3 Hour Manatee Swim - Small Group w/complimentary photos!
Overview
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the beauty of Crystal River, Florida, by joining our eco-conscious and small-group manatee snorkel tours. Immerse yourself in the natural habitat of these gentle creatures as you swim alongside them. With a maximum of 6 guests per boat, we prioritize heartfelt and sustainable experience that benefits both our guests and the manatees.
Please remember that our manatees are not in captivity, so they are not trained to come up to you. These tours are conducted in their natural habitat, meaning that every tour we perform is different. All tours take place on Kings Bay, home to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge with Three Sisters Springs and King Spring
We are proud to be the only Manatee Tour Company in Crystal River Florida that has a education program for not only our manatees but now our onsite Aquarium with a focus on Native and Invasive species in Florida. The semi-private tour includes entry to the Aquarium
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
moderate to heavy exercise
If Snorkeling, guest must be able to get up and down 4 step ladder
Service Dogs/pets may be required to Purchase a private tour
Snorkeling is not recommended for anyone with recent surgeries
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Guests check in at the front desk, and then a tour guide will show everyone USFW's Manatee Manners video, instruct our snorkel briefing, and fit everyone for wetsuits. Once it is time, all guests will be shuttled down the dock to meet their Captain. Once on the boat the Captain will take everyone on Kings Bay to locate a manatee to snorkel with. The tour is 3 Hours in Total, with 1 hour of prepwork and 2 on the water. Prepare to spend up to 3 ½ hours including all of the necessary prep work before your tour Minimum of 2 guests required to preform the tour Our boats carry up to 6, for groups larger than 6 please contact us. Minimum of 3 people to perform tour This snorkel experience happens in the manatees natural habitat, which is what makes this so special! They are not captive animals and are free to roam any part of our 588 acre bay. Please keep this in mind when you book your tour, as every trip is different than the last and things like amount of manatees, water clarity, etc are out of our control.
What‘s Included
Wetsuit, pool noodle, mask and snorkel
Shuttle to Marina and Free Parking
Photo Package!
Hot Rinse Shower & Towel for shower
Ice Water and Snacks on Boat
Aquarium Entry
In Water Guide & Photographer
Gratuities
Bathing suit
Options
Manatee Swim Tour
Coffee, Hot Coco, water
Reviews
188 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Fantastic Cold Day in January!
T5191XWsarahr,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00WOW! What an amazing trip! Aubrey was our guide and Ken was our boat Captain. They were amazing! Aubrey was so knowledgable on the environment and the manatees. Ken was a great captain and made the boat ride enjoyable even in the cold!
Don't miss out!
shelbya411,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so much fun! All of the staff were fantastic! Our tour guide was surprisingly good at keeping track of us all and making sure we were doing good the whole time. Make sure to visit the aquarium that they offer as a part of most packages! It was so cute and the guy that runs it is very knowledgable and seems to really enjoy the animals!
Saw a few groups of...
Elaine S,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Saw a few groups of manatee. Nice that it was a small group. Go early if the weather permits it so it isn't so crowded in the viewing areas.
Manatee snorkeling
joanncM7053ZR,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Guides were great! Well worth the money with seeing so many manatee! I will come again.
We had such an amazing...
Melissa A,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such an amazing time! We got to see so many manatees and really appreciated all the staffs help and knowledge! Short video on Manatee safety before getting out wetsuits and hitting the water! Warning: Curious Manatees may try to nibble on your braids!
Great time!
susan t,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Collin and Captain Michelle took us out. We experienced manatees up close. Both had great attitudes and were very helpful.
A+++ Family Friendly Manatee Swim Guide Service
jacobcI5134BK,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I chose SeaDaddy's for my family's manatee swim because they were one of the only guide services in Crystal River that allowed a 1 year old on the tour without having to book the entire boat for a private tour. The crew was SO kind and patient with us as we navigated nursing and diaper changes as we were getting to leave. They ended up taking our family of 4 out on our own boat away from the rest of the group since we were moving at a bit slower pace than everyone else and at NO extra charge! They adequately prepared us for the experience and were so full of interesting manatee facts! The captain and two in-water guides clearly loved being out there with us and really helped us make the most of the experience! I can't recommend this place enough!
Best vacay ever
Nikki H,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best!!! My kids really don’t enjoy it because it was a little cold but the experience was amazing would absolutely do again.
The guides were great....
Joan O,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guides were great. They took us to an area that didn’t have other tour groups and were very watchful that everyone in our large group didn’t do anything to scare the manatees. They also took lots of pics for us.
All our needs got looked...
Carl S,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00All our needs got looked after perfectly! Both the dive master and the boat master where equally professional, courtesy and fun.
From US$95.00
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