Crystal River: Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With Heated Boat
Overview
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3 hours
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Come book a trip with Crystal River Manatee Adventures, where fun meets nature! Our goal is to provide the best experience possible and have fun while doing so. Booking a tour with Crystal River Manatee Adventures is sure to be an experience of a lifetime. Not only will you get to swim with manatees you will also experience the beautiful springs located in Crystal River. We offer top-notch service and on the cooler days, we turn on the heat on our fully enclosed boats. Our tours are always a great time, that’s why our slogan is “Where Fun Meets Nature”.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
What To Expect
Join us for an up-close and personal manatee adventure. Experience the magic of observing and passively interacting with manatees in their natural environment. Our semi-private tour provides an intimate experience with a maximum of 6 guests on a fully enclosed boat. A Captain and an In-Water Guide will assist you throughout the tour to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and educational experience. During colder months, the boat is heated 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 not included with this tour option but may be purchased after the trip. All tours require a minimum of two guests in order to operate. For questions or additional information, please contact us by phone or email.
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Crystal River: Semi-Private Manatee Swim Tour With Heated Boat
Reviews
331 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour
N6712YOkatieb,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the BEST time. Lots of Manatees. Our 7 year old got scared and captain Todd helped him on the boat and entertained him so the rest of us could swim with the manatees. We even got a manatee kiss. Loved it. 100% would go with them again.
Take this tour!!!!
sherris817,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience with a small group of 5 on a cool morning but no worries at all because we had an enclosed boat with a heated an a great crew with our guide Giggles and Capt Todd. Definitely bucket list worthy as we swam with dozens of manatees in Kings Spring up close and personal. Book with them and thank me later! 😉
Best Day ever!!!
848pepitaj,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Captain Chris and Giggles for making this such an amazing experience. For a first time underwater in an ocean for me your patience was much appreciated...this was the most amazing adventure and i am telling all my friends. This tour rocks 🤩
Manatee experience
shannonmF1287IP,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an awesome day in the water. Captain Chris and our water guide Giggles were spectacular. Even though conditions weren’t ideal they found us some manatees and we were able to swim and get pictures and videos of the experience. Will definitely be back again . Highly recommend!!
Amanda and Captain Chris...
Susan V,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amanda and Captain Chris were great! The small group outing made it really personal. They shared info about the manatees and the local area. Amanda was really helpful with getting everyone set up and teaching us how to appropriately treat the manatees. It was nice having the option to chill on the boat with some coffee and hot chocolate once you were done with the water. I loved it!
Small Groups and good equipment
Tobias R,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfekt Time with Captain Chris and Giggels - They are very funny and friendly Great Spot in the Springs with the animals
Embraced by Manatees
Safari56722216847,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an incredibly beautiful and eventful trip to and with the Manatee. We took the first boat in the morning with Giggles and her captain, whose name I unfortunately forgot, to the Manatee. In the previous briefing, it was pointed out that the respectful handling of the animals is incredibly important and they must only be touched if the manatees do it first. I couldn't really imagine what that meant, but I found out later. When we arrived by boat, there was only 1 other boat there so it was wonderfully quiet. The viscous fog that had hitherto cleared with the sunrise and we climbed into the water. At first it was quite cloudy, but after just a few meters Giggles led us to a place where the water became clear and there were many manatees around us. Here I could learn what was meant by the “first touch”: a manatee approached me and hugged me from behind. A short time later, another came and grabbed my arm with his “arms” and never let go of him. All this was incredibly gentle and calm. It was only thanks to Giggles and your super guide that we were able to experience it so intensely!!! She also confirmed that such intense encounters were only possible in the early morning, as there were far too many people there later and the Manatee were more likely to withdraw. A dreamlike experience for which getting up early is really worth it!!!
Cannot recommend this tour group enough!
Mary A T,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience of a lifetime!!! Capt Chris and Amanda showed us an amazing time at Three Sisters Springs! So many manatees! The young ones were as curious of us as we were of them. Clean wetsuits and snorkel gear. Fresh towels and coffee, hot cocoa or manatee mochas were waiting for us back at the boat after the swim. I wasn’t sold on the photo package until we got back to the shop and saw the pictures. They were awesome and a great value. Can’t recommend enough!
Incredible experience
X2356PGelsab,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Todd and Giggles was absolutely amazing and hands down the best thing we did in Florida. They were conscientious, sweet, and hilarious. We saw so many manatees and had a once in a lifetime experience.
Absolutely incredible experience!!!!!
464allisonp,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was absolutely amazing!!!!!! We loved every second and Leah was amazing! Thank you so much! Don’t wait to book!
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