Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer
Description
Enjoy a close, personal encounter with the West Indian Manatee as you snorkel with them under the guidance of a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain. Our small group (no more than six guests) tours are conducted daily in the beautiful Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Get up close and personal with these amazing mammals and learn about the ecosystem and their habitat. Unlike many tours, these Captains will actually swim with you and your group to ensure that you have a memorable experience. While in the water, your captain/tour guide will take high-definition photos and videos of you and your group which you will be able to view and purchase at the end of your trip. Your price includes all snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, wetsuit) and complimentary coffee or hot cocoa.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Guests with limited mobility are welcome, but must call us to make prior arrangements
- Single travelers may be required to change time or date of tour depending upon availability
- Use of a ladder is required to get into/out of the water. Please give us a call if you have any health related questions.
Reviews(1,396)
It was so good! My mom and I came to Tampa for the first time and although we knew it wasn’t manatee season, we still got to see them! The tour team went above and beyond looking for them for us to see, and it was awesome. They are very respectful with the animals and very friendly to the group. Sarah was fantastic too! She was out tour guide, and was so passionate and caring; the ride was perfect because of her! If you’re thinking about going to the Crystal River this tour is fantastic!
Thank you ladies so much! You were both a delight to have as our guests and I hope that you can make it back from Puerto Rico in the wintertime!
Capt. Ron and Andy were great! We found a single manatee and swam with it. Then all aboard and he took us to Three Sisters Spring which was amazing! My grandson was awestruck by the clarity of the spring. After swimming in the springs we loaded up and Capt. Ron took us on a little tour and we saw an alligator sunning himself. But we noticed his jaw was missing and Ron, knew the whole story. We had a fantastic time and recommend to everyone as it’s quite the experience. Thank you again Ron and Andy for sun h an enjoyable time.
Thank you very much! We had amazing time with you and Dallas. We love the excitement of showing our guests our manatees and other wildlife when we can find it.
The team was professional and personable. We had bad weather, and they were accommodating to us to ensure our little manatee-loving girl got her tour. Love this place, and highly recommend!
I'm soooo glad you guys were able to be flexible. It all worked out great and we were very happy to make her wish come true!
We had a wonderful experience. Although it was off season for the manatees, the crew made it thoroughly enjoyable, were knowledgeable regarding the manatees and area, and made sure we had a great time. They even recommended places for us to visit and eat as we were first timers there. As first time snorkelers, my wife and son really enjoyed the guidance set forth by our tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone and look forward to coming back with our family again.
Thank you so much for the nice review. We try extra hard in the summers to find our manatees and it's not always easy, and patience on the part of our guests pays off in the end. We'd love to have you guys come back in the season!
Very affordable and enjoyable tour! Ron was great at finding manatees even during the warm months and we had a blast!
Thank you guys so much! Yeah, the warmer months can sometimes be a challenge, but finding manatees is what we do! We'd love to have you guys back in the season as well!
Lots of fun! Great knowledgeable guides! Lots of fun! Great knowledgeable guides! Lots of fun! Great knowledgeable guides! Lots of fun! Great knowledgeable guides!
Thank you very much!
This was an incredible trip and we saw a manatee even in off season. The guides were knowledgeable kind and patient. They also take video and photos for you if you’d like to purchase at the end. They also take you to snorkel in three sisters spring. Such a majestic and beautiful experience of the Florida
Thank you so much! Summertime trips can be great, sometimes they just take a little patience and you guys were great about that! We'd love to show you our wintertime experience some time!
My husband and I specifically booked with this company because of the smaller group size, and the good reviews helped. The staff was knowledgeable, funny, and entertaining. Because we were out-of-season, seeing Manatees isn’t guaranteed and almost thought we wouldn’t. We’d see them on the drone, but they’d disappear by the time we got there. Then we ran into four and had an amazing time. We also got to visit the Three Sisters Springs! An amazing time. Highly recommended.
Thanks for the awesome review! Yeah, those manatees showing up by the springs were definitely the stars of the show! You guys and your persistence definitely paid off!
This was an awesome first time experience! Even though we were outside of manatee season, our guide worked to make sure we saw manatees! She was knowledgeable and friendly and made it a great overall experience. We also loved our boat captain. We will definitely be back!
Thanks so much for the kind words! Mike and Sarah make a great team and they had a great time showing you guys our springs and wildlife! We can't wait for you to come back in the season, it should be even better!
We loved everything about the trip. The captain and guide were very invested in making sure we had a great time.
Thank you very much for the 5 stars! We pride ourselves on making sure we put every effort in giving our guests an amazing experience and we're super glad you noticed! We'd love to have you come back when we have even more manatees to show off!
