AFISHA LIFE
Crystal River
Explore
Walking Tours
Crystal River Manatee Swim in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Crystal River Manatee Swim in Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Overview

Encounter the endangered West Indian Manatee in Crystal River’s idyllic Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Your US Coast Guard licensed captains and guides will take you into the 600 acre spring fed refuge waters for viewing and snorkeling with these friendly, curious, slow moving gentle giants. All equipment, fees and beverages are included.

City: Crystal River

Sun 16 Mar

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $79.81

Make a reservation

Sun 16 Mar

Starting at $79.81

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

What's Included

Professional guide

Use of equipment (mask, snorkel gear and wet suit)

Beverages (bottled water, coffee and hot chocolate)

Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wetsuits are available in all sizes from toddlers (2 years old and up) to adults up to 5X
It is advised that you have your swimsuit on underneath your clothes for a quicker check-in
Please bring a towel and a plastic bag to hold your belongings
Children under 3 years old are not allowed on this tour. Please call for other options.
Post COVID-19 Policy- We are mindful to thoroughly clean water vehicles between visitors.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (1000)

fritzie72

Jul 2019

Went to River Ventures this past Saturday to swim with the manatees. Wade and Trish took amazing care of us. I had some difficulty acclimating to the snorkel and Wade was so kind and patient. He was great with my 10 year old as well. Trish got us an amazing spot and we saw many manatees that day. They were informative and you can tell they really love their job. It was overwhelming and such an experience. Everyone should go and ask for Wade and Trish, they rock!

Kailey M

Jul 2019

I highly recommend this tour, I went with a school group and it was such a good time. We saw a manatee sleeping and another one was feeding. The captain and tour guide were awesome and very kind and professional.

FTC_Melissa

Jun 2019

My daughter and I had a fantastic swim! We saw two manatees In surprisingly clear water shortly after we left the dock. We even saw a bottlenose dolphin! Our guide, Megan, was energetic and seemed as excited as we were to be out with the manatees and our boat captain, John B, was quite informative about the area and wildlife. The office staff was friendly too. I highly recommend River Ventures.