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Manatee Swim: Family-Friendly Private Tours
5.0
758 Ratings
Crystal River
Experience the thrill of swimming with wild manatees on our small group, family-oriented tour. Enjoy a private and stress-free experience with our experienced guides. All gear included!
Experience the thrill of swimming with wild manatees on our small group, family-oriented tour. Enjoy a private and stress-free experience with our experienced guides. All gear included!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Nature’s Discovery Manatee Tours - Enjoy complimentary photos from May to November! Climb aboard our cozy passenger vessel for a personal snorkeling adventure with the Florida Manatee! Journey through the picturesque King’s Bay in Crystal River, Florida, as we search for the wild Florida Manatee.
We specialize in family-friendly small group and…
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Nature’s Discovery Manatee Tours - Enjoy complimentary photos from May to November! Climb aboard our cozy passenger vessel for a personal snorkeling adventure with the Florida Manatee! Journey through the picturesque King’s Bay in Crystal River, Florida, as we search for the wild Florida Manatee.
We specialize in family-friendly small group and private manatee snorkeling tours. Upon arrival, guests will meet their in-water tour guide, who will escort them to the boat and capture photos throughout the experience!
During the boat ride, our knowledgeable in-water guide and captain will educate guests on the correct way to snorkel with these protected creatures, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all ages! Once a manatee is spotted in our expansive 600-acre Bay, guests will disembark to snorkel with the manatee. Our guide will lead guests to the manatees and take underwater photos during the entire tour. Guests are welcome to bring their own camera equipment or simply relax and let the in-water guide capture unforgettable memories!
What's Included
- In-Water Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Wetsuits
- Photo Package Included from May-November
- In-Water Tour Guide
- Bottled water
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Wetsuits
- Photo Package Included from May-November
What's Not Included
- Gratuity for captain and guide
- Towels and bathing suits
- Gratuity for captain and guide
- Towels and bathing suits
Additional Information
Complimentary Photos from May to November!
Our owner-operated tours are dedicated to providing small group, family-friendly excursions!
Our locally owned business operates vessels with a maximum capacity of 6 passengers, ensuring a private experience for you and your loved ones! Our tour guides boast extensive experience working with guests of all ages…
Complimentary Photos from May to November!
Our owner-operated tours are dedicated to providing small group, family-friendly excursions!
Our locally owned business operates vessels with a maximum capacity of 6 passengers, ensuring a private experience for you and your loved ones! Our tour guides boast extensive experience working with guests of all ages worldwide and specialize in family-oriented groups to offer you the highest quality experience swimming with wild manatees! As a small tour company, our guides can work closely with you to ensure a fun, stress-free experience that you deserve. If your group is smaller, you can rent the entire boat for a more private experience!
As a small, locally-owned company, quality is our top priority, and our experienced crew will ensure that you and your family have the best possible experience with us!
All necessary gear is included for your convenience!
- THIS EXPERIENCE CAN ONLY ACCOMODATE 6 PERSONS MAX!
Location
Nature's Discovery Manatee Tours
Southeast US Highway 19
Meet us at our shop location fifteen minutes ahead of your tour time to get checked in and suited up with wetsuits!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(758 Ratings)
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Amdriver1971
May 24, 2025
Bucket list experience - Bucket list experience, Amanda and Dylan were great guides, thanks for the awesome photos as well.
100% recommend this company
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Tammy_k
May 18, 2025
Wonderful! - Amanda and Dylan were our host . We loved them . Both very kind and knowledgeable. Saw several manatees up close , even a mom and her baby 🥰 pure sweetness !
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Hannahmj8443hv
May 12, 2025
Unforgettable experience ! - We had a brilliant memorable tour experience!
As first time manatee swimmers we were a little nervous. Amanda and the captain instantly made us feel relaxed and safe, explaining in detail about the tour and the manatees answering any questions we had and putting us at ease. Amanda and the captain were fantastic, their knowledge and friendliness made our experience enjoyable.
Amanda took some great photos which we will enjoy looking back on for time to come.
We were lucky enough to swim along with a manatee and its baby which was very special.
Thank you Amanda and captain (apologies we do not remember your name) for being great tour guides and giving us an unforgettable experience ! Jack and Hannah ❤️😁
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Constantin
May 7, 2025
Highly Recommended!! - Amazing experience with captain Evan and guide Mandy - you guys rock! Locating a couple of manatees took but a few minutes, and most of the time was spent swimming with those friendly giants! Highly recommending this tour company and the crew - thank you!!
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Y9597idpaular
May 4, 2025
Experience not to be missed - We had a great time on our boat trip to see the manatees. The trip was run very smoothly and professionally from start to finish. We never felt rushed or hurried along.
Swimming with the manatees is an experience I won't forget. They are such lovely gentle creatures and being so close to them was a treat. After the manatee encounter we had a boat trip and saw alligators, turtles and a pair of nesting osprey.
Amanda and Evan were very knowledgeable on manatees, other wildlife, and the history of bay.
I choose Nature's Discovery small group Manatee tour as we wanted a more personal experience that catered to our needs and Nature's Discovery tours provided just that.
Thank you Amanda and Evan for making our trip so memorable
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Aval964
May 2, 2025
Best Manatee Experience Ever - We went with Mandy and Evan and they were amazing!!! They deserve the five stars for going above and beyond to make sure we not only saw manatees but were comfortable as first time snorkelers. The manatees are so cute and friendly and we hope to do this again. And the scalloping maybe! 10/10
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Stany797
Apr 28, 2025
Great Time - Our guide (Hina) and our captain (Jake) were amazing. They were very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating to us! We had such a great time, we saw so may manatees... it was a wonderful experience.
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Kaga123
Apr 26, 2025
Highly recommended! - We had a fascinating tour with Amanda and Evan and were able to see several manatees. It was a pleasant little group and Amanda made sure that we always found another manatee that we could accompany in peace. Highly recommended!
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W427qxsusang
Apr 26, 2025
Amazing moments with the manatees! Experience of a lifetime. - Everything about this experience exceeded my expectations. Amanda was our guide and she was great! Patient, informative and seemed like she really enjoyed her job as a guide. Our captain Dylan was also awesome. He was so knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife and especially about the manatees. It was need up just being my husband and I on this tour because no other people signed up for the 7:00 AM tour. We were lucky enough to experience a very “special” encounter with the manatees. Amanda was able to capture so many great photos and so did my husband once he went back on the boat. This was truly a dream come true for me. Definitely recommend Amanda and Dylan. They were great! If you love manatees this is something you really need to experience.
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Jameshk6061zt
Apr 26, 2025
Great experience…but… - This review is long overdue. Had our 1st swim with the manatee in March. Our tour guide Mandy and Captain Bruce were fantastic. With a small group of six we saw several manatee & some babies. Awesome experience. Unfortunately one big downfall was a women named Hina/Hinda? We were the oldest three in the group. She told Mandy to take the old people. I said that's not very nice. She gave no response. We were right in front of her. She drove the van to/from Crystal River. I sat directly behind her both directions. Upon the return I told her what a great time we had & Mandy was fantastic. Her response “I guess I'll let her keep her job”. Wow! What???
Mandy thank you for everything you
were great. Watch your back.
Hina/Hinda watch your mouth.
Jake Couch & Evan Ward sometimes you need to eliminate the negative. Best of luck!
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