Classic Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour with Free Photos

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This amazing snorkeling experience is only available in Crystal River, Florida!

This is the only Coast Guard-certified vessel that includes free photos at the end of your adventure! Avoid $10 parking fees and $5 marina fees that get added on once you arrive. Avoid paying $50 for the photo package at the end of the trip or companies that charge extra for their snorkeling equipment and book with us at Nature's Discovery Manatee Tours!

Get remarkable up-close encounters with the magnificent Florida Manatee! Experience the "true Florida" with a snorkeling experience that your family will never forget!

Manatee Season is from November 15-March 31 but we are able to run incredible swim tours throughout the year! Children aged 3+ and Adult tickets are the same price. If you would like to bring children under 3 years old, you must book private. Call us for private tour pricing!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wetsuits fit from Child 2 to Adult 6x

THIS EXPERIENCE CAN ONLY ACCOMODATE 12 PERSONS MAX!

Not recommended for travelers with weak knees: guests must use boat ladder

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Free Underwater Photo Package! (Up to $50 value!)

Small Groups

Use of Snorkeling Equipment and Wetsuits ($25 value!)

Hot chocolate on cold days

Admission to Pete's Pier ($5 value Per Person!)

Free Parking ($10 value!)

In-water guides

Gratuity for captain and guide

Towels and bathing suits

What To Expect

Avoid the hidden fees and book with this family owned-and-operated snorkeling adventure of a lifetime! We provide everything from the gear you'll use, parking and even free photos at the end! Up to 12 may join in on this epic excursion throughout the King's Bay Manatee Refuge. Hop aboard The Manatee Duchess and search for the incredible manatees that call our area home. Learn more about our town and wildlife during your search for manatees as your in-water guide and captain educate and instruct guests on how to conduct ourselves in the water. Manatees vary in numbers throughout the year, so sometimes it takes five minutes and sometimes over an hour to find one in our 600-acre bay. When we have found a manatee, swim alongside the graceful and impressive manatees while your in-water guide takes photos and assists guests who need any help. Guests will snorkel in a calm and quiet manner, assisted in floating by the wetsuits and swim noodles provided with your tour. Reminder: this is a natural experience and, while we are able to find manatees year-round, conditions vary day-to-day. If you have any questions about conditions or the experience.

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Classic Crystal River Manatee Swim Tour with Free Photos

Reviews

4.97

128 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

124

Completely satisfied, Recommended
Lekroe1972,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Recommended. The crew was very friendly and helpful. Care was taken of the animals. Attentive at all times. It was all well explained and we learned a lot about the Manatees. Good equipment , top service. Beautiful photos received. Thanks again
Recommended to all!
Explore613802,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John and Jaden were amazing guides, We got so lucky and had the best time good weather great guides and we saw a mom and a baby. Such a great experience definitely recommend. We left so happy thank you!
It was worth it
OlafK284,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was all very well organized and the diving professional showed us Manatee’s again and again, unfortunately the weather was not quite as good and the water a bit murky.
Caleb and John were...
Beth C,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Caleb and John were amazing! My husband and I with our two kids went on a tour. They were both great with our kids and ensured we had the best experience. Truly a wonderful experience!
Such a memorable experience!
FellowTraveler725942,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I visited on 10/31. It was a chilly morning and the other group canceled so we had the whole tour to ourselves! Caleb was an excellent guide and full of information and Evan knew exactly where to take us to see the manatees. We ending up swimming with a group of 5 which included a young calf! Caleb took some awesome pictures that were sent to us after the tour. This was such a memorable experience and I definitely recommend the Nature's Discovery tour!
Manatee mama and calf
Kumi S,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Caleb and Jake were great tour guides. Super informative about the area and the manatees. I highly recommend doing this tour with them. We had the amazing opportunity to swim with a mama and her calf. We even had extra time to check out one of the ner by springs. It was so beautiful.
Amazing Experience
WillCoomber,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We visited with our family of 5. On the day of the trip an accident on the i4 meant we were unable to make it, but the company rescheduled us for the next day with no problem. We had Taylor (guide) and John (captain) who were very efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. They located several manatees within 5-10 minutes and we had plenty of time in with the manatees. Amazing experience and we really enjoyed it.
Loved it!
jennyn933,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour was fantastic! We went in the off season, but our guides made sure we saw a manatee. John and Jadyn were there to answer any questions and make sure our son had an amazing 8th birthday. Will be back!
Manatee excursion
141makalahs,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Caleb & John were fantastic. It was such a cool experience. It was my first time ever seeing a manatee in the wild, so swimming with them was a bonus.
Manatee fun
Yuhas82,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our family of four loved this tour. We knew we were not visiting during peak season, but our tour guide and captain made sure we found some manatees to view. This outfit is not huge, but in a great way. We received fantastic personal attention and felt safe, cared for, and welcomed. I would highly recommend this company and tour. Thanks Taylor!