Private Manatee Swim for up to 6 with In-Water Divemaster/Photographer
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There is nothing better than having the boat to yourself for a manatee snorkel tour! Swim alongside the gentle giants on our professionally guide snorkel tours. The price includes all equipment, full 5mm wet suits, mask, snorkel, towel service, hot chocolate, coffee, hot showers, boat coats and heated changing facility. This tour is for up to 6 people, call us for pricing on larger groups.4 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Boat Coats for cold mornings!
US Coast Guard certified captain and Professionally Insured in water guide!
Use of Full 5mm wet-suits (for extra warmth), Mask & Snorkels
Towel Service
Coffee, Hot Chocolate, bottle water
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DVD or Flash Drive (available to purchase)
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Crystal River offers the best location to see and interact with the Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, also known as gentle giants. Unlike other areas of Florida, the federal government allows for "passive observation" in the water between manatees and people in Kings Bay. This allows face-to-face interaction with manatees. We provide pre-tour education on passive observation and how to get the best experience during the tour. We also offer a hotel package including accommodations and breakfast with your Florida manatee tour.
Snorkeling tours
Swimming with the manatees and exploring the greater Kings Bay estuary and springs is extremely popular. Manatee tour experiences are best done by snorkeling while wearing wet suits, making the interaction as silent as possible. This way the manatees are more inclined to approach and get close. We maintain new suits and snorkel gear, all included in our manatee tours, as well as full-service facilities for changing. Your in-water guide will be taking videos and pictures of your manatee experience, which will be available for purchase at the dive shop. All our tour boats are fully enclosed in the winter time to protect you from the wind and cold. We provide coffee, hot chocolate, water and dry towels on every tour.
Summer VS Winter
Manatee tours are temperature driven. The colder it is the more manatees we see, and the closer they are to the springs. During cold days in manatee season (November 15th to March 31st) Kings Bay could have over 700 manatees. Please keep in mind that even inside manatee season we may have warm weather (summer like conditions). We see manatees in Kings Bay year round. To some this is their home and they'll stay here their whole lives. In the summer months, and anytime we have warmer weather, the temperature of the water outside the springs increments. This makes the rest of the bay more appealing to the manatees. The 20 to 40 manatees that stay here year round don't move together, so they'll spread out in the 630 acres of Kings Bay. This is a wildlife experience determined by weather, tides, time of the day, and the behavior of all visitors. When we have "summer like" conditions you have the opportunity to see manatees in their natural habitat, and it is important to have realistic expectations. We are always happy to answer any questions about what you could expect inside or outside manatee season.
Places of Interest Relevant to This Itinerary
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge1502 SE Kings Bay Dr, , Crystal River, United States, 34429-4661
View LocationPlantation Adventure Center9301 W Fort Island Trl, , Crystal River, United States, 34429-5376
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Departure Point: Plantation on Crystal River
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Departure Point: Plantation on Crystal River
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wet suits available in children's size 6 up to 3XL
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketThank you for choosing the Plantation Adventure Center for you manatee experience. We’ll provide all the necessary gear (mask, snorkel, and wet suit). There’s complementary coffee, hot chocolate and bottles of water in the boat, plus towels for everybody. Our in-water guides will be taking pictures and videos from beginning to end. All the high definition footage they take will be available for purchase at the end of the tour. There is no copyright on their pictures so you could manage them however you’d like. You can also check us out on Facebook and see videos and pictures of today's tours! This is a great way to check current conditions. Gratuity to the captain is customary and highly appreciated. We look forward to sharing this experience with you. If you have any questions you could reach us by phone 352-795-5797 from 8am to 9pm EST, or email us at manatee@plantationoncrystalriver.com. Warm Regards 9301 West Fort Island Trail Crystal River, Florida 34429 Adventure Center 352-795-5797Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.
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