3 Hour Small Group All Inclusive Manatee Swim with free Photo pkg
Description
Go Local Manatee Tours offers unforgettable, up-close, and personal manatee encounters in Crystal River, Florida. Our daily small 6-passenger semi-private tours prioritize responsible tourism and minimize the impact on the manatees and their environments. As the only tour company in Crystal River owned and operated by staff raised here locally, we bring an unparalleled depth of knowledge and passion for the area, ensuring our guests receive an authentic and enriching experience. Moreover, being owner-operated means we are personally invested in every tour, guaranteeing a high level of personalized service and education, ensuring to maintain an equal balance of tourism and protection to our hometown. Additionally, we are proud to be the only tour company that offers our guests complimentary photo packages, allowing them to cherish their memories without any extra cost. This unique combination of local expertise, personal dedication, and added value truly makes our tours one-of-a-kind.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No professional cameras or photographers with out prior consent from operator.
- Not recommended for travelers who are not comfortable at least floating in the water
Reviews(1,947)
very informative and welcoming! they guided us into the sister springs as well which wasn’t included in the tours. they went out of their way to show us the area and the local alligator! they also reached out to us to get us in earlier to avoid rush hour and have a high chance of seeing a manatee. they were right, as we were leaving others were coming in, so we got to see the manatees just our tour group initially. 10/10 recommendation.
The guides were great as well as the experience. Jessica and Pete made the 3 hour trip super fun and engaging. The fee was not bad but we got to go with just our family. Overall would recommend!
Our trip was amazing! Peter our captain and Jessica our guide were super knowledgeable and went out of their way to make sure we saw everything we wanted to see. We found 4 manatees, a dolphin, turtles and we even found an alligator. Thanks for the amazing family memories!!!
Amazing tour and an excellent way to support a local company. Our captain and guide were friendly and professional. We did the early morning trip and were grateful for the lack of huge crowds. I appreciated how our tour was respectful of the manatees and their space that we happened upon during our adventure. For those who love manatees, this trip is a must!
We had an amazing manatee tour in Crystal River! Tommy and Bailey went above and beyond to make sure our family had the best possible experience. They took their time with us, kept us out longer than expected, and found a secluded spot where we were able to get up close and personal with the manatees in a peaceful, unforgettable setting. Our kids absolutely loved it, and so did we. Tommy and Bailey were knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared about making the tour special. This was one of the highlights of our trip, and we would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Crystal River!
Peter and Stephanie were awesome! They made sure we got to see and swim with manatees. I love the photo package included. They were very patient with our 5 year old and ver knowledgeable about the area. Overall it was a great experience. Would definitely stay local and go out with them again!
Peter and Derek provided an amazing experience!
This was hands-down one of the best tours we’ve been on. Tommy and Jessica positioned us perfectly to get close to the manatees and gave clear, easy-to-follow instructions so we could see them up close. We changed into wetsuits right on the boat so we could hit the water quickly and beat the other tour groups out to the manatees. Jessica was incredibly knowledgeable — she answered every question we had about the manatees and the surrounding area with ease. You could tell she really loves what she does. Overall, it was the best day! Highly recommend this tour if you want an unforgettable manatee experience.
This was hands-down one of the best tours we’ve been on. Tommy and Jessica positioned us perfectly to get close to the manatees and gave clear, easy-to-follow instructions so we could see them up close. We changed into wetsuits right on the boat so we could hit the water quickly and beat the other tour groups out to the manatees. Jessica was incredibly knowledgeable — she answered every question we had about the manatees and the surrounding area with ease. You could tell she really loves what she does. Overall, it was the best day! Highly recommend this tour if you want an unforgettable manatee experience.
Jessica and Captain Pete were fantastic. They took time to make sure everyone on the tour had a great experience. Everyone was able to get up close with the manatee's. Captain Pete and Jessica took their time getting us to a spot all others had left and made the experience fantastic. I had gone on a tour with my younger grandson 2 years prior, with a different corp tour company, and the experience with Jessica and Capt Pete put that experience to shame. Private local companies like this one is the only way to go.
