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)

Taylor H

Oct 2018

We went on a manatee tour early Sunday morning (September 30, 2018). The location was easy to find. We watched a short video on the things not to do while in the water and we were also given wet suits and a mask/snorkel. Don and John were our guides and they were both very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We took the pontoon about a half hour or so to where they believed manatees would be. Other guided tours were already in the water so we scooted around for a bit to see if we found anything else however we did not. We saw one manatee that was pregnant, we watched her for 20 mins or so, she was sleeping. There was another one near but our guide told us to head back to the boat and we were going to check another spot to see if we could find active manatees. We got back onto the pontoon to head to a Three Sisters Spring, along the way we saw a mom and baby manatee but we were not able to swim with them as they were on the move. There was construction happening at the spring and the water was so murky we could not see the bottom. By this time, we had to start heading back. We were a little disappointed because we could have stayed at the one area and saw the other manatee but they thought we may see a different more active one but did not. We plan to go back during peak season and will definitely use Crystal River Watersports.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Hi Taylor, thank you so much for the amazing review! We really appreciate you choosing Crystal River Watersports for your tour- and we look forward to seeing you in winter. There will be lots more manatees, and they should be in clearer water too! Having said that, John and Don had a great time out on the water with you, and really appreciated the fact that you were so accommodating with trying to find manatees, and being willing to continue to look versus crowding a manatee that already had people around it. It is much less stressful for the manatees, and it is fantastic when our guests realize that we have to balance swimming with them with protecting them. The guides get really good at reading the body language/behavior of the manatees and can often tell if one is going to stay, or is going to swim away. We do appreciate your patience. Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you this winter.

sebringgeezers

Sep 2018

Took the tour to swim with the manatees at King's Bay. The day was perfect, not a cloud in the sky, and the water was mostly clear. We say several manatees, and were able to get in the water and watch them as they did what manatees normally do: eat and sleep. Our tour guides: Capt. Jim and Dakota were excellent explaining all about the manatees as well as the fishes, birds, and flora we saw along the bays and the canals. It was a very informative trip.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Thank you so much for the lovely review. One of the benefits of this business is meeting wonderful people, and sharing with them the beauty of the nature coast and it's inhabitants. We really appreciated the fact that you were so respectful of the manatees and enjoyed seeing them even when they were really into eating! Having guests who embrace passive observation helps keep the manatees safe, healthy and happy- and we (and the manatees!) really appreciate it. Thank you so much for going out with us, and for the wonderful review.

brizarr

Aug 2018

We had een wonderful time with captain Sebastián and Dakota! This experience was great, the water crystal clear and the manatees are so cute and great to watch. The people of Cr watersports were absolutely very nice, helpful and professional. It was everything that we could wish for. Thanks!!

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We really appreciate you choosing Crystal River Watersports for your manatee tour. The manatees have been so happy this summer, and we are thrilled that the experience of snorkeling with them and the rest of the eco-tour was enjoyable for your whole family. It was a pleasure to host you and your family.