Swim With Manatees In Crystal River, Florida

Overview

Our guided "Swim With the Manatees" tour is our number one attraction. You get the opportunity to experience manatees up close and personal in their natural habitat on colder days. Manatee season runs from November 15th through March 31st each year. We have amazing local guides who know our waters very well so you could spot several manatees in the right conditions. The colder the temperatures, the more manatees you will see. On warmer days/weeks, some tours get zero manatees because it is a natural environment and they are not always around to see. The manatees head back out to the Gulf of Mexico where the food supply is more bountiful for them. You will learn the right way to interact with these amazing animals through passive observation and learn all about our ecosystem here in Crystal River.

City: Crystal River

Fri 09 May

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Starting at $79.00

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Fri 09 May

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Wetsuit

Life Vest

Kayak or Paddleboard

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Moderate physical activity is required to kayak/paddleboard and swim with the manatees.
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
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (37)

Kristine_A

Feb 2022

Taylor our tour guide was excellent. We had a wonderful time kayaking and swimming with the manatees. Worth the trip.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you so much for your 5 star review. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again soon :)

Michael_W

Feb 2022

The operators were very accommodating to last minute changes and misunderstandings with booking service. They were awesome and so was the excursion.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thank you for your kind words and your 5-Stars! Glad it worked out and you had an enjoyable time. Come back and see us again soon :)

Laura_E

Feb 2022

Taylor was awesome, loved the small group experience. I think everyone should definitely have this experience such awesome animals.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thank you so much for your 5-Star review of your tour with Taylor! We appreciate you choosing Paddles to make this a memorable experience. See you back soon :)