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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

Fri 14 Mar

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Starting at $79.81

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Fri 14 Mar

Starting at $79.81

Make a reservation

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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.

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Reviews (1000)

Patty G

Apr 2019

We had a blast. The guides were fantastic. They were very detailed with their instructions and very kind. I would not recommend this for young kids. It is hard to stay still and I saw other groups with young kids splashing and it can ruin it for others. I also recommend that you bring a towel and sweatshirt. It was really cold when we got out of the water.

mdsteines

Apr 2019

No kidding. Guide Tom was terrific. Showed us how to simply float and let the manatees come to us. Truly remarkable how friendly and gentle and huge they are. One adult female actually rolled over, facing upward, and with her two arms held on to me for about 10 seconds. Then she gently tapped me on the head. One of the coolest experiences ever. Speaking of cool, it was chilly that morning (low-mid 50s) which apparently greatly increases chances of manatee interaction. Water is a constant 72 which doesn’t seem cold but after an hour most people were quite cold, even with the full body wetsuit. If I get a chance to do this again, I’ll wear a neoprene shirt under the wetsuit. And I’ll definitely go with River Ventures again!

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thank you for all the wonderful compliments, we really take that feedback to heart ! We appreciate your time and support....and we could not agree more about Tom!! He IS terrific! We pride ourselves in having a staff that delivers an awesome experience from beginning to end....manatees are only part of this show!! You definitely had a very unique and incredible encounter...that doesn't happen for everyone!! We think manatees are pretty great judges of character, so you must be pretty cool!! We hope you get back to see us again, and your manatee girlfriend will be waiting for you!

debbiejacobs27

Mar 2019

From prebooking to post visit the team at River Ventures were incredibly helpful and knowledgable. The tour guide and pilot were extremely helpful & we felt safe & secure for the whole journey. We found a few manatees & the guide was awesome at ensuring everyone was prepared for the experience whilst protecting the manatees in their natural habitat. All in all we had an awesome day!!