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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
Tue 19 Nov
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Starting at $79.00
Tue 19 Nov
Starting at $79.00
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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)
Keith_S
Jan 2022
We saw literally over 100 manatees and swam with manatees inches away in beautiful warm fresh spring water. Great guide and staff. Highly recommend Paddles!
Response from Host
Feb 2022
Thank you so much for your 5-Star review! We are thrilled you had a great time on your tour with us and were able to enjoy the company of so many manatees. Please come back to visit us again soon :)
tracyhI356ER
Dec 2021
All I can say is AmAZING !!!!!! My husband and I are living out my dream of exploring, seeing new places and making memories. Weā€™ve never been kayaking before nor had we ever saw Manatee in the wild, let alone swim with them. Our tour guide Taylor was absolutely PERFECT!!!!!!!!! She really impressed me with how much she stuck to the rules and laws. We had witnessed a few other tour places that told them to chase after the manatee, itā€™s ok to touch them, groups boating over top of where they were resting, the list goes on. Taylor would remind our group of what is wrong and right. She put the safety of not only us, but the manatee very serious. Everyone from the girls working the front desk, to the shuttle driver were an absolute Joy!!! We will without a doubt be trying other tours they offer. I say this is an absolute MUST experience while in Florida.
Response from Host
Jan 2022
WOW!! Thank you so much for your amazing and thoughtful review!! We strive to make our guests feel welcomed and excited to have the most memorable time on the beautiful river which offers incredible views of the abundant ecosystem including manatees that come each season to eat and keep warm :)
Jeanne_M
Dec 2021
Taylor was a good guide and found manatees even in a busy, windy day at noon. We were able to spend quite a long time with the manatees.
Response from Host
Jan 2022
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us on your tour with Taylor. Our Guides strive to make sure your tour is enjoyable and fun!!

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