Overview
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Engage with the gentle giants of Crystal River on this private manatee swim tour. Limited to just six participants, this intimate experience allows for personalized interaction with Florida's beloved manatees in their natural habitat. Led by a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain and an experienced in-water guide, enjoy ample opportunities to snorkel and learn about these peaceful creatures while capturing memories through included photos and videos. Available year-round, with peak season from November to March, this tour is for private parties looking for a personalized experience. We will swim with manatees in their natural habitat with your private party. This tour includes snorkel gear, wetsuits, water, hot chocolate and tea during winter, and a photography package.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a very relaxed snorkeling experience. For the most part, all trips will be at most doggie paddling. We do encourage our guests to use their best judgement if they have physical limitations.
What To Expect
Three Sisters Springs
If the tide allows it, our company can visit Three Sister Springs and the wildlife refuge. We will either drive by on the boat or go into the water following the in-water guide.
Options
VIP Private Manatee Swim Tour
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hot Chocolate and Hot tea
Bottled water
We include mask and snorkel.
Wetsuit
Pete's Pier charges $10 for parking at the lot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You want manatees! You’ve got them!
Gary V,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great day. Nice boat. Very friendly captain and first mate. Saw manatees in first 5 minutes. Beware, water is very murky in the river. Captain navigated until we found more clear water. Huge manatees.
Fun with the manatee
Navigate313434,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Mac and Megan were super respectful of the wildlife and shared lots about manatee and the area. We had a lot of fun and saw a ton of manatee.
Fabulous manatee adventure!
mmlan,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful adventure- the captain and guide were knowledgeable and accommodating. We saw many manatees and snorkeled in 2 locations. It was a fabulous tour. Highly recommend.
Wonderful experience!
R2510RKashleyw,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour with Mac! We got to spend an amazing time swimming with a manatee and saw many. Definitely a bucket list experience! We would recommend Seacow Safaris to anyone wanting to get up close to the manatees.
Fabulous. My guides were great, especially for the kids.
John J,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00And it is a great experience for adults and children. Beautiful surroundings be sure to go in the a.m. so you see lots of manatee..
Snorkeling with the manatees
jayqlister,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super friendly and knowledgeable, they made sure we had a fun time
Such a cool experience with Seacow Safari
devonn2025,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We stumbled upon Seacow Safari on Groupon. We had looked at other companies in the area and it seemed like they really nickel and dimed you on fees and add ons. We loved that photos were included and Sea cow Safaris covers some of the fees themselves. We had such a personal experience since they keep their boat sizes small. Mac and his guide, Jess, were super caring and made sure we had the best experience possible. Swimming with manatees is such a cool experience and I’m sure you’d have a great time no matter which company you book with, but if you want the best experience possible I would recommend booking with Seacow Safari.
Private Afternoon Manatee Tour
66codys,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our third or fourth trip with Mac, and as usual, we had a blast. Went on a private 4:00 pm Manatee tour. Perfect time of day, as most of the crowd was coming in as we were going out. Saw lots of manatees. Got up close to a mom and baby. Experience of a lifetime. Got to see a beautiful sunset as we were coming back in. We'll be back for some scalloping this summer with Mac!
We went snorkeling to see...
John W,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We went snorkeling to see the manatees today and had an amazing experience. Morgan and Sarah were professional, patient, and very attentive throughout the trip. Everything felt safe and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
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