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Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer

Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer

Overview

Crystal River is home to beautiful fresh water springs, a large variety of wildlife, and or course our most famous residents - West Indian Manatees. During the Summer months, the Bay holds approximately 75 to 80 resident manatees.

Each winter between 700 and 1000 manatees migrate here seeking out our three first magnitude spring systems, each with a constant temperature of 72° to 74° F (23° C). Even in the warm summer months, Crystal River has a local population of 70-100 manatees that remain here year round. Due to efforts by many local, state and federal entities, our manatee population is thriving. We feel that an in-water swim experience is an important part of this education and conservation effort. Our team of highly trained in-water guides ensure your experience with this cherished and threatened species is handled with the utmost care and respect by encouraging passive observation.

With only 6 passengers per boat you are guaranteed a special small group interaction.

City: Crystal River

Mon 12 May

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Starting at $89.99

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Mon 12 May

Starting at $89.99

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What's Included

Bottled water

Heated Enclosed Pontoon Boat

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Coffee and/or Tea

Wetsuit

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please Note: Children 6 and under must be under adult passenger supervision at all times. Children six (6) and under must wear a life vest at all times when the boat is in motion.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (402)

amylB8665XE

Mar 2025

Swimming with the manatees has always been on my bucket list (but not my husband's). He humored me and reluctantly went with me. I chose Salty Siren because it catered to smaller groups, and it turns out, I made the right choice for so many reasons. We were a group of five captained by Ed. Tyler was our guide. Both were fantastically knowledgeable and answered every question we threw at them. Tyler was a walking encyclopedia of marine/manatee/Florida and flora and fauna knowledge in general. He was also so professional when it came to showing us how to interact with the manatees without harming them. Salty Siren met all my expectations; I got to see so many manatees, and one even breached right in front of me (and kind of on me!). I was in manatee heaven! I also have to give a shout out to Captain Kim who was also very funny and personable. Long story short, I had a great time, and to his surprise, my husband truly enjoyed himself.

maraormond

Mar 2025

We took a manatee tour with guide Megan and Captain Randy. They were terrific! The weather wasn’t cooperating very much that day, but they managed to find us an area where we could snorkel along with and get a really good look at a manatee. Megan shared a lot of fascinating information about them, and her passion for the beautiful creatures was clear. She was great about showing us how to snorkel and stayed with us to make sure we had a great experience in the water. An all-around fantastic experience! Highly recommended!

Brenda_H

Mar 2025

What a wonderful trip! The people here are wonderful! I came with my daughter and my two granddaughters for my 70th birthday and my granddaughter‘s 11th birthday and we had such a great guide and a great boat. We saw lots of manatees. Everything was well prepared and organized and fun!