Unforgettable Guided Crystal River Manatee Snorkeling Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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This unique Florida activity is only available in Crystal River! 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
Small Groups
Admission to Pete's Pier
Hot chocolate on cold days
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Free Parking
In-water guides
Gratuity for captain and guide
Towels and bathing suits
Photo Package Available for Purchase after the Tour
What To Expect
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to snorkel with wild manatees in Crystal River, Florida! 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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Unforgettable Guided Crystal River Manatee Snorkeling Tour
Reviews
121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best experience, highly recommend
Melissa W,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had the best time with my husband and son a few weeks ago. My husband felt abit ill so sat it out whilst still watching from the boat, but my son and I had a fantastic time. Taylor ensured we got the best experience, all whilst taken photos and filming our experience. We saw lots of manatees and came face to face with and swam along with them… we even got to watch a nursing mum and baby. We saw lots of turtles too and fish. Would highly recommend this company.
Best of the best
Barry G,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00The team at nature’s reserve went above and beyond for us to see manatees, other boats were not friendly double check who you book with highly recommended nature’s preserve
It was great we all had...
William Y,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was great we all had fun. Everybody will do it again no problem whatsoever and a horse on the boat were excellent.
Captain Jake and Caleb
Shauna S,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Caleb and Captain Jake did an amazing job getting us on a momma and calf. It was a top 3 experience for us in Florida for sure. Ask for these fellas. Top notch experience.
August swimming with manatees
Vitali D,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience. Very knowledgeable team. They have shared a lot of details about manatees. Also we were lucky to find manatees twice very quickly. Besides that, what differentiate this team from competitors, you get your photos for free.
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