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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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $101.38

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Mon 18 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)

608lucasv

Jan 2022

An excellent outfit and highly recommend. Our tour guide was Sarah, who was very knowledgeable personal and worked hard to make sure everyone got to interact with these wonderful creatures. Her passion and respect for Manatees was infectious. This was my second time swimming in crystal river. This time I went in Mid January, which seemed to be an ideal time. It missed the crowds around the holiday but was still cold enough where the manatees concentrated in the hot springs.

FOCUSfound

Jan 2022

My Bestie and I have been wanting to experience this for the longest time. It was a great pleasure having the experience with our guide JJ and Captain Troy! We were part of a tour with two others which was really nice with it only being a small group. Our tour was the first of the day (6:30am) which was the best time to go in my opinion. Thankfully we scheduled our tour on a day that happened to be one of the colder days, which meant there was a greater chance of seeing manatees. Guide JJ and Captain Troy were very kind and personable. JJ was helpful with all of us in the group but was not overbearing at all. He took some great photos of each of us which is so nice to have as it was hard to remember to get photos of one another due to being so enamored with the manatees. We were lucky that there were many friendly manatees that were very curious about us. For anyone looking into this company, I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! But, please remember that manatees are wild animals, the tour companies don't choose the weather, and please respect the wildlife.

juliepI8635ZK

Jan 2022

Great tour with Captain Wade and guide Tricia. We saw so many manatees! Loved the semi-private trip and heated pontoon boat.