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Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Guide(Free Photos)

Crystal River, United States 3h 5.0 · 163 reviews EN 435202P4
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Overview

We provide an amazing in water experience to swim with manatees. In this private tour on our enclosed heated boats you will get to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kings Bay as we make our way to get up close and personal with the peaceful manatees. While you are in the water we will capture your memories for you with our in water guide/photographer leading you through your experience.

Tour at a glance

Duration
3h
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Tour type
Private tour
up to 6 travellers per booking
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Languages
EN
live guide
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Pickup
Meet at start point
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Operates
Every day
Starts 06:30, 06:35, 06:45, 07:00 +8
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Confirmation
Instant
e-ticket by e-mail
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Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
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Rating
5.0 / 5
163 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
show it on your phone
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What's included

  • Use of snorkeling equipment

What you'll do

Join us for a private and personalized manatee adventure. This private manatee tour is designed for guests who want a more exclusive and customized experience. You and your group will have the entire boat to yourselves along with a dedicated Captain and an In-Water Guide who will assist you throughout the tour. Enjoy a quiet, intimate encounter as you observe and passively interact with manatees in their natural environment. The boat is fully enclosed and heated during colder months for your comfort. Complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and water are provided. All necessary gear is included, including wetsuits, masks, snorkels, and towels. This tour is approximately 3 hours from check-in to return to the dock. Tours starting at 3:30pm and beyond may only be 2 hours, depending on sunset time. The photo package is included with this tour option. For questions or additional information, please contact us by phone or email.

Meeting & pickup

Everyone meets at the start point.

You will come to 403 NE 2nd St, Crystal River, FL, 34429 to begin the process of your Manatee tour. We will get you suited up and ensure you watch a Manatee Safety video and from there we will transport you via van to our docks to board the boat for your tour.

Schedule

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 06:30, 06:35, 06:45, 07:00, 09:30, 09:35, 09:45, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 12:30, 12:35 Available until 1 Mar 2027

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Traveller reviews

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Travel44059418461 Sep 2026 · Tripadvisor
Best

It was the best part of our vacation they are the best we seen so many manatees

dougs209 Aug 2026 · Tripadvisor
This Capt give Capt Todd a great review

We had our second trip with Todd Hopkins and Giggles . We loved it so much and they really help you and look after you while you are in the water . I am a retired saltwater fishing captain and I can tell if a captain is worth the cost . Definitely hire this Captain . He put us on the scallops and keeps us entertained with his humor .

taylorvO7593GI Jun 2026 · Tripadvisor
Absolutely amazing!

Giggles and captain Chris were amazing! At the beginning of the trip we couldn’t find them but they didn’t give up and we were able to find a manatee and take pictures with it! It was amazing! Definitely recommend!

christianwO6824GF Jun 2026 · Tripadvisor
Amazing Manatee Tour!

This experience was so worth it!!!! The guides were so knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely be doing this tour again.

jessicarI626UR May 2026 · Tripadvisor
Incredible day

Absolutely wonderful experience. Giggles and Toby were incredible guides. I hope I got their names right! Would 100% recommend them. They have a little gift shop and a room where you watch the informational video first and get into your wet suits, then you go on the van about 5 min to the boat. We saw a gator and I think four manatees! It was an amazing experience.

russg879 May 2026 · Tripadvisor
First Class Manatee Trip

We investigated 4-5 companies before we selected Crystal River Manatee Adventures. They were absolutely great starting with our first phone call to TJ . Their entire setup is first class, and our Captain ((Chris) and our dive assistant (Crystal Lynn) made the entire trip fun and informative. We highly recommend this entire crew!!

V9015HKcherylg May 2026 · Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience all around

Captain Chris and guide Crystal Lynn were completely awesome. We spent very little time in the boat and were completely engaged with several manatees in our private tour in the water. Crystal Lynn had a wonderful ability to stay at the manatees head so we could see her at all times and know where the wonderful creature was. I was amazed at how inept I was at finding the manatee and how Crystal Lynn maneuvered herself seemingly effortlessly to help us. Both Captain Chris and Crystal Lynn were 100% focused on us having a great time. Aside from swimming with manatees which is beyond awesome, the thing I liked most about the tour was the degree of information both these professionals had. They shared all kinds of facts regarding manatees, regarding the bay, regarding the mammal migration, and gave a very great understanding of why the bay was in the shape it is today. They relate a lot of hurricane information as well and then after we swim with the manatees, we went up to the three sisters spring and swim there. The entire experience was simply wonderful. My brother arranged the trip and it called four or five other outfits when he was doing his research on who we would go with. He relays that TJ at the front desk was beyond helpful and stood Head and shoulders above all the other outfits that he called. We are so glad we booked with Crystal River Manatee adventures. We recommend them highly Fantastic experience all around. Ps before we even left the parking lot after our tour was over, likely about 100 photos were uploaded to our email for our viewing. It was the best because when I got home I could show my friends what I had done that morning. Again kudos to this wonderful team

jasperd897 Apr 2026 · Tripadvisor
1 for the books wpuld do it again

Had an amazing time while on the tour. Thanks to tour guide crystallynn and captain chris for the amazing experience and getting us up close and personal with the manatees for 2 hours. And nice hot coacoa break.

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