Manatees and Rainbow River by SCUBA or Snorkel

Overview

CRWS is proud to be a member of the Save the Manatee Club Guardian Guide Program, promoting responsible eco tourism with manatees. You will get to experience the two best attractions/tours in the area. You will start with a Deluxe Manatee tour break for lunch and then explore scenic Rainbow River. You will get to view some of the best of Florida's Nature Coast. You will have a boat tour of the area, swim with manatees and later snorkel or scuba down Rainbow river. Along the way you may see, deer, pigs, otters, dozens of birds, turtles, manatees, alligator gars, and more. Certified SCUBA divers can dive down Rainbow otherwise you may snorkel it.

City: Crystal River

Tue 02 Sep

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Starting at $196.10

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Tue 02 Sep

Starting at $196.10

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Tour escort/host

Driver/guide

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Snorkel gear provided.
Air/Weights included if scuba diving (dive certification card required)
Bring towels and appropriate clothing to warm up after swimming activities.
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
While we have always maintained a sanitary work environment, we have increased our cleaning efforts to comply with DAN recommendations fully. Divers Alert Network (DAN) – https://www.diversalertnetwork.org/news/dan-encourages-divers-and-dive-operators-to-properly-disinfect-dive-gear

What To Expect

Crystal River Watersports

You begin at the CRWS Marina and Dive Shop. We're the pink/yellow building located directly behind the Days Inn.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (17)

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L7508LCdorisb

Sep 2021

Amazing. Jim and Heather were the best. Very knowledgeable and easy going, keeping our safety as a priority.

JJD99

Jul 2021

The Manatee and Rainbow River tour was awesome. The entire team was welcoming and helpful. Heather and Captain John guided us safely to the mother and calf. It’s evident that they love presenting the manatees and the the local area. Rainbow River was equally awesome. Our Divemaster John was equally knowledgeable. The dive was amazing! Thank you for making great memories.

allycamp

Apr 2021

I had a great time with Crystal River Watersports. I went on a Sunday as a solo snorkeler/diver. They helped me set up a reservation that made the most sense for me! I did the manatee snorkeling in the morning and a rainbow river drift dive in the afternoon. John and Mike were on the manatee snorkeling, and on our way there, they told us all about manatees and I learned some new things! Seeing the manatees was amazing. They took great pictures which I bought later (for extremely reasonable price and got a cute manatee-shaped flash drive). For the rainbow river drift dive, John was the dive guide and I had a great time! It has been several months since I've dove, and he helped me out in remembering all the steps to setting up my gear. He knew the dive site really well, showing me all of the cool things to see, and took some great pictures along the way. I really enjoyed my day with this shop and will certainly be returning sometime soon with some family members to enjoy the manatees of Crystal River!

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Hi Ally, Thank you so much for the awesome review! I am so happy that you had a great time, and we do hope to see you soon. The manatees are so amazing, that snorkeling with them can be addictive. Rainbow River is also a gorgeous dive, so beautiful and peaceful. I will make sure to let John N know how much you enjoyed your day! Sandi