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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)

Compass568985

Nov 2022

We had an amazing time with Michael and Tanner! We were with 6 adults and 2 little ones, we booked the tour for maximum 10 persons. When you book for 8 people you will have a private tour. Everything was perfect, there were swimming suits in every size, safety movie and they really did they’re best to give us an amazing private time. We saw manatees, also a mother with a child. I would recommend river venture you will have a great time!

jaanad2022

Nov 2022

We (mother 59 and daughter 31 years) booked the 7 am Tour. It took us 2 hours driving from Kissimee to Crystal River and we made it ob our own to their office. We felt really welcomed and they were so helpful. There was hot chocolate, coffee and tea for free :) The tour was amazing! Eventhough the manatees just started to come to crystel river there were totally enough. What an awesome experience!:) It was cold out there but soooo werth it! Definitely do it!:)

hdkeepa

Nov 2022

This was a bucket list item for me, and it was awesome. Troy was a kind and knowledgeable guide. The rest of our tour group became cold after several hours in the water and returned to the boat. He continued swimming with me and pointed out different fish, hot springs, and stories about the manatee hot tub in colder months. The water was not as clear due to Tropical Storm Nicole. However, we had no trouble finding and swimming near four beautiful manatees. We also witnessed a baby manatee nursing. Troy communicated clearly the whole time. He aided in positioning and spotting so that you were afforded the best views while not encroaching. He also took great pictures. Kelly was our captain. She was also very warm, knowledgeable, and an excellent spotter. My husband returned to the boat before me, and enjoyed learning about the area and her experiences. She is clearly well-liked in the industry, and several other boat captains offered their sighting to her as we passed. It was a great time. All of the staff we encountered were kind, enthusiastic, and seemed to love their jobs. We will return. Bring cash for tips. It didn’t occur to me (I was manatee focused), and I wish I had more to offer. (Y’all should consider providing a Venmo QR code). They also recommended Cajun Jimmy’s Seafood Cellar for dinner. It was delicious. Get the peel and eat shrimp.