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

Wed 25 Sep

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Starting at $91.10

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Wed 25 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)

Jeffrey I

Mar 2019

This was our second visit and just like the first, we were not disappointed. Great guides, great day and an awesome experience for the kids and adults. We even got to see the twins, a rate viewing. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Jeffrey, Thank you so much for the fantastic review, and for visiting us a second time. We take that as a huge compliment! Aren't the twins adorable? It is fairly rare for manatees to have twins, and we were so happy to see them back this year safe and healthy as they spent the summer and fall out in the Gulf. We are thrilled that you all enjoyed your tour, and that we didn't disappoint in any area. Thank you again for the wonderful review and for choosing Crystal River Watersports for your tour, we truly appreciate it.

TheLTS

Mar 2019

Definitely wanted to swim with manatees and chose this operation because they advertise as being eco conscious/friendly. As certified advanced open water divers, we chose the first trip of the morning as we know that most non nocturnal wildlife get busy in the morning. We were briefed about manatee etiquette via video and then with only two other people besides our guide and boat captain, boated out to Three Sisters Springs where we were graced with over 10 manatees in various locations in the springs. Our guide and captain, Hannah and Vince, were both very informative, eager to teach us about the local wildlife and to share their experiences. We love to learn so their teachable moments were much appreciated. — Fortunately it was a sunny morning so we weren’t uncomfortable in the 72 degree water with wetsuits. The only con I would have is that, like most tours I’ve been on (including safaris), word is passed along to other operators as to the location of sightings and boats can congregate so crowds can happen. We were lucky enough to get there early so we were not overwhelmed with crowds but I can see where this could negatively impact the manatees with large crowds by stressing them out. By the time we left, there were several boats with many snorkelers in the water. All in all, it was a delightful experience and a perfect way to start the day of my birthday.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thank you for choosing Crystal River Watersports for your tour, and for the wonderful review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with the manatees. You picked the right day for a tour as it has been fairly warm, so the manatees are normally not in the Three Sisters Springs. It is such a beautiful area, and the water is so clear. We really appreciate our guests practicing passive observation because that is the best way that the manatees are not disturbed or stressed, even when there are higher numbers of people in the water. Letting the manatees decide what to do lets them choose to stay in the sanctuaries (closed to humans) or whether or not to come up to interact with humans. Thank you so much for being an educated participant and enjoying sharing the water with the manatees on their terms. Thank you again for the lovely review, and we hope the experience made your birthday a very special one.

JollyKim

Mar 2019

Don and Robert were our tour guides and they were very friendly and asked questions to get to know the guests on the tour. We loved the fact that it was a small tour. We were a little disappointed that we didn't see many manatees but it was due to the warm weather that had moved in. They also gave us a great recommended for lunch at the Blue Gator.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thank you so much for the lovely review. We will make sure Don and Robert know that you enjoyed your tour. As you mentioned the weather greatly impacts the number of manatees that we will see on a tour, and where we find them. Since they are wild animals, they do exactly what they want and we have to adjust to their behavior. I am so happy that you enjoyed your tour, thank you for choosing Crystal River Watersports for your tour and for writing a review for us.