Private Manatee Swim Crystal River FL

Join our expert-guided manatee swim tour in Crystal River. Enjoy free photos, snacks, and beverages. Discover Florida’s elusive manatees up close.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pete’s Pier Marina - Manatee- Adventure offers Florida’s premier personalized manatee tours. Situated in Crystal River, home to the world’s largest manatee population, around 600 manatees gather at the Crystal River springs each winter. On our tour, you’ll have the chance to swim and snorkel with these gentle creatures, witnessing their beauty up…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • FREE TREASURE CHEST FOR CHILDREN
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • HOT CHOCOLATE
  • IN WATER GUIDE
  • Tea and coffee
  • FREE PHOTOS
  • wetsuit
What's Not Included
  • PARKING
Additional Information

Experience an unforgettable encounter with manatees while enjoying exceptional service. Our captains possess extensive knowledge of the Crystal River, ensuring the finest manatee tour available. Tours are offered daily throughout the year and include snacks and beverages.
Manatees are among the most remarkable and elusive creatures on Florida’s Nature…

Location
Pete's Pier Marina
Southwest 1st Place
After Parking Please meet us at Boat Slip 106
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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151g_raldinec
May 7, 2025
An incredible and unforgettable experience! - 1 - We were that all 4 and gous would not have been more than 6 and that is really important, because some groups were 10 or 15 around a manatee ... 2- We enjoyed the experience to the full without spending our time trying to take pictures. Our guide took care of it and sent it to us the same evening (and it’s included in the service.) 3- the kindness and authenticity of our Captain and our guide. 4- so yes, some companies have a beautiful boat, harmonized equipment (or everyone looks like everyone else 🤣) But I prefer the authenticity and intimate experience we were able to live. Thank you to them, a moment etched forever in our memories! PS: do not expect the water to be clear, the winds sometimes make the water very cloudy. That’s how it is, you have to accept it ☺️ Thanks again 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🙏🏻
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Meksfr
Apr 28, 2025
An unforgettable Adventure - The whole Tour was really awesome and will always be in our mind. Many thanks to the team. They took great care of us. We learned a lot about manatees and were able to get to know these amazing animals in a considerate way.
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Albert
Apr 27, 2025
Fantastic experience - Great and friendly staff. We went for a trip to swim with the manatees and loved it. They adapted the tour to our needs (with three kids you never know). At the end we went to a different place to see a real alligator out in the wild. The boat was modern and easy going. Good sun protection as well. Since we were at the end of the season the water turned green already but still perfectly able to see them.
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Casey_s
Apr 8, 2025
We loved our tour!! - We were a little late making it to our excursion. Between traffic and wrong turns…but Captain Al was very accommodating, which we are so grateful for! (But please don’t be late!!! Like we were…) Carols our guid was very knowledgeable and great with my boys!! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Thank you for helping us make great memories! Highly recommend going on this tour!!
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Don_b
Apr 6, 2025
A Private Manatee Adventure You're Going To Want To Do Again and Again - What an adventure! Even though it was the closing day of Manatee Season, they made sure to find us a manatee to view. While on our private boating experience through the brackish waters, we were taught all about how to spot a manatee & how to interact properly, along with so many facts and funny stories about their personal interactions. Once donning the wet suits and snorkels provided, we descended into Crystal River down a very sturdy metal ladder. After spending time with the manatee, we were shown the natural springs where we snorkeled with schools of fish and turtles. And while we were doing all of this, our guide Carlos was taking pictures and videos so everyone could truly just live in the moment. Water & hot chocolate were even provided to help warm up after the slight chill of the river. The teens loved everything about this tour and the adults came away with some amazingly memories! 10/10 will 100% book again next season!
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Mindy_h
Mar 26, 2025
Spring Break with Manatees - This tour was fantastic! Our family of 5 (kids are 6,9, and 15) had a blast swimming with manatees, checking out the springs and spending the morning with our amazing guides. These guys are fun, knowledgeable, friendly and made a 20+ year bucket list destination even better! It was just us on board, which made the trip extremely personable, my little guy did not want to leave his new buddy Carlos. Highly recommend!
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Jessica_k
Mar 23, 2025
Heck of a way to celebrate a 40th Birthday! - Captain Al and our tour guide Carlos made this an unforgettable experience for my best friends 40th Birthday. They were punctual, informative, kind, helpful, and knowledgeable! We had an amazing time, observing the manatees from a safe, respectful distance. You can tell that Captain Al and Carlos truly care about to animals as well as ensuring that their guests have an enjoyable experience!
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Theresa_w
Mar 7, 2025
Dream come true for our family. - Best experience! Knowledgeable tour guides. It was absolutely amazing swimming along the beautiful gentle giants. It was so surreal to be so close, and see them in their natural environment. The mommy and baby were just the sweetest.
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Brittany_s
Dec 25, 2024
Best tour I've ever had... - Best tour I've ever had such a great experience!!!! hands down A+++ the manatees were the best!!! Capitan AL and Carlos were great very experienced!!!
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From $350 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).