Manatee Tour: Swim with Crystal River Giants

Dive into a unique adventure swimming with manatees in Crystal River. Capture unforgettable moments with free photos. Book your VIP tour today.

Duration: 3 hours, 1 minute
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pete’s Pier Marina - Small Group with a Maximum of 6 Passengers. Enjoy an Enclosed Heated Boat with Complimentary Photos. This All-Inclusive Tour features an In-Water Guide. Experience swimming with manatees on this nature-centric Crystal River tour. Observe these magnificent creatures in their natural environment, guided by an in-water expert who…
What's Included
  • 5-star experience commitment
  • Bottled water
  • In-Water Guide & Free Photos
  • Small groups, max 6 passengers
  • Scenic boat ride along Crystal River Archaeological State Park
  • Tea and coffee
  • All snorkeling gear included
  • Professional licensed and drug-tested captains and guides
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Bathing Suit and Towel
Additional Information

Small Group - Maximum of 6 Passengers. Enjoy an Enclosed, Heated Boat with Complimentary Photos and a Water Guide on an All-Inclusive Tour.
Manatee Adventures offers Florida’s premier personalized manatee tours. Situated in Crystal River, home to the world’s largest gathering of manatees, approximately 600 manatees visit the springs each winter. On this…

Location
Pete's Pier Marina
Southwest 1st Place
Our Vessel is docked in Boat Slip 106. You will see sign that says Scallop Adventures .com - Please Come to slip 106 after you have parked. Upon your arrival in Pete’s Pier Parking lot please give us a call.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Susan_l
Apr 30, 2026
Swimming with Manatees - We did this activity right at the end of the Manatee season. We did see some but the water wasn’t very clear - you could see them when they surfaced. Our guides were excellent and very informative. We ended up seeing lots of wild life when we went on a boat tour. We really enjoyed our morning - thank you
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Marcie_g
Apr 7, 2026
It was an amazing... - It was an amazing experience to swim with the manatees. My granddaughter had a blast so up close and personal I would do it again thank you so much.
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M6165uxmichellet
Apr 7, 2026
Great end of season experience - Great tour guides! Christian and the captain were an exceptional wealth of information, found us amazing experiences and were a lot of fun. The manatee were sparce this time of year, but our guys knew where to go to find them! Thank you!
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Adaman8268dz
Mar 30, 2026
Small intimate excursion - Ultimate manatee experience, Alan and Joanna were amazing and I had every expectation met especially being the end of season.
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Dawnhn3389tb
Mar 27, 2026
Memories for a lifetime - What a great experience! Since it was late in the season, we only saw one manatee but our guide made sure we stayed with her for quite awhile. Such a gentle giant. The wet suits and snorkel equipment looked brand new and well cared for. With the free pictures, the price was well worth it. Only having 6 in the group made it easier to see the manatee without feeling crowded. We would definitely do this again earlier in the season.
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Pamelafe687md
Feb 26, 2026
Great Tour ahead of the Crowds - We did the small group (6 or less) tour at 6:30am in mid-February. It was a fantastic tour! Starting out that early in the morning got us into the area where the manatees are with no one else around. The guide and captain were excellent. They were knowledgeable and accommodating, and the heater and hot chocolate early in the morning were much appreciated!
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R3715zwchristinac
Feb 24, 2026
Amazing manatee swim - This was amazing!!! The captain and tour guide were great and very accommodating and fun!!!
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Cindi_s
Feb 5, 2026
Bucket List Trip - What a great experience. Captain Alan and Joanna, the “first mate, boat handler, photographer, etc” were fantastic. They were able to find manatees and give us a bucket-list experience. There were 5 of us in the group celebrating our mother’s 90th birthday. She had the time of her life. The quality of their wetsuits were first class along with their masks and snorkels. With all of us being scuba divers, we usually bring our own, but decided to take a chance and left our mask and snorkels at home. Glad we did. The day we went out was chilly. We appreciated the hot tea and cocoa when we got out. We loved the heater too! Alan was kind enough to help us into the boat if we needed it and also help us out of our wetsuits if needed. These people made the trip fun. I would highly recommend them.
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Escape19196303878
Jan 29, 2026
Manatee excision swimming - Captain Al and Lonnie( helper) were helpful, patient and took us to clearer water to see manatees Hope to go again sometime
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Ericar87
Jan 28, 2026
Everything we hoped for! - What a great experience! Captain Al and crew were so friendly from my first phone call to exiting after the swim. Captain Al took us directly to the manatees. He provided great information and facts about them. The entire experience was absolutely amazing. The great pictures were an added bonus. Would highly recommend this tour and would use services again
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From $75
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).