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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Fam
Jul 13, 2025
Thank you Shawn and Capt. Chris for an unforgettable experience! - Shawn and Capt. Chris were great. Swimming with manatees is something I have always wanted to do and they made it a great experience for me. I will be sure to return from Texas and book with them again when I bring family next time. These guys are down to earth and knowledge about the town, manatees, and where to eat after the swim. It was a 10/10 experience. Thanks again Shawn and Capt. Chris.
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Q3661qddrewd
Jul 7, 2025
Great Family experience with Crystal River Manatee - Crystal River Manatee was a very professional and fun operation. We had a family of 11 with various different needs (some older, some special needs, some just stubborn!), so we were not the easiest group to handle. Crystal River Manatee did an amazing job supporting us and getting us all out to view. The operation also has immense love, knowledge and respect for the environment they operate in and the manatees they see. Would readily do this again!
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D9186fcmartinas
Jul 2, 2025
Amazimg manatees - It was a difficult day to watch….cloudy, rainy but we saw 4 and Sean did its best and it was amazing, funny and we fit a lot of Information
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Hw424
Jun 30, 2025
Awesome tour and wonderful staff! - We JUST went on this tour and it was great! Even though it's not "manatee season" these people made sure that they found some manatees before we left the dock to make sure ww got to swim with them. Overall it was a great experience! The captain and photographer were super knowledgeable about the area which made our trip much less stressful as well! This company deditnely gives you the experience you paid for! We will be using this company anytime we go back to Crystal River!
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Q3971agalexp
Jun 30, 2025
Awesome - Tour guides were really nice, and had a great experience. Saw a couple manatees and took us around the bay to show us the springs.
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Kirsten
Jun 25, 2025
Crystal River Manatee Adventure tour - We went on a manatee tour in the off season (June) but we were not disappointed. Sean, our guide, and Captain Chris were amazing at finding manatees and making sure we had an experience. They also took us to a beautiful swimming hole with lots of fish and a fresh water spring. They were full of interesting information about the wildlife, history of the river and gave us great recommendations to eat after. Everything you need is provided you literally just have to show up and get ready to enjoy.
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Ryan_p
Jun 23, 2025
Great time swimming with manatees - We had good weather swam with several Manatees, the boat captain and the in water guide were both helpful and friendly.
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Daydream19842101291
Jun 22, 2025
Summer swim with manatees - The guides were friendly and helpful. We were glad we did it! Great experience. Good time, the weather was nice. Thanks!
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T6691dxkarenr
Jun 21, 2025
Not many manatees today, however, giggles and capt chris were entertaining! - Easy company to work with. Not many manatees, but the boat ride was still great! Weather was good and water was so nice to swim in. Easy shuttle from check in to boat.
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B3286glnicoleh
Jun 20, 2025
A must! - Captain Todd and Leah were fantastic! Leah is a manatee magnet. They love her! Todd and Leah went above and beyond to make sure we had a terrific experience. Both were super patient with my daughter as well. Highly recommend!!
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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).