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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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $89.04

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

phvalentine2

Oct 2022

Super experience. Captain Mark was very good at navigating through the waters to find manatees. Misty was good at explanations throughout the trip and telling us about the surrounding area. She was very nice at getting all the people in the water around the front of the manatees to get a good look. Trip was well worth it. They give you plenty of time to enjoy the day. We had family in town and we wanted them to see the manatees and when other family members come into town we will book another excursion.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thanks for sharing your experience! Come back and see us again!

rcbrig827

Sep 2022

We are just finishing up our week-long vacation at the Crystal River Plantation. A few days ago my husband and I had one of the coolest experiences when we took a tour swimming with the manatees. We booked the tour through the resort's Adventure Center. Our tour guides, John and Ray, were great! They are licensed tour guides and certified divers, and shared a lot of interesting facts about the area . The water is a cool 72 degrees, so we were given 5 mil wet suits to wear, which were a life saver for me because I am very small (5' tall and 100 lbs.) so I get cold very easily. The heavy wetsuit made a huge difference for me and was grateful to swim in comfort. They also provided snorkel masks, but my husband and I have our own full-face covered snorkel masks and fins and chose to use our own gear. Just minutes after leaving the channel and coming into open water, we came across a very pregnant, very docile manatee. We got into the water and observed her for about twenty minutes....truly amazing experience. We swam in the springs and interacted with another manatee...I was nose to nose with the second manatee and that had to have been one of the coolest experiences I ever had! John took lots of pictures and video, and we are excited to get home to view them. As the tour came to a close and we headed back to the Adventure Center, we were provided with towels to dry off and offered hot coffee or hot chocolate, which was a nice perk with the tour. A couple of days after our manatee excursion, we went to Devil's Den, and again I requested a wetsuit. However, they only offered 3 mil wetsuits, and I could definitely feel the difference! I definitely did not enjoy being in the cold water in the lighter, less insulating wetsuit. On a side note to this review, John had also made a recommendation that we visit the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. It's a beautiful, well-kept park with a boardwalk trail and many animal exhibits, including the world's oldest hippo in captivity, gators, flamingo, bear, and many native birds. It was well worth the $13 entrance fee and a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. I know there are many manatee swim tours offered in the area, but I feel that the tour offered through the Crystal River Plantation's Adventure Center was the best choice. The heavy wetsuits is the number one reason why I recommend their tours. If you consider all the other perks (licensed divers and guides, towels, hot chocolate and coffee), you can be certain to have a manatee experience you will never forget!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much for the kind review! John has been with us for SO many years, and you can tell hes passionate about his job! Come back and see us again soon!

donnaj873

Aug 2022

Misty and Ryan were GREAT! Misty had so much information about the area and the manatees. Ryan made the dive so much fun and interactive. They were patient with “first timers” and made us feel like they were having as much fun and we were. Never felt rushed, they just let us float and enjoy the manatees as long as we liked. They found the perfects spots for us to have multiple manatees swimming with us. Definitely worth the money. Buy the flash drive with all the memories!! Smile on our daughters face during and after this adventure…PRICELESS!!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

So glad to hear you had such a great time! Thank you for choosing us for your adventure, and we hope youll come back to see us!