Manatee Snorkel Small Group Tour
An experience of a lifetime awaits you on this exciting 3 hour snorkeling tour to Swim with Manatees in their natural habitat. Located just 1.5 hours from the attractions area of Orlando, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is the only place in the U.S. where you can experience the manatees up close and face to face. On this Semi-Private Manatee Snorkel Tour, you will enjoy the benefits of a small group. This tour is our most popular as it is limited to a maximum of only 6 participants.
Options
Afternoon Tour 1:30 PM
Our afternoon tour is a great choice for those who are traveling from outside the area or are just not into the whole morning thing while on vacation.
What's included in Manatee Snorkel Small Group Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fun 2 Dive Manatee Tours
Arrive to our full service tour facility and gift shop located in the historical district of beautiful downtown Crystal River, Florida. All manatee tours are conducted daily, year round, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Choose the best tour option to fit your group's size, budget, and departure time. All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration and include all snorkeling gear (Mask, Snorkel, and Wetsuit) at no additional cost. Guides accompany guests into the water on all manatee tours to ensure the best possible experience for both man and manatee. The guide also takes pictures of your manatee encounter which are available for purchase at the conclusion of your tour. You will have an opportunity to view the up to 100 images captured during your experience.
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge provides a sanctuary for manatees both in summer and winter. You will enjoy observing them from both the boat and in the waters of the refuge.
Three Sisters Springs
In the winter Three Sisters Springs provides a safe haven for manatees escaping the cold temperatures of the Gulf of Mexico. As long as the temperatures are not too cold, guests may swim into Three Sisters Springs to observe the manatees.
Inclusions
- Small Groups (No cattle boats)
- Scenic boat ride to the springs.
- Commitment to provide you with a 5 star exprience of a lifetime.
- Free Parking
- All snorkeling gear - Mask, snorkel, and wetsuit.
- Professional licensed and drug tested captains and guides.
- In-Water Guide
- Bathing suit and towel.
- Sweatshirt or Jacket (During winter months)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pricing is the same for children and adults, all persons going on tour must have a ticket regrdless of age.
- Children 3 years old and up are welcome with paid ticket.
- Children under the age of 3 are welcome on private trips (call for private trip pricing)
- Wetsuits available in sizes from 2 toddler to adult 4X.
- All manatee tours are 3 hours in duration.
- Photo packages of your manatee experience available for purchase after your tour.
- Service animals are allowed if booking a private tour.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We're in a historic building with a large porch. There is free parking onsite.
