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Small group Manatee Tour with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer

Small group Manatee Tour with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer

Overview

Just like our regular tours, you can swim alongside manatees for even longer. Only 6 people per vessel allows for a more personal experience The price includes all equipment, full 5mm wet suits, mask, snorkel, towel service, hot chocolate, coffee, hot showers, boat coats and heated changing facility.

City: Crystal River

Tue 15 Jul

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Starting at $98.50

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Tue 15 Jul

Starting at $98.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Boat Coats for cold mornings!

US Coast Guard certified captain and Professionally Insured in water guide!

Use of Full 5mm wet-suits (for extra warmth), Mask & Snorkels

Towel Service

Coffee, Hot Chocolate, bottle water

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wet-suits available in children's size 6 up to 3XL

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (689)

jayhaitch

Feb 2019

The small group swim is highly recommended - a fantastic experience. Also, take the sunset boat trip, if available. We booked and were looked after by Dallas and Dustin who hosted us like true Southern gentlemen!

KatyLoux16

Feb 2019

We participated in the group swim with the Manatees today 2/18/2019 with our Captains Dustin and Memphis. The tour was amazing, the quality was very high. And it was also great, that our guides gave information's about the Manatees and their way of living and we also felt that the guides and the whole organization, that is organizing these tours, really care about the animals, because they approached the animals very carefully. Also they had great, warm swim suits and cocoa and coffee at the boat to warm up after the swim. We were able to see the Manatees really close and they gave us all the time we needed and did never rush, which was amazing. Also, we got the pictures of the tour on a little USB stick, which is shaped as a little Manatee, which is so cute. Thanks again, we will definetly come back and would choose the same tour again! Warm regards Katy and Marcus

Terri C

Feb 2019

I have been wanting to swim with manatees for years. Driving home from Tampa recently I decided to spend the night at Plantation on Crystal River(separate review for hotel) and check out the dive shop next door. We chose the 6:45 a.m. tour. My 15 year old daughter has only snorkeled once in a pool. I used to snorkel a lot but it has been years. We were given wet suits and then watched a short video on rules around manatees. Captain Ed and Steve were awesome! Ed helped my daughter out a lot, staying right beside her and making sure she got to see a manatee up close. It took a little getting used to the buoyance of the wet suit, but they definitely kept us warm. We stopped in two spots and encountered manatees in both. They offered coffee and hot chocolate when we got back on the boat. A variety of age groups were on the tour(including adventurous seniors). Well worth the money, highly recommend!