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Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer

Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer

Overview

Swim alongside the gentle giantson our professonally guides snorkles tours. Our tours include: full 5mm wet suits, mask, snorkel, hot chocolate, coffee, water and towel service. All our tours leave from our onsite private docks, with heated changing facility and hot showers!! This is a small-group tour of 14 travelers.

City: Crystal River

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $68.90

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Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $68.90

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea, Hot chocolate, bottle water

All taxes, fees and handling charges

US Coast Guard certified captain and Professionally Insured in water guide

Use of full 5mm wetsuits (for extra warmth), mask and snorkel

Towel Service

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wetsuits available in children's size 6 up to 3XL
Use of full 5mm wetsuits (for extra warmth), mask and snorkel
Children most be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age requirement of 6 years old
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

BVal82

Dec 2020

In early December, my sister and I went on a manatee tour with Captains John and Memphis. Before we got onto the boat, we were given wetsuits and watched a manatee informational video. Then on the way over to the manatees, Captain Memphis called other captains that were out on the water to see which spot would be the best to see the manatees. Once we got to our destination, we went out into the water with John. John knew a lot about manatees and also knew right where to find them. We had one hang out really close for a while! It hugged our legs with its fins and gave a few in the group kisses. Once it was time to leave, they had towels and hot coffee and hot cocoa on the boat for us. This was a very well organized, informational, and fun outing! I will be going back with my husband as soon as we can make it.

ctttttttt

Dec 2020

Dustin and Laura are AWESOME! So energetic and knowledgeable. Had so much fun swimming with the “mermaids” in Kings Bay and Three Sister Spring.

loveadventure4

Dec 2020

My husband and I took the December 15, 7 a.m. group manatee tour with Captains John and Mike. This was our second manatees trip with the Plantation Adventure Center. We enjoyed our trip so much last year we had to do it again. And, we knew we would receive the best equipment and best guides with Plantation Adventures. On arrival to the Adventure Center we were quickly checked in and given a wet suit. These wetsuits are thicker than those used by the other companies. With the temperature in the 50s when we went out, the extra insulation was appreciated for warmth, and even more so in the water as they added to our buoyancy making it easy to float and fully enjoy the manatees. Prior to leaving the dock we viewed a short video that explained the rules for snorkeling with these gentle giants, and then Mike took us on the short boat ride to our viewing spot. Just before entering the water we were treated to two dolphins playing near our boat, and a flyover by a bald eagle. After receiving instructions from John who served as our guide and manatee expert, we entered the water. Due to the air temperature and our wetsuits, the water felt amazingly warm. One of the five in our group was new to snorkeling and very hesitant about entering the water. John very calmly and kindly talked her through moving down the steps and held her hand until she was relaxed. She ended up loving the whole experience. Our group spent the next two hours completely enthralled. As we lucked into one of the colder mornings of the month, the manatees were everywhere. They are curious creatures who seemed as interested in us as we in them. John knew where to go for the best opportunities for interaction and also made certain to get great photos of each of us with his Go Pro camera. What a special experience to have a manatee “kiss” your face, hold your arm or leg with its fins, or just “snuggle” against you for warmth. The time went by much too quickly. After our swim, Captain MIke greeted us with coffee and hot chocolate. After returning to the dock, we removed our wet suits (there were showers available for those not staying at the resort) and got to view the videos and photos that John had taken. I know there is a third manatee swim in my future! Date of experience: December 2020