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
2,757 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time, great birthday!
Jennie C,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I went out to swim manatees on my birthday with a group of brave friends. It was an amazing experience! We saw so many manatees, and fish while in the water. Our group got very close to them, and there were several curious babies. I would recommend you get out and try this! The only thing was I was hoping for some good photos - but the water was so murky I didn’t think it was worth buying the photo album at the end. If you can bring your own underwater device, that might be better.
Super neat experience!...
Chloe H,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super neat experience! Everything ran very smoothly and the guide is very helpful. I was nervous as I've never been snorkeling but I had a great time!
Manatee Extravaganza!
2kerrip,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun swimming with manatees on our girls trip! The weather was unusually cold in Florida when we went but the water was warm and it made for great manatee sightings! We saw hundreds of them all around us while we snorkeled. It was truly amazing. The best part was our very knowledgeable and attentive guide, Storm. He made sure that we all had the best experience possible and paid extra attention to those of us who were a little more anxious. Our boat captain, Lenora, made sure that the boat ride to and from the site was as comfortable as possible given the 30 degree morning. Overall an amazing trip and manatee adventure thanks to Fun 2 Dive!
Great tour guide
Luvia G,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eli was a great tour guide . Our group was more knowledgeable on what to do vs other tour guides . Other tour guides groups seemed all over the place and bumping into us
AWESOME Manatee Swimming Experience
177kikis,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zach & Capt Aiden were perfect. They got us right to the Manatees and got us warmed up when we were done swimming. I’ve been on over 10 tours with Fin2Dive and highly recommend this company.
Manatees
Cindy Y,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Although it was great to see the manatees up close, this activity is described as 3 hours. Really you are only in the water for 1 hour, and then after your hour swim they charge a lot for pictures (personally the ones I got on my own GoPro came out much better). I did this activity with 2 different companies, and personally I enjoyed the other one a bit better.
manatees
Gianna S,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00an amazing experience. the tour is very well run and the tour guide was Neal was very nice and attentive. hot chocolate at the end was a nice treat. would recommend :)
Wonderful
Lori H,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience with Kristi being in nature with so many manatees up close and near you. Mother and baby manatees.
The best experience
Camper62089996458,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Crystal the guide was FABULOUS! She had a wealth of knowledge about manatees and knew the spots to find the manatees while we were in the water. Chaz drove us to the best location and was fun on the boat!! He was great!
This should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Monique M,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Neil and captain Ryan were absolutely great. Super informative, friendly and helpful to some that we’re a bit afraid or uncomfortable. We had no idea that we would see so many manatees up close and personal literally swimming amongst us we could’ve kissed a couple of them. They’re so sweet and docile and blind. They didn’t care that we were right next to them. Definitely go in the winter we happen to go and had no idea that the Manatee festival was going on at the same time so we were able to enjoy that afterward.
From US$76.00
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