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Crystal River: Manatee Snorkel Tour w/ In-Water Photographer

4.7  / 5568 reviews
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Crystal River: Manatee Snorkel Tour w/ In-Water Photographer
4.7  / 5568 reviews

Swim and snorkel with amazing manatees at a stunning wildlife refuge in Crystal River. Explore the natural springs aboard a covered pontoon boat and get up close to the friendly sea cows.

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Duration 3 hours
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Instructor
English
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    498 SE Kings Bay Dr

  • River Ventures - The Legends of Adventure

    Class, Safety briefing (25 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

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    Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Boat cruise, Swimming, Snorkeling, Marine life viewing (2.42 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

    River Ventures - The Legends of Adventure

    Coffee, Tea, Shopping

    Optional

  • Arrive back at:

    498 SE Kings Bay Dr

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Snorkel with manatees in a 600-acre wildlife refuge
  • Benefit from the services of a captain and instructor certified by the Coast Guard
  • Explore the natural springs aboard a covered pontoon boat

Full description

Get back to nature and discover the home of the world’s largest population of endangered manatees in the winter on a pontoon boat tour to Three Sisters Springs. Get the chance to interact with the curious, gentle giants in their natural habitat.  Learn all about the animals in a classroom-type setting and get tips for your snorkel tour to make the most of your day. Hear about "passive interaction" that ensures that the animals enjoy the experience just as much as you do. Then, journey to the estuary with a Coast Guard captain aboard a covered pontoon boat. Get your snorkeling gear on, marvel at the wildlife around you, and get up close to the sea cows as they move slowly through the water. Head back to base camp to visit the one-of-a-kind gift shop and purchase unique souvenirs. Get tips on what to do in the Kings Bay area, along with directions from the well-informed staff to other local attractions and restaurants.

Includes

  • Mask
  • Snorkel
  • Wetsuit
  • Bottled water
  • Parking
  • Picture package
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Children under 3 years

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet at River Ventures tour center.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Children under 3 are allowed on a private tour
  • Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Very young children must be calm and quiet in order to not scare the animals
  • Children should be comfortable in the water and parents should stay close at all times for their safety
  • Wetsuits are available in all sizes and there are snorkel vests and flotation noodles if kids need assistance staying at the surface without swimming
  •  It is important to have realistic expectations for a wild animal encounter. In the cooler weather, the animals migrate to the area and congregate in the warm springs. When the weather warms they can move about. These are wild animals and their migration cannot be controlled. Early mornings are the best time to find the animals and the best chance of seeing them is near the springs. Cold weather means many manatees, and warmer weather means fewer manatees

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 568 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – BrazilJanuary 13, 2023  – Verified booking
Foi tudo ótimo no passeio! O local do ponto de encontro é de fácil localização. Chegamos lá e já estava tudo certo, só tivemos que esperar o nosso horário. A guia foi super simpática (Shana Banana) e a capitão do barco também. Deu tudo certo no nosso passeio! Nenhuma reclamação
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GetYourGuide traveler – FranceJanuary 10, 2023  – Verified booking
Nous avons eu une très bonne expérience avec notre guide Shana. C’était vraiment une expérience incroyable. Le seul bémol c’est le nombre de personne par bateau (environs 10) qui se regroupe autour des animaux, poussent mais à la fin, tout le monde remontait sur le bateau donc nous avons plus pu profiter de l’expérience.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyNovember 28, 2022  – Verified booking
Alles bestens! Es war wirklich eine Wahnsinns Erfahrungen mit diesen sanften Riesen zu schwimmen! Ich kann es nur jedem empfehlen diese Erfahrung zu machen! Auch vom Anbieter her waren alle mehr als nett und haben das ganze zu einem tollen Event gemacht !
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Product ID: 68311

Activity provider:River Ventures USA

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