Deluxe Manatee Swim Tour

Overview

Your Deluxe Manatee Swim Tour provides a unique opportunity to view Florida's Nature Coast. CRWS is a proud member of the Save the Manatee Club Guardian Guide Program - promoting passive observation and responsible eco tourism. Your tour will take you past a state Archaeological Park, a State Nature Preserve and to a National Wildlife Refuge. You may view up to 57 varieties of birds, river otters, deer, pigs dolphins, a variety of fish and turtles besides the opportunity to swim in the area of the gentle giants manatees.

City: Crystal River

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $91.10

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $91.10

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Bottled water

Tour escort/host

Driver/guide

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Live commentary on board

Local taxes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour!
Wear bathing suits for your arrival
Bring Towels & Sunscreen.
Bring clothes to put on once done swimming that may get wet, but will keep you comfortable for the return boat ride.
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
While we have always maintained a sanitary work environment, we have increased our cleaning efforts to comply with DAN recommendations fully. Divers Alert Network (DAN) – https://www.diversalertnetwork.org/news/dan-encourages-divers-and-dive-operators-to-properly-disinfect-dive-gear

What To Expect

Crystal River Watersports

The address is our marina/dive shop and here you will get ready for your boat tour and manatee swim.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (183)

Cpjmmartens

Nov 2021

We went swimming with manatees it was great our guide/lifeguard and babysitter Dakota and captain Cody were friendly relaxed and very knowledgeable. They took us to 2 spots and we got to see some manatees very up-close and personal! Would definitely go back again good value for money!

sandramJ2031UU

Oct 2021

We did the deluxe manatee tour with Captain Jim and Guide Dakota. It was wonderful! They were knowledgeable about the river, wildlife and goings on of the local area, and we enjoyed learning from them. We had a great time being the only ones out on the water on a beautiful Sunday morning, and Jim and Dakota made the trip fun. When we found a manatee, Dakota helped us get close without putting pressure on the animal and let us know when it was time to swim away to give it space. They emphasized the well-being of the manatees throughout the trip, which we really appreciated. Dakota also took great underwater pictures. Thanks Crystal Watersports, Jim and Dakota!

KiraLong8313

Aug 2021

I cannot say enough good things about our trip with Crystal River Watersports. We chose this company because they have the Guardian Guide designation. We wanted to make sure the company we went with was respectful of the manatees, and we chose absolutely correctly. We saw multiple other "manatee swim" companies on the water with so many guests and it seemed like they would have a hard time making sure everyone was safe and being respectful to the manatees. We got incredibly lucky that we happened to be the only ones on our tour, due to it being the off-season I believe...but they only allow 6 people per tour max anyway. Our guide Dakota was so knowledgeable about the area and was so respectful of not only the manatees but all wildlife AND people. His love for the area was very obvious and amazing to see. He was also so kind and attentive to us, making sure we were comfortable and safe all along the way. He made sure to check on us multiple times while we were snorkeling and offered to help us stay afloat if needed. He was also super funny and had us laughing the entire trip. Our Captain, Mary was also incredible. Her respect and love for the area and the manatees was also very apparent and she was very determined to find us manatees to swim with. We did have a bit of a hard time locating manatees, but Dakota and Mary made sure we enjoyed the trip anyway, explaining all the cool spots all around the bay area. They were both amazingly respectful of the other swim companies as well, making sure to wait for another company to clear out before taking us to see the manatee we ended up swimming with. Overall, it was a trip we will remember for the rest of our lives. We will absolutely reccommend Crystal River Watersports to others, and if we find ourselves nearby we will be visiting them again for sure!