Manatee Swim Tour with Photographer

Experience the thrill of swimming with manatees on our top-rated bucket list tour. Spread out and enjoy plenty of space at Explorida Adventure Center. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Explorida - Manatee Swim Tours - Hop aboard one of our safe, comfortable, and clean US Coast Guard certified vessels where you will join your Master Captain to embark on your journey into the Kings Bay refuge waters. Our master captains are trained to find manatees on your manatee tour, even in the offseason, and will deliver the best manatee tour…
What's Included
  • Safe USCG Certified Boats
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Included wetsuit rental
  • Float noodles provided
  • Snorkel gear available
  • Professional in-water guide and photographer
What's Not Included
  • Photos and videos available for an additional fee at the end of your tour.
Additional Information

The Manatee Swim tour at Explorida made it to Trip Advisors 2022’s ‘Top Ten Must-Do Experiences GLOBALLY!’ Don’t miss the chance to swim with the manatees – it’s an unforgettable event! Avoid the crowded dive shops. At Explorida, there’s plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. Explorida Adventure Center houses a vast, superior facility with climate…

Location
545 N Citrus Ave
North Citrus Avenue
The Explorida Adventure Center is the first Building on the left when turning west on to N. Citrus Avenue from Highway 19.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Goplaces62479152932
Mar 29, 2025
Pinky swimming/snorkeling with a Manater - Had an awesome afternoon and the perfect day to swim with the Manatees. Our Captain, Marty, and tour guide, Topher, were great (funny too). They made sure everyone in our party was well informed and safe throughout the excursion. Highly recommend Florida Exploria for all Manatee tours...ask for Topher and Marty when you arrive!
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Lbiegler
Mar 28, 2025
Memorable trip! - The captain Tyler and guide Megan were so good at spotting the Manatees, we had a blast on our trip. Megan took so many awesome photos that I decided having my own camera wasn’t necessary! The hot cocoa at the end warmed my son right up, we definitely will return!
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Richpetrosino
Mar 27, 2025
Swim with manatees was great - Adam and John were both fabulous host and captain. The trip was enjoyable, we found several manatee to observe and see while swimming, and the crew and folks were inviting and taught us several things. A great trip. Highly recommended
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Cassiebelle1
Mar 26, 2025
Great late season manatee viewing - We had a great experience despite it being the end of manatee season. The guides were so friendly and helpful in finding the potatoes. We saw a mama and baby! The hot chocolate helped at the end of the ride too. Thanks!
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568avap
Mar 23, 2025
Manatee tour to remember! - We had an absolutely wonderful time on our manatee tour with Madeleine and Captain Gavin. They were both incredibly knowledgeable and had a great understanding of the wildlife and town. They made us feel very comfortable and confident, all while fostering a safe environment! We saw so many manatees, and our boat ride was so much fun. They laughed with us, took awesome pictures, and made this a memory we will never forget!! Thank you guys so much! - Abby, Laura, Evie and the kids.
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Maryku1047oj
Mar 21, 2025
Great experience - We had a great time! The captain and guide were knowledgeable and engaging. Made us all feel comfortable and enjoy the experience. Would recommend!
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F8141xbsandral
Mar 21, 2025
Refreshing! - It was awesome! Saw many manatees. The springs felt refreshing! Would love to do again! The manatees were so majestic & beautiful!
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17marybethl
Mar 21, 2025
Worth the trip! - Just had an amazing trip with our in water guide/ stand up comedian Topher and Captain Tyler. From start to finish, our tour was organized and informative. We learned a lot about the manatees and they knew exactly where to go to find them. They even had hot cocoa waiting for us on the boat after our swim. I highly recommend this team if you’re in Crystal River and looking for a fun adventure!
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Climber12690300253
Mar 21, 2025
Making Core Memories! - Topher and crew were awesome! Super knowledgeable and loved his "dad jokes!" He spent extra time with my youngest who felt a bit uneasy in the open water which I greatly appreciated! I would highly recommend this tour!
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Stephanie
Mar 29, 2025
Disappointed manatee tour - Wasn’t the crystal clear water with dozens of manatees as advertised. We had to chase down the 3 we did see in the lake. Never got a good view of single photo. Water is was very merky like peas soup; could barely see my hand in front of my face under water. Disappointed. Staff was pleasant and patient but the tour group needs to do better.
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