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.
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.
Options
Manatee Snorkeling Tours
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,025 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome time - amazing creatures❤️
Magdalena O,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time , great people ! Totally worth going ! We loved the experience with those wonderful creatures, definitely worth going
Our tour guide, Eli, was...
Becky R,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Eli, was amazing! He used his drone and found manatees nearly right away. The manatees were so awesome! They would even swim right under us! It was definitely worth the detour!!
Best day of our trip
Michele R,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aubrey and Alex made this the best experience. Up close and personal for us all. Great size group and easy to understand directions.
Eli and the manatees
Kathy m,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We came the end of june, and the manatees were scarce, but our crew had a drone, and we were able to scout and find two manatees, a male and a female, and the male was chasing the female. We were able to follow them until they(manatees) decided to take a nap. Then we got to get in the water with them for some close ups. It was wonderful! I would love to do this again. Our captain was Monty and out guide was Eli, they were terrific! Very friendly and fun young men.
Manatee Heaven
angelav744,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent experience swimming with the Manatees! The guide named Storm was the best making sure we all got a good look at them grabbing our hands and pulling us over to them if we couldn’t swim fast enough. Jason the boat operator had a drone to help locate the Manatees from above since it’s simmer time and there are not as many in the area. Very cool time and excellent value for the cost! We were in the boat and water for over 3 hours, so fun!
Excellent Experience! Extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff!!
Pam C,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Jason and Storm took us right to the manatees where we experienced them up close. Getting to be with these animals in their habitat was a very cool experience. Captain Jason and Storm were very knowledgeable and respectful of the wildlife. They truly went above and beyond to make sure our experience was memorable! It was truly a once in a lifetime experience. It was peaceful, exciting, and absolutely worth every minute. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
Worth the experience!
Steve S,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great experience! Up and close with manatees in the water. Knowledgeable boat captain and guide made sure we maximized our chances of seeing the manatees. Guide took great pictures. Fairly crowded with other groups at times, so the boat captain tried going to other places less congested. Went in June so there were less manatees to view and water visibility was low, however that was not the company’s fault, just timing and conditions. Would definitely come back again in winter time with this same company, Fun2Dive.
Swimming with friends
Laurie C,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Shanna and Captain Derek. They found us a spot to swim with the Manatees almost immediately and everyone got a lot of great camera shots. It was safe, fun and a good day all around
Out of this world experience with Manatees!
Brian M,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great trip with Fun2Dive. Everyone on the team was super helpful and friendly. Neal was an AMAZING guide.
Wow
Mary H,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00They thought it was wonderful! We would totally do it again. Our captain and guide were awesome!!!!!
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