Manatee Snorkel Tour - Small Group

Overview

An experience of a lifetime awaits you on this exciting 3 hour snorkeling tour to Swim with Manatees in their natural habitat. Located just 1.5 hours from the attractions area of Orlando, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is the only place in the U.S. where you can experience the manatees up close and face to face. On this Semi-Private Manatee Snorkel Tour, you will enjoy the benefits of a small group. This tour is our most popular as it is limited to a maximum of only 6 participants.

City: Crystal River

Mon 16 Jun

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Starting at $84.95

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Mon 16 Jun

Starting at $84.95

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What's Included

Small Groups (No cattle boats)

Scenic boat ride to the springs.

Commitment to provide you with a 5 star exprience of a lifetime.

Free Parking

All snorkeling gear - Mask, snorkel, and wetsuit.

Professional licensed and drug tested captains and guides.

In-Water Guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pricing is the same for children and adults, all persons going on tour must have a ticket regrdless of age.
Children 3 years old and up are welcome with paid ticket.
Children under the age of 3 are welcome on private trips (call for private trip pricing)
Wetsuits available in sizes from 2 toddler to adult 4X.
All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration.
Photo packages of your manatee experience available for purchase after your tour.
Service animals are allowed if booking a private tour.

What To Expect

Fun 2 Dive Manatee Tours

Arrive to our full service tour facility and gift shop located in the historical district of beautiful downtown Crystal River, Florida. All manatee tours are conducted daily, year round, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Choose the best tour option to fit your group's size, budget, and departure time. All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration and include all snorkeling gear (Mask, Snorkel, and Wetsuit) at no additional cost. Guides accompany guests into the water on all manatee tours to ensure the best possible experience for both man and manatee. The guide also takes pictures of your manatee encounter which are available for purchase at the conclusion of your tour. You will have an opportunity to view the up to 100 images captured during your experience.

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge provides a sanctuary for manatees both in summer and winter. You will enjoy observing them from both the boat and in the waters of the refuge.

Three Sisters Springs

In the winter Three Sisters Springs provides a safe haven for manatees escaping the cold temperatures of the Gulf of Mexico. As long as the temperatures are not too cold, guests may swim into Three Sisters Springs to observe the manatees.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (506)

Y8049CDbriannac

Jan 2025

Our guide, Santa, and Captain Judge gave us an incredible experience on the manatee tour! They made us feel very comfortable and well informed. Santa swam with us to the best spots and pointed the manatees out as they swam nearby and toward us. She made sure to get pictures of everyone too! The manatees were very playful and curious that morning, even hugging some of our group members. When my 8yo got too cold in the water Captain Judge made him some hot chocolate and made sure he got warmed up! Absolutely magical experience and well worth the time and money spent!

lauraoW4032OK

Jan 2025

What a fantastic experience! We had friends from Australia and wanted to show them a fun time. Captain Ryan was easy going and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our time on his boat! Ava was our guide and got us right to the manatees. We saw so many! Including a mother with her baby! After the tour Ava was making sure we had warm drinks (it was 32 degrees) and even warming our feet with warm water. You can tell they enjoy what they do and we couldn't have had a better time!

pamelafT3403WN

Jan 2025

Our family of four booked a private manatee swim tour with Captain Brody and swim guide Storm, and it was truly one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime! From the start, it was clear that Brody and Storm are deeply passionate about their work. With years of experience, they provide a magical, up-close encounter with these gentle giants while ensuring the manatees' safety and well-being. Thank you, Brody and Storm, for sharing your love for manatees and giving us memories we’ll cherish forever!