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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $91.10

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Mon 23 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)

tlspartan92

Feb 2020

My 15 year old daughter and I did this tour twice during our recent stay in Florida. Both times were educational and fun!!! Both crews (Robert & Don and Vince & Wendy) were professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. This tour is worth the price (which is modest compared to many attractions) and time spent. The weather was warm during the first tour but we managed to swim with one manatee. The second tour was colder so we managed to see over 50 manatees and able to spend almost two hours in the water with several of them. My daughter and I have two wonderful experiences thanks to Crystal River Watersports. I'd recommend this tour to anyone visiting Florida. The best time to go is when the weather is cold because the manatees migrate further into the rivers so be sure to pack warm clothing and possibly blankets for the boat trip. The water is perfect for a wet suit snorkel adventure.

Response from Host

Apr 2020

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed both your trips! (It happens more often than you would think! People snorkel with the manatees and absolutely fall in love with them. They are so homely they are beautiful, and so full of charm!) If there is time, guests decide to take a second trip We really appreciate you choosing us for your tours and for taking the time to write a review! Hoping you and your family are safe and happy!

Relax479093

Feb 2020

The people at Deluxe Manatee Swim Tour were very nice, and knowledgable about the environment. Hailey, the boat captain, and Adrian, the manatee guide were great and very fun to talk to. The small group (only 6 swimmers and then the guide) on the boat made this a great trip for our family.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Thank you so much for choosing Crystal River Watersports for your tour, and for writing a review for us. We are so happy that you had a good time and enjoyed your tour.

Parks9

Feb 2020

We booked on the 11am tour, which we were told on the boat is not always the best time for manatees, they also said that many manatees were out at sea. The 7am group had been out for 3 hours and seen only one manatee. So on our trip to the manatee area I was not expecting to have a good time. But our Captain and guide worked well together, the Captain phoned other boats to find the best sites to go to for a chance to swim with the manatees. We swam with 5 in total. We were given plenty of info. Once we had seen the manatees we were taken to a fresh spring hole where the manatees go in the winter, here we swam in really clear water with many fish. All in all a great trip.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Hi, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so happy that you had a enjoyable time on your tour. Although it is rare that we don't see any manatees, we can never guarantee exactly how many we will see and where they will be in Kings Bay. As they are wild animals each tour will different, which is part of the fun. Our guides work hard to learn about not only manatees but also the environment, birds, the local history and other information that our guest may find interesting and amusing. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us.