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)

Tarheelstephen

Dec 2019

Don was a wonderful guide - even donned a Santa suit in the water! Robert was a very knowledgeable captain. It was just the four of us that were on the tour so we had Don and Robert’s full attention. The manatees were adorable! Well worth the cost!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for choosing Crystal River Watersports for your tour, and for the fantastic review. Don is great isn't he? We love Robert too, both offer so much knowledge and experience and love to share the information with our guests. It makes us so happy that you enjoyed your tour.

saralN2756AG

Dec 2019

Capt. Jim & swim guide Dakota we’re knowledgeable, personable, informative & full of jokes & local lure. They told us about all the wonderful flora & fauna that abound. Explained the local archeological sites. Took us right to the manatees to swim with them all the while pointing out the ones that were passing by as we rode to the swim sites. Their firm belief in manatee preservation & conservation was most impressive. Take a trip & swim with Capt. Jim & Dakota for a really fabulous day. In fact, the entire company is full of great people. We will be back.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you very much for the kind review, and for choosing Crystal River Watersports for your tour. Jim and Dakota love the manatees, and as you noticed, the manatees love them too! Our entire staff attends training classes on manatees, safety, first aid, the local ecology and some are experts on birds, fish, fishing and numerous other areas. We hope that all of our tours are fun and educational! We are so happy that you enjoyed your tour- and will make sure that both Jim and Dakota know you enjoyed the experience. Thanks, Sandi

evelyn9112017

Dec 2019

Our tour was outstanding and exceeded our expectations. Captain John and our guide Don were excellent. Both were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the area and the manatees. We were fortunate to be able to swim to a great observing area to see the manatees up close. We would be floating around and all of the sudden you would find a manatee swimming right next to you. There were lots of them around including a baby one. It was a privilege to see these animals and would recommend this tour for anyone who loves wildlife. Extra thanks to Don for dragging me around the water because I am not a swimmer.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hi Evelyn, I am so glad that you and your party had a good time on your manatee tour! The manatees are always amazing, and we think our captains and guides are too! As a company and a member of the Save the Manatees Guardian Guide program, we know the importance of keeping the manatees safe, but also providing a fun and educational experience to our guests. The more someone knows about these incredible animals, the more invested they are in keeping them safe. Thank you so much for choosing Crystal River Watersports for your tour, and for the wonderful review, we appreciate it. Thanks, Sandi