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
  • 704 NW 6th St - Join us as we explore the Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge to find and swim alongside the gentle giants. As you embark on your journey, your Captain and In-Water Guide will teach you everything you need to know about interacting with these gentle creatures. In addition to learning manatee facts and their behavioral patterns, our…
What's Included
  • Mask and Snorkel
  • 5 MM Full Henderson Wetsuit
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

As the leaders in the industry we feel it is our duty to have all our tours conducted by professionals. Our Manatee snorkel tours are guided by USCG Captain as well as a licensed and insured dive professional. Our in water professionals are trained as first responders, with First aid, CPR, AED administration and in-water rescue training. Captain and…

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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Annie_b
Oct 29, 2025
We had a wonderful trip!... - We had a wonderful trip! Captain Morgan was knowledgeable and made the experience great for our kids.
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Inspire20792368103
Oct 28, 2025
The best manatee experience in Crystal River! - I must say that I have been an avid visitor to Crystal River to swim with the manatees over the years, but this tour was by far the best experience ever!!! There are modern amenities such as a perfectly fitted wetsuit, lockers, and showers, towels with stocked bath wash and shampoo/conditioner to freshen up after. But the real differences are the staff. From the moment we got there, the whole staff made sure our experience was amazing! After the adventure of swimming with the manatees, we sat down with Ross and viewed our home-made video experience. Ross is an experienced dive master who captured my swim like a professional. I highly suggest purchasing the video drive. It comes with lots of perks too!! Thank you all for making my 60th birthday one to remember. We will most definately be back!!!
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Tirzah_s
Oct 27, 2025
Loved every minute of it! - We had an amazing time with Morgan and Steve they were very knowledgeable about the manatees and made the experience very enjoyable we were so happy to get to see a group of 3 and appreciated the respect everyone showed for the creature would love to come swim with them again!
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Wellitraveled
Oct 23, 2025
Impressive gentle giants. - Swimming with the manatees was on my bucket list and we had such a great time doing it. It is not quite "manatee season" in Florida in October so we were only able to see 2 and the water was very murky. With that being said, the guide made sure that she was in front of the manatee at all times so that you knew where to swim to see it and experience it in all of its glory. They are an impressive creature and it was incredible to see them up close and personal. I hope to return when there are more. Our guides were professional and friendly and the equipment and boat were top notch. We also got to sing a song on the boat. An all time classic, "Barbara Manatee!" Hope to see you guys again. This time, we'll bring the kids!.
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Happycamperyup
Oct 21, 2025
Good family fun - Captain Steve & Guide Ross were able to get us close to several manatee even though the water clarity was terrible. My family had a great time swimming and we’d do it again when the water is clearer. I highly recommend this tour. A nice perk is that their new facility has showers.
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Ulfsi7575rz
Oct 14, 2025
Snorkeling with manatees - Had a very accomplished guide with Ross. Short exit and already been to the source. Although "only" 2 manatees seen, but a super nice experience. It was very careful not to get too close to the animals and not to stress them out.
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Luvintravelinglife
Oct 14, 2025
Fantastic- You don’t want to miss it - It was unforgettable experience! Captain Ross explained everything so well beforehand. He’s very experienced and is a great guide! All the staff and the other captain are fantastic. They have a NICE facility. You won’t regret going here. I highly recommend them!
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Michaelse9595tx
Oct 14, 2025
Waterfront adventures swimming with manatees - We went for my son's 16 bday and we had an absolute blast!! Kristen was our guide and she was absolutely amazing and knowledgeable!! Captain Glen was awesome and they were able to put us on some manatees which was a unique and awesome experience!! I would highly recommend them if you are looking to swim with manatees, they were highly professional and fun and it made for a great experience!! Thank you!!
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Leonoraz483
Oct 8, 2025
Great experience for everyone! - This tour is a very special experience! Together with another family there were five of us, plus diver and captain. Our diver Morgan gave us the wetsuits at the beginning, gave a talk about the rules of conduct and then told us a lot about the animals. The swimming itself was beautiful, right at the beginning we could observe a manatee mother with calf. Morgan filmed everything with the action cam, from which you could buy the footage in the end. At $40, not a little, but worth every penny. In addition to manatees, some other animals could be observed, such as sheepheads and a turtle. We loved the tour so much that we booked it again!
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Johnb5465
Oct 6, 2025
Best guide, best equipment! - We had a great time and our guide John was excellent, especially with the kids. The equipment they provided was brand new too!
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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).