Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide!
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Since 1995, Fun 2 Dive has guided tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world on this most special experience. We are one of the pioneers.
Our captains are all U.S. Coast Guard licensed Master Captains and all of our staff and guides are enrolled in a national drug consortium and are subjected to random drug screening.
Our location is a full service brick and mortar tour center with manatee gift shop. Our gift shop is unlike any other with over 99% of the gifts found in our gift shop strictly manatee related. You wont find a larger selection of manatee merchandise in one place anywhere, not even online.
We commit to you to do everying in our power to deliver a 5 star experience that you and your family will never forget. Thank you for chosing to make your vacation special with us.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pricing is the same for children and adults, all persons going on tour must have a ticket regrdless of age.
Children 3 years old and up are welcome with paid ticket.
Children under the age of 3 are welcome on private trips ONLY (call for private trip pricing)
Wetsuits available in sizes from 3 toddler to adult 4X.
All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration.
Photo packages of your manatee experience available for purchase after your tour.
Not recommended for travelers with weak knees. Must use boat ladder.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
On this adventure of a lifetime guests will swim and snorkel with manatees in the wild. Tours are 3 hours in length and all gear (Mask, Snorkel and Wetsuit) is provided for each person at no additional cost. Wetsuits will aid in bouyancy and each participant is also provided a foam swim noodle to hang onto for additional floatation. We are mostly just floating with the manatees in a calm quiet manner and allowing the manatees to be comfortable around us. You will be introduced to your guide upon your arrival and your guide will remain with you throughout the duration of your expereince to include being in the water with you. Your guide will be taking photographs of you and the others in your group throughout the tour, and pictures taken can be reviewed at the conclusion of the tour and may be purchased if desired. Please be sure to watch the Manatee Manners video that we will be sent to you in your confirmation email, this will give you great tips on how to have the best experience. We look forward to sharing this amazing experience with you.
What‘s Included
Commitment to provide you with a 5 star exprience of a lifetime.
Scenic boat ride
Small Groups
In-Water Guide & Photographer
Free Parking
All snorkeling gear - Mask, snorkel, and wetsuit.
Full service tour facility with gift shop.
Professional licensed and drug tested captains and guides.
Gratuities for captains and guides.
Bathing suit and towel.
Options
Manatee Snorkeling Tours
Reviews
2,691 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Once in a lifetime...
hao w,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Once in a lifetime experience, the manatees are amazing and such gentle majestic creatures! My guide Jessica was so professional and funny, absolutely loved the experience
Great Family Outing
A6040XBgregorys,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Greta experience for our whole extended family. Tour guide Jessica and boat captain Ryan were fantastic. Navigated our group well especially the youngest children. All had an amazing experience.
Amazing family trip
Nicole M,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Amazing, personal super nice very special and extraordinary experience for our family. Very happy about the trip
Go see manatees
William S,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great time. Saw several manatees. There was lot of time in the water with them. The guides were great. I’d recommend that you take an early tour rather than a later one. Once it warms up the manatees head out to feed for the day.
Holiday Fun
Christopher W,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience with a wonderful group. The company was very professional and organized. They made it a great experience.
Highly recommended for people who can swim
Dian Z,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience if you can swim. Guides are very friendly and enthusiastic. The water was not as cold as expected. Wet suits were provided. Hot tea and chocolate were provided to warm you up after you leave the water. We saw quite some M manatees and they are adorable!
First Class Experience
tiffanin2014,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Took my daughter here as an excursion during her xmas visit. Loved it! Jessica was our guide and she was terrific. I loved how she TRIED to correct the behavior of people who were disrupting the environment and manatees (tourists are sometimes the worst). Anyway, the whole experience with these guys was first class. From arriving, checking in, boat ride, snorkeling, and ride back. Highly recommend.
Manatee tour
729szilviak,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour with our guide Crystallynn and Captain Aidan. They both are very professionals and have an amazing friendly attitude, we had an amazing time and we appreciate it very much! Thank you very much!
Whoa! We were so close. Highly recommend as a fun activity for my family of young adults
Halspal2001,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Captain Aidan and Guide Storm did a great job. They both guided us to the best locations. They were knowledgeable about manatee, the river, eco system, tides and local food. Our trip was fun because we followed their number 1 rule, safety. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting an up close once in a lifetime opportunity!
Must Do!!!!!!
Robert T,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00amazing opportunity!!!!!!!! went in December and was not disappointed. Captain and tour guide were excellent.
From US$76.00
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