Experience a semi-private manatee snorkeling tour in Crystal River, Florida. Swim with these gentle giants in their natural habitat for an intimate and unforgettable encounter.
Experience a semi-private manatee snorkeling tour in Crystal River, Florida. Swim with these gentle giants in their natural habitat for an intimate and unforgettable encounter.
- Nature’s Adventure Center - Guests check in at the front desk, and then a tour guide will show everyone USFW’s Manatee Manners video, instruct our snorkel briefing, and fit everyone for wetsuits. Once it is time, all guests will be shuttled down the dock to meet their Captain. Once on the boat the Captain will take everyone on Kings Bay to locate…
- Nature’s Adventure Center - Guests check in at the front desk, and then a tour guide will show everyone USFW’s Manatee Manners video, instruct our snorkel briefing, and fit everyone for wetsuits. Once it is time, all guests will be shuttled down the dock to meet their Captain. Once on the boat the Captain will take everyone on Kings Bay to locate a manatee to snorkel with. The tour is 3 Hours in Total, with 1 hour of prepwork and 2 on the water.
Prepare to spend up to 3 ½ hours including all of the necessary prep work before your tour
Minimum of 2 guests required to preform the tour
Our boats carry 6-8 guests, for groups larger than 6 please contact us. Minimum of 3 people to perform tour
This snorkel experience happens in the manatees natural habitat, which is what makes this so special! They are not captive animals and are free to roam any part of our 588 acre bay. Please keep this in mind when you book your tour, as every trip is different than the last and things like amount of manatees, water clarity, etc are out of our control.

- Wetsuit, pool noodle, mask and snorkel
- Towels for post-tour showers
- Ice water and snacks on boat
- Transportation to dock
- Aquarium entry
- In-water guide & photographer
- Wetsuit, pool noodle, mask and snorkel
- Towels for post-tour showers
- Ice water and snacks on boat
- Transportation to dock
- Aquarium entry
- In-water guide & photographer
- Gratuities
- Bathing suit
- Gratuities
- Bathing suit
Explore the stunning Crystal River, Florida, by participating in our eco-friendly and intimate manatee snorkel tours. Experience the wonder of swimming in the natural environment of these gentle giants. With a limit of 6 guests per boat, we ensure a meaningful and sustainable adventure that benefits both our visitors and the manatees.
Please note that…
Explore the stunning Crystal River, Florida, by participating in our eco-friendly and intimate manatee snorkel tours. Experience the wonder of swimming in the natural environment of these gentle giants. With a limit of 6 guests per boat, we ensure a meaningful and sustainable adventure that benefits both our visitors and the manatees.
Please note that our manatees are wild and not trained to approach humans. These tours occur in their natural surroundings, making each tour a unique experience. All tours are conducted in Kings Bay, home to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, featuring Three Sisters Springs and King Spring.
We take pride in being the sole Manatee Tour Company in Crystal River, Florida, offering an educational program not only about our manatees but also our onsite Aquarium, focusing on Florida’s native and invasive species. The semi-private tour includes access to the Aquarium.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- moderate to heavy exercise
- If Snorkeling, guest must be able to get up and down 4 step ladder
- Service Dogs/pets may be required to Purchase a private tour
- Snorkeling is not recommended for anyone with recent surgeries
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.