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

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $91.10

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Tue 24 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)

hjorgan

Dec 2019

Went on the road for our holiday trip this year. Stayed in Apalachicola (Gibson Inn) then to Crystal River to check swimming with manatees off the bucket list. Hooked up with Crystal River Watersports for a tour the day after Christmas. Showed up at 11, had a great 3 hour tour. Swimming with the mantees was well worth the small cost. The boat ride was awesome. Our guide (Dakota) and captain (Larry) made it fun, educational, and enjoyable. We will probably go back when time allows.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thanks so much for your review and for choosing us at Crystal River Watersports for your manatee tour! Most of our guests, like you, really enjoy the eco-tour portion of the manatee tour. It allows them to see a beautiful section of wild Florida, and potentially some really interesting birds, animals, gators, dolphins, etc. The manatees are the stars of the show of course, and they always are a hit. We are so glad you can mark "Swimming with the Manatees" off your bucket list, but if like many people you decide it is worth doing again, just give us a call. Thanks, Sandi

777benew

Dec 2019

Our experience was beyond amazing. We had so much fun. We even got to swim with Santa Claus. This is why we come back to Crystal River Watersports year after year because no other even compares. Special thanks to Mike C., Vince, Wendy, Don and of course Santa Claus. Thanks again for the Newells

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hi Newell Family! It was such a pleasure to host you again! We are so happy that you came to visit the manatees and us! The greatest treasure about working here is that we get to work with fabulous people, meet amazing people and we get to see and swim with manatees every day! If you add in the other critters we get to see, it adds up to a really nice life. Thank you so much from the entire staff at Crystal River Watersports, and we can't wait to see you again!

sallysV696OV

Dec 2019

This was quite the trip! We saw and swam with about five different manatees, including a mother and baby. It is such a unique opportunity to have an encounter with such a gentle giant. Wow!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you so much for the terrific review! We truly appreciate you choosing Crystal River Watersports for your tour, and for taking the time to write us a review.