolutely AMAZING! The weather was perfect, and it was the very first day of Manatee Season, which made it even more special. We did an early morning tour and saw so many manatees — we felt like true manatee-finding experts by the end! We also did the Private Manatee Viewing Tour the night before and got to watch the most beautiful sunset. Kelly and Madeleine were incredible guides: knowledgeable, fun, and so passionate about what they do. Explorida made our whole experience unforgettable — highly, highly recommend!

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