Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

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3 giờ

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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.

Thông tin khác

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.

Chính sách hủy

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

Cần Quan Tâm

Upon arrival at the dive shop, guests will be fitted for wetsuits (included in price) and asked to watch a brief video from US Fish and Wildlife outlining their encounter with the manatees. The captain and guide will then take the group to the boat and embark all passengers and give a short safety brief. Once underway, the guide will further explain how to interact with the manatees once in the water and fit the guests with their masks and snorkels. While transiting to the swim areas, the captain and guide will present information about the area wildlife and what guests can expect to see during your tour. They will also answer questions and take pictures along the way. Once the vessel sights manatees, the captain will anchor the vessel and the group and guide will proceed into the water for your encounter. The guide will stay with the group the entire time, ensuring that the guests get the most out of their experience, all while taking photos and videos of your adventure!

Bao gồm

Wetsuits

Professional guide

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Coffee and hot cocoa

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Tùy chọn

Tour

Đánh giá

4.96

1.366 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

1322

Totally worth the drive
bethaF9848BP,14 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Lived up to the anticipation! We knew it was post-high season so spotting manatees was less likely. Nope! Found a bunch of them right from the start. The Captain Ron was laid back and fun, and our snorkel guide Andy was a hoot. Andy did a great job spotting the manatees, taking pics and videos, and helping float us each up close (but not TOO close) to these amazing creatures. They are SO BIG! Definitely be prepared for murky water on this part of the excursion. It was like swimming in Nemo’s dirty fish tank and sometimes we couldn’t see the animals until we were literally on top of them. The second part of the tour had us swimming in the natural springs. Such beautiful water. The starting point was a little weird to find, and the boat and van were rustic, but it’s a water thing after all! Oh yeah - you’ll definitely be grateful for the wetsuits too. One other thing - the cost was very reasonable to buy the photos. Do it and let the professional do the hard stuff! It was a unique experience. 5 out of 5 - would totally recommend.
Stop wondering, and book this tour! Nothing but positives!
Ainsley W,14 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Definitely worth it! Even though we came at the end/after manatee season, Ron and Alan found us some manatees to swim with and helped us locate them in the water. The visibility of the water was poor that day, but because they had underwater cameras, we still got to take home great videos and pictures of the gentle giants. We also got to see the three sisters springs and that water was crystal clear and beautiful. This shop was easy to find and provided everything we needed for the trip (just bring your own towel). Would highly recommend!
The best adventure ever!
Jet548419,13 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the trip of a lifetime. Captain and diver was so nice, very helpful and Captain knew his stuff! Would most definitely do this yearly!
Highly recommended
jennifer o,10 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Hands-down, one of the best experiences of my life the tour was great the fact that there was a photographer that I didn’t have to worry about taking pictures and could stay present and enjoy the experience and still had all the pictures I would’ve taken highly recommended
Fantastic experience
Dawn P,9 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Ron and Sarah were fantastic! Such an enjoyable trip and they brought us right to the manatees! Would definitely book with them again
We had a wonderful...
Lucy P,7 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and we were able to see multiple manatees. We chose to also go to Crystal River which was beautiful. Highly recommend!
Really fun tour!
Arielle M,7 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
We had a great time on this tour! Our guides were fun and engaging and found us manatees to swim with.
Manatee swim
Connector271365,6 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Found manatee fast even on the off season.
Great experience
John B,5 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Very knowledgeable staff, easy to find location. Worth the price we paid. Great experience as captain found manatees for us to see and swim.
Just do it....
Michaela M,1 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
These guys are pretty amazing. As a veteran, I try to support other veteran owned businesses. Our time out we saw not only manatees, but even had the privilege to see dolphins, cormorans, turtles and Osprey. We visited 3 sisters springs, which had some super clear water.

Từ US$79.00

4.96

(1.366 đánh giá)

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Tổng quát

Ngôn ngữ có sẵn

Tiếng Anh

3 giờ

Vé di động

Your price includes all snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, wetsuit) and complimentary coffee or hot cocoa.

Thông tin khác

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.

Chính sách hủy

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

Cần Quan Tâm

Bao gồm

Wetsuits

Professional guide

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Coffee and hot cocoa

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Tùy chọn

Tour

Đánh giá

4.96

1.366 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

1322

Totally worth the drive
bethaF9848BP,14 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Lived up to the anticipation! We knew it was post-high season so spotting manatees was less likely. Nope! Found a bunch of them right from the start. The Captain Ron was laid back and fun, and our snorkel guide Andy was a hoot. Andy did a great job spotting the manatees, taking pics and videos, and helping float us each up close (but not TOO close) to these amazing creatures. They are SO BIG! Definitely be prepared for murky water on this part of the excursion. It was like swimming in Nemo’s dirty fish tank and sometimes we couldn’t see the animals until we were literally on top of them. The second part of the tour had us swimming in the natural springs. Such beautiful water. The starting point was a little weird to find, and the boat and van were rustic, but it’s a water thing after all! Oh yeah - you’ll definitely be grateful for the wetsuits too. One other thing - the cost was very reasonable to buy the photos. Do it and let the professional do the hard stuff! It was a unique experience. 5 out of 5 - would totally recommend.
Stop wondering, and book this tour! Nothing but positives!
Ainsley W,14 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Definitely worth it! Even though we came at the end/after manatee season, Ron and Alan found us some manatees to swim with and helped us locate them in the water. The visibility of the water was poor that day, but because they had underwater cameras, we still got to take home great videos and pictures of the gentle giants. We also got to see the three sisters springs and that water was crystal clear and beautiful. This shop was easy to find and provided everything we needed for the trip (just bring your own towel). Would highly recommend!
The best adventure ever!
Jet548419,13 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the trip of a lifetime. Captain and diver was so nice, very helpful and Captain knew his stuff! Would most definitely do this yearly!
Highly recommended
jennifer o,10 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Hands-down, one of the best experiences of my life the tour was great the fact that there was a photographer that I didn’t have to worry about taking pictures and could stay present and enjoy the experience and still had all the pictures I would’ve taken highly recommended
Fantastic experience
Dawn P,9 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Ron and Sarah were fantastic! Such an enjoyable trip and they brought us right to the manatees! Would definitely book with them again
We had a wonderful...
Lucy P,7 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and we were able to see multiple manatees. We chose to also go to Crystal River which was beautiful. Highly recommend!
Really fun tour!
Arielle M,7 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
We had a great time on this tour! Our guides were fun and engaging and found us manatees to swim with.
Manatee swim
Connector271365,6 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Found manatee fast even on the off season.
Great experience
John B,5 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Very knowledgeable staff, easy to find location. Worth the price we paid. Great experience as captain found manatees for us to see and swim.
Just do it....
Michaela M,1 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
These guys are pretty amazing. As a veteran, I try to support other veteran owned businesses. Our time out we saw not only manatees, but even had the privilege to see dolphins, cormorans, turtles and Osprey. We visited 3 sisters springs, which had some super clear water.