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Swim with the Manatees Includes In-Water Guide/Photographer
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Swim with the Manatees Includes In-Water Guide/Photographer
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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 3 more
Good for avoiding crowds
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What's Included
Wetsuit
Snorkel Gear
Bottled water
In-Water Gude/Photographer
Safe USCG Certified Boats
Float Noodles Provided
Photos and videos available for an additional fee at the end of your tour.
Departure & Return
545 N Citrus Ave , 545 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428, USA
This activity will end right where it started.The Explorida Adventure Center is the first Building on the left when turning west on to N. Citrus Avenue from Highway 19.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Level One Snorkel Experience Recommended
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Infants are still considered to take up a seat on a USCG Inspected Vessel. You must pay full price for an infant.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- OPERATED BY Explorida
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
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Best experience EVER
Chase_S
, Jun 2022
Zach & Alex were amazing!! It ended up being my husband and I only for the experience and it was so enjoyable! The two of them made sure to keep us entertained and educated and making sure we got the best out of the experience! Zach did so well with showing us places around and helping us be comfortable around the manatees, the best part of our honeymoon!
Mom and baby
Cinda_P
, May 2022
Wonderful to have met manatees
Michael_W
, May 2022
Explorida: great staff, all skilled, courteous, helpful. Very well-organised trip - all made easy by the boat crew. Not rushed, plenty of time in the water even after having to initially find the manatees. Found a mother and calf: wonderful! Good under water and in-water photos taken throughout. Zach kindly dived right down into a cave mouth to take a tour group shot!
Altogether a GREAT experience: recommended.
We were able to view a...
Staci_A
, May 2022
chubby mermaids 💦
sheila_m
, Apr 2022
Bucket list adventure
Ginger_H
, Apr 2022
Our tour guide Zach was amazing! Life changing even😊. Chris our captain found a single manatee that we were able to observe which was so amazing for us. But he didn't give up and took us to another cove where Zach counted 23 manatees it was beyond I our expectations! It was a perfect day and a check off my bucket list. I highly recommend thus tour and Zach and Chris as your team!
Bucket list trip!
AmandaK_R
, Mar 2022
Manatee swim
Coin_H
, Mar 2022
Amazing Manatee experience! This is the one to take if you want to see manatees!
Jared_M
, Mar 2022
Fun swim with manatees!
Mary_D
, Mar 2022
Manatee
Danielle_R
, Mar 2022
Bucket list experience!
Jill_B
, Mar 2022
Nature at its best
Krista_G
, Feb 2022
I took this swim my 14 year old son. We were both pretty amped up about it. We only saw one manatee due to the warmer weather, but she was so big, beautiful and peaceful to watch munching in the grass. We floated with her for 15 minutes or so before a boat spooked her off. It was fantastic! I can’t wait to go back and experience more. Brody and Mandy were so knowledgeable as well. We learned a lot about manatees and their behaviors and even got some local dining suggestions as well.
Great great great
James_E
, Feb 2022
Awesome
Georgia_C
, Feb 2022
Magnificent creatures
Steven_S
, Feb 2022
Great Guide. Respectful of the Nature we are observing.
Paul_M
, Feb 2022
Amazing!!
Nancy_D
, Jan 2022
Absolutely do not miss the opportunity. This was an incredible experience! Carrie and Tom where both awesome. Carrie took amazing photos, helped me get used to my wetsuit, and, she is the "manatee whisperer " They love her. It was a cold morning and manatees sensed our warmth. They just were so active and super close up. A once in a lifetime chance. So many wonderful memories. I was a bit apprehensive. It was nice to have a guide IN the water. Thank you Carrie!
1 traveler found this review helpful
I swam with manatees!
Marcia_B
, Jan 2022
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