Share the Floridian waters with resident manatees on a snorkel tour in Crystal River. A small group size of maximum six people means a better chance of not scaring off the manatees. After an educational presentation and safety briefing, a boat takes you to the nearby refuge. Once you’re in the water, wait for the gentle sea creatures to approach you.
- Enjoy the personalized experience of a small group
- Swim with manatees in a protected refuge
- Get an in depth understanding of manatees
- Explore with provided snorkel and safety gear
What To Expect
Guests check in at the front desk, and then a tour guide will show everyone USFW's Manatee Manners video, instruct our snorkel briefing, and fit everyone for wetsuits. Once it is time, all guests will be shuttled down the dock to meet their Captain. Once on the boat the Captain will take everyone on Kings Bay to locate a manatee to snorkel with. The tour is 3 Hours in Total, with 1 hour of prepwork and 2 on the water.
Prepare to spend up to 3 ½ hours including all of the necessary prep work before your tour
Minimum of 2 guests required to preform the tour
Our boats carry 6-8 guests, for groups larger than 6 please contact us
This snorkel experience happens in the manatees natural habitat, which is what makes this so special! They are not captive animals and are free to roam any part of our 588 acre bay. Please keep this in mind when you book your tour, as every trip is different than the last and things like amount of manatees, water clarity, etc are out of our control.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
moderate to heavy exercise
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
If Snorkeling, guest must be able to get up and down 4 step ladder
Service Dogs/pets may be required to Purchase a private tour
Snorkeling is not recommended for anyone with recent surgeries
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Include
Bottled water
Snacks
Wetsuit, pool noodle, mask and snorkel
Towels so guests can rinse off in our complimentary showers after their tour. Towels are not provided for the boat ride itself
Transportation to dock
Exclude
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (subject to availability to purchase)
Max group – 12
