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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $91.10

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

lprichd2018

Apr 2018

saw several manatee, one was a cub very relaxing boat trip they respected the manatee saw a crocodile on the trip and other wildlife

Response from Host

May 2018

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Our staff is delighted that you had a good time, and enjoyed the boat trip as well as snorkeling with the manatees. The eco-tour/boat trip portion of our tour is unique to our shop, and our guests love seeing the different birds and animals that show up during the tour. The alligators love to sun themselves, and since they are rarely in the Bay, the small river is a great place to spot them. We do try to be very respectful of the manatees (and other wildlife) and greatly appreciate it when our guests embrace Passive Observation as you did. If guests simply float and let the manatees dictate all of the encounter, it tends to be better and more enjoyable for everyone- people and manatee! Thanks for choosing Crystal River Watersports for your tour, and for the wonderful review.

dmireault54

Apr 2018

This was an exceptional tour with Captain John and Guide Dakota!! They were amazingly informative!! And, fun!!! Saw manatees (although I did not snorkel other people in our group did). The weather was great and John gave us plenty of time out on the water. A definite must see!!!

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Thank you so much for choosing Crystal River Watersports for your manatee/eco-tour and for the glowing review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your tour, and your time viewing our amazing gentle giants. Our staff is what makes us special, they work really hard to learn all they can about manatees, the local wildlife, and history of the area. It makes all of us so happy to know that all the effort is appreciated, and that it helped to make your trip special. Thank you so much!

john g

Apr 2018

We were able to book this trip on a short notice and it was worth the cost. We were brought over to the area where many of the manatees were usually located and the second one we sighted was a mother and calf. Our captain and guide explained that the baby was probably a week old so we would just look from a distance, much better for the pair. I'm very glad they had such respect for the animals, as many other operators may have just dumped the customers in with the mom/baby and hoped for the best. We did see three other manatees and were able to swim near them, watching as they cleaned up all the grass they could eat, just glad we didn't get in their way! On the way out we saw a pair of dolphins as well as a raccoon and many species of birds, overall the family had a great time! The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable which made for an interesting and enjoyable experience.

Response from Host

Apr 2018

John, thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us. Your feedback means a lot, and we were so thankful that you understood and appreciated how special it was to see the newborn, and how important it is to its health and well being for all of us on the water to give the new calf and it's mother time to bond. Our staff are passionate about the manatees (we participate in health assessments, rescues, Bay clean ups, etc)- and we really love it when our guests feel the same way. One of our favorite parts of our job is the fact that we never know exactly what we will see on each trip, and I am so glad that the dolphins, birds and raccoon all showed up for your tour. Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour, and for the wonderful review- we appreciate it immensely.