Manatee Snorkel Tour: Safe and Professional Experience

Join our Semi Private Manatee Swim Tour led by certified professionals. Experience safe, guided snorkeling with manatees. Book your unforgettable adventure 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 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 fascinating manatee facts and behavioral…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Tea and coffee
  • Smaller Boat with Heat
  • 5 MM Henderson Wetsuit
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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Gemmamcconnell
Apr 10, 2026
Great sunset tour - Great sunset tour, spotted manatees and lots of other wild life. Great tour
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Experience697235
Apr 7, 2026
Fabulous manatee experience with Sara and Ryan - Sara and Ryan were amazing guides. Their expertise and passion were obvious. They carefully found the best locations for our boys (6&9) to experience manatees both from the boat and in the water. Sara calmly led us up close to multiple manatees. We also swam in a beautiful spring where we observed fish and turtles- family favorites! We appreciated the enthusiasm and kindness of Sara and Ryan.
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Kathy_f
Apr 6, 2026
Excellent - It was a small group of 6; the perfect size. All staff very friendly, informative and helpful. The experience was amazing, would recommend
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Anca_satan
Apr 6, 2026
Experienced guide and capitain for great manatee sighting! - Great tour with small group was perfect, we got to see manatee mum & cub thanks to the experience of dive guide Sara and captain Mike- they managed to find a spot with noone else around. Eventhough the water was murky after previous storm, Sara managed to take fantastic photos and videos of the manatees with us. We finished the tour in the spring where water was super clear with many mullet fish. Loved the morning although it was cold on the feet on the boat - bring slippers. We got hot chocolate to warm up which was great <3
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Evelynneale
Apr 5, 2026
Truly authentic nature experience - This is a truly authentic experience. You are in the manatee's environment in the beautiful springs observing these gentle giants. Mark was our captain and Sara our guide. They were full of information and sincerely wanted us to truly swim with the manatees and experience the springs.
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721yvettea
Apr 3, 2026
Awesome Manatee Viewing Trip - Captain Glenn Wilseyfrom Waterfront Adventures at Paddletrail was awesome, so much information was shared in a short time. He definitely is entertaining and pleasant.
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X4208scoliviab
Mar 31, 2026
Incredible Experience!! - Sarah and Captain Glenn were great guides! Super friendly and knowledgeable. Incredible experience, got up close and personal with a manatee
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Cablewarf
Mar 29, 2026
Loved every second of it!! - Steve and Jess were a really fun duo and the absolute highlight of our whole trip! We were at the tail end of manatees season, but they still found a big beauty for us to swim with! One could easily tell they had plenty of experience and a deep appreciation for the gentle giants as well as loads of knowledge and fun. Highly recommend!
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Sandibeachtraveler
Mar 27, 2026
Great swim with the manatee company - This is a great company to swim with the manatees. Diver was helpful pointing out manatees. Their wetsuits are thicker than others which was great since we went on a day that was 32 degrees at the start!! Don't be worried if it's cold. You will be okay in the water. I was very concerned but it was fine. The boat had a heater and towels when were out of the water. The hot cocoa with coffee was perfectly made by the captain :) I suggest the first boat of the day to help avoid some of the crowds. We also did the semi private tour so the boat was less crowded. Warning the other boats were where we swam which I wasn't expecting. Our diver kept us somewhat to ourselves but wanted others to know. All the tours probably do the same. Stay at the Lodge too for ease!! I looked into a lot of companies and was very glad we stayed at Paddletails and used their swim tour.
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Laurencharlott
Mar 24, 2026
Highlight of our trip around Florida! - This really was a once in a lifetime experience! We were very lucky to see a group of around 12 sleeping manatees and meet two super friendly and playful manatees, despite it being towards the end of manatee season. The trip was really made by Sarah (swim guide) and Glen (captain) who were exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly, keeping us safe and entertained the whole time.
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From $89
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).