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Crystal River Small-Group Manatee Encounter with Photos

Crystal River Small-Group Manatee Encounter with Photos

4.9 (612) 🕑 3 hours Free cancellation

Have a thrilling bucket-list experience swimming with manatees on this intimate tour with maximum six people. The only place where people can snorkel with manatees, Crystal River is home to hundreds of the fascinating sea creatures. You’ll take a boat to Three Sisters Springs and swim with the manatees as a guide takes incredible photos available for purchase.

Languages: English
📍135 NE 3rd St, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
🏢Operated by Fun 2 Dive Manatee Tours

Highlights

  • Have the adventure of a lifetime swimming with manatees in Crystal River
  • All snorkeling gear and wetsuits are provided for ease
  • Your guide takes professional photos as you snorkel with manatees
  • Experience an intimate tour with a local guide and small group

What you'll see & do

  • Arrive to our full service tour facility and gift shop located in the historical district of beautiful downtown Crystal River, Florida. All manatee tours are conducted daily, year round, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Choose the best tour option to fit your group's size, budget, and departure time. All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration and include all snorkeling gear (Mask, Snorkel, and Wetsuit) at no additional cost. Guides accompany guests into the water on all manatee tours to ensure the best possible experience for both man and manatee. The guide also takes pictures of your manatee encounter which are available for purchase at the conclusion of your tour. You will have an opportunity to view the up to 100 images captured during your experience.
  • The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge provides a sanctuary for manatees both in summer and winter. You will enjoy observing them from both the boat and in the waters of the refuge.
  • In the winter Three Sisters Springs provides a safe haven for manatees escaping the cold temperatures of the Gulf of Mexico. As long as the temperatures are not too cold, guests may swim into Three Sisters Springs to observe the manatees.

What's included

  • Small Groups (No cattle boats)
  • Scenic boat ride to the springs.
  • Commitment to provide you with a 5 star exprience of a lifetime.
  • Free Parking
  • All snorkeling gear - Mask, snorkel, and wetsuit.
  • Professional licensed and drug tested captains and guides.
  • In-Water Guide

What's not included

  • Bathing suit and towel.
  • Sweatshirt or Jacket (During winter months)

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pricing is the same for children and adults, all persons going on tour must have a ticket regrdless of age.

Children 3 years old and up are welcome with paid ticket.

Children under the age of 3 are welcome on private trips (call for private trip pricing)

Wetsuits available in sizes from 2 toddler to adult 4X.

All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration.

Photo packages of your manatee experience available for purchase after your tour.

Service animals are allowed if booking a private tour.

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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