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

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $91.10

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Sun 22 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)

Janie C

Jan 2018

Manatees, manatees and more manatees! My husband and I headed to Crystal River Watersports so we could swim with the manatees. We had our booking for Sat and were advised by Alyssa the earlier in the day the possibility for more manatees. Jim was the captain, and Yvette was our guide. We enjoyed it so much that we booked again for the next day before heading home with John. Yvette was again our guide, and Vince was the captain. Everyone at Crystal River Watersports went above and beyond our expectations!

Response from Host

Feb 2018

Thank you so much for the wonderful review Janie! We are so happy that you choose Crystal River Watersports for your manatee tour (twice! Thank you again). You came at the perfect time for a tour- as the cold winter days mean the maximum number of manatees. Our early morning tours are the best bet to see the maximum number of manatees, and for them to be at their most active. We know that sometimes it is hard to get out of a warm bed to be on a boat at 7:30 am, but it does have benefits- like seeing a beautiful sunrise while on the boat, and then lots, and lots of manatees. We will be sure to let Yvette, Jim and Vince know how much you enjoyed your trip, and let Alyssa know that you appreciated her advice. Thank you so much for choosing us, and for taking the time to write a review. We hope to see you again so you can enjoy some more quality time with the manatees.

Margaret B

Jan 2018

My daughter & I went Monday Jan 15, 2018, it was a cold day, but we put on our wet suits and had a fabulous time...The Capt Jim's guided us out to the springs giving us the history of the area & pointing out the wild life...Dakota was our swim guide, he was great, he helped me in the water & we saw so many gentle huge manatee...They played with us, & swan under us & around us..Dakota was so good with us in the water...When we got back to the boat Capt Jim had hot choco waiting for us...It was the best day, I'm so glad that we got to go on this adventure...I would recommend it to everyone who wants to see the Manatee up close..

Response from Host

Feb 2018

Margaret, thank you so much for your review of Crystal River Watersports. So are so happy that you had a great time. Jim and Dakota love their jobs, and really enjoyed spending the morning with you and your daughter. They work hard to be knowledgeable about the area, animals and birds, and the manatees- so it is a pleasure knowing that sharing that with you made the trip more enjoyable. Your behavior in the water (staying calm, floating, and letting the manatees choose what to do) was the most important factor in getting the great experience. Since you were quiet, the manatees felt comfortable coming up to you, swimming around (and under!) you. It also helps the manatees, because when visitors to our area show respect and proper "manatee manners" it sets a great example to everyone out on the water. Thank you so much for visiting us, and for the wonderful review, we really appreciate it.

Debbie D

Jan 2018

Seeing manatees in the wild close up is priceless. Best customer service! Everything included. Friendly guide and captain. Very knowledgeable about manatees and the area. Can’t wait to go back!

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Thank you so much for braving the cold and going out with us. We are so happy that you had a great time, and enjoyed the experience of snorkeling with the manatees. I hope that your husband and son also enjoyed the experience. It is rare for us to see wood storks, so I hope you husband enjoyed the birds that were out on the very chilly day. We hope to see you again when you are back in Florida- and thank you for choosing us and for the lovely review.