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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

Tue 13 May

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Starting at $89.99

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Tue 13 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)

michaelsH6323HT

Dec 2022

OMG... what a time we had!! Captain Kim and Eddie were so knowledgeable and amazing tour guys. Definitely at the top of list for our family. Swimming with the manatees was super cool!!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate you and hope to see you again soon!

HappiTravlr05

Dec 2022

Captain Kim and Captain Ed put their heart and soul into creating this amazing tour experience, and you can tell from the moment you step through the door of their storefront. The friendly greeting, colorful atmosphere, and attention to detail in decor are outstanding. As soon as we walked in, Kim greeted us by name and got to know us. She is magnificently knowledgeable and taught us all about manatees. She flawlessly assessed our wetsuit size and experience level. She personally drove us to the marina where Captain Ed met and escorted us to their boat. Our ride was short and delightful, and full of many magnificent bird sightings. Kim got in the water with us, taught us exactly how to swim and where to be, and took an amazing array of photos and videos of us with manatees, all while maintaining respect for the manatees we saw. It was a thrill to be so close to these incredible creatures. On the way back we had hot cocoa and Captain Ed took us to see pelicans up close since I expressed how much I loved them. We had a once in a lifetime experience meeting the manatees we encountered, and that is thanks to Captain Kim and Captain Ed. These memories will last a lifetime!

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you so very much for your kind words! We had such a great time taking you out, and we sure hope to get to see you again soon! Such a fun trip!

Diane_C

Nov 2022

Kim and Captain Ed were the best tour guides I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. They went above and beyond to deliver the best customer experience. They made sure we would get to see the manatees and provided so much useful information about manatees and how to interact with them. It was a great tour!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you so very much! It was such a pleasure, and we hope to see you again in the future!