Private Tour

All Inclusive Private Manatee Swim

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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, and coffee and hot cholate All of our tours leave from our onsite private docks, with heated changing facility and hot showers.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

We serve Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Tea on every tour!

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Full 5mm Wetsuits

What To Expect

Not all manatee swim tours are created equal! As the leaders in the industry we feel it is our duty to have all our tours conducted by professionals. Our Manatee snorkel tours are guided by USCG Captain as well as a licensed and insured dive professional. Our in water professionals are trained as first responders, with First aid, CPR, AED administration and in-water rescue training. Captain and guides are also trained in manatee manners, through the Manatee Eco Tourism Association in coordination with United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The training allows us to lead the industry by operating the saftest tours on the water for our guest and manatees alike.

Options

All Inclusive Private Manatee Swim

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Bri & Mark were amazing
632abigaleh,
Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Captain Mark and Bri were great tour guides. Swimming with manatees was the best experience! We will be back again. We can't wait for it.
Private Manatee Tour
H2362FYrk,
Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Planned this family private tour for my 2 year old son to experience swimming with the manatees. Our expectations were achieved, it was magical. Since he is not an early riser, they were able to accommodate us at later time to go out and everything was provided with top notch equipment and crew. Jake and Andrew ensured my son got the swim of a lifetime and catered to his experience.From the time we were greeted at the door for check in with Marie, who made us feel at home and welcomed, we could not have planned a better way to bond as a family. Thank you for making him smile, we will be back!!!
Personal, educational, mindful- the only tour you should be taking especially with small children!
775hayleem,
Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
YES- it’s worth the extra money!!! This is absolutely hands down the best manatee tour I have ever been on. The captain and diver- Andrew and Jake were super. We got out early before the big crowds of people and got an extremely personal experience. If you want an experience that is personal and educational this is for you. Jake was amazing in the water. Initially my little cousin was having a hard time relaxing and learning to just float- after some gentle coaching he did great and Jake got amazing pictures of him floating with the resting manatees. If you have small children that may be nervous or aren’t fully comfortable in the water- this is the tour for you. You can really tell that this crew and company truly care about the manatees and aren’t just trying to hustle like the bigger flashier tours. Andrew was a great driver and even maneuvered the boat into the shallows so Jake could grab a trashed pool noodle. Jake was with us the whole time, all we had to do (and all you’re supposed to do!!) is just float! Jake helped us stay near the manatees without disturbing them and instructed us when the manatees wanted to get in close- one even held my hand!! I definitely recommend getting out earlier because once the big tour crowds came in- the manatees were not as comfortable and the water got very stirred up because the bigger groups were not really following Crystal River’s rules for swimming/interacting.
What a manatee!
SALLYF1319,
Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a wonderful, personalized experience! This outfit has a telephone number and works around your schedule. Mark was my captain and it is evident that he loves his job! Bri took me out to see manatees grazing, sleeping, and swimming when one youngster swam up and played with us. He pulled my hair, “kissed” me, took me in his flippers and swam with me! What an adventure!
Private Manatee Tour
K1460PLjd,
Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Simply AMAZING! From our booking experience with Maria, who delivered knowledge of manatees and tour information with a smile and outstanding customer service, to our tour with Captain Chaz and Guide Bri KUDOS!! Chaz and Bri went above and beyond to share with us an unforgettable manatee encounter. The manatees were plentiful and the heated boat was a plus!! We will be back with out a doubt.
Early morning treat: manatees and dolphins
K8460QDsarahk,
Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful experience. We did the early morning tour and getting up was so worth it. Bri was a lovely guide and Steve a faulous captain. We did swim with a manatee mom and her calf and even got to see one of the springs. The absolute bonus was on our way back: a couple of dolphins came into the bay to hunt their breakfast. It was amazing to see these animals that close to the boat. Bri took nice pictures of us and filmed some videos of the manatees and dolphins.
An absolute must 5* We had an amazing time!
ccardsuk,
Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An Absolute Must! 5* My family and I had an absolute blast today and couldn’t be happier. Our skipper Captain Steve & our guide in the water Bree were so insightful, knowledgeable, friendly and just a blast to be with. We got to see exactly what we came for. We even saw a big momma with her calf which was fantastic. Steve & Bree got us into some great diving spots and we were literally face to face with these beautiful gentle giants. Steve & Bree gave us a bonus tour/dive of the three sisters springs. One of the most unique and beautiful places we have seen. The tour even provided us with some delicious hot cocoa to warm us up after our swim. Nothing was too much trouble for Steve & Bree. All our questions were answered in a very polite and professional manner. We cannot recommend this tour and swim highly enough! It made a great change and break away from the parks for a day. If we return to Florida, we would rebook again in a heartbeat. Book now, you will not be disappointed. Ask for Captain Steve & Bree, they were awesome.
Manatee
212antb,
Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing people. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Seen manatees, different fish and even a gator. Went to the 3 sister springs to swim with just a request.
Best time of the vacation!
davidsA2399MD,
Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an amazing time with my group, and I couldn’t believe the size of the manatees! The tour was truly a once in a lifetime experience, and I’m so happy we made the decision to go with manatee swim center. Bri and Steve were our guide and captain and they knew just about everything you can about the area and wild life which was so helpful! They found us manatees to swim with within the first few minutes of getting on the boat with Bri’s drone flying skills, which was awesome to watch happen. Thank you guys so much it was a 10/10 trip we are so lucky to get to do something like this with such great people!
Manatee swimming experience
V8708OLnataliec,
Jul 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the most amazing experience anyone could have. The captain if the boat Steve was just amazing and especially Bri she was the one who found and took us up towards the manatees they treated us so well. They also included drinks after our experience like coffee and hot cocoa. Definitely do this tour if you want an out of the world experience, won’t find anything better.