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|---|---|---|---|---|
Swim with Manatees: Eco-Educational Tour in Crystal River | 2h 30min–3h | 4.9 (253) | $100 | |
Crystal River: Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With In Water Guide | 3 hours | 5.0 (539) | $80 | View |
Clear Kayak Tour and Optional Swim with Manatees in Crystal River |
Join us in the only place where swimming with wild manatees is legally permitted—and do it the right way. Crystal River Watersports offers a guided, eco-conscious experience that emphasizes education, sustainability, and wildlife respect. We limit group sizes and operate with certified in-water guides trained in manatee manners, ensuring a meaningful and ethical encounter. Guided swim with wild manatees in the Kings Bay, Guides act as phographer and Onboard naturalist briefing on manatee behavior, conservation, and local ecology Use of wetsuits and snorkel gear incl Professional in-water guide to ensure respectful interactions and safety with current CPR and SCUBA agency trained professionals. Eco-Ethical Focus: We are members of the Save the Manatee Club Guardian Guide program and voluntarily adhere to the highest standards of responsible wildlife tourism.
In demand: 32 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 3.
The address is our marina/dive shop and here you will get ready for your boat tour and manatee swim.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Swim with Manatees: Eco-Educational Tour in Crystal River lasts about 2h 30min–3h. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $100 per person for this Crystal River experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
It can: 32 of the next 60 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 Guests should drive to the Marina which is located one street directly BEHIND the Days Inn. (Not the Gift Shop which is located next to the Days Inn.) The Marina is a pink and yellow building with a gravel parking lot on Tallahassee Rd. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 253 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Crystal River Watersports.
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| 2h 30min |
| 5.0 (46) |
| $65 |
| View |
Classic Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour with Free Photos | 3 hours | 5.0 (252) | $82 | View |
Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Guide(Free Photos) | 3 hours | 5.0 (164) | $500 | View |
Three Sisters Springs Kayak And Swim Eco-Tour Crystal River | 2h 30min | 4.8 (182) | $78 | View |
Crystal River Manatee Swim – 3 Hours, Maximum 6 Guests | 3 hours | 4.7 (243) | $80 | View |