3 Hour Manatee Swim - Small Group w/complimentary photos!

4.6
(215 reviews)
Crystal River, USA

3 hours (approximately)

Discover the beauty of Crystal River, Florida, by joining our eco-conscious and small-group manatee snorkel tours. Immerse yourself in the natural habitat of these gentle creatures as you swim alongside them. With a maximum of 6 guests per boat, we prioritize heartfelt and sustainable experience that benefits both our guests and the manatees.

Please remember that our manatees are not in captivity, so they are not trained to come up to you. These tours are conducted in their natural habitat, meaning that every tour we perform is different. All tours take place on Kings Bay, home to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge with Three Sisters Springs and King Spring

We are proud to be the only Manatee Tour Company in Crystal River Florida that has a education program for not only our manatees but now our onsite Aquarium with a focus on Native and Invasive species in Florida. The semi-private tour includes entry to the Aquarium

What's Included

Shuttle to Marina (2 block ride) and With Free Parking at Seadaddys
Sanitized Wetsuit, pool noodle, mask and snorkel
Hot Rinse Shower & Privacy Changing Rooms
Water and individual Snack on Boat- Guest should bring a multiuse drinking bottle
Facility issued Swimming with Manatee Permit from U.S.F.W.S.
In Water Guide & Photo package
Aquarium Entry
Your crew begins working on your tour prior to your arrival, including during your tour time and after your tour.
Bathing suit- Swim Clothes
Towel

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Swimming with Manatees/SeaDaddy's

Located off of US HWY 19 in Kings Bay Plaza, bewtween SeaFood Seller and Little Ceasers pizza Restaurant. or enter into the parking lot from King's Bay Drive inside the King's Bay Plaza. Guests must arrive 10 minutes prior to scheduled required start time/checkin Required check in at the front desk

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

After checking in at the front desk, all tour guests will go through our manatee education program. During this, you’ll watch USFWS Manatee Manners video, go through a snorkel briefing and get fitted into a wetsuit. Guests are then shuttled to the marina to meet your crew where you will be guided onto Kings Bay to swim with manatees. The tour is 3 hours total, including prepwork and time on the water.
Things to keep in mind: Manatee swim tours are a wildlife experience. In the winter, large aggregations of manatees come in due to cold fronts so they can gather close to the springs where the water is typically clearer. As the weather warms up, manatees will go to other areas of the bay where visibility varies. Kings Bay keeps a resident population of manatees year-round, allowing us to have manatee experiences outside of peak winter conditions. Please remember that since manatees are wild, every tour is different and varies day to day and even trip to trip. We perform tours year round, all day long, but we do suggest booking a morning tour when possible due to cooler outside temps and less crowds on the water.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • If Snorkeling, guest must be able to get up and down 4 step ladder
Supplied by Sea Daddys Adventures and Dive Center
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On the Water
Small Group
Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

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

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