Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide!

Overview

Available languages

English

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

4.91

2,944 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2800

Professional People + Magnificent Manatees = Excellent Experience
paulkP4516RO,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Every part of our experience with Fun 2 Dive was great from beginning to end. From the initial, welcoming, "good morning" to the educational portion on "Manatee Manners" to the swim itself, every part of the excursion was handled with professionalism, courtesy, and expertise. The team at Fun 2 Dive truly provides an exceptional way to encounter these beautiful mammals in their natural habitat.
Don’t hesitate to book this tour
Zoe W,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
They were amazing! The captain was so friendly and great at finding the manatees. Shannon was fun, informative, and caring. Don’t hesitate to book this tour.
Love the manatees
Paiges4allages,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went out of season but were still able to observe several manatees. Megan and Chaz were great guides. The water was murky the day we went but it was still a great experience.
Manatee tour
530taylore,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alyssa was great!!she was very outgoing and gave a lot of history, very sweet and talented young woman. The team itself and environment was pretty ad easy to find. we were Lucky enough to be the only ones on the boat so it was just the two of us when viewing and I’ve never experienced anything as such…I mean, they come right up to you and just sweep you away on your pool noodle. LITERALLY. The boat captain was great, offering hot drinks like hot chocolate, tea, or water and just the overall experience was superb, couldn’t ask for anything better. Hope you guys get as lucky as we did and it was definitely worth it
It's better to come...
John P,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It's better to come during cold weather month when more manatees are available to view. Also better to come when water is clear and not too murky with mixed sediment.
What a great experience!
pamwZ3202ZH,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience snorkeling with the Manatees. Alex, our captain, and Shelby, our guide, did a great job sharing their knowledge and finding a great spot for us. We had the pleasure of swimming with Red Hot Poker! We both thoroughly enjoyed the day!
Great Experience with Great Boat Pilot & Great In-Water Guide
leoam2026,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Guide, Shanna, was very friendly and informative from the time we walked in the door to the time we returned. Especially when we were in the water, she was diligent in making sure we had a good experience and were safe while in the water. The Pilot, Alex, was also very informative and friendly. Both were very experience and answered any questions we had about Manatees and the area. I plan on doing another tour with this company and will suggest it to my friends and family.
Unbelievable experience
Rhett W,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour guides for a once in a lifetime experience. Guide Shanna and Captain Alex were both very knowledgeable and eager to share their love of manatees and the area
Swim with Manatees
Kim L,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
I want to be totally fair when writing this review so I am going to do pros and cons. Pros: The operation is well run and our guide was good. We were taken to a cove with many manatees and had the opportunity to swim with them for just over an hour. In that regard, everything they advertised was spot on. Cons: The water that you swim in looks NOTHING like the majority of their photos online. They called it the color of "sweet tea" as we were heading out there. It was extremely disappointing that you really could not see the manatees under the water at all. Maybe if they were right under you. We drove a long way to do this, and it was a tough pill to swallow that you can't really see the animals as you swim with them. You could see them when they would pop their heads out of the water. In addition, I would like to mention that at the end we were told that if we enjoyed ourselves we could tip our guide and boat driver (which is normal). However, it was requested that we tip 15 to 20% which I thought was bold. I have taken a lot of excursions and tours and I have never seen anyone ask for a percentage.
Fun2Dive was very lacking
suemC7276NE,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We had a 3 hour tour with Neal and Ryan on Monday April 6th. The tour was actually only 2 hours, not sure why we did not get what we paid for. We were taken to a very murky destination, not sure why. We noticed other tours had clear water experiences, for ours, unless a manatee swam 12 inches in front of your face, you could not see them. We had done a manatee excursion before with another company and it was 1000 percent different. My husband reached out to the company, as did I but we did not hear anything from them. My advice would be to go with another company.

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Most Popular 3hr Manatee Swim Tour + In-Water Guide!

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

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

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

4.91

2,944 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2800

Professional People + Magnificent Manatees = Excellent Experience
paulkP4516RO,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Every part of our experience with Fun 2 Dive was great from beginning to end. From the initial, welcoming, "good morning" to the educational portion on "Manatee Manners" to the swim itself, every part of the excursion was handled with professionalism, courtesy, and expertise. The team at Fun 2 Dive truly provides an exceptional way to encounter these beautiful mammals in their natural habitat.
Don’t hesitate to book this tour
Zoe W,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
They were amazing! The captain was so friendly and great at finding the manatees. Shannon was fun, informative, and caring. Don’t hesitate to book this tour.
Love the manatees
Paiges4allages,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went out of season but were still able to observe several manatees. Megan and Chaz were great guides. The water was murky the day we went but it was still a great experience.
Manatee tour
530taylore,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alyssa was great!!she was very outgoing and gave a lot of history, very sweet and talented young woman. The team itself and environment was pretty ad easy to find. we were Lucky enough to be the only ones on the boat so it was just the two of us when viewing and I’ve never experienced anything as such…I mean, they come right up to you and just sweep you away on your pool noodle. LITERALLY. The boat captain was great, offering hot drinks like hot chocolate, tea, or water and just the overall experience was superb, couldn’t ask for anything better. Hope you guys get as lucky as we did and it was definitely worth it
It's better to come...
John P,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It's better to come during cold weather month when more manatees are available to view. Also better to come when water is clear and not too murky with mixed sediment.
What a great experience!
pamwZ3202ZH,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience snorkeling with the Manatees. Alex, our captain, and Shelby, our guide, did a great job sharing their knowledge and finding a great spot for us. We had the pleasure of swimming with Red Hot Poker! We both thoroughly enjoyed the day!
Great Experience with Great Boat Pilot & Great In-Water Guide
leoam2026,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Guide, Shanna, was very friendly and informative from the time we walked in the door to the time we returned. Especially when we were in the water, she was diligent in making sure we had a good experience and were safe while in the water. The Pilot, Alex, was also very informative and friendly. Both were very experience and answered any questions we had about Manatees and the area. I plan on doing another tour with this company and will suggest it to my friends and family.
Unbelievable experience
Rhett W,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour guides for a once in a lifetime experience. Guide Shanna and Captain Alex were both very knowledgeable and eager to share their love of manatees and the area
Swim with Manatees
Kim L,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
I want to be totally fair when writing this review so I am going to do pros and cons. Pros: The operation is well run and our guide was good. We were taken to a cove with many manatees and had the opportunity to swim with them for just over an hour. In that regard, everything they advertised was spot on. Cons: The water that you swim in looks NOTHING like the majority of their photos online. They called it the color of "sweet tea" as we were heading out there. It was extremely disappointing that you really could not see the manatees under the water at all. Maybe if they were right under you. We drove a long way to do this, and it was a tough pill to swallow that you can't really see the animals as you swim with them. You could see them when they would pop their heads out of the water. In addition, I would like to mention that at the end we were told that if we enjoyed ourselves we could tip our guide and boat driver (which is normal). However, it was requested that we tip 15 to 20% which I thought was bold. I have taken a lot of excursions and tours and I have never seen anyone ask for a percentage.
Fun2Dive was very lacking
suemC7276NE,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We had a 3 hour tour with Neal and Ryan on Monday April 6th. The tour was actually only 2 hours, not sure why we did not get what we paid for. We were taken to a very murky destination, not sure why. We noticed other tours had clear water experiences, for ours, unless a manatee swam 12 inches in front of your face, you could not see them. We had done a manatee excursion before with another company and it was 1000 percent different. My husband reached out to the company, as did I but we did not hear anything from them. My advice would be to go with another company.