The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer

Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
Image 5
Image 6
Image 7
Image 8
Image 9
Image 10
Image 11
Image 12
Image 13
Image 14
Image 15
Image 16
Image 17
Image 18
Image 19
Image 20
Image 21
Image 22
Image 23
Image 24
Image 25
Image 26
Image 27
Image 28

From USD 64.95

4.90
2,210 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Join River Venture’s 5-star crew and dive into the ‘OG’ swim with manatee experience with our HD photographer. Our full service, one-stop shop can guarantee manatees and more!

The ‘OG’ of Swim with Manatee:

Dive into the world of manatees with the largest and most experienced center in Crystal River and Homosassa – since 2004!

Manatee Guarantee Optional Upgrade($):

No manatees? No worries, we’ll refund you.

Tour options for any budget:

Save money or splurge, we have a tour for you.

Manatees, Dolphins & Airboats:

Combo-Tours, book for the manatee and stay with the dolphins

Over 5000 5-star reviews online!

Need we say more?

Your A-Team:

Expert guides, pirate captains, underwater photographers and booking wizards

Eco-Edutainment: In-classroom presentation. Learn from our passionate guides.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Wetsuits are available in all sizes from toddlers (2 years old and up) to adults up to 5X

It is advised that you have your swimsuit on underneath your clothes for a quicker check-in

Please bring a towel and warm clothes to change into after your tour.

Children under 3 years old are not allowed on this tour. Please call for other options.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Mask, Snorkel & Full-length Wetsuit

Bottled water

In-water Guide & Photographer

Hot Cocoa

USCG Master Captain

Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish

Gratuities

Photo Package

Towel and swimsuit

Options

Manatee Swim Tour

3 hour Group tour: Dive into the 'OG’ swim with manatee tour at River Ventures’ full-service, one-stop adventure shop.

Guaranteed Manatee Swim Tour

Including a Manatee Guarantee: Upgrade now to eliminate the risk of not encountering a manatee. No manatees? We'll fully refund you!

Reviews

4.90

2,210 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2078
79
32
10
11
  • fun with Dolphins and Mannites

    SHELLBELLS2bellsouth,

    Apr 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was so much fun, the driver was very friendly and would stop anytime we saw something we wanted to see. we saw mannites and Dolphins and just hatched baby bird. It was great.

  • Wonderful swim with the manatees

    elesa70,

    Apr 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    In mid-April we were still able to swim with manatees, even though the bulk of them have moved out of the area. It was absolutely amazing having them swim right next to you. Our group had so much fun and we are well taken care of by our tour guides.

  • The tour agency was...

    Jennifer H,

    Apr 17, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The tour agency was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide and captain. At no fault of there own, the water is quite murky so viewing is limited. Also the in-water photographer is highly over advertised. I easily get suckered into buying the tour photos, but these were not worth the price...a bit disappointed about that.

  • In April, most of the...

    Michelle B,

    Apr 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    In April, most of the manatees have moved out of the river. They still have manatees that you are able to see though! Our guide was Joanne was phenomenal. Our 6 year old wanted to stay on the boat because she didn’t want to wear the snorkel mask. Before I knew it she was hitching a ride with Joanne. Joanne made sure everyone got to see the manatee and got a lot of decent pictures. They also took us to the springs to snorkel as well. It was a great time!

  • It was very good...

    Martin B,

    Apr 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was very good organized: from the counter, instructions, movie, bus and boat trip. James, our Tour guy, was very competent and informativ. JJ, on the Boot, took as directlty to the manatees.