Explorer
Log in

Visite VIP en ponton avec lamantins en petit groupe à Crystal River

Aperçu
Nous allons vous confier un secret ! Vous pouvez obtenir l'expérience haut de gamme, avec un prix abordable ! Notre nouveau ponton de luxe chauffé (en hiver) vise à amplifier l'observation des lamantins et à offrir un événement plus personnel ! Observez le lamantin antillais en voie de disparition dans l'idyllique Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge de Crystal River. Vos capitaines et guides agréés par la Garde côtière américaine vous emmèneront dans les eaux de refuge alimentées par une source de 600 acres pour observer et plonger avec ces géants sauvages qui se déplacent lentement. Tout l'équipement, les frais, les collations et les boissons sont inclus.
Ville: Rivière de cristal
Sun 17 Nov
i
Vous pouvez déjà choisir la date sur le site de réservation
À partir de $101.38
Sun 17 Nov
À partir de $101.38
Faire une réservation
Ce qui est inclu
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)
Professional guide
Use of equipment (mask, snorkel gear and wet suit)
Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish
Information additionnelle
  • Déconseillé aux voyageurs ayant une mauvaise santé cardiovasculaire
  • Convient à tous les niveaux de condition physique
  • Le tarif adulte s'applique à tous les voyageurs
  • Les enfants doivent être accompagné d'un adulte
  • Les combinaisons sont disponibles dans des tailles allant des tout-petits (2 ans et plus) aux adultes jusqu'à 5X
  • Il est conseillé de porter votre maillot de bain sous vos vêtements pour un enregistrement plus rapide
  • Veuillez apporter une serviette et un sac en plastique pour ranger vos effets personnels
  • Les enfants de moins de 3 ans ne sont pas autorisés sur cette visite. Veuillez appeler pour d'autres options.
  • Politique post-COVID-19 - Nous veillons à bien nettoyer les véhicules à eau entre les visiteurs.
  • Désinfectant pour les mains disponible pour les voyageurs et le personnel
  • Distanciation sociale appliquée tout au long de l'expérience
  • Zones à fort trafic régulièrement désinfectées
  • Équipement /équipement désinfecté entre chaque utilisation
  • Véhicules de transport régulièrement désinfectés
  • Guides requis pour se laver régulièrement les mains
À quoi s'attendre
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
Entreprises fluviales
Embarquez pour votre voyage avec un capitaine-maître certifié de la Garde côtière qui sera votre chaperon, éducateur et photographe dans l'eau. Votre visite durera quatre heures du début à la fin et tout ce dont vous aurez besoin est inclus pour un prix unique. Vous commencerez dans notre centre de visites à service complet, où vous serez éduqué sur les animaux dans un cadre de type salle de classe et recevrez des conseils pour votre visite de plongée en apnée afin de tirer le meilleur parti de votre journée. On vous apprendra les tenants et les aboutissants de «l'interaction passive», car cela garantit que les animaux apprécient l'expérience autant que nous! Vous serez ensuite habillé et transporté au quai, où un ponton couvert certifié par la Garde côtière vous attendra. Ce riche estuaire vous émerveillera… les oiseaux, les poissons et la faune abondent ! Plongez-vous dans le monde du lamantin ! Terminez votre aventure en visionnant les photos de votre capitaine dans nos installations et assurez-vous de visiter notre boutique de cadeaux unique en son genre ! Notre personnel bien informé vous dirigera vers d'autres attractions locales, restaurants et répondra à vos questions avant de partir.
Show 6 plus d'arrêts
Politique d'annulation
Pour un remboursement complet, annulez au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de départ prévue.
Photos de voyageurs
Commentaires (565)
vivkidd
Jul 2018
My family visited Crystal River with the hope of swimming with manatees, but knowing that we may not because of the time of year. Well, this tour with Captain Laura, Sheena and Gavin, was by far the highlight of our vacation! The whole crew was knowledgeable about all of the wildlife in the area. My 2 girls really felt comfortable with them and followed their lead with no problems. Sheena and Gavin were so attentive in making sure we were able to see the GROUP of manatees and my girls were able to see them up close and personal. We even had a baby manatee to watch and it was adorable.We also saw a funny swimming bird...the cormorant. After hanging out with the manatees for a while, they took us to Three Sister's Springs. This, too, was amazing! We were lucky enough to have it mostly to ourselves. My girls swam like the fish and Sheena and Gavin took great pictures. You can tell that they truly love their job. The boat was equip with some hot chocolate and snacks since the water is a bit cold, but don't let that stop you! We ended the tour by just taking in some scenery and finding out more about our tour guides and the area. Oh and at the very end, a dolphin swam right by our boat! My girls ranked this outing as an 11 out of 10. I am so grateful to them for making the Manatee tour a memory we'll never forget. If we are in the area again, I'll definitely request this crew!
smirk009
Jun 2018
