As the leaders in the industry we feel it is our duty to have all our activities conducted by professionals. Our Manatee snorkel tours are guided by USCG Captain as well as a licensed and insured dive professional. Our in water professionals are trained as first responders, with First aid, CPR, AED administration and in-water rescue training. Captain and guides are also trained in manatee manners, through the Manatee Eco Tourism Association in coordination with United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The training allows us to lead the industry by operating the saftest tours on the water for our guest and manatees alike.
In demand: 60 of the next 120 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3 Hour Guided Manatee Snorkel lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $75 per person for this Crystal River experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 12:30 PM.
It can: 60 of the next 120 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We meet in the Dive Shop located at Port Hotel next to Waterfront Social. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Manatee Swim Center.
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Captan Paul and Mate Lucas were absolutely amazing for this great Easter egg hunt under the sea in Crystal River. They took us out on a perfect day in the sun and grabbed a ton of scallops for us rookies…I couldn’t recommend them enough for a 5 hour tour with great music as well!!! We will be back next year! Thank you guys for an incredible day on the water.
Amazing time. Brie, our guide, was wonderful and very informative. She made our tour. Ryan, our captain, kept non-swimmers entertained and informed. Highly recommended.
We had a fantastic day and have had a fantastic encounter with a manatee in addition to bald eagles. The snorkeling was great the captain and our Guidin was awesome. This was our third trip to Crystal River. And it was the best
This was a fantastic experience. Captain Jake and in water guide/ photographer Brie were both great. Many helpful hints about the area. They helped to create an unforgettable day. The photos are thrilling. Thankyou we will be back next time in the area. I would recommend this outfit to anyone unsure of who to choose. They are professional and friendly
Thank You for the great review. Our goal is to be fun, professional and informative and it sound's like Captain Jake and guide Bri delivered just that. Please come back and see us again for another amazing manatee experience.
Listen if you want that PRICELESS experience, this is the way to go. The entire staff was AMAZING. Our in water guide Bri was the best. She definitely knows what she is doing. A baby Manatee came up to me today. And hugged on my leg for like 3 minutes... I just listened to Bri and stayed still. Captain Mark her partner new EXACTLY where to go to get us in the water where the Manatees were. I'll definitely be back with more family and friends.
Thanks so much for the fantastic review! It sounds like you had a truly memorable time swimming with the manatees. We're so glad you you chose us and we can't wait to see you again in Crystal River!
What an amazing experience with Captain Steve and diver Ross. I knew this time a year could be it or miss with seeing a manatee but we got both a momma and her baby boy. Diver Ross guided us to where they were, took beautiful photos and video making this a great check off on my bucket list. Thank you both Steve and Ross for memorable experience
Awwww thank you , you are awesome! We're beyond thrilled that you loved everything — from our awesome crew to the family-friendly vibes, manatee knowledge and a safe and fun environment! Divemaster Ross loves sharing the manatees and capturing memories with pictures and videos. as well as Captain Steve. We are happy dancing over here to hear you checked off a bucket list item. We look forward to you coming back to have fun us at Manatee Swim Center ANYTIME!
Felt like a couple buddies taking you out to see something cool and they know all the spots. Bri and Rodney couldn’t recommend more our trip we got to see a momma and her baby. A must do experience
Your kind words about your manatee experience are so appreciated. We love making our guest days brighter and Captain Rod and Bri are a perfect example of that. We can’t wait to have the opportunity to make you smile again! Thanks for choosing us!
Visiting for the first time Florida and was able to cross off a life long dream of swimming with the manatees. Steve and Bri used a drone to scout out manatees. Within 10 minutes we got in the water with a cow and calf. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE! We swam for almost 1 hour. Bri stayed in the water with the tour. She was knowledgeable and great camera skills. The trip supplied a wetsuit, snorkel, mask and noodle. An added bonus was a warm cup of hot chocolate after the water. I can’t wait to be back!
Thank you so much for the sparkling review! It truly means the world to us that your bucket list dream came true with Manatee Swim Center. We're honored to have been a part of such a special memory, and we’re so glad you felt the love and care we pour into every tour. Bri will be thrilled to hear your shoutout too! Thank YOU for choosing us and for bringing such wonderful energy. Come back and see us again soon.
Easy to book with manatee swim centre and everything was very efficient from sorting out our wet suits, watching an informative video to getting set up on the boat. Bri and captain Steve were determined to find (sometimes elusive) at least one manatee for us and put up a drone - great idea ! Wonderfully we got to swim with and observe a large female and then a tagged one joined in and even gave us a friendly nudge. We next swam near the natural springs and glimpsed some alligators in a different part of the bay in the way back. A memorable experience. Thank you Bri and Steve.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! What a magical moment that you swam with a sweet manatee and another one gave you a friendly hi. Captain Steve and Bri love giving respectful, awe-inspiring interactions, with our manatees, while keeping the manatees’ well-being the top priority. Can’t wait to have you back for more unforgettable memories!
This was the coolest thing I’ve ever done! The manatees swam right up to me and my husband! Super clear water, it was so cool to see all the fish. Gonna be hard to beat that the rest of the honeymoon. Thank you guys so much!
Thanks so much for the fantastic review! It sounds like you had a truly memorable time for your honeymoon and swimming with the manatees. We're so glad you you chose us and we can't wait to see you again in Crystal River!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hour Guided Manatee Snorkel | 3 hours | 4.9 (15) | $75 | |
 The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer | 3 hours | 4.9 (2,655) | $76 | View |
 Small Group VIP (Heated in Winter) Manatee Snorkel Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (1,073) | $109 | View |
 Manatee Snorkel Small Group Tour | 3 hours | 4.9 (613) | $95 | View |
 Manatee Snorkel Tour from American Pro Diving Center | 3h 30min | 4.8 (312) | $65 | View |
 Morning Swim and Snorkel with Manatees-Guided Crystal River Tour | 3h 30min | 4.7 (185) | $75 | View |
 Crystal River - Private Manatee Snorkel Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (8) | $500 | View |