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Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer

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

Thu 10 Apr

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Starting at $79.00

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Thu 10 Apr

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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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
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
Use of a ladder is required to get into/out of the water. Please give us a call if you have any health related questions.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

ebD7793DX

Dec 2019

This was an incredible experience, made only better by Capt Ron and Lauren's knowledge and guidance. The 6:30am trip is DEFINITELY worth the early wake-up. Ron and Lauren also clearly know a lot about manatees and work very hard to make sure that you have the best experience possible while also respecting the animals. They create a friendly and personal atmosphere, especially since they only take max six people out at a time. Would highly recommend them over other groups we saw out on the water!

831rosek

Dec 2019

This experience was absolutely incredible!! We got so close to so many lovable manatees, and the springs are absolutely breathtaking. Captain Ron and Lauren are awesome! They both are so kind and have so much knowledge about the manatee, crystal River, and three sister springs. Lauren was our guide and she is the sweetest person, knows so much about these creatures, and guided us through the springs all while capturing incredible photos of us with the manatees and answering any questions I had about them. Had coffee and hot chocolate ready once we were back on the boat which was great!! If you are going to book a manatee experience during your trip to Crystal River, use Gulf Coast Expeditions!!!

996hollyn

Dec 2019

Trust me, it is worth getting up early to do the 6:30 a.m. trip. What an AMAZING experience! Captain Ron and Lauren were fantastic and made sure our visit with the manatees was above and beyond anything we could have dreamed. When we got in the water, the manatees seemed to flock to Lauren, giving us the opportunity to see them very up close and personal. This was by far the best activity we did on our vacation and we will definitely return to do it again. Thank you so much, Captain Ron and Lauren! Y’all are awesome!!!