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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!
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Safe USCG Certified Boats
Bottled water
In-Water Gude/Photographer
Wetsuit
Float Noodles Provided
Snorkel Gear
Photos and videos available for an additional fee at the end of your tour.
Hop 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.
You 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!
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jonathaner390,
21 thg 11, 2025
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Ben and capt John were awesome guides! We got to see migratory manatees and a mama and baby! And Jurassic springs trench. Do yourself a favor and DO THIS!

Arunee P,
20 thg 11, 2025
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Our tour is at 7:15 AM. There are only 3 people so I feel like having a private tour. They serve hot tea and hot chocolate. Faith who is our guide show us video what to do when we are in the water. She make sure the wet suits is fitting us.Captain Tyler and Faith took us to the right spot. We saw dolphins on the way. Captain Tyler let us watch it for a while. At the spot, Manatee came to us when we floated. Faith took a lot of nice pictures. We can purchase at the end with reasonable price. In fact it cheaper than I thought. They gave us all digital pictures that she took. I am happy with the tour. The water is clear and nice.




425zs fian,
19 thg 11, 2025
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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,
18 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
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,
17 thg 11, 2025
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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,
16 thg 11, 2025
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We had an amazing experience swimming with the manatees! Our boat captain Kelly, and our swim tour guide Madeline were exceptional!
EmilieIreland,
16 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
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!



Jenny M,
14 thg 11, 2025
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Unbelievable experience which was expertly delivered by Madeleine in the water and Kevin on the boat. We swam with about 5-6 different manatees, including a mother and baby. It was careful & respectful - we were well briefed beforehand on how to behave and Madeleine made sure we behaved appropriately in the water. I still can’t believe how wonderful it was to share water with and observe these amazing creatures. What a privilege.
Mathieu S,
14 thg 11, 2025
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Unforgettable experience, seeing the manatees so close was a privilege, our guides were at the top and brought us to the right spots and gave us good practices to allow these peaceful giants to approach us! The water was cool but we were able to warm up in the boat with a hot chocolate served by the crew. I recommend 100%




Claudia S,
11 thg 11, 2025
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We took a manatee-tour and snorkeled with Ben an Capt‘n J.Q. It has been wonderful to meet these lovely creatures in their habitat. Thank you so much for guiding us! Claudia & Janet.
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