Crystal River Manatee: Swim with Gentle Giants

Dive into adventure with our semi-private manatee swim tour. Experience Crystal River’s beauty and swim with gentle giants. Book your unforgettable tour today.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Crystal River - Embark on a personal and close-up manatee adventure.
    Delight in the wonder of observing and gently interacting with manatees in their natural habitat. Our semi-private tour offers an exclusive experience with a maximum of 6 guests aboard a fully enclosed boat. A Captain and an In-Water Guide will be on hand to ensure a safe,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Tour Guide
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Join Crystal River Manatee Adventures for an unforgettable journey where excitement and nature converge! Their mission is to deliver an exceptional experience filled with joy. Booking a tour with Crystal River Manatee Adventures promises a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Not only will participants swim with manatees, but they will also explore the…

Location
403 NE 2nd St
Northeast 2nd Street
You will come to 403 NE 2nd St, Crystal River, FL, 34429 to begin the process of the Manatee tour. We will get you suited up and ensure you watch a Manatee Safety video and from there we will transport you via van to our docks to board the boat for your tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Yvonne
Feb 24, 2026
Swimming with Manatees - I cannot recommend this tour more highly, all staff are amazing and the facilities are excellent as is the heated boat . I swam with dozens of manatees, a dream of mine for many years. The heated boat was so comfortable and warm after a swim , towels supplied thank you very much. I flew from Melbourne Australia to swim with the Manatees and absolutely loved the experience made possible by everyone today The underwater photography is fantastic , thanks to TJ. who was our guide today Thank you everyone who made this dream come true. Yvonne Osborne.
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Michaelsz2355fr
Feb 23, 2026
Manatees! - Absolutely great tour company. We had Capt Ryan and Jay in the water and it was great. We swam in a few places and saw manatees and people respectively viewing them as well.
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D105nwlisak
Feb 20, 2026
A Must Do Experience! - This was well done from the moment we parked. Great communication and very warm and kind employees! We were fitted for our suits and shuttled the short distance to the boat. Our guide, Jay, was great. We were seeing manatees immediately. We went to one spot and saw all there were there and then they moved us to a second spot where they were Great company. We will be back
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Melindahz3084rg
Feb 19, 2026
Super swim with gentle giants - It was a great experience. Even though the day turned out quite warm and many manatees had left, our guides were able to find several areas that still harbored the gentle giants. We saw three mothers with their young and numerous others, both singly and in groups. All of our questions were answered. Professional and friendly place. Highly recommend.
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Kyler_c
Feb 19, 2026
Must do! - We had an absolute blast! We had Morgan as our guide & Ryan drove the boat! We had no idea she was taking the photo’s (we got the package but I didn’t even notice her taking them) she was very informative and really cared about the manatees
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Stephanie_w
Feb 18, 2026
The best time! - Totally worth it! The experince was amazing ! Spend the money take your children and enjoy a wonderful time
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Michellep269
Feb 16, 2026
Amazing manatee adventure! - We absolutely enjoyed our manatee experience! Our boat captain and guide were extremely knowledgeable and made sure everyone was comfortable and had a wonderful time. They care deeply about the manatees and are terrific stewards for their environment. This was a magical experience that I highly recommend. We were thrilled with the photos we received and enjoyed the experience without worrying about trying capture the memories since this was done for us so well.
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555marilyns
Feb 16, 2026
Best manatee adventure ever!! Captain Chris and Giggles were so wonderful and helped us have the best experience!!! - We had such a great day out in the water with the manatees! Captain Chris, and giggles gave us the best, safest, and most wonderful experience!
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Jhbaldridge
Feb 15, 2026
10/10 would recommend 100%!!! - This was an awesome experience! Giggles and Captain Chris were so nice and entertaining. Giggles was in the water with us the whole time. She made sure we could see the manatees and also made sure we had videos and pictures. She did so good!! Chris was awesome!! He kept the boat warm for us and made sure we had hot coffee ready when we got back on the boat. He whipped us up a manatee mocha.. it was delicious & warm!! They supplied masks, snorkels, wet suits, & towels!! This tour is definitely a must!!!!! 10/10 recommend!!!!!
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Njb948
Feb 13, 2026
Great time and experience! - This was our first experience with the manatees and it was definitely a great experience. Giggles was our tour guide in the water and Chris was our captain. Giggles was amazing with our youngest daughter letting her stay with her and making her feel comfortable. Chris was great in making the boat comfortable for temperatures and recommending fun things to do in the area. They both also provided fun facts and history of the area. We greatly appreciated their expertise and the experience provided!
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From $95
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).