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

Wed 06 Nov

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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)

erikakelley

Aug 2017

This was an awesome tour! The Captain and Ricky were fantastic! Both were very knowledgeable, kind and helpful. We loved seeing the manatees. We saw 5-6 of them on our trip. It was off-season for them so we were very pleased. We even saw a mother nursing her baby...adorable!!

Jacob P

Jul 2017

This was a fantastic small boat tour only 6 seats that got our family of four and two others a lot of personal attention and up close manatee experiences in a relaxed off season cruise. Captain Ron and our guide Rob took good care of us it was quite clear that they are knowledgeable and passionate about marine life in the Kings Bay area. Rob was full of manatee trivia and we were able to see the difference between our tour and others that were out on the water. Some other tours did not use an in water guide. there were some very large groups out as well and clearly not everyone had been taught how to have a respectful and successful interaction with the manatees.
We got to swim up close with two nursing mothers and their babies, the animals were comfortable enough to interact with us and our experience has help shape our childrens approach to respectful interactions with wildlife in a profound way.

Thanks guys you made this an awesome day!

Norman P

Jun 2017

We visited Cristal River on June 7. The day gets a rating of two stars it was cloudy and it rained on our way there but, Captain Ron's professionalism and knowledge definitely get five stars. Captain Ron explained that on the days prior had been raining also and the visibility in the water was not good. He told us we could re-schedule if we wanted and he would honor it at any time. It was our last opportunity so we decided to go any way. Being late in the season the usual amount of manatees was reduced. But Captain Ron knows were to find the few permanent residents or the area. He took us to those spots and we were able to see them in their usual habitat. The trip was very exiting to our 6 years old granddaughter Paulina. Being a non-swimmer, my wife was terrified to even get in the water. But with Captain Ron and his mate's assurances and help not only did she get in the water but also she enjoyed the whole adventure. On top of everything, Paulina was very exited about driving the boat. We plan to go back during the months of January or February the best time of year to see them and we will definitely will ask for Captain Ron's boat.
If you are reading this and considering going, I urge you to do it. You'll be happy you did. On top of it, the cost beats the outrageous cost of swimming with the dolphins at Sea World in Orlando. This is absolutely not a tourist trap but an adventure you and yours will remember for many years to come. Thank you, Captain Ron for making our trip during a gray and gloomy day such a bright and enjoyable adventure. We will be back hopefully soon.

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