Private, Personalized Experience Enjoy an intimate manatee swim tailored to your group—no crowded boats, just you and nature. Expert Local Guide Learn about manatees and the Crystal River ecosystem from a knowledgeable, certified guide. Crystal-Clear Spring Waters Swim in calm, spring-fed waters perfect for safe, up-close manatee encounters. Beginner & Family Friendly Great for all ages and experience levels—no snorkeling skills required. Flexible Group Pricing $500 covers up to 6 guests, with the option to add more at a per-person rate. Eco-Conscious Approach We prioritize manatee safety and follow respectful wildlife interaction guidelines. Unforgettable Experience Create lasting memories gliding alongside Florida’s gentle giants in a truly unique setting.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Crystal River - Private Manatee Snorkel Tour lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $500 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 6:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 1:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet at our retail center located at 821 SE US HWY 19 Crystal River, FL 34429, 10-15 minutes prior to the tour start time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by American Pro Diving Center.
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We had a lovely time with Laura(guide) and Erin (captain). They made sure they understood what was important to us and designed the tour to accomplish our goals. They pointed to birds, fish, nests and when we found the manatees Laura and Erin worked as a team to make sure we had the best swimming experience.
We had a great time out on the boat with Captain Dirty Mike ! I can’t recommend him enough. He is so nice & very informative. We got to go snorkeling & got to see so many Manatees! It was amazing, definitely the best part of our whole trip. We will definitely be back during our next vacation.
Our family had the best experience with Captain Dirty Mike snorkeling and seeing Manatees! We will absolutely be back to do it again.
I had an excellent time with my family, Brianna was an amazing guide. We saw a ton of manatees! Our captain Mike was super cool as well. He made us all hot coco after our snorkel! 100% would go again.
AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Rodney, our guide, was awesome. We saw manatees up close and personal! It exceeded all expectations.
If you don’t come hear yo are stupid
Rodney and Ryan were awesome. Definitely well come back and refer to people!
Rodney rocks. Very fun trip. Cool manatees.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal River - Private Manatee Snorkel Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (8) | $500 | |
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 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 (311) | $65 | View |
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