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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

Join River Venture’s 5-star crew and dive into the ‘OG’ swim with manatee experience with our HD photographer. Our full service, one-stop shop can guarantee manatees and more!

The ‘OG’ of Swim with Manatee:
Dive into the world of manatees with the largest and most experienced center in Crystal River and Homosassa – since 2004!

Manatee Guarantee Optional Upgrade($):
No manatees? No worries, we’ll refund you.

Tour options for any budget:
Save money or splurge, we have a tour for you.

Manatees, Dolphins & Airboats:
Combo-Tours, book for the manatee and stay with the dolphins

Over 5000 5-star reviews online!
Need we say more? 

Your A-Team:
Expert guides, pirate captains, underwater photographers and booking wizards

Eco-Edutainment: In-classroom presentation. Learn from our passionate guides.

City: Crystal River

Mon 18 Aug

Other dates

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Starting at $64.95

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Mon 18 Aug

Starting at $64.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Mask, Snorkel & Full-length Wetsuit

Bottled water

In-water Guide & Photographer

Hot Cocoa

USCG Master Captain

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 warm clothes to change into after your tour.
Children under 3 years old are not allowed on this tour. Please call for other options.

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (1000)

Wendi_M

Mar 2025

Everything about our trip was amazing! Wade and Piper did a fantastic job of educating us on the manatees and area. We were able to float to several manatees, including a mother with her baby! It was a great and safe experience for our whole family (2 adults and 3 kids (ages 10-14).

576ronk

Mar 2025

Our nine year old granddaughter said this was the most amazing experience she has had. Even though I have a few more decades of experience than her this is going to be added to my bucket list to do again. Sheila our in-water guide was great in locating manatees, taking photos, and keeping a close watch over our granddaughter. The boat captain, Tanner provided information on the wildlife, springs, and history of the small surrounding towns.

906prudenceb

Mar 2025

Our family enjoyed an excellent day on the river. Crystal & Emerson worked really hard to help us swim with Manatee in very cloudy water conditions. We had a great time.