Manatee Snorkeling Tour: Small Group Experience

Experience a small group snorkeling tour with the West Indian Manatees in Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Swim with the manatees, learn about their habitat, and take home high-definition photos and videos of your adventure.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 226 NE 5th St - Upon arrival at the dive shop, guests will be fitted for wetsuits (included in price) and asked to watch a brief video from US Fish and Wildlife outlining their encounter with the manatees. The captain and guide will then take the group to the boat and embark all passengers and give a short safety brief. Once underway, the guide…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Wetsuits
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Coffee and hot cocoa
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Experience a snug, intimate interaction with the West Indian Manatee as you swim alongside them under the oversight of a U.S. Coast Guard Certified Captain. Our intimate group expeditions (limited to six attendees) are offered daily in the breathtaking Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Familiarize yourself with these remarkable creatures and gain…

Location
226 NE 5th St
Northeast 5th Street
Please arrive no earlier than your scheduled tour time. Our captains and guides are busy between trips with the previous tour and readying your boat and our shop for your trip. If you arrive early, you are likely to be waiting for our other guests to get changed and review their photos.
Cancellation Policy

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

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206aprilo
May 26, 2025
Great Experience - Great trip! Highly recommend! Beautiful scenery! We were taken to several cool locations where we saw alligator, fish and springs. Very happy with the experience!
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Deborahwe8663rc
May 25, 2025
Wonderful manatee snokeling! - Everything was great! Captain Ron made every effort to make sure we were happy, safe, and had the best possible time. Malayna our guide clearly loved the manatees and the entire area around King's Bay and Crystal River. We loved that she did photos and videos so we could just enjoy the manatees and the wonderful adventure snorkeling with them. 5 stars and we would go with them again!
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Kelsey_w
May 25, 2025
Amazing! - We had a blast! Even though we went in the off season we were able to snorkel with a mother and her calf. These animals are so peaceful and wonderful to observe. 10/10 would recommend. One of the best excursions I’ve ever been on.
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Lynn
May 14, 2025
A must do! - Awesome experience! Absolutely loved Malayna and Captain Ron! Would highly recommend, however, I do think I would prefer a private outing if we come back. I’ve figured out I’m not a people person when I’m not at work 😂🤣😂 However, there was only 2 other couples on this experience. Definitely worth the money!
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Nancy_c
May 13, 2025
Manatees Adventure - Excellent captain and crew. Gave us an awesome adventure and was very informative about the area and wildlife. Captain Ron made our time pass by with his knowledge of the area and what to expect from the manatees. I would recommend this trip very highly to anyone that wants to swim with the manatees.
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H1584uzgilliand
May 10, 2025
Amazing experience - We are currently on holiday as a family of 3 from Scotland, we had the most incredible day today swimming with the manatee, absolutely beautiful docile creatures. This has to be one of the best experiences we have had. Our 10yr has been buzzing all day and has already said he is 100% doing this again next year! Big thanks to the captain and gabby who took us out and looked after us.
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Peter_g
May 9, 2025
What an excellent... - What an excellent adventure. Captain Ron and guide Melana were excellent, professional and kind hosts. Captain Ron got us right near the manatees and Melana guided us to be a close but safe distance from several manatees, including a baby. I highly recommend this tour operator!
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Brigitte
May 8, 2025
Wonderful manatee experience - Team Captain Ron and his crew (Madleine) informed my husband and I about the rules with a video and then skipped to the Manatees. Unfortunately, the water was quite murky, but the two did not give up until we were allowed to experience a calf and later a large specimen. It is very special to be able to get so close to these large, peaceful and gentle creatures. As a super nice extra, the team drove us to the Crystal Springs and there we were again allowed to explore the crystal clear water with its wildlife snorkeling. Madleine has photographed a lot and so we can take our memories home. We had a lot of joy and can only recommend this provider. The equipment (wetsuits, diving goggles and snorkeling) was also in very good shape and was cleaned and disinfected after use. Thank you Captain Ron and Madleine for the wonderful afternoon. Brigitte and Jürgen.
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Williamas7025ku
May 7, 2025
Great Experience - Great experience. Everyone was polite, friendly, and easy to talk to. Having a smaller tour gave us plenty of time to look around. If you've never tried a tour like this, I highly recommend this organization.
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Adamc719
May 2, 2025
Fun experience - Team was great. Had an amazing time. Would recommend to anyone looking to go see the manatees. Captain used his drone to help find them. (We went outside of the main season)
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From $79
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).