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VIP Heated Manatee Snorkel Tour: Affordable Luxury
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889 Ratings
Crystal River
Experience the ultimate luxury of snorkeling with heated manatees in Crystal River’s Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Affordable prices, expert guides, and all-inclusive amenities.
Experience the ultimate luxury of snorkeling with heated manatees in Crystal River’s Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Affordable prices, expert guides, and all-inclusive amenities.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- River Ventures - Embark on your journey with a Coast Guard Certified Master Captain who will be your in water chaperon, educator and photographer. Your tour will run four hours from start to finish and everything you will need is included for one price. You will begin at our full-service tour facility, where you will be educated about the animals…
- River Ventures - Embark on your journey with a Coast Guard Certified Master Captain who will be your in water chaperon, educator and photographer. Your tour will run four hours from start to finish and everything you will need is included for one price. You will begin at our full-service tour facility, where you will be educated about the animals in a classroom type setting and receive tips for your snorkel tour to make the most of your day. You will be taught the in’s and out’s of ‘passive interaction’ as this ensures that the animals enjoy the experience as much as we do! You will then be suited up and transported to the dock, where a Coast Guard certified covered pontoon will be waiting for you. This rich estuary will amaze…..birds, fish and wildlife abound! Submerge yourself in the manatee’s world! Finish your adventure by viewing your Captain’s photos back at our facility and be sure to visit our one-of-a-kind gift shop! Our well-informed staff will direct to other local attractions, restaurants and answer of your questions before you are on your way.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Use of equipment (mask, snorkel gear and wet suit)
- Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish
- Beverages (bottled water, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and adult)
- Professional guide
- Use of equipment (mask, snorkel gear and wet suit)
- Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish
- Beverages (bottled water, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and adult)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and beverages (unless otherwise specified)
- Photo DVD (available to purchase)
- Towel and swimsuit
- Gratuities
- Food and beverages (unless otherwise specified)
- Photo DVD (available to purchase)
- Towel and swimsuit
Additional Information
Here’s an insider tip! Enjoy luxury at a budget-friendly cost! Our new season-heated, deluxe pontoon aspires to enhance your experience of viewing manatees by creating more intimate encounters! Witness the protected West Indian Manatee in the serene surroundings of Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Crystal River. Our licensed US Coast Guard captains…
Here’s an insider tip! Enjoy luxury at a budget-friendly cost! Our new season-heated, deluxe pontoon aspires to enhance your experience of viewing manatees by creating more intimate encounters! Witness the protected West Indian Manatee in the serene surroundings of Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Crystal River. Our licensed US Coast Guard captains and guides will lead you into the 600-acre spring water sanctuary for a chance to see and snorkel with these majestic creatures in the wild. All supplies, charges, refreshments, and drinks are covered.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wetsuits are available in 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 a plastic bag to hold your belongings
- Children Under 3 years old are not allowed on this tour. Please call for other options.
- Post COVID-19 Policy- We are mindful to thoroughly clean water vehicles between visitors.
Location
River Ventures
Southeast Kings Bay Drive
Please arrive at River Ventures 15 minutes prior to your tour departure.
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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(889 Ratings)
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Briannapw8665hg
Jun 14, 2025
Awesome - Awesome experience with Bryan, Mike, and Aiden. So much fun! Saw a few a manatees. Water was a bit chilly but it was very refreshing with the hot weather.
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Curiosity59528926990
Jun 11, 2025
Stunning Views and Incredible Staff - What an incredible experience!!! Captain Wade and Guide Crystal were amazing and soooo informative. They took us to some insanely gorgeous spots, they got us up close to a few manatees and were even able to get us into Three Sisters Springs!! A trip to remember!!!!!!
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Sherrysc6854va
Jun 4, 2025
So good we did it twice - You will have a blast doing this tour. Our guide was Trish and her husband. Steller service, amazing experience. Wet suites, pool noodle, and snorkle gear are provided.There is a small gift shop. Do not underestimate using the heated boat. The water is about 76 degrees, plus it's cold in florida in Dec. And Jan. A nice warm boat is a very nice amenity when you get out of the water. There are snacks and beverages on the boat. Bring a towel
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Thomasheby44
Jun 3, 2025
close up dive with the manatees - It was fantastic to se the manatees close up. Our guide new where to find them and we got a long amasing dive with the manatees.
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158stormet
May 31, 2025
Amazing experience - Had Liz and capt ang they were amazing Liz, who I know doesn’t work here on a regular basis is a medical person took time, kind, caring, and compassion with my friend who was with us. He was very unsure of being around the water, let alone the animals it was an amazing experience. I would totally suggest this to anybody else.
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Y9616faheatherg
May 29, 2025
Excellent experience!! - Capt Melissa and Piper were amazing on board the Ava! We had a great time and saw several manatees up close! Highly recommend!! Heather from Michigan ❣️
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Samanthaka1
May 26, 2025
So Much Fun I Did It x2 - 10/10 experience! I first did the semi-private tour with Capt Garrett and Guide Eli and had so much fun that I signed up for an afternoon tour after getting back to the shop. Second tour was with Captain Sam and Guide Ed. Both tours and teams ensured everyone had a memorable and educational experience. Snorkeling with manatees is magical and I hope to return in the winter!
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Jennifer
May 22, 2025
Coolest experience ever! - This was the coolest experience ever. Captain Wade and our guide, Piper, were so amazing. We learned a lot about the manatees and snorkeled near several of them, including mamas and calves. 10/10 recommend.
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Rolandc852
May 18, 2025
Bucket List Experience - Our Captain JJ and guide James were so incredibly amazing! This was truly a bucket list adventure and these guys did it spectacularly. We got to see some beautiful manatees and had some great conversation with these guys. We cannot recommend this experience enough. Thank you!!
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75jnb
May 17, 2025
Bucket List Item Checked - We had such an amazing time! Ed and Garrett were fun, informative, engaging and did I say fun?! Thanks for creating lasting memories!
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