Private Manatee Adventure

3 hours

Private Manatee Adventure

duration: 3 Hours
cancellation_summary: Cancellations must take place 7 days ahead of tour date unless booking with Trip Protection.
meeting_point: 2380 North Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River Florida.
min_age: None
max_age: None
group_size: 6 Per normal boat. 10 for larger boat.
accessibility: None
pricing: None
description: Have you ever wanted to swim with manatees in Crystal River? Then this is the perfect tour for you and your guests. Book your private manatee tour and have the opportunity to go out on one of our boats with your very own tour guide and captain and experience the incredible Florida Nature Coast firsthand! With the entire boat to yourself, you’ll have a completely immersive experience, learning about more than just the manatees that inhabit our region.

Our location provides the opportunity for a scenic nature cruise down the Indian River to the Crystal River. You can see a lot of wildlife which may include dolphins, river otters, bald eagles and many other birds. Once non-resting manatees are found, you enter the water to snorkel with them. Time permitting you may have the chance to also snorkel in one of our nearby beautiful springs – a beautiful natural area with crystal clear water.

As the only place in the world where you can legally swim with manatees, Crystal River Watersports also takes great care to observe & preserve these incredible creatures and all of our natural wildlife. You’ll learn the proper way to be in the water around the manatees, never approaching them and passively observing while allowing them the exciting opportunity to come to you!
what_is_included: - Early mornings are usually better for visibility in the water and increased chances of manatee interaction before temperatures get warmer, especially during summer months.
Snorkel equipment, wetsuits, and required “diver down” marker flag are included.

  • We provide an experienced in-water guide on every trip to assist you, as the Captain must remain with the vessel as per USCG regulations.

  • Our guides bring an underwater camera with photographs available for purchase after the tour on a manatee-shaped 4GB thumb drive so you can bring your experience home with you!
    what_is_not_included: - What to bring: yourself, bathing suit, towel, sunblock, any water, snacks or refreshments you like, and your sense of adventure!
    itinerary: None
    highlights: None
    check_in_details: - Please arrive at the shop 30 minutes before your scheduled departure.

what_to_bring: None
special_requirements: None
restrictions: None
extras: None
disclaimers: None
faqs: None

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