Manatee Snorkel Tour: Safe and Professional Experience

Join our 3-hour Manatee Swim Tour in Florida, guided by certified professionals. Experience safe, unforgettable encounters with manatees. Book your adventure today!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 525 NW 7th Ave - Join the adventure at Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge to discover and swim with the gentle giants. During this journey, the Captain and In-Water Guide will provide all the necessary information for interacting with these gentle creatures. Participants will learn about manatee facts and behavior, and our captains, who are highly…
What's Included
  • Mask and Snorkel
  • 5 MM Full Henderson Wetsuit
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

As industry leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure all our 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 techniques. Both the Captain and guides are…

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. Your tour time is the meet time so no need to arrive early. Right on time is perfect.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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542leighz
Apr 8, 2026
Great first time experience! - We booked our Manatee swim with Paddletail Water Adventures. Sara was our tour guide and Dirty Mike was our Captain. They were so knowledgeable, and they educated us about the manatees and the rules of swimming with them. They also taught us about some of the manatee habits and lifestyles which was pretty interesting. The whole trip was amazing and we will definitely request them when we come back next time!
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Guide37142182817
Apr 5, 2026
Best Experience You Could Ask For - INCREDIBLE Experience! Captain Glenn and Sara were AMAZING! Since we were visiting a little out side of manatee season we weren’t sure how many we would see if any but they both made sure we found some and we did! We spent a while with a few manatees, up close and personal!
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Lori_z
Apr 3, 2026
Great - Entertaining. Found manatee. Great expierence. Great captain. Great guide. Kids enjoyed Great memory
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Emily
Mar 31, 2026
An amazing experience! - Our guide Ross and Captain Steve made this a truly wonderful adventure! We will definitely be back!
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246shang
Mar 30, 2026
Would highly recommend - Great experience. Taylor (the boat captain) was hilarious and got us where we needed to go safely, with entertainment along the way. Laura (the tour guide) was absolutely amazing. Together they helped us see about 6 manatees up close, eye to eye. Was very family friendly. I was nervous about taking my 8 and 9 year olds with us, but they had a great time. Would highly recommend.
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Peter_c
Mar 27, 2026
Terrific experience! - Well, we went at the very end of manatee season, so we only found one to swim with, but it was still an amazing experience! Our guide, Ross and captain Aaron were great and we ended the adventure with a swim in one of the most pristine water springs you can imagine.
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_i2015jg
Mar 26, 2026
Magical and peaceful - Absolutely loved it! Peaceful, well organized, and such a special moment being so close to manatees. Would do it again!
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Justinpa2655jc
Mar 26, 2026
Great Family Experience - Laura and Captain Jake were absolutely amazing. They are very knowledgeable and friendly. We felt luke family. It lives up to the bucket list check.
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Lisa_c
Mar 25, 2026
Sara was our guide and... - Sara was our guide and Mark was our captain. They were very attentive and ensured our safety at all times. They made sure that every single one of us were able to see a manatee up close. The excursion was amazing. We even were able to see two dolphins playing..
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Elizabeth_b
Apr 5, 2026
Wonderful Captain & Guide - Prime time is Dec-Feb; We went end of March. The manatees had mostly left and the water was murky. However, our Captain Mark & Guide Ross were both great & we still got to see some manatees. Was a wonderful experience.
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From $75
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).