Top 5 Comments about the trip: 1. Don't be discouraged about "manatee off season"; I went June 19th & John Stark was an expert boat captain with a keen eye for tracking down these amazing mammals and getting us up close to observe them in the wild. 2. Pay extra for the VIP and go in the morning; River Ventures is an tour company that offers smaller group options; you're in a smaller boat that's more maneuverable, you're in a smaller group that's more manageable in the water. Some boats (from other companies) are out there with 10-12 people in the water and everyone is trying to crowd up the same manatee. Once one person stirs up the bottom, the water becomes murky and it's just a huge disaster with a giant throng of people flailing around the manatees. 3. Demand that Jody is your in-water guide. She is a fantastic swimmer, accomplished photographer, great with kids, and has a knack for locating and sustaining observation opportunities with these magical creatures. She is extremely knowledgeable on the natural features, flora and fauna of the area, and is truly gifted in always having sunny weather and calm / clear water during all of her tours. She also does kayak tours at a river nearby, especially if you're interested in interacting with alligators and other indigenous species of interest. 4. Wear sunscreen, drink water, bring snacks, keep quiet, go as earlier in the morning as humanly possible. The water is not cold, the wet suits are more then adequate. Pay attention to the video at the beginning of the tour; that is your guide to absolute success for your manatee experience. 5. Finally, when you're on a manatee VIP tour with River Ventures, it's hard not to gloat a little. As you slowly and quietly ease down the river, in your heated / air conditioned boat, with your expert captain and guide, you cannot help but let a thick smirk draw across your face as you gaze out across the water behind your mirrored sunglass lenses, observing the lesser rabble flail about, among throngs of patrons desperately investigating murky water for sea cows. Rest easy, knowing you're part of a small, elite force, in relentless pursuit of clear water, amazing weather, vistas of breathtaking (you have a snorkel) underwater manatee encounters, and the vision and agility to tailor your tour to meet whatever requirements pop up as the morning moves on (since you chose the early option). Oh and buy the picture package at the end of the tour; ain't nobody got time to be fumbling with a camera, in that regard. Leave the national geographic stuff up to Jody (since you demanded she be your guide). --Gregory (Solo traveler from North Carolina)
Réponse de l'hôte
Jun 2018
Ok, OK Gregory, we don't know who you are......but you are definitely part of our 'wacky tribe'! What a beautiful, descriptive and helpful review.....in fact it may be one of my favorite of all time!! You describe Ms. Jodi as a wizard who can control the sun, and us as an 'elite force'!! Man, oh man...it doesn't get much better than that. In fact, it has sprouted a new idea for us...forget the 'Space Force' we are ready to build the RV Elite 'Manatee Force'!! I think we should get hats or t shirts to declare it, but ain't nobody go time for that! Please come back and see us again, you wont believe what it's like in the winter. Until then...may the Force be with you.
Christine S
Jun 2018
We took the Semi-Private VIP Manatee Tour with Heidi and John a few days ago. Per the recommendation of the staff, we booked an early morning tour to allow us a good chance to see manatees during the off-season. From the moment we stepped in the building, customer service was exceptional. We watched a short video, got fitted for wetsuits, and then took a short shuttle ride to the boat - which was very comfortable with an awning and plenty of free snacks and drinks. Just minutes into the tour we saw that other tour boats stopped to see manatees so we anchored and got in the water. Although the tour was semi-private, it doesn't prevent you from being in the water with other groups of people, but Heidi made sure to get us a special view of a few manatees and a baby. We were inches away from these majestic animals! While in the water, a dolphin passed next to us for a quick moment. After seeing the manatees, we went on to snorkel in the springs and got a boat tour of the area. This we definitely the highlight of our vacation!
Réponse de l'hôte
Jun 2018
Thank you for taking the time to reach out with this awesome review!! A few things you mentioned are worth highlighting for future visitors...like the early morning wakeup call. Yes, it's early, but it is worth it and we have coffee on by 5:30am! We can control the amount of people on your boat, but not on the water, so going early can really help to avoid a crowded situation. Please dont worry about the wet suit or the transport...we will take care of the details so you can relax and enjoy! Even in the off season seeing a mom and baby close up will take almost anyone's breath away!! We hope you get the chance to come back and see us again, until then we wish you peace, love and manatees from the whole RV family to yours!

Événements connexes

Événements dans le même quartier

Nous pensons que votre langue est English
Dans quelle langue souhaitez-vous voir cette page ?
English English
Nous pensons que votre ville est La ville de New York
Dans quelle ville souhaitez-vous explorer ?
La ville de New York
New York City