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Small Group VIP Manatee Pontoon Tour in Crystal River

Small Group VIP Manatee Pontoon Tour in Crystal River

Overview

We will let you in on a secret! You can get the high-end experience, with an affordable price tag! Our new heated (during winter), luxury pontoon aims to amp up the manatee sighting and deliver a more personal event! Observe the endangered West Indian Manatee in Crystal River’s idyllic Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Your US Coast Guard licensed captains and guides will take you into the 600 acre spring fed refuge waters for viewing and snorkeling with these slow moving wild giants. All equipment, fees, snacks and beverages are included.

City: Crystal River

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $101.38

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Sun 17 Nov

Starting at $101.38

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Use of equipment (mask, snorkel gear and wet suit)

Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish

Beverages (bottled water, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and adult)

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wetsuits are available in sizes from toddlers (2 years old and up) to adults up to 5X
It is advised that you have your swimsuit on underneath your clothes for a quicker check-in
Please bring a towel and a plastic bag to hold your belongings
Children Under 3 years old are not allowed on this tour. Please call for other options.
Post COVID-19 Policy- We are mindful to thoroughly clean water vehicles between visitors.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

River Ventures

Embark on your journey with a Coast Guard Certified Master Captain who will be your in water chaperon, educator and photographer. Your tour will run four hours from start to finish and everything you will need is included for one price. You will begin at our full-service tour facility, where you will be educated about the animals in a classroom type setting and receive tips for your snorkel tour to make the most of your day. You will be taught the in’s and out’s of ‘passive interaction’ as this ensures that the animals enjoy the experience as much as we do! You will then be suited up and transported to the dock, where a Coast Guard certified covered pontoon will be waiting for you. This rich estuary will amaze…..birds, fish and wildlife abound! Submerge yourself in the manatee’s world! Finish your adventure by viewing your Captain’s photos back at our facility and be sure to visit our one-of-a-kind gift shop! Our well-informed staff will direct to other local attractions, restaurants and answer of your questions before you are on your way.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (565)

dalgal911

Apr 2019

Words cannot express this experience. I am very happy I chose this company. They truly cared about getting us up close and personal with as many manatees as they could. I watched some other companies on the water that day. I observed a lot of "in water" tour guides not even close to their group. The captains were just siting on the boat doing nothing. Matt, our in water tour guide, pulled me several times to get me closer to the action. He never stopped swimming around finding us the best places where they were. Our captain followed us in the boat and stayed close by in case we needed him. This was the best time I ever experienced and will be doing it again as soon as the opportunity arises. Thank you for being so wonderful at what you do!

carissascottie

Apr 2019

Tom (Boat Captain) and Skyler (Guide) were excellent at helping their guests feel comfortable, happy, informed, and have great interactions with the manatees! Tom was a true gentleman, making the toilet available on his boat (as I was pregnant) which though not extremely private, he made it so with little question or fuss. Skyler was great connecting us with the manatees in a respectful way, and ensuring we had a great time. I even got a manatee kiss and hug! It was the highlight of my trip to Florida! Thank you both and River Ventures for a truly memorable experience.

fgrather

Apr 2019

Booked trip for my daughters birthday. When we arrived at River Ventures we were greeted politelty and offered coffee/hot choclate. After a short wait we watched an instructional video and the fitted for wet suits. After that we were off the the marina. We had the Dream Team of Skylar and John Stark as our dive guide and captain. Everything about the trip was wonderful. After a short ride we were in the water and encountered a bunch of manatee. We understood that they are wild creatures and you never know what you can get but WOW!!!! Skylar was great with everyone in the water and John kept a lookout for the deck of the boat. My daughter loved every minute of it. I highly recommend River Ventures. From check in to check out the entire staff was wonderful and very professional. Im hoping to book again to bring my wife down to experience the same thing we did. Thank you River Ventures!!!