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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

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $101.38

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Tue 19 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)

amywX6690ZQ

Jul 2021

Captain Troy and Kelley were outstanding. My family and friends had great Manatee encounters and scalloping experiences. It was everything we hoped it would be. Capt. Troy placed us where there were plenty of scallops. Kelley helped us scallop and shuck them on the way back.

Kimprice78

Jul 2021

Wow! We booked a semi-private tour and we were blown away! We drove 4 hours from our vacation spot in Florida to do this and we'd do it again, for sure! We were greeted by friendly faces and dog paws! After watching a short video and getting wet suits on we headed out to search for manatees on a pontoon boat. Captain Emerson and Shelli were our guides and they were AWESOME! Our first encounter we swam with a single manatee that was eating and swimming and visited with us several times! Later we followed a mom and calf. Completely blown away by this experience and we can't say enough great things about Shelli and Emerson!

meaganmosley

Jul 2021

What a wonderful experience! We took our two daughters and my parents on this private tour today and it was awesome! We had Troy as our captain and Paige as our guide. Troy was incredibly friendly and very fun! A very interesting guy! Paige was incredible. She was absolutely kind and truly went above and beyond to make sure that my youngest (who was overwhelmed) felt safe and confident in her surroundings. She gave us a lot of information and answered all of our questions. Troy and Paige gave us a fun, beautiful, and very thoughtful tour. I couldn’t be happier with my experience and I hope that every person reading this takes the time to go on one of these tours.