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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)

jstine7

Aug 2022

We booked this trip for my husband's birthday, very easy to book from TripAdvisor. I chose this company based on reviews and the fact that they were on the property of the hotel I was considering. Received adequate reminders via text message and email. After getting wetsuits (the water is a cool 72 degrees year-round) and watching a short video with set out with our Captain and our swimmer (Jake Suave). The staff is very dedicated to the health and conservation of the manatees and the Kings Bay area. Jake was very informative and though there are fewer manatees in the summer months, he and the Captain were able to find us several manatees to watch up close. We were careful to follow all of the instructions given but were extremely close to the animals and got to observe them eating and swimming in the waterway. We purchased the flash drive with photos of the manatees and us up-close to them ($40) but the footage (stills and videos) were great and a wonderful memory. I would have given 5 stars but I was not happy with the woman working in the Adventure Center, not pleasant and when we rented a tandam kayak and had to return early because of lightning and thunder, we were not offered a rain check. I wanted to go back out in better weather but would not pay again. Bad business IMO. But Jake was great and seeing the manatees so close was an excellent experience!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

So glad to hear you had a great time on your manatee tour! Bummed to hear that the weather kept you from having a great time during your kayak rental. Our staff will never send guests out in inclement weather, but will always try to make sure everyone has a great time. Please give us a call at 352-795-5797 and ask to speak to management and we can make sure you're taken care of.

Lisa_A

Aug 2022

My sister in law and I had a great time, we saw manatees and swam with one male in one location and a baby manatee in another location. The area was very nice and our captain and guide were very nice and fun to be with. Looking forward to going back one day.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Wow! you got to swim with the baby! Thats special!! Were so glad you had such a great time!

VirginiaLove2Travel

Aug 2022

Captain Misti and Ryan were great. Took a while to find one manatee but once in the water, you could just watch the beauty of the sea creatures. Then we left and headed somewhere else and found another one to ‘swim’ with. Overall a very fun time. I don’t think the pictures that were taken of our group were as good and clean as some of the other posts but they will do.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Sometimes, high tide and windy weather will make our water a little less clear, which will effect photos. But were very appreciative of you taking the time to leave us a 5 star review, and hope youll come back and see us again!