Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer
Description
Enjoy a close, personal encounter with the West Indian Manatee as you snorkel with them under the guidance of a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain. Our small group (no more than six guests) tours are conducted daily in the beautiful Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Get up close and personal with these amazing mammals and learn about the ecosystem and their habitat. Unlike many tours, these Captains will actually swim with you and your group to ensure that you have a memorable experience. While in the water, your captain/tour guide will take high-definition photos and videos of you and your group which you will be able to view and purchase at the end of your trip. Your price includes all snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, wetsuit) and complimentary coffee or hot cocoa.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Guests with limited mobility are welcome, but must call us to make prior arrangements
- Single travelers may be required to change time or date of tour depending upon availability
- Use of a ladder is required to get into/out of the water. Please give us a call if you have any health related questions.
Reviews(1,386)
We had a really good time. Swimming with the manatees was really awesome. The staff were great too. I will definitely do it again
Our family had so much fun. The staff took care of us so well. We are definitely coming back again to play with the manatees.
Captain Ron and Andrew were excellent crew from the moment you walk into shop! We booked the 6:45 AM tour on advice of crew as the animals are more active in the morning, water is less stirred up. We watched a great intro video to the manatees and suited up with great equipment and were off to the boat! Within 10 minutes, we were observing a family group on the water, Capt Ron has a drone to find manatees from the air. We were provided lots of manatee information by the crew, and other wildlife and behaviors were pointed out. At the second location we were able to interact with a juvenile for about 40 minutes with no one else around. This was an excellent experience for my daughter, a current Veterinary student studying manatees at UF for the summer! Highly recommend this tour!
The entire experience was great!!! The Captain and Guide were knowledgeable, patient and professional. We got to see a Manatee, turtles, fish and other water animals. In addition being educated on snorkeling and best techniques when near the manatee. It was a wonderful experience for multi-generational family (grandpa to 4 year old grandson). Would highly recommend!
Wow what a fantastic experience for my grandkids. They were so excited to see the manatee. Great guided tour and very safe our guide helped us get close to see the tail and the face it was amazing!!!The captain took us to a nice spot and we had a blast.
Guides were very knowledgeable and the tour was great. Would definitely recommend. My son had so much fun seeing manatees aka river potatoes.
Great crew, upfront about the conditions, but still found us a manatee. Also saw dolphins and an alligator! Overall great experience!
Our experience was AMAZING! Our guide Sarah was very patient with my grandma and my little 10 year old brother. We were nervous at first but our guide and captains laid back personalities instantly made us feel comfortable. You can tell by the safety video that the company and its employees really care about the well being of the manatees while also giving us the best experience possible. Sarah took amazing photos of my family and the manatees! The whole experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity and we would totally do it again!
Had a great time. Loved our in water guide, Sara.
Guide and captain were awesome. Got to swim with 2 manatees but saw several others. Absolutely would come back.
