The 'OG' Manatee Snorkel Tour with In-Water Guide/Photographer
Overview
Available languages
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
Bottled water
In-water Guide & Photographer
Hot Cocoa
USCG Master Captain
Mask, Snorkel & Full-length Wetsuit
Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish
Gratuities
Photo Package
Towel and swimsuit
What To Expect
Dive into the 'OG’ swim with manatee tour at River Ventures’ full-service, one-stop adventure shop. Join our 5-star crew load up on manatee facts while our photographer captures your adventure in HD. Meet and greet the most experienced Crew in town at River Ventures Tour Center. Learn about USFWS Manatee Encounter Rules and get fitted for a wetsuit in a classroom setting. Board coast guard boat with full isinglass enclosure during winter. Cruise Kings Bay, Three Sisters Springs and more while searching for manatees. Swim with Manatee while Guide captures your experience with top-of-the-line HD action camera. Return to Tour Center, sip on coffee and hot cocoa while shopping for souvenirs /photos. Expectations & Conditions We prioritize both the satisfaction of our customers and the safety of the Crystal River manatees. It is crucial to maintain realistic expectations when engaging in encounters with wild manatees since we cannot control their behavior or migration patterns. Each trip is distinct, offering a unique experience for every individual. For detailed information on current conditions, we encourage you to contact us directly.
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
2,378 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
From the moment we walked...
Eli S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00From the moment we walked into the shop yesterday everyone was so welcoming and kind and very professional. Then we met our guide Piper and she delivered all the important information along with making it very easy to understand. Then we got to the boat ramp and we met Tanner who was very good at his job working the boat in and out of difficult place to get us to where we could see the manatees. Piper and Tanner are both so knowledgeable about the living habits and how the manatees act around humans. Piper took some of the most amazing photos and was such an amazing guide in the water keeping everyone calm while the manatees were surfacing and telling us when to freeze and float which i personally felt more comfortable with her well communicated instructions. The whole experience was amazing you guys made two small town people from Missouri experience something that was once in a life time.
James was amazing 😻 ...
Sarah B,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00James was amazing 😻 Wade was so great Very professional and personable Felt really safe in the water 💦 first time for me James is Extraordinary His restaurant recommendations were perfect
Such a wonderful...
Tammy C,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such a wonderful experience with a wonderful guide and captain! Don’t miss this opportunity to swim with God’s gentle manatees💕
Manatee interaction
Michael G,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day excursion: professionally run operation; Underwater guide was superb at locating manatees and guiding participants for optimum interaction. Boat Captain. Added his experience with facts and stories.
Will be back!!
Alex C,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00The wife and I had a blast! We were provided all the gear we needed to have a great day in the water! As soon as Captain Brian got us into the boat he started feeding us information about manatees! Within 10 minutes we spotted one and began to get in the water! Our guide in the water was also great! She kept us on the manatee for awhile before it decided to find food elsewhere. We then were able to observe a group of three the in bay where we floated and observed for awhile! Overall a great experience! Would definitely bring the kids back!
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