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)

RSCouture

Oct 2019

One of the greatest things you can do in Florida. Truly magical. The staff and crew were incredible! Don’t miss out on swimming with these darling creatures close up.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you chose Crystal River Watersports for your tour, and very much appreciate your feedback.

adriennel905

Sep 2019

Watch a great experience with a really lovely owner and tour guides. They were determined to find us some manatees to swim with even though it wasn't "the season" (which is around November to March) and there are not the 800-1,000 that are there at that time. We got to see a mother and baby right next to the pontoon and swam with 2 of these wonderful creatures. The water is a constant 72° year round and they supply you with wetsuits and snorkels. They were also very concerned about adherence to the rules for conservation of the manatees which we appreciated. They also took us to dive where one of the springs comes up from the earth which was really fascinating The area where the manatees were congregating was actually a series of canals running through a residential area which was surprising but this is where they gather and the best place to see them when it's not the season

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you very much for the wonderful review Adrienne, we really appreciate it. We consider ourselves very lucky to live in an area where the manatees like to live, and to be able to share the experience of swimming with them with our guests. As one of only two shops with the Guardian Guide Designation from the Save the Manatee Club, we greatly appreciate it when our guests follow the rules for how to behave around manatees. Your group was fantastic, and it makes for a much more peaceful and enjoyable experience because the manatees feel safe, and are more likely to stay close to you, and to possibly choose to interact. The manatees do travel where ever they like, and sometimes they prefer to hang out in the canals near home. The community in general loves our gentle giants, and are protective of them, so they do feel safe hanging out in residential areas. Thank you so much for choosing Crystal River Watersports for your tour, and for taking the time to write a review for us, we really appreciate it.

Larry_M

Sep 2019

We lucked out and were the only two people on board and had the experience of a life time.. Hailey and Jim were beyond knowledgeable and made sure that the safety of the sea life were the utmost of priority. The pictures provided (for a very small additional fee) were everything we experienced. Still cannot wipe the smile off my face!!!!! Thank you !!