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Orlando: Manatee Encounter, Snorkeling, and Airboat Ride

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Activity provider:Real Florida Adventures
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Orlando: Manatee Encounter, Snorkeling, and Airboat Ride

Activity provider:Real Florida Adventures
4.7  / 5
31 reviews
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Explore Florida’s most spectacular wildlife with this full-day outdoor adventure. Encounter the notorious West Indian manatee while snorkeling, see unique species at a local state park, and enjoy an electrifying airboat ride - all in one day.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
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Pickup included
Please arrive at the pickup point 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Please see the pickup times for each location below: Margaritaville Resort 8000 Fins Up Cir, Kissimmee, FL 34747 7:45 AM Golden Corral 8707 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL 32821 8 AM Orlando Starflyer 8265 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 8:30 AM

Experience

Highlights
  • Encounter the beautiful West Indian manatee in its natural habitat
  • Enjoy a snorkeling adventure in crystal clear waters
  • Discover Florida’s unique wildlife from both land and sea
  • Learn about the inhabitants of Homosassa Springs State Park
  • Experience the thrill of an airboat ride on the Withlacoochee River
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Snorkel thorugh marine life in the Crystal Rive on this day trip from Orlando. Ride in a comfortable and airconditioned bus to Homosassa Springs State Park for a guided visit. Find out about manatees and go for an airboat ride on the Withlacoochee River.

In the morning, head out to the beautiful Crystal River area to start your snorkeling adventure. Explore the river and admire unique wildlife in its natural habitat. Learn about the magnificent manatee and have the opportunity to see them up close. Next is a guided visit to the Homosassa Springs State Park. Discover local wildlife, including the endangered Florida panther, black bears, red wolves, bobcats, alligators, and more.

Learn about the park’s manatee rehabilitation program and stop at an underwater observatory built over the mouth of a spring. Enjoy a packed lunch before heading to the Withlacoochee River, to end your day with an exciting airboat ride.

Ride through this area which is another natural haven, where you can see more local wildlife. Feel the thrill of skimming over the water with an exhilarating trip in a flat-bottomed boat.

Includes
  • Boat tour on Crystal River
  • State park entrance fee
  • Airboat ride
  • Lunch
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Guide
  • Local taxes and fees
  • Wetsuit rental fee
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

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What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • All guests who want to participate in the manatee swim must rent a wetsuit from the local partner for $12 before the boat departs
  • A boat tour on Crystal river and an airboat ride is included in the ticket price
  • Entrance fees to the State Park are included in the ticket price
  • Local taxes and fees are also included in the ticket price
  • Drinks will not be provided
  • Rental fee of wetsuit and tips are not included in the ticket price
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4.7 /5

based on 31 reviews

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This was a great tour. The guides were wonderful! Thanks, Ricky, Maddie, and Matt!! We got to see three manatees up close and personal. The animal park was a nice leisurely activity. The airboat ride was a fun way to end the day. Don't expect to see many gators if it's hot. They're hiding in the afternoon.

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July 21, 2023

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Rhonda – United StatesVerified booking

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This activity was GREAT, we loved it. I was disappointed because we swam with the manatees in brackish water and were old we would go to Crystal Water to swim more, so we got back in the boat. Some swimmers who didn't see the manatees went back in and we were told not to go in again. Then because of time we went back without seeing swimming in the crystal water area- this was never communicated to us. If we had known we weren't going to the next place we would've stayed in the water. Felt a bit ripped off to be honest. Lunch was fine, our guide was great but I asked about gators and whether they were in the water. We were told it was too cold for them but we saw one nearby where we were swimming. I probably would've gone in anyway but it would've been good to know. Photos taken by the manatee company were $42 (too expensive) and none were taken of individual groups- we took our own waterproof camera but people around us wished they had photos of them taken,so bring your own camera!

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June 22, 2023

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Sarah – AustraliaVerified booking

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We were picked up early punctually by an upbeat, enthusiastic driver who fed us a delicious breakfast and briefed us on our day. He seemed to realize that we wanted to eat and go back to sleep. We arrived at the office where we were to get our gear, and all went smoothly. Lacy and Whitney were our guides, and Chad was our boat captain. Lacy coached us on what we could expect once we got in the water and took us in for some practice. They all warned us that it was off season for the manatees and we might not find very many. Delightfully, they were mistaken. Manatees were below us and all around us. It was impossible not to touch them, although we'd been warned not to. We got back on the van for lunch and were on our way to the park and airboat ride, which were equally good. I would highly recommend this tour and these guides and will request them myself if I go back to Orlando.

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July 31, 2021

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