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Home/Destinations/Crystal River/Crystal River manatees
Manatees · Crystal River itinerary

Crystal River Manatees: The Best Itinerary

Crystal River is the manatee capital of the world. Here is how to meet them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Manatees
  2. 2Three Sisters
  3. 3Airboat
  4. 4Kings Bay

Manatee snorkel

Swim with the gentle giants.

Three Sisters Springs

Their crystal-clear haven.

Airboat

Explore the wider marshes.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Crystal River — prices per person.

Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Guide(Free Photos)
Crystal River
Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Guide(Free Photos)
5.0(164)·3 hours
from$500/ person
via Viator
Miami: 60 Minute Private Everglades Airboat Ride
Miami
Miami: 60 Minute Private Everglades Airboat Ride
5.0(167)·1 hour
from$135/ person
via Viator
Semi Private Manatee Swim Tour
Crystal River
Semi Private Manatee Swim Tour
5.0(322)·3 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Crystal River: Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With In Water Guide
Crystal River
Crystal River: Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With In Water Guide
5.0(530)·3 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
3 Hour Small Group All Inclusive Manatee Swim with free Photo pkg
Crystal River
3 Hour Small Group All Inclusive Manatee Swim with free Photo pkg
5.0(2,016)·3 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Classic Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour with Free Photos
Crystal River
Classic Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour with Free Photos
5.0(252)·3 hours
from$77/ person
via Viator
Private River Of Grass Everglades Airboat Adventure
Florida
Private River Of Grass Everglades Airboat Adventure
5.0(182)·1 hour
from$200/ person
via Viator
Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer
Crystal River
Small Group Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide and Photographer
5.0(632)·3 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator

Crystal River manatees — FAQ

When is manatee season?
November to March, when they gather in the springs.
Can you swim with manatees?
Yes — it is the only place in the US you legally can.
What are Three Sisters Springs?
A group of clear spring vents and manatee haven.

Explore more in Crystal River

Manatee SnorkelThree Sisters SpringsKayakingRainbow RiverHomosassa Springs