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Dive Center of the Port Hotel and Marina

1610 SE Paradise Circle, Crystal River, FL 34429
352-795-7234
Ranked #10 of 20 tours in Crystal River
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Water sports, Boat Tours
Most recent review
- Apr 2, 2012
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

Simply put, this is the absolute best place to begin any aquatic adventure in Crystal River. Located directly on the water only a few hundred feet from the principle spring, the shop is by far the most convenient (not to mention the loveliest) place in town to start your snorkeling/diving adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rookie, the... More

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Gainesville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

I had a great time on my guided manatee snorkeling tour. I thought we would see maybe 4 or 5 manatees, but in fact we easily saw more like 30-40! They were eager to swim by us and were of all different sizes. Definitely worth the trip! More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

A phone call today to this business revealed that despite being called a "dive shop" and advertising "guided dive tours" on their web site, they don't offer any scuba related activities. Maybe the web site is just outdated but they really should be accurate about such things. A web site is the first-line representation of the business, and if they... More

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Naples, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

Never done a manatee dive before! It was a fantastic experience and those at the dive shop were fantastic! Very knowledgeable and the shop had plenty of resources available. I would highly recommend it. Restaurant and bar next door was icing on the cake after being out in the sun all day. I would highly recommend the activities the shop... More

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Richmond, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

Went on a boat tour with family even though the waters had gotten choppy due to an upcoming storm. Broderick was a great tour guide! He had many stories and kept us entertained the entire time. The Dive Shop at the Port Hotel is a wonderful location right on the water. The entire experience couldn't have gotten any better! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

We went on a trip recently which took us to the PORT MARINA HOTEL AND ITS DIVE CENTER. There is a great bar and restaurant right near by so you can plan your trip accordingly. Bring your swimsuit or have it on because after you see the video, you will want to snorkel with these creatures. I did not plan... More

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Gainesville, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Swimming with the manatees is an experience I will never forget! I had such an amazing time swimming with these animals in the wild I am so glad I went with the Dive Center at The Port Hotel! The Port had amazing service and made it easy to get suited up and out to the manatees. The location of the... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Went to go swim with the manatees with some of my classmates. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and hilarious! The water was crystal clear and we must have been surrounded by at least 50 manatees. It was an amazing experience and I would recommend these guys one hundred times over. More

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Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

First let me start by saying that I love the location! As far as I could tell it is the only dive shop in town that is located right on the main spring. Whether you are in town to snorkel, dive, or swim with the manatees the dive center should be your first stop. My family and I were visiting... More

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Gainesville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012
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I've been wanting to see the manatees up close for quite a long time, and no place is better than The Port! The Dive Shop had everything we needed to jump right in the water! Broderick at the Dive Shop knew EXACTLY what size I needed for my wet suit without even taking a measurement! We watched an informational video... More

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