Crystal River Manatee Adventure: Swim with Manatees

Swim with manatees and explore the beautiful springs of Crystal River on an adventure with Crystal River Manatee Adventures. Book your tour now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Crystal River - Swim with manatees in Crystal River on a guided tour with an in water photographer. You will snorkel alongside manatees in their environment and see how gentle these giants truly are. You will learn fun facts about manatees and as you embark on this journey. You will be escorted to and from the dock on our heated boats. This…
What's Included
  • Snorkeling gear included
Additional Information

Plan your excursion with Crystal River Manatee Adventures, the place where enjoyment intertwines with the natural world! Our mission is to deliver an unparalleled experience filled with joy. Scheduling an outing with Crystal River Manatee Adventures guarantees an unforgettable adventure. Not only will you have the chance to swim alongside manatees, but…

Location
200 NE US Hwy 19
Northeast US Highway 19
You will come to 200 US Highway 19 to begin the process of your Manatee tour. We will get you suited up and ensure you watch a Manatee Safety video and from there we will transport you via van to our docks to board the boat for your tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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N1778idbrandyk
Sep 21, 2025
The best!!!! Professionalism, Fun-loving attitudes and Genuine Care for the Manatees - The best manatee experience we could have hoped for in the “off season”. Captain Chris and Giggles were super friendly, fun and went out of their way to find manatees and maximize our time in the water with them. But the rest of the time was filled with great memories too. We stopped by Three Sister Springs for some amazing photos (highly recommend the picture package) and lots of fish, stopped for a couple of dolphins, saw turtles and heron, and hunted for an alligator. They also gave us recommendations for lunch afterwards and other nearby activities. Had an amazing day all around. Highly recommend!!!
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Jasmine_c
Sep 20, 2025
We couldn’t imagine a... - We couldn’t imagine a better tour with any other company. The guides were knowledge, experienced, and fun to spend the morning with. Don’t book with anyone else!
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X7593peemilyc
Sep 16, 2025
Manatee boat tour and swim with picture package - Giggles and Captain Chris gave us an amazing tour, even in an off season period where we weren’t certain we would be able to see manatees in clear water, they went out of their way to scout out a manatee for us to view in crystal clear waters. Me and my family had an incredible experience with giggles getting us such a close look, yet still being respectful to the manatee. I would highly recommend their tour as they went above and beyond for us, even going over our allotted time to show us some more special places in the lake.
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Pierrerf3295qv
Sep 15, 2025
Captain Chris is great - Leah (giggles) and captain Chris could not have been more fun to be with. It was definitely worth repeating again. Highest rating to them.
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Baileyk394
Sep 14, 2025
Chris and Giggles are the BOMB! - The BEST experience we could have asked for! Chris and giggles were so kind and knowledgeable about the water ways, wildlife, conservation, and gave awesome recommendations! Will definitely be back.
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U7976gllorir
Sep 13, 2025
Don’t miss out - Best tour ever. Giggles and Captain Chris were the best! We saw manatees and swam in the beautiful springs. We loved it! Highly recommend
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I5519qvkc
Sep 7, 2025
One word wonderful - Words cannot express what a wonderful experience we had with Crystal River Manatee Adventure. Our guide Tiff, and Captain Kris went above and beyond to not only find animals in the typical off-season but then also give us a tour of the crystal clear three sisters. There knowledge of the area, animals and ecosystem was extensive and informative. Thanks again. We hope to come again in the busy season. ~ The Canadians Get the photo package you won’t be disappointed
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Sara_j
Sep 1, 2025
It was amazing to come... - It was amazing to come face to face with a manatee! Our captain Chris and guide Tiffany were knowledgeable and fun! We will go back in the winter when there are more manatees in the clear water.
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Mike_b
Aug 29, 2025
Capt. Chris was... - Capt. Chris was outstanding we put us right on top of the manatees and her calf. Leah aka giggles was our guide. She was outstanding. made sure our family was having a great time always stayed by our side. Would recommend them to everybody.
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Williamhz919xe
Aug 25, 2025
My Girlfriends Birthday swim with the Manatees!! - Chris & Sean provided such an amazing experience for my girlfriends birthday!! We swam with a Momma Manatee & her Calf & she loved every minute of it. I highly recommend them if you want such an experience!!
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From $70
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).