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3 hours
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Go Local Manatee Tours offers unforgettable, up-close, and personal manatee encounters in Crystal River, Florida. Our daily small 6-passenger semi-private tours prioritize responsible tourism and minimize the impact on the manatees and their environments. As the only tour company in Crystal River owned and operated by staff raised here locally, we bring an unparalleled depth of knowledge and passion for the area, ensuring our guests receive an authentic and enriching experience. Moreover, being owner-operated means we are personally invested in every tour, guaranteeing a high level of personalized service and education, ensuring to maintain an equal balance of tourism and protection to our hometown. Additionally, we are proud to be the only tour company that offers our guests complimentary photo packages, allowing them to cherish their memories without any extra cost. This unique combination of local expertise, personal dedication, and added value truly makes our tours one-of-a-kind.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers who are not comfortable at least floating in the water
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
wetsuits
Bottled water
photo and video package.
defog
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gratuities
Parking (Pete's pier charges a 10 dollar parking fee)
towels
On our 3 hour semi private swimming with the manatee tours. We put a maximum of 6 guests to insure an intimate and educational experience. We embark our tour from Petes pier marina located in the heart of kings bay where the manatees can be located anywhere in our 600 acre bay. Once we find the manatees we then exit the boat and snorkel with the manatee. Our experienced guides lead the guests in the water throughout the entire at that time time they are taking photos and videos. All of our photos and small videos taken on the trip are included. Please note. This is a true wild life experience and we do not guarantee perfect conditions. As a small owner operated tour company we believe in transparency with our guests. A lot of tour companies advertise Crystal clear water and picture perfect attractions. During manatee season those are the most likely times to see manatees in or near the springs. Where the water is clearer. During spring, summer and fall. The manatees will be eating on our grass flats where visibility can very between 1 to 6ft. There is residential population of manatees that live in our bay year round. So you can still see manatees in the off season.
Duration: 3 hours
Photo and video packages
1,296 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Julianne T,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
I love that Go Local Manatee Tours is owned and operated by locals only. It was a private group of just friends. Walter and Joshua were a lot of fun and very informative.
Rebecca T,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
Great guide & captain (Josh & Walter) -- their knowledge & experience of the area & the manatees was very informative. Would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Tim p,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
DO IT! You will not be disappointed!!! Our guides were amazing, so knowledgeable and FUN. Warm water and gentle creatures of the waters
Anastasia F,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
Great experience! We loved everything about the tour and enjoyed swimming with manatees. We even saw mom and a baby manatee.
Darien A,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
Excellent experience-Pete and Devin were great! Definitely recommend. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The small group was perfect.
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