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Crystal River VIP Manatee Tour

Guided

Duration: 3 hours

Features

Private
Free Cancellation
Small Group Sizes
Wildlife
Locally Owned
Instant Book
$115 Participant

Description

Fulfill your dream of swimming with manatees on our VIP Manatee Tour. Our tours have no more than 6 people, making your experience swimming with the manatees semi-private and intimate. This tour is offered only during the best season for seeing manatees: early mornings in winter. We are a proud member of the Save the Manatee Club Guardian Guide Program, dedicated to protecting the manatees as we swim alongside them and promoting responsible eco-tourism.

Begin your tour by cruising down the Indian River to Crystal River, taking in the scenery and watching out for any dolphins, river otters, bald eagles, and other birds that you might see. Once your tour guide spots manatees, it’s time to get in the water! Swim right alongside the manatees, watching them face-to-face in their own natural habitat. With an in-water guide swimming with you, your experience will be as tranquil and incredible as you’ve always imagined. If there’s still time left, you’ll also get to swim in Three Sisters Spring, a beautiful nature area with crystal clear water. Before you leave, don’t forget to grab your manatee-shaped thumb drive with pictures taken by your in-water guide so that you can remember your incredible adventure for years to come!

Details
• This tour is only offered November 15 through March 15.
• Departure time: 7:30 a.m. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.
• Departure location: 2380 North Suncoast Boulevard, Crystal River, FL
• What to bring: bathing suit, towel, warm clothes, camera
What It Includes:
• Education on how to treat and interact with the manatees
• Masks, snorkels, wetsuits, and snorkel vests
• Fleece-lined coats and hand warmer for after the swim
• Pictures from your swim with the manatees taken by your guide. (1 USB per group.)

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Crystal River Watersports

Cancellation Policy

Effective 1 February 2024:
All reservations will be charged at the time of the booking.
Reservations may be changed or cancelled for a full refund with at least 1 week notice before the experience start.
Trip Protection is optionally available and will allow for a full refund up until 2:30 pm Eastern the day preceding the trip.

Reservations made prior to 31 January 2024:
Cancellations and changes made with more than 72 hours before the beginning of the tour will be refunded or alternate trip dates booked. Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided for cancellations and changes made less than 3 days before the trip. This provides the opportunity for other guests to book the seats.

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Availability

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Location

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2380 N Suncoast Blvd

Crystal River, FL, 34428

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