Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer in Crystal River booking from $79.00

Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

Overview

Enjoy a close, personal encounter with the West Indian Manatee as you snorkel with them under the guidance of a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain. Our small group (no more than six guests) tours are conducted daily in the beautiful Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Get up close and personal with these amazing mammals and learn about the ecosystem and their habitat.

Unlike many tours, these Captains will actually swim with you and your group to ensure that you have a memorable experience. While in the water, your captain/tour guide will take high-definition photos and videos of you and your group which you will be able to view and purchase at the end of your trip.

Your price includes all snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, wetsuit) and complimentary coffee or hot cocoa.

City: Crystal River

Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

Professional guide

Wetsuits

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Coffee and hot cocoa

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Guests with limited mobility are welcome, but must call us to make prior arrangements
Single travelers may be required to change time or date of tour depending upon availability
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
All tours are small group, 6 people or less. Custom private tours are available for parties not comfortable with sharing a boat with other groups.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (835)

97gingerl

Dec 2022

Seriously - just WOW - this is the company and people you want to do this experience with if you care about conservation and want to make life-long memories! Look no further - no one does this as well as they do! I travel the world and participate in numerous adventures and my experience at Gulf Coast Expeditions with Captain Lauren and Leah was one of the best ever! I watched other tour groups on the water and hands down - we picked unquestionably the BEST! They both went above and beyond to make our time with the Manatees one of those memories you cherish for a life time. We loved that they also clearly have a passion for conservation and protection of this magnificent animal and its habitat. They helped us be non-disruptive and created an environment for encounters that were safe and enjoyable for both us and the manatees. The manatees loved playing with us and we were practically in tears getting to interact with them in such an organic way. A few tips (if you want them) - If you have younger people in your group that have never snorkeled, they may benefit from practice in a pool before your excursion so they don't become overwhelmed with trying to view the manatees and breath through a snorkel at the same time. If you go in winter - bring a few more towels than you think you need - especially if you have people in your party who may get out of the water earlier than others to observe and wait. Lauren and Leah provide delicious hot coffee and hot chocolate and are fantastic to hang out with - so you are good to go there - but those that run on the chilly side - don't underestimate how cool you can get - even in Florida!

Amanda_S

Dec 2022

Seeing the manatees up close was awesome! We all loved it. Was a wonderful experience for the family

machaillonfarm

Dec 2022

We had an outstanding trip for our family of five and our guides were super! We saw so many manatees including a mom and baby up close. Well worth it, everyone in our family enjoyed this incredible experience swimming near these gentle giants. Can't wait to do it again!!

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