Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

Gulf Coast Expeditions
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xue_l
2 days ago
Great company! Clean wetsuit, clean house to get change etc. very professional guide, super nice and patient with us especially the little one. We had fun. Saw a bunch of manatees. Highly recommend!

Enjoy a close, personal encounter with the West Indian Manatee as you snorkel with them under the guidance of a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain. Our small group (no more than six guests) tours are conducted daily in the beautiful Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Get up close and personal with these amazing mammals and learn about the ecosystem and their habitat.  Unlike many tours, these Captains will actually swim with you and your group to ensure that you have a memorable experience. While in the water, your captain/tour guide will take high-definition photos and videos of you and your group which you will be able to view and purchase at the end of your trip.  Your price includes all snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, wetsuit) and complimentary coffee or hot cocoa.

Departure Point

  • Please arrive no earlier than your scheduled tour time. Our captains and guides are busy between trips with the previous tour and readying your boat and our shop for your trip. If you arrive early, you are likely to be waiting for our other guests to get changed and review their photos.
Return Details
  • Please arrive no earlier than your scheduled tour time. Our captains and guides are busy between trips with the previous tour and readying your boat and our shop for your trip. If you arrive early, you are likely to be waiting for our other guests to get changed and review their photos.
Duration3 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Guests with limited mobility are welcome, but must call us to make prior arrangements
  • Single travelers may be required to change time or date of tour depending upon availability
  • Use of a ladder is required to get into/out of the water. Please give us a call if you have any health related questions.
Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Wetsuits
  • Coffee and hot cocoa
Exclusions
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Redemption InstructionsRemember, if you're coming in the winter time, that we will be on the water, and temperatures, especially in the morning could be quite cold. Please bring towels and appropriate warm clothing to change into after your swim.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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xue_l
Great company! Clean wetsuit, clean house to get change etc. very professional guide, super nice and patient with us especially the little one. We had fun. Saw a bunch of manatees. Highly recommend!
crystal_l
Absolutely amazing, guide was knowledgeable and make it an unforgettable day! The small group experience is the wa to go.
Laurie_H
This was a wonderful adventure! They were manatees everywhere and we were able to interact with them. We watched them roll and play and even saw a baby manatee nursing! I would highly recommend this excursion.
Compass21315354401
These guys are awesome. Small group with a great guide. Crystal was amazing. Guided us through the whole process and pointed out everything along the way. She made our experience as good as it could have been and we appreciate it. Many times I was feeling a tug, it was Crystal pulling me towards another manatee to look at. She's very good at this and made it a memorable experience. We're already talking about doing it again when we come back down in February.
Alexa_C
This tour was absolutely fantastic! Captain Mike and Celeste (aka TJ) knew exactly how to make this experience perfect! They knew where to go and what to do to ensure we had the best small group experience. TJ knew exactly where to go and was a wizard with the camera. Captain Mike made sure to keep us all warm with hot chocolate and coffee when we were back on the boat too! I definitely recommend this experience to anyone who wants an intimate experience and great manatees interactions! We loved this experience!

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