• 498 SE Kings Bay Dr - Dive into the ‘OG’ swim with manatee tour at River Ventures’ full-service, one-stop adventure shop. Join our 5-star crew load up on manatee facts while our photographer captures your adventure in HD. Meet and greet the most experienced Crew in town at River Ventures Tour Center. Learn about USFWS Manatee Encounter Rules and get fitted for a wetsuit in a classroom setting. Board coast guard boat with full isinglass enclosure during winter. Cruise Kings Bay, Three Sisters Springs and more while searching for manatees. Swim with Manatee while Guide captures your experience with top-of-the-line HD action camera. Return to Tour Center, sip on coffee and hot cocoa while shopping for souvenirs /photos.

Expectations & Conditions
We prioritize both the satisfaction of our customers and the safety of the Crystal River manatees. It is crucial to maintain realistic expectations when engaging in encounters with wild manatees since we cannot control their behavior or migration patterns. Each trip is distinct, offering a unique experience for every individual. For detailed information on current conditions, we encourage you to contact us directly.

• Bottled water
• In-water Guide & Photographer
• Tea and coffee
• USCG Master Captain
• Mask, Snorkel & Full-length Wetsuit
• Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish

• Gratuities
• Photo Package
• Towel and swimsuit

Join River Venture’s 5-star crew and dive into the ‘OG’ swim with manatee experience with our HD photographer. Our full service, one-stop shop can guarantee manatees and more!

The ‘OG’ of Swim with Manatee:
Dive into the world of manatees with the largest and most experienced center in Crystal River and Homosassa – since 2004!

Manatee Guarantee Optional Upgrade($):
No manatees? No worries, we’ll refund you.

Tour options for any budget:
Save money or splurge, we have a tour for you.

Manatees, Dolphins & Airboats:
Combo-Tours, book for the manatee and stay with the dolphins

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Need we say more? 

Your A-Team:
Expert guides, pirate captains, underwater photographers and booking wizards

Eco-Edutainment: In-classroom presentation. Learn from our passionate guides.

• Adult pricing applies to all travelers
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Wetsuits are available in all sizes from toddlers (2 years old and up) to adults up to 5X
• It is advised that you have your swimsuit on underneath your clothes for a quicker check-in
• Please bring a towel and warm clothes to change into after your tour.
• Children under 3 years old are not allowed on this tour. Please call for other options.

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