Crystal River Manatee Tour: Guided Snorkeling Adventure

Experience the thrill of swimming with gentle manatees on a guided snorkeling adventure in Crystal River, Florida. Suitable for all ages, this tour includes all equipment and in-water guides for a safe and fun experience. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 821 SE US Hwy 19 - Start your manatee tour at the most interesting place in the world, American Pro Diving Center in Crystal River, Florida. Arrive just minutes before your reserved tour time where you will find one of the finest five star PADI dive and snorkel facilities. Our friendly staff guides you and your family thru check in, gear up and a…
What's Included
  • Use of equipment (mask, fins, snorkel gear and wet suit)
  • Professional in-water guide
  • Beverages (hot chocolate in winter)
  • US Coast Guard certified captain
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks.
  • Flash drive (available to purchase)
  • Five dollar marina parking fee.
  • Towel and swimsuit.
Additional Information

Endorsed by mothers for all ages.
The American Pro Diving Center offers an opportunity for locals and tourists alike to delve into Florida’s clear waters, brimming with life, through their year-round manatee tour adventures. Equally catering to both swimmers and spectators, this manatee snorkel tour in Crystal River, Florida provides all necessary…

Location
821 SE US Hwy 19
Southeast US Highway 19
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kristina_f
Aug 10, 2025
Manatee swim - Professional, made sure that everyone was able to see the manatees. Both the driver and guide were great!
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Daydream00456375969
Jul 24, 2025
Morning snorkel with manatees - This is our second time using this company for manatee snorkeling in the past few years and we’re always met with informational and great guides. Ryan & Ryan were great and made sure everyone viewed the manatees even though the water conditions weren’t the best (cloudy due to recent storms). As a nature lover I really appreciate how serious these guys take their jobs to make sure the crowd has a good time but also makes sure that everyone is respecting nature. 10/10 recommend and we’re going to take a weekend trip from NC to complete the initial dive course to become certified.
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Carolyn_j
Jul 14, 2025
Great morning - The captain and guide were extremely knowledgeable and did everything they could to make the experience fun.
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Naomi_r
Jul 11, 2025
We had a blast and would... - We had a blast and would definitely do it again if we were in the area. Our party of 7 got suited up and enjoyed swimming with the sweetest grass vacuum we've ever seen. The crystal clear spring was incredible as well. Both our guide and pilot were knowledgeable and friendly and they're willingness to work with other boats and companies made everyone's experiences a positive one. Cannot recommend this experience enough!
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B8183pijimb
Jul 10, 2025
Scalloping with Capt Dirty Mike! - Capt Dirty Mike put us on the scallops and was a blast to be around. Clean boat, super prepared and courteous. Def would go again!
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Nikkie_k
Jun 28, 2025
Great time - We had an amazing time w these guys. They went above and beyond to show is a great time. The day was great
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Tiffany_s
Jun 25, 2025
Really good for a off season - Captain Morgan and Captain Steve were truly wonderful. Captain Morgan possessed a wealth of knowledge regarding the local area. Captain Steve was exceptionally kind and thoughtfully prepared hot cocoa for the girls. Although our visit occurred during the off-season, we were still fortunate enough to observe the manatees. As Florida natives, we continue to cherish the opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures. We extend our sincere gratitude for enabling us to create a cherished memory for the children to treasure throughout their lives.
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E5645pkjills
Jun 2, 2025
BEST MANATEE EXPERIENCE EVER - Derek and Jake were the best! ♥️ my group was my 10 year old granddaughter, 7 year old grandson and myself. We have booked with Manatees in Paradise a few times and we love them! They are so good with the kids. Talking to them, teaching them about the manatee and the creatures we encountered. The trip is very personal and almost one on one bc its a small group. (Not a "cattle boat" full of clammering tourists) Do yourself a favor and book with these guys. You will not regret that decision!
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Z4157hzleighb
May 25, 2025
Great Experience for Family with teens! - Aiden and Abby were great captains. Abby helped us get close to the manatees. Aiden did an excellent job driving and finding the manatees for us to get in the water to get a closer look. We would definitely do this guided tour again! Very family friendly. Our teenagers really enjoyed this experience.
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Tiffany_m
May 24, 2025
Abby was amazing and the driver who it was his first day back was very kind and even made us coffee after - We searched until we successfully found a good spot which took a few minutes longer but was well worth the wait
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).