Semi-Private Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Use of equipment (mask, fins, snorkel gear and wet suit)
- Beverages (hot chocolate in the winter)
- US Coast Guard certified captain.
- Professional in water guide.
- Five dollar marina parking fee.
- Flash drive (available to purchase)
- Towel and swimsuit.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
821 Southeast US Highway 19
Crystal River, FL 34429, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Start your manatee tour at the most interesting place in the world, American Pro Diving Center in Crystal River, Florida. Arrive just minutes before your reserved tour time where you will find one of the finest five star PADI dive and snorkel facilities. Our friendly staff guides you and your family thru check in, gear up and a presentation on how to behave around manatees. Follow the in water guides on a short drive to the docks where there is plenty of parking. This manatee adventure is by boat on the spring fed waters of Crystal River where sea-sickness is never an issue. Experience the manatee water world either by snorkel or as a boat rider. Fun for the whole family. After returning to the docks follow the guides back to American Pro Diving Center to return gear, change into dry clothes, shop for souvenirs and watch your trip on the big screen TV. Great memories last a lifetime!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Use of full 3mm wetsuits (for extra warmth), mask, fins and snorkel
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Don’t forget your towel and a smile
- Please have your swimsuit on underneath your clothes for a quicker check-in
- Wetsuits are available in all sizes from toddlers (2 years old and up) to adults up to 5X
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (14)
Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-107016P12
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