Join us as we explore the Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge to find and swim alongside the gentle giants. As you embark on your journey, your Captain and In-Water Guide will teach you everything you need to know about interacting with these gentle creatures. In addition to learning manatee facts and their behavioral patterns, our captains are extremely knowledgeable about the Crystal River and Florida’s manatees, so they’ll be able to answer any questions you may have. Our tours include full wet suits, mask, snorkel, hot chocolate, coffee, and towels. All of our tours leave from our private docks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Semi-Private Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour lasts about 3h 30min.
Prices start at $89 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 6:45 AM, 10:15 AM, and 1:45 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 us at our Dive Shop located on US HWY 19 next to KFC. We will offer a shuttle service to the boat if preferred. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by American Pro Diving Center.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Overall the excursion was a success! Bree and Taylor did a great job and were full of good information and even some humor! The manatees were amazing, and we found viewing them very relaxing and interesting. The only negative was that the water was somewhat cloudy and we couldn't always see them well.
Bri was an amazing guide and Taylor was our captain on the boat. They knew exactly where the Manatees would be and how to maneuver through all the other tours in the water so we could see the beautiful animals. They were funny and knew a lot of facts about Manatees too! We had the best time with the whole family!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour | 3h 30min | 4.5 (2) | $89 | |
 Crystal River: Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With In Water Guide | 3 hours | 5.0 (532) | $70 | View |
 3 Hour Small Group All Inclusive Manatee Swim with free Photo pkg | 3 hours | 5.0 (2,018) | $80 | View |
 Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Guide(Free Photos) | 3 hours | 5.0 (164) | $500 | View |
 Classic Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour with Free Photos | 3 hours | 5.0 (252) | $77 | View |
 Swim with Manatees: Eco-Educational Tour in Crystal River | 2h 30min–3h | 4.9 (253) | $100 | View |
 Crystal River Manatee Swim – 3 Hours, Maximum 6 Guests | 3 hours | 4.7 (241) | $80 | View |