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By River Ventures

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $937 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • This private manatee snorkle tour may only be 3 hours, but the memories for your group will last a lifetime! Your very own USCG certified captain will embark with your private group to explore the refuge and get you up close with our ‘gentle giants’!

Activity location

  • River Ventures
    • 498 SE Kings Bay Dr,
    • 34429-4718, Crystal River, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • River Ventures
    • 498 Southeast Kings Bay Drive
    • 34429, Crystal River, Florida, United States

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Private Swim w/ Manatee

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Private Swim w/ Manatee 10ppl: Private Swim with the Manatees tour. Valid for up to ten (10) passengers.

Language options: English
Price details
CA $936.73 x 1 TravellerCA $936.73
Total
Price is CA $936.73

Guaranteed Manatee Swim

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Including a Manatee Guarantee: Private tour - up to 10 ppl. Eliminate the risk of not encountering a manatee. No manatees? We'll fully refund you!

Language options: English
Price details
CA $1,013.76 x 1 TravellerCA $1,013.76
Total
Price is CA $1,013.76

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Inclusions
    Private tour
  • Inclusions
    Bottled Water provided
  • Inclusions
    All gear included
  • Inclusions
    Introductory/instructional video offered in English, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Price reflects 1 to 10 people
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult and have their own seat
    • Infants must be included in total passenger count

Activity itinerary

River Ventures

  • 30m
Begin your Crystal River manatee swim tour at River Ventures’ full-service tour centre. Spend approximately 30 minutes learning about Florida manatees, getting fitted with a wetsuit, and preparing for your snorkelling adventure. Learn how passive interaction helps protect these wild animals, with tips to feel comfortable and make the most of your time in the water. Then travel to the dock and board a covered pontoon boat with a USCG Master Captain. Your in-water guide and photographer will support you as you explore the manatees’ natural habitat.

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge as your captain searches for manatees in their natural habitat. Watch for wildlife while cruising the spring-fed waters of Kings Bay, then stop to swim and snorkel with manatees when conditions allow. Your in-water guide will help you practice passive observation while sharing insights into manatee behaviour and conservation. Each tour follows the wildlife, with snorkelling locations chosen based on manatee activity and water conditions.

Three Sisters Springs

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover Three Sisters Springs, one of Crystal River’s most popular natural attractions, known for its clear spring water and wintering manatees. When time, conditions, and refuge access allow, your tour may include a visit to explore and snorkel in this beautiful spring habitat. Visits and in-water access are not guaranteed and depend on wildlife protection closures and conditions on the day of your tour.

Location

Activity location

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    River Ventures
    • 498 SE Kings Bay Dr,
    • 34429-4718, Crystal River, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    River Ventures
    • 498 Southeast Kings Bay Drive
    • 34429, Crystal River, Florida, United States

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