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)

adele12marsh

Jun 2019

My husband and I both really enjoyed it every minute of the tour. Captain Wade and Emmerson were both fantastic, very interesting to talk to, showing us other wildlife around the river. Being an animal lover myself I like the respect they give the Manatees.....we went at around 9.30am and went in twice with different Manatees....we were lucky to see a baby feeding from mum, just adorable... All the staff were super friendly and made you feel at home, I loved their puppy! We travelled from Key west to see them (500miles) Highly recommend them!

Mady61984

Jun 2019

This was an amazing tour with captain wade and guide Emerson. Id never done anything like it. Highly recommend the earliest tour its well worth it.

PaigeS1005

Jun 2019

Overall River Ventures was great. They called us before our scheduled tour with weather concerns and offered refunds or rescheduling. Luckily the rain stopped and we were able to go 2 hours later. Captain Wade and Trisha worked hard to find manatees for us to see. We saw 4 and got to hang out with a gigantic one for about 45 minutes. Our crew was constantly trying to get us a great view and still respect the animals and other groups on the water. Absolutely loved it, and highly recommend River Ventures!