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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

Thu 07 Nov

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Starting at $89.04

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Thu 07 Nov

Starting at $89.04

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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (607)

DaveBoyds

Feb 2018

Did a small group swim with Captains Memphis and Misty and was one of the most enjoyable 3 hours of my life! They know the areas and manatees like the back of their hands and took us to a spot where we lost track of how many manatees we saw - definitely many dozens! Equipment was new and boat was comfortable. Misty taught us exactly what to do to entice the manatees to get up close and personal. We had many adult and baby manatees come up close to us as they swam under us and next to us. In fact one baby manatee and I were so close that we were nose to nose not more than 6 inches apart. Even had a few snuggle up to us. This was my first swim and Misty and Memphis set the bar so high, I'm not sure if anyone else could live up to this experience! Highly recommend Plantation Adventure and especially this team!!!

Response from Host

Feb 2018

Thank you for your review. We hope you will come back soon. It is always great to hear such nice things about our experience. Thanks again!!

hmac58_11

Feb 2018

We went on an early morning semi-private manatee swim on January 31st, and we were the only 2 people on board, so it was really a private tour. Captain Ed Menster and Memphis were great. Captain Ed stayed with us in the water, guiding us to the best spots, taking photos and videos, and ensuring that we had a great time. It had been a cold night so there were lots of manatees at the springs. It was an incredible experience to have them come up to us and nuzzle us or swim above, under, and alongside us. Plantation Adventure Center provided us with brand new high-quality wetsuits, snorkel and mask. The photos and videos that Captain Ed took were professional quality and will help us to remember this trip of a lifetime for years to come. Thanks to everyone at Plantation Adventure Center. We highly recommend them to everyone!

Response from Host

Feb 2018

Thank you for your review. We do love those early morning private and Semi-private tours. Captain Ed is great with our customers. Thank you for your kind words!!

Melissa S

Feb 2018

We had a great experience today with Captain Lance and Captain Bryan. Would highly recommend them for a small person tour.r I am usually very nervous in the water but their reassurance put me right at ease. Highly recommend them! They definitely helped to fulfill this item on my bucket list.

Response from Host

Feb 2018

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We will be sure to share with Captain's Bryan and Lance. They are truley great at their jobs. Thank You