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Semi-Private Manatee snorkeling with In Water Guide

Semi-Private Manatee snorkeling with In Water Guide

Overview

Discover the beauty of Crystal River, Florida, by joining our eco-conscious and small-group manatee snorkel tours. Immerse yourself in the natural habitat of these gentle creatures as you swim alongside them. With a maximum of 8 guests per boat, we prioritize an intimate and sustainable experience that benefits both our guests and the manatees.

Please remember that our manatees are not in captivity, so they are not trained to come up to you. These tours are conducted in their natural habitat, meaning that every tour we perform is different.

We are proud to be the only Manatee Tour Company in Crystal River Florida that has a education program for not only our manatees but a 'Nature Walkthrough' which has native and invasive fish , and ecosytem education. All included complimentary in our manatee tours.

City: Crystal River

Sun 01 Jun

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Starting at $70.00

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Sun 01 Jun

Starting at $70.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Wetsuit, pool noodle, mask and snorkel

Towels so guests can rinse off in our complimentary showers after their tour. Towels are not provided for the boat ride itself

Snacks

We provide bottled water on the boat

Transportation to dock

In Water Guide & Photographer

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
moderate to heavy exercise
If Snorkeling, guest must be able to get up and down 4 step ladder
Service Dogs/pets may be required to Purchase a private tour
Snorkeling is not recommended for anyone with recent surgeries

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (146)

dannetten

Mar 2025

I paid for the semi private tour because it stated the tour was NEVER crowded- untrue. The boat had more people than outlined on the website which meant it was hard to see the manatees because everyone wanted to crowd around. Because the water is very murky (we were in a different area than what you see in pictures), you had to be about 2 feet from the manatees to see it. You could not even view from the boat because the water is so murky. Having additional people made it very crowded. The management did not provide what was promised: no towels, coffee/bottled water, nor snacks. I asked only for a partial refund, the difference from the standard group tour and the semi private tour, I was told I was ridiculous and would not be refunded.

Deborah_P

Mar 2025

The water was a little murky but our in water guide would try and get us to the manatees so we could be right there with them. I had a couple of them swim directly beneath me I had a great time and would recommend this activity to anyone.

Vicki K

Mar 2025

This trip was to take swimming with the manatees off of my bucket list. I am 72, handicapped (balance and some walking issues) and after entering the water, I started panicking. I almost gave up and got back on the boat, but Tom and Carlo worked with me until they were able to get me confident enough to continue. We were lucky enough to see a mother and baby. Tom got me close to them and I had a wonderful experience watching them rest, get air, and turn directly towards me. Tom and Carlo made sure I got safely back on the boat, onto shore. They were so kind to me. I wouldn't have been able to experience this without either of them. I can't thank them enough for giving me the confidence I needed to see these wonderful creatures. I highly recommend these two wonderful men as well as Sea Daddies.