Private Tour
Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Heated Boat(Free Photos)
Overview
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3 hours
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We provide an amazing in water experience to swim with manatees. In this private tour on our enclosed heated boats you will get to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kings Bay as we make our way to get up close and personal with the peaceful manatees. While you are in the water we will capture your memories for you with our in water guide/photographer leading you through your experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join us for a private and personalized manatee adventure. This private manatee tour is designed for guests who want a more exclusive and customized experience. You and your group will have the entire boat to yourselves along with a dedicated Captain and an In-Water Guide who will assist you throughout the tour. Enjoy a quiet, intimate encounter as you observe and passively interact with manatees in their natural environment. The boat is fully enclosed and heated during colder months for your comfort. Complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and water are provided. All necessary gear is included, including wetsuits, masks, snorkels, and towels. This tour is approximately 3 hours from check-in to return to the dock. The photo package is included with this tour option. For questions or additional information, please contact us by phone or email.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Options
Crystal River: Private Manatee Swim With Heated Boat(Free Photos)
Reviews
144 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Manatee experience
Voyage18811477176,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a native Floridian, things like this are often overlooked as tourist attractions. Despite that, I am unbelievably glad my family and I came out today to spend it with Todd, Jay and the manatees! What an absolutely wonderful time we had with the two of them! So many laughs, interesting facts, and some incredible experiences with one of my favorite animals. The springs were so beautiful and something I would have never found on my own. Overall, I cannot wait to come back and do this again, 10/10 recommend!
Swimming with manatees and crystal springs
evabS7796JS,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really fun and the guides are so nice and fun to talk to! The springs where really pretty and the water is so clear.
Would try again
419happyc,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff was amazing, knowledgeable and friendly. The hot chocolate was the perfect refresher between swimming with the manatees and the crystal river.
We had a great time here!
418drakes,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The people running this and working here are so funny and they know what they are doing. They find manatees so fast and provide everything you need to have a good time. Tip them they are great! Me and my family had a five star time.
Super Fun Manatee Trip w/Family
Y3796BTtaylors,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so fun to see manatees with my family, and a great experience. The trip-advisors were supper friendly and funny, and they made the experience better.
Perfect tour company!!
amiem828,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Omg!! One more bucket list ✔️!! Our guide crystal Lynn was amazing and so fun!!! Amazing experience!!! 2 👍 highly recommend this company, tour once in a lifetime adventure with the cubby 🧜🏻♀️🧜🏻♀️🧜🏻♀️
Best time ever
avabA939KU,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing time! I saw lots of manatees and even a calf! 10/10 recommend
must do manatee experience
I6173GPjamiel,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience! Captain Todd and Jaye our guide were amazing! Even with warmer weather the heated boat was so appreciated. They got to manatees before all the other boats and crowds allowing us an opportunity of a lifetime. Both the captain and guide we kind and genuine while interacting with us and my two kids. Came from Michigan and we will be back for a scallop drive!
Awesome trip with Giggles and Chris
S1935OThughw,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giggles our guide and Capt. Chris were awesome. They were great at helping us find and view the manatees, and a ton of fun on the boat! We had an unbelievable trip!
Sweet Potatoes of the sea are amazing.
Q4290RHmicheleh,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I did the private tour in late March. Our mermaid, Amanda and our Captain, Todd were PHENOMENAL. They did such a great job for two middle aged land lovers who had never snorkeled before. They were very patient and helped us figure out our great and managed to get us up close with some manatee. The time we spent at the Three Sisters Springs was great and absolutely beautiful. Having the private tour, all the photos and videos were just of us and was well worth the expense. We will come again, even earlier in the season to see even more sweet potatoes of the sea!
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