Manatee Snorkel Tour: Safe and Professional Experience

Join our expert-led Manatee Swim Tour for a safe, unforgettable underwater adventure. Guided by USCG Captains and licensed dive professionals. Book your experience today.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 525 NW 7th Ave - Join the adventure of exploring the Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge, where you can swim alongside the gentle manatees. During this journey, the Captain and In-Water Guide will provide all the necessary information for interacting with these gentle creatures. You’ll learn fascinating manatee facts and their behavioral patterns….
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • 5 MM Full Henderson Wetsuit
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

As industry leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure all tours are led by experts. Our Manatee snorkel tours are conducted by a USCG Captain and a licensed, insured dive professional. Our in-water experts are trained first responders, skilled in First Aid, CPR, AED administration, and in-water rescue. Both the Captain and guides are educated in…

Location
525 NW 7th Ave
Northwest 7th Avenue
You will find us on the water at Paddletail Waterfront Lodge in a 2 story white building
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Judy
Mar 20, 2026
Our guide Dani and boat Captain Taylor were great providing us with a memorable up close adventure to see manatees. - Fabulous Manatee experience
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Voyage59496710621
Feb 17, 2026
100/10! - Captain Dirty Mike and his crew were fantastic!! I had the most amazing experience swimming with the manatees. They were informative and educational, and they knew exactly how to give us the best experience possible. They were patient while guiding us. The pictures we received at the end were incredible. Thank you!!!
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472janelc
Feb 13, 2026
Great encounters thanks to our guides. - We had a great time with Captain Steve B and our guide, Michele N. In spite of high numbers of people and kayaks, they positioned us so that we had multiple manatees swimming right under us. Our kids are ages 12-19 and they had a great time! Highly recommended!
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Jackielt7500il
Jan 12, 2026
Swimming with Manatees - I had booked with this company last year and had a great time, so I made sure to book for my trip this year. This trip we had Capt Steve and Sara. I brought 3 of my very best friends, and it was absolutely unforgettable! From the moment we checked in, to after, they were the vibes we needed. My friends have never done anything like this and Sara and Capt Steve took us to the perfect spot to maximize the memories we are taking home. Sara was patient with our struggling person, and turned it around for her. The conversations, the laughs, the stories, the memories. We will be talking about this for the rest of our lives! And will be planning our trip next year soon!
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Adam
Dec 30, 2025
Great morning in the water with the manatees - Our tour today with Reggie and Steve was simply amazing. Steve is a great captain, knowledgeable, personable and attentive. Reggie is a wonderful in-water guide, getting us close to the manatees, teaching us all about them, helping my children feel comfortable and sharing her pure enjoyment at being in the water with these beautiful creatures. She captured some great pictures for us to bring home and we will remember and cherish this remarkable day forever.
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Meghan
Dec 30, 2025
Manatee Swim - We had the best private swim with manatee tour! Family of 4 with my 87 year old Dad. Michele was our guide and was amazing! She was very knowledgeable about the area and manatees, and we learned so much. Our trip was more than we could have imagined! Seeing cows with their calf’s and having them swim right below us was incredible. Steve was our boat captain and together they were an awesome team! He knew exactly where we needed to go.
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Meghanmr3421oh
Dec 7, 2025
Amazing - Steve was our captain, dani was our tour guide. Early December is the best time to go, clear water, and not too cold. Both of them were so sweet, super accommodating and were special. I wouldn’t want it to be with anyone else. They made my birthday the best one yet. Highly recommend.
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Br0thery
Jun 22, 2025
Swim Of a Lifetime - My wife LOVES manatees! Swimming with manatees was her dream! Dani (guide) and Steve (captain) made her dream come true! They were so friendly and worked hard to track down manatees for us to swim with. They were always respectful of the manatees and made this a great experience for everyone involved. Dani took great care of my 6-year-old and 10-year-old who were more than anxious about swimming with the manatees. She also took great pics that we will cherish forever. When you come, ask for Dani and Steve, they are the best!!!
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G2243mikristinag
Jun 13, 2025
Can't Swim - We couldn't swim but our guide Ross was so patient with us! Captain Glenn was hilarious and very knowledgeable. We had the most incredible time swimming next to the manatees. We'll recommend them to everybody!
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Marissag602
Feb 18, 2025
Best experience ever - Captain Glenn and guide Bri were so awesome! We were taken to the perfect spot at the perfect time and saw so many manatees!
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From $500
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).