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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $91.10

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Sat 21 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)

Cabinbytheseaa

Apr 2022

Took the afternoon manatee swim tour with Stephanie as our captain and Alyssa as our guide… after interacting with another guide for the safety talk it was clear we got lucky with our boat crew. Alyssa was fun, laid back and quite knowledge about the manatees as was our captain. They took strides to enable us to have an experience with the manatees away from other tours and even took us to a natural spring to swim after. They even had great recommendations on where to eat and other places in the vicinity that would be cool to see. Highly recommend! Ask for Alyssa as your guide!

hbennett7

Apr 2022

What a great experience today! I had some anxiety about the trip with regards to the water temp and the wet suit. I had low expectations that we would see anything. Wow I need not have worried! The wetsuits were easy to put on and the water wasn't too cold. But I was happy to be wearing the wetsuit though, it was a little bit cool! "Slow Jim" was our captain and Dakota our guide. Both were great! The boat ride through the idle area to the larger open area was gorgeous. Old Florida, undeveloped. We stopped twice to swim above manatees, Dakota did a great job directing us where to position ourselves and how to be safe. One woman was a bit anxious at first and Dakota had her hold his arm for a while until she was comfortable. The second stop was even better than the first, our manatee friend was much more active and surfaced multiple times and swam around us. We had a great day and felt safe the entire time. Thank you Crystal River Watersports, I would highly recommend you and would book again.

Kelly E

Apr 2022

Jim and Leah were amazing and knowledgeable. They truly care about the manatees as “guardian guides” and relayed so much information. We had a small group of 5 and had so much time in the water with the manatees. One of my teens was extremely nervous and Jim helped encourage him into the water. On the way back they had hot chocolate for us to warm us from the inside out. I would highly recommend them for their intimate tours. They care about their customers and the manatees. Bring a towel, long pants and a sweatshirt for the boat ride back as the breeze can be chilly. Don’t forget to bring some cash to tip your Captain and guide.