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)

Renee S

Mar 2018

We snorkeled with the Manatee yesterday. There were so many people and tours and being at the end of the season, were concerned with wouldn't see many manatee. But we were pleasantly surprised! Captain Jill Collins and our guide Dakota were very knowledgeable and we had a great ride out to Kings Bay. We are a family of 4 and a total of 6 is the max on the tour, so thats great! We saw so many manatees, mother and baby...many were swimming right by us and under us. Truly an amazing experience!

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Renee, thank you so much for the wonderful review, we really appreciate you taking the time to review our business. We are delighted that you had a good time on your tour. Captain Jim is really great at finding manatees, and we swear that Dakota is a manatee whisperer. Many guests love the eco-tour portion of our tour that travels between the Crystal River Archaeological Park and the Crystal River Preserve, and we are glad that you enjoyed it as well. The manatee experts agree that swimming with the manatees is an amazing experience, and that it actually helps in their preservation, because people who love an animal are invested in preserving and protecting them. It is fantastic that you and your family had a great time, and we are thankful that you chose Crystal River Watersports for your tour. We hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation, thanks for visiting us in Crystal River.

Bill G

Mar 2018

It was a cool morning which made for a lot of manatee activity. Water guide Haley knows her stuff. Captain Robert made the trip entertaining. Great experience. Great company. Would highly recommend

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Bill, thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so happy that you had a great time on your tour. Hailey and Robert make a great team, and we are thrilled that you enjoyed the experience. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review for us at Crystal River Watersports- thank you!

kristinnmacaulay

Mar 2018

My husband and I booked a manatee swim tour just at the end of the peak season for manatees in the crystal river area. We were nervous we wouldn’t see any of Jen but our captain (Vince) and our guide (Dakota) our in so much effort to make sure we had the best possible experience and we did indeed swim with a manatee. Vince and Dakota put the needs of the manatees first and foremost while still providing us with an amazing and memorable experience! Highly recommend doing the 7:30am tour tome as it is much less busy! Thank you to Vince and Dakota for making this or most found memory on our vacation!

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Kristin, thank you so much for choosing Crystal River Watersports for your manatee tour, and for the lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed the trip and that the manatees cooperated. With it being unseasonably warm, we have fewer manatees than normal for March, but our captains are pretty good at knowing where to find our lovely, gentle giants. You are absolutely right that the early morning tours tend to be the best time to visit, and are so happy that you were able to make some wonderful memories with your husband and the manatees. Thank you again